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Near matches: Researchers might mistakenly accept an entry very similar to their ancestor, thinking it is the only one available. Only use information that matches your ancestor in date, place, relationships, and other details.
Stopping research: Researchers might assume the database proves church records do not exist. Actually the record is still out there, just not in this incomplete collection of records. Keep searching!

Presbyterian

1701-1970 U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, index and images, incomplete.($)

Quaker (Society of Friends)

Quaker records : Oklahoma monthly meetings, e-book

Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog.

FamilySearch Library
Salt Lake City, Utah

The FamilySearch Library (FS Library) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.
Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?
Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a FamilySearch Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
To find records:

a. Click on the records of United States, Oklahoma.

b. Click on Places within United States, Oklahoma and a list of counties will appear.

c. Click on your county if it appears.

d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.

e. Click on Places within United States, Oklahoma [COUNTY] and a list of towns will appear.

f. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.

g. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.

h. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record.

. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.

Consult available finding aids.

These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.

Preliminary list of churches and religious organizations in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Historical Records Survey, 1942.

Correspond with or visit the actual churches.

Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.

Make an appointment to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname".
A donation ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
If the church has a website, you may be able to e-mail a message.
See the Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.
Each denomination page offers an online address directory of local churches for that denomination.

Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.

Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to digitized, online records offered by the archives. Some archives provide research services for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.

Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational archives, go to Searching for Church Records by Denomination.

Lutheran

Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod
4803 S Lewis Ave.
Tulsa OK 74105

Phone:(918) 492-4288
E-mail:ida@arokoffice.org

Archives hold records for closed churches. For open churches write directly to the local church.

Moravian

The Northern Province Moravian Archives

41 West Locust Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Phone: 610.866.3255

E-mail: info@moravianchurcharchives.org

Moravian Missions Among American Indians. Information concerning missions to the American Indians visit.
Records of the Moravian Mission among the Indians of North America Index

Roman Catholic

Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Pastoral Center Offices
7501 N.W. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
Phone: (405) 721-5651
Fax: (405) 721-5210

Contact the local parish.

The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Alfalfa, Beaver, Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Carter, Cimarron, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Garvin, Grady, Grant, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnston, Kay, Kingfisher, Kiowa Lincoln, Logan, Love, Major, Marshall, McClain, Murray, Noble, Oklahoma, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, roger Mills, Seminole, Stephens, Ttexas,Tillman, Washita , Woodward and Woods.^[2]

For a history of the Catholic Church see Thomas E. Brown, Bible Belt Catholicism: A History of The Roman Catholic Church in Oklahoma, 1905-1945. New York, NewYork: United States Catholic Historical Society, 1977. FS Library Book 976.6 K21bt.

Diocese of Tulsa
12300E. 91st St., S
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: (918) 307-4900

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 690240
Tulsa, OK 74169

Contact the local parish.

The diocese includes the counties of: Adair, Atoka, Bryan, Cherokee, Choctaw, Coal, Craig, Delaware, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne Pittsburg, Pushmataha, Rogers, Seqyoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington.^[2]

Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.

Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:

Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination.

There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives and online collections for each denomination. Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources.

Major U.S. Religious Denominations
Adventist Amish Anabaptist Anglican Apostolic Christian Armenian Catholic Armenian Evangelical Armenian Orthodox Assemblies of God Baháʼí Baptist Buddhist Catholic Apostolic Church of the Brethren Community of Christ Confucianism Congregational	Coptic Orthodox Disciples of Christ Dutch Reformed Episcopal German Reformed Greek Orthodox Hinduism Huguenot Hutterites Jehovah's Witnesses Jewish The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Lutheran Maronite Catholic Church Melkite Greek Catholic Methodist	Mennonite Moravian Muslim Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Pentecostal Presbyterian Roman Catholic Russian Orthodox Schwenkfelders Serbian Orthodox Sihkism Society of Friends (Quakers) Syriac Orthodox Church Ukrainian Orthodox United Church of Christ United Brethren in Christ Unitarian/Universalist

Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor

You will possibly find many different people with the same name as your ancestor, especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the grandparents or aunts and uncles. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor as possible:

name, including middle name and maiden name
names of all spouses, including middle and maiden name
exact or closely estimated dates of birth, marriage, and death
names and approximate birthdates of children
all known places of residence
occupations
military service details

Carefully evaluate the church records you find to make sure you have really found records for your ancestor and not just a "near match". If one or more of the details do not line up, be careful about accepting the entry as your ancestor. There are guiding principles for deciding how to resolve discrepancies between records that are seemingly close. For more instruction in evaluating evidence, read the Wiki article, Evaluate the Evidence.

