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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Nebraska|Nebraska ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Nebraska_Church_Records|Church Records]]''  
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Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Nebraska|Nebraska]] were the Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian 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>  
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in [[Nebraska|Nebraska]] were the Roman Catholic, Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian 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>  
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The [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ Nebraska State Historical Library] has an extensive collection of Protestant church records. These are listed in the reference leaflet [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/manuscripts/church/index.htm Nebraska Church Records at the Nebraska State Historical Society].&nbsp; Library research services are [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/services/refrence/fees_duplication_access.pdf fee-based].&nbsp; Some materials are available for loan via Interlibrary Loan through your local public library.&nbsp;  
The [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/ Nebraska State Historical Library] has an extensive collection of Protestant church records. These are listed in the reference leaflet [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/manuscripts/church/index.htm Nebraska Church Records at the Nebraska State Historical Society].&nbsp; Library research services are [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/services/refrence/fees_duplication_access.pdf fee-based].&nbsp; Some materials are available for loan via Interlibrary Loan through your local public library.&nbsp;  


The [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Nebraska&author_givenName=&author_surname=&subjectCountTotal=160 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 [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Nebraska&author_givenName=&author_surname=&subjectCountTotal=160 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>


=== Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)  ===
=== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)  ===


'''Early, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church records for&nbsp;Nebraska''' 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 locate through the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. Or by refering 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.  
Early Nebraska ward and branch records are available on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Find film numbers by searching the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog], or by refering 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 records.  


=== <br>Lutheran  ===
=== Lutheran  ===


Archives of the [http://site.nebraskasynod.org/ Nebraska Synod]<br>4980 South 118 Street, Suite D<br>Omaha, NE 68137-2220<br>Phone: (402) 896-5311<br>Fax: (402) 896-5354<br>E-mail: [mailto:nebsynod@aol.com office@nebraskasynod.org]  
Archives of the [http://site.nebraskasynod.org/ Nebraska Synod]<br>4980 South 118 Street, Suite D<br>Omaha, NE 68137-2220<br>Phone: (402) 896-5311<br>Fax: (402) 896-5354<br>E-mail: [mailto:nebsynod@aol.com office@nebraskasynod.org]  


Early congregations and pioneers are described in Charles F. Sandahl, ''The Nebraska Conference of the Augustana Synod''. (n.p.: Nebraska Conference,  
Early congregations and pioneers are described in Charles F. Sandahl, ''The Nebraska Conference of the Augustana Synod''. (n.p.: Nebraska Conference, 1931; {{FHL|359382|item}} film 1036240 item 3  
1931; {{FHL|359382|item}} film 1036240 item 3  
 
Abstracts of records relating to German immigrants can be found in:


Abstracts of records relating to German immigrants can be found in:
*[http://www.pictonpress.com/store/show/3360 ''German Immigrants in Nebraska Protestant Church Records''].
*[http://www.pictonpress.com/store/show/3360 ''German Immigrants in Nebraska Protestant Church Records''].


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[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society]<br>United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Phone: (215) 627-1852<br>Fax: (215) 627-0509  
[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society]<br>United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147<br>Phone: (215) 627-1852<br>Fax: (215) 627-0509  


[http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/hiapc2.cfm Hall's Index of American Presbyterian Congregations] briefly summarizes information published as part of General Assembly minutes, annual denomination yearbooks, and related sources. The index contains the organization and dissolution dates of churches, denomination and location changes, mergers, etc. Search Hall's Index to see if a Presbyterian congregation existed in a town or city, and then search [http://www.history.pcusa.org/databases/calvin/ CALVIN], the on-line catalog, to learn what registers, minutes, and other records are available in the Presbyterian Historical Society Archives.<br>  
[http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/hiapc2.cfm Hall's Index of American Presbyterian Congregations] briefly summarizes information published as part of General Assembly minutes, annual denomination yearbooks, and related sources. The index contains the organization and dissolution dates of churches, denomination and location changes, mergers, etc. Search Hall's Index to see if a Presbyterian congregation existed in a town or city, and then search [http://www.history.pcusa.org/databases/calvin/ CALVIN], the on-line catalog, to learn what registers, minutes, and other records are available in the Presbyterian Historical Society Archives.<br>


