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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Portal:Nebraska|Nebraska]] were the Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches. | Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Portal:Nebraska|Nebraska]] were the Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches. | ||
The [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ Nebraska State Historical Library] has an extensive collection of Protestant church records. These are listed in the | The [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ Nebraska State Historical Library] has an extensive collection of Protestant church records. These are listed in the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Church Records, part of the manuscript holdings of the Nebraska State Historical Society </span>. For a fee, the staff will check the records if you provide the exact name and location of the church and the date and nature of the information desired. | ||
The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has very few church records from Nebraska. It has microfilms of some Presbyterian records, such as session minutes, baptisms, and membership rolls. The library also has DAR transcripts of some other denominations' records.<br> | The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has very few church records from Nebraska. It has microfilms of some Presbyterian records, such as session minutes, baptisms, and membership rolls. The library also has DAR transcripts of some other denominations' records.<br> | ||
=== Lutheran === | === Lutheran === | ||