References

↑ Sydney E. Ahlstrom, A Religious History of the American People (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). FS Library Book 973 K2ah.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America, Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.

[1] Sydney E. Ahlstrom, A Religious History of the American People (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). FS Library Book 973 K2ah.

[rome-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America, Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.

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+*[[How to Find Church Records in the United States|'''How to Find Church Records in the United States''']]
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+==Historical Background==
+Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]] were the [[Baptist Church in the United States|'''Baptist''']], [[Roman Catholic Church in the United States|'''Roman Catholic''']], [[Disciples of Christ Church in the United States|'''Disciples of Christ''']], and [[Methodist Church in the United States|'''Methodist''']] churches.<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{FSC|282712|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 K2ah}}.</ref>
-Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Oklahoma Genealogy|Oklahoma]] were the Baptist, Roman Catholic, Disciples of Christ, and Methodist churches.<ref>Sydney E. Ahlstrom, ''A Religious History of the American People'' (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1972). {{FHL|282712|item|disp=FHL Book 973 K2ah}}.</ref> An inventory of churches and church records is ''Preliminary List of Churches and Religious Organizations in Oklahoma''. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Historical Records Survey, 1942. {{FHL|146137|item}} book 976.6 K2h; fiche 6046945. This lists Southern Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Catholic churches.
+==Information Found in the Records==
+To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type:
+{|
+|-
+|style="vertical-align:top; padding-right:30px"|
+*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Baptisms or Christenings|Baptisms or Christenings]]
+*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Marriages|Marriages]]
+|style="vertical-align:top; padding-right:30px"|
+*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Funerals or Burials|Funerals or Burials]]
+*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Membership Lists|Membership Lists]]
+|style="vertical-align:top; padding-right:30px"|
+*[[What Can I Find in U.S. Church Records?#Minutes or Historical Narrative|Minutes or Historical Narrative]]
+|}
-The Family History Library has very few church records from Oklahoma. The library has histories of some local churches and congregations.
+==Finding the Records==
+===Look for online records.===
-=== Missions  ===
+<br>
-Tallahassee Mission
+{|
+|-
+|
+[[File:Caution sign.png|70px]]
+|
+Online databases are <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span>. This can lead to two common errors:
+#'''Near matches:''' Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''mistakenly accept an entry very similar to their ancestor'''</span>, thinking it is the only one available. Only use information that matches your ancestor in date, place, relationships, and other details.
+#'''Stopping research''': Researchers might <span style="color:Red">'''assume the database proves church records do not exist'''</span>.  Actually the record is still out there, just not in this <span style="color:Red">'''incomplete'''</span> collection of records.  Keep searching!
+|}
+----
+====FamilySearch Indexes====
+*'''1870-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1681007|Oklahoma Marriages, 1870-1930}} at FamilySearch- [[Oklahoma Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; incomplete index
+*'''1897-1984''' {{RecordSearch|2790264|Oklahoma, Church Records, 1897-1984}} at FamilySearch- [[Oklahoma, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images, incomplete
+====Dutch Reformed====
+*'''1639-1989''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/ U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989], index and images, incomplete.($)
+*'''1701-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60766/ U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, 1701-1995], index and images, incomplete.($)
+====Lutheran====
+*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index and images, incomplete.($)
+*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index and images, incomplete.($)
-=== Denominations  ===
+====Presbyterian====
+*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index and images, incomplete.($)
+====Quaker (Society of Friends)====
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/272630-redirection Quaker records : Oklahoma monthly meetings], e-book
-Many denominations have collected their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located:
+===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
+[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]]
+*The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.
+*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
+*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?''']
+*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
+*To find records:
+:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=44&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Oklahoma%22 '''records of United States, Oklahoma'''].
+:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Oklahoma''' and a list of counties will appear.
+:::c. Click on your county if it appears.
+:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
+:::e. Click on '''Places within United States, Oklahoma [COUNTY]''' and a list of towns will appear.
+:::f. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.
+:::g. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
+:::h. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.
+-----
-=== Baptist  ===
+===Consult available finding aids.===
-[http://www.sbhla.org/ Southern Baptist Convention]<br>901 Commerce Street #400<br>Nashville, TN 37203-3699<br>Phone: (615) 244-0344<br>Fax: (615) 782-4821
+'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.'''
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/228924-redirection '''Preliminary list of churches and religious organizations in Oklahoma.'''] Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Historical Records Survey, 1942.
+----
-Their catalog is available on their Internet site.
+===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.===
+Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.