=== Roman Catholic  ===
=== Roman Catholic  ===
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Chancery Office<br>[http://www.archomaha.org/ Archdiocese of Omaha]<br>100 North 62 Street<br>Omaha, NE 68132-2795<br>Phone: (402) 558-3100<br>Fax: (402) 558-3026  
Chancery Office<br>[http://www.archomaha.org/ Archdiocese of Omaha]<br>100 North 62 Street<br>Omaha, NE 68132-2795<br>Phone: (402) 558-3100<br>Fax: (402) 558-3026  


For a helpful history see Henry Weber Casper, ''History of the Catholic Church in Nebraska'', Three Volumes. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Catholic Life Pub., 1960-66; {{FHL|193714|item}} book 978.2 K2c.&nbsp; A brief [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11249b.htm History of the Archidiocese of Omaha] is available as part of the [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/ Catholic Encyclopedia]. <br>  
For a helpful history see Henry Weber Casper, ''History of the Catholic Church in Nebraska'', Three Volumes. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Catholic Life Pub., 1960-66; {{FHL|193714|item}} book 978.2 K2c.&nbsp; A brief [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11249b.htm History of the Archidiocese of Omaha] is available as part of the [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/ Catholic Encyclopedia]. <br>


The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Antelope, [[Boone County, Nebraska|Boone]], [[Boyd County, Nebraska|Boyd]], [[Burt County, Nebraska|Burt]], [[Cedar County, Nebraska|Cedar]], [[Colfax County, Nebraska|Colfax]], [[Cuming County, Nebraska|Cuming]], [[Dakota County, Nebraska|Dakota]], [[Dixon County, Nebraska|Dixon]], [[Dodge County, Nebraska|Dodge]], [[Douglas County, Nebraska|Douglas]], [[Holt County, Nebraska|Holt]], [[Knox County, Nebraska|Knox]], [[Madison County, Nebraska|Madison]], [[Merrick County, Nebraska|Merrick]], [[Nance County, Nebraska|Nance]], [[Pierce County, Nebraska|Pierce]], [[Platte County, Nebraska|Platte]], [[Sarpy County, Nebraska|Sarpy]], [[Stanton County, Nebraska|Stanton]], [[Thurston County, Nebraska|Thurston]], [[Washington County, Nebraska|Washington]] and [[Wayne County, Nebraska|Wayne]].<ref name="rome" />  
The Archdiocese includes the counties of: Antelope, [[Boone County, Nebraska|Boone]], [[Boyd County, Nebraska|Boyd]], [[Burt County, Nebraska|Burt]], [[Cedar County, Nebraska|Cedar]], [[Colfax County, Nebraska|Colfax]], [[Cuming County, Nebraska|Cuming]], [[Dakota County, Nebraska|Dakota]], [[Dixon County, Nebraska|Dixon]], [[Dodge County, Nebraska|Dodge]], [[Douglas County, Nebraska|Douglas]], [[Holt County, Nebraska|Holt]], [[Knox County, Nebraska|Knox]], [[Madison County, Nebraska|Madison]], [[Merrick County, Nebraska|Merrick]], [[Nance County, Nebraska|Nance]], [[Pierce County, Nebraska|Pierce]], [[Platte County, Nebraska|Platte]], [[Sarpy County, Nebraska|Sarpy]], [[Stanton County, Nebraska|Stanton]], [[Thurston County, Nebraska|Thurston]], [[Washington County, Nebraska|Washington]] and [[Wayne County, Nebraska|Wayne]].<ref name="rome" />  
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