+*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
+*To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
+*Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname".
+*A '''donation''' ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
+*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''.
+*See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.
+*Each [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''denomination page''']] offers an [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''online address directory of local churches''']] for that denomination.
-=== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)  ===
+===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.===
+Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.<br>
+<br>
+<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational  archives, go to  [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''Searching for Church Records by Denomination.''']]</span>
-Early church records for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for&nbsp;Oklahoma Wards and Branches, can be found on film and are located at the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers for each ward can be located through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] or by referring to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston, ''Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers'', 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films.
-=== Disciples of Christ  ===
+====Lutheran====
+'''Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod'''<br>
+S Lewis Ave.<br>
+Tulsa OK 74105<br>
+<br>
+Phone:(918) 492-4288<br>
+E-mail:ida@arokoffice.org<br>
+*Archives hold records for '''closed churches.'''  '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']]
-[http://www.discipleshistory.org/ Disciples of Christ Historical Society]<br>1101 Nineteenth Avenue, South<br>Nashville, TN 37212<br>Phone: (615) 327-1444<br>Fax: (615) 327-1445<br>
+====Moravian====
+*'''The Northern Province Moravian Archives'''<br>
+:41 West Locust Street<br>
+:Bethlehem, PA 18018<br>
+:Phone: 610.866.3255<br>
+:E-mail: info@moravianchurcharchives.org
+<br>
+*[http://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/ '''Website''']
+*[http://bdhp.moravian.edu/site_index/site_index.html '''Bethlehem Digital History Project''']
+*[https://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/research/digital-resources/ '''Digital Resources''']
+*[https://roots.moravianchurcharchives.org/ '''Search Our Church Registers Index''']
+*[http://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/documents/Ch.Reg.pdf '''Inventory of Church Registers''']
+*[https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php?ar_id=3687 '''Online Finding Aid''']
+*[https://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/research/plan-visit/ '''Schedule a Visit''']<br>
+<br>
+----
+*[http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/153.htm Moravian Missions Among American Indians.] Information concerning missions to the American Indians visit.
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/301362 Records of the Moravian Mission among the Indians of North America] [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/53079|'''Index''']
+----
-=== Methodist  ===
+===Roman Catholic===
-[http://www.gcah.org/site/pp.aspx?c=ghKJI0PHIoE&b=3590193 United Methodist Archives Center]<br>Drew University Library<br>36 Madison Avenue<br>P. O. Box 127<br>Madison, NJ 07940<br>Phone: (973) 408-3590<br>Fax: (973) 408-3909
+[http://www.catharchdioceseokc.org/ '''Archdiocese of Oklahoma City''']<br>Pastoral Center Offices<br>7501 N.W. Expressway<br>Oklahoma City, OK 73132<br>Phone: (405) 721-5651<br>Fax: (405) 721-5210<br>
+*[https://archokc.org/parishfinder '''Contact the local parish.''']<br>
+The Archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Alfalfa]], [[Beaver County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Beaver]], [[Beckham County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Beckham]], [[Blaine County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Blaine]], [[Caddo County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Caddo]], [[Canadian County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Canadian]], [[Carter County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Carter]], [[Cimarron County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cimarron]], [[Cleveland County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cleveland]], [[Comanche County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Comanche]], [[Cotton County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cotton]], [[Custer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Custer]], [[Dewey County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Dewey]], [[Ellis County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ellis]], [[Garfield County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Garfield]], [[Garvin County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Garvin]], [[Grady County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Grady]], [[Grant County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Grant]], [[Greer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Greer]], [[Harmon County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Harmon]], [[Harper County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Harper]], [[Jackson County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Jackson]], [[Jefferson County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[Johnston County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Johnston]], [[Kay County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kay]], [[Kingfisher County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kingfisher]], [[Kiowa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kiowa]] [[Lincoln County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Logan County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Logan]], [[Love County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Love]], [[Major County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Major]], [[Marshall County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Marshall]], [[McClain County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McClain]], [[Murray County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Murray]], [[Noble County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Noble]], [[Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Oklahoma]], [[Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pontotoc]], [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pottawatomie]], [[Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Genealogy|roger Mills]], [[Seminole County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Seminole]], [[Stephens County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Stephens]], [[Texas County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ttexas]],[[Tillman County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Tillman]], [[Washita County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Washita]] , [[Woodward County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Woodward]] and [[Woods County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Woods]].<ref name="rome">[http://www.cdeducation.org/oym/connections/dioceseusmap.htm Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America], Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.</ref>
-For a history of the Methodist Church, see Sidney H. Babcock, and John Y. Bryce, ''History of Methodism in Oklahoma: Story of the Indian Mission Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church'', South. N. p., 1935. {{FHL|139782|item}} book 976.6 K21b; fiche 6,100,019
+For a history of the Catholic Church see Thomas E. Brown, ''Bible Belt Catholicism: A History of The Roman Catholic Church in Oklahoma'', 1905-1945. New York, NewYork: United States Catholic Historical Society, 1977. {{FSC|139779|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.6 K21bt}}.
+----
+[https://dioceseoftulsa.org/ '''Diocese of Tulsa''']<br>12300E. 91st St., S<br>Broken Arrow, OK 74012<br>Phone: (918) 307-4900
-=== Moravian Church  ===
+Mailing Address<br>P.O. Box 690240<br>Tulsa, OK 74169
+*[https://dioceseoftulsa.org/parishfinder '''Contact the local parish.''']<br>
-[http://www.moravianchurcharchives.org/general.php The Moravian Archives]<br>41 West Locust Street<br>Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018<br>United States of America<br>Phone: (610) 866-3255<br>Fax: (610) 866-9210
-For information concerning missions to the American Indians visit [http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/153.htm Moravian Missions Among American Indians.]&nbsp;For a map and list of missions visit [http://bdhp.moravian.edu/community_records/christianindians/missionmap.html Early Moravian Missions in Eastern Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas 1740-1773.]
+The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adair County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Adair]], [[Atoka County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Atoka]], [[Bryan County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Bryan]], [[Cherokee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cherokee]], [[Choctaw County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Choctaw]], [[Coal County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Coal]], [[Craig County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Craig]], [[Delaware County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Haskell County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hughes County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Hughes]], [[Latimer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Latimer]], [[LeFlore County, Oklahoma Genealogy|LeFlore]], [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McCurtain]], [[McIntosh County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McIntosh]], [[Mayes County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Mayes]], [[Muskogee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Muskogee]], [[Nowata County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Nowata]], [[Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Okfuskee]], [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Okmulgee]], [[Osage County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Osage]], [[Ottawa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ottawa]], [[Pawnee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pawnee]], [[Payne County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Payne]] [[Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pittsburg]], [[Pushmataha County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pushmataha]], [[Rogers County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Rogers]], [[Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Seqyoyah]], [[Tulsa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Tulsa]], [[Wagoner County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Wagoner]] and [[Washington County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Washington]].<ref name="rome" />
+-----
-Mission records are also available in the {{FHL|301362|item}}. The records are indexed in the {{FHL|53079|item}}Book 970.1 F642i.
-=== Roman Catholic  ===
+===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.===
+Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:
+<br>
-[http://www.catharchdioceseokc.org/ Archdiocese of Oklahoma City]<br>Pastoral Center Offices<br>7501 N.W. Expressway<br>Oklahoma City, OK 73132<br>Phone: (405) 721-5651<br>Fax: (405) 721-5210<br>
+==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==
+There are frequently additional, nationwide or regional archives and online collections for each denomination.  Find the article for your ancestors' denomination and follow the instructions there to access these sources.
+{{Template:US-church-sidebar}}
+<br>
-The Archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Alfalfa]], [[Beaver County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Beaver]], [[Beckham County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Beckham]], [[Blaine County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Blaine]], [[Caddo County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Caddo]], [[Canadian County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Canadian]], [[Carter County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Carter]], [[Cimarron County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cimarron]], [[Cleveland County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cleveland]], [[Comanche County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Comanche]], [[Cotton County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cotton]], [[Custer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Custer]], [[Dewey County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Dewey]], [[Ellis County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ellis]], [[Garfield County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Garfield]], [[Garvin County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Garvin]], [[Grady County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Grady]], [[Grant County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Grant]], [[Greer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Greer]], [[Harmon County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Harmon]], [[Harper County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Harper]], [[Jackson County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Jackson]], [[Jefferson County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Jefferson]], [[Johnston County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Johnston]], [[Kay County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kay]], [[Kingfisher County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kingfisher]], [[Kiowa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Kiowa]] [[Lincoln County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Logan County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Logan]], [[Love County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Love]], [[Major County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Major]], [[Marshall County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Marshall]], [[McClain County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McClain]], [[Murray County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Murray]], [[Noble County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Noble]], [[Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Oklahoma]], [[Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pontotoc]], [[Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pottawatomie]], [[Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Genealogy|roger Mills]], [[Seminole County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Seminole]], [[Stephens County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Stephens]], [[Texas County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ttexas]],[[Tillman County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Tillman]], [[Washita County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Washita]] , [[Woodward County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Woodward]] and [[Woods County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Woods]].<ref name="rome">[http://www.cdeducation.org/oym/connections/dioceseusmap.htm Map of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States of America], Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Columbus, accessed 3 Nov 2010.</ref>
+==Carefully compare any record you find to known facts about the ancestor==
+You will possibly find many different people with the '''same name as your ancestor,''' especially when a family stayed in a locality for several generations, and several children were named after the '''grandparents or aunts and uncles'''. Be prepared to find the correct church records by organizing in advance as many of these exact details about the ancestor '''as possible''':
+*'''name''', including '''middle name and maiden name'''
+*names of all '''spouses''', including middle and maiden name
+*exact or closely estimated '''dates of birth, marriage, and death'''
+*names and approximate birthdates of '''children'''
+*all known places of '''residence'''
+*'''occupations'''
+*'''military''' service details
+<br>
-For a history of the Catholic Church see Thomas E. Brown, ''Bible Belt Catholicism: A History of The Roman Catholic Church in Oklahoma'', 1905-1945. New York, NewYork: United States Catholic Historical Society, 1977. {{FHL|139779|item|disp=FHL Book 976.6 K21bt}}.
+[[File:Dark_thin_font_green_pin_Version_4.png|50px]]'''Carefully evaluate''' the church records you find to make sure you have really found records for your ancestor and not just a '''"near match"'''. If one or more of the details do not line up, be careful about accepting the entry as your ancestor. There are guiding principles for deciding how to resolve discrepancies between records that are seemingly close. For more instruction in evaluating evidence, read the Wiki article, [[Evaluate the Evidence|'''Evaluate the Evidence'''.]]
-[http://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/index.asp Diocese of Tulsa]<br>12300E. 91st St., S<br>Broken Arrow, OK 74012<br>Phone: (918) 307-4900
-Mailing Address<br>P.O. Box 690240<br>Tulsa, OK 74169
-The above addresses are for the archives. There are no records at the diocese site.
-The diocese includes the counties of: [[Adair County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Adair]], [[Atoka County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Atoka]], [[Bryan County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Bryan]], [[Cherokee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Cherokee]], [[Choctaw County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Choctaw]], [[Coal County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Coal]], [[Craig County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Craig]], [[Delaware County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Delaware]], [[Haskell County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Haskell]], [[Hughes County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Hughes]], [[Latimer County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Latimer]], [[LeFlore County, Oklahoma Genealogy|LeFlore]], [[McCurtain County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McCurtain]], [[McIntosh County, Oklahoma Genealogy|McIntosh]], [[Mayes County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Mayes]], [[Muskogee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Muskogee]], [[Nowata County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Nowata]], [[Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Okfuskee]], [[Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Okmulgee]], [[Osage County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Osage]], [[Ottawa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Ottawa]], [[Pawnee County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pawnee]], [[Payne County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Payne]] [[Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pittsburg]], [[Pushmataha County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Pushmataha]], [[Rogers County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Rogers]], [[Sequoyah County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Seqyoyah]], [[Tulsa County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Tulsa]], [[Wagoner County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Wagoner]] and [[Washington County, Oklahoma Genealogy|Washington]].<ref name="rome" />
-== References  ==
+==References==
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