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 ==Historical Background==
-Prior to 1900 the largest religious group in [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] was the Roman Catholic Church. Other churches represented in New Mexico include the Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Christian<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>.
+Prior to 1900 the largest religious group in [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] was the Roman Catholic Church. Other churches represented in New Mexico include the Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Christian<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>.
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 ==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:
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 ==Finding the Records==
 ===Look for online records.===
-'''Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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+====FamilySearch Indexes====
+*'''1726-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1680839|New Mexico, Births and Christenings, 1726-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[New Mexico Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index only
+*'''1751-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1680844|New Mexico, Marriages, 1751-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[New Mexico Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
+*'''1788-1798; 1838-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1680843|New Mexico Deaths and Burials, 1788-1798; 1838-1955}} at FamilySearch - [[New Mexico Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
+====Ancestry.com Indexes====
+*'''1727-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7872 New Mexico Marriages, 1727-1900] Index ($)
-*{{RecordSearch|2341907|New Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1701-1956}}, index and images.
 ====Catholic====
-*[https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/cswr_reference/5/ '''''New Mexico Roots LTD: A Demographic Perspective from Genealogical, Historical, and Geographical Data Found in the Diligencias Matrimoniales or Pre-nuptial Investigations (1678-1869)'''''] , 11 Volumes by Chavez, Angelico. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1399863?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Index'''] From 1678 to 1869 the Catholic Church investigated the blood relationship of couples before they were allowed to marry. Some genealogical information in these records, at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, has been extracted and published in this source. This source lists the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage, and the parents' names.
+*'''1701-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2341907|New Mexico, Catholic Church Records, 1701-1956}} at FamilySearch - [[New Mexico, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
-===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. ===
+*'''1678-1869''' [http://repository.unm.edu/handle/1928/14546 New Mexico Roots Ltd. Diligencias Matrimoniales (1678-1869)], and [http://newmexicoalhn.net/diligencias_matrimonales.htm Terms used in Diligencias matrimonales]  and  {{FSC|1399863|item|disp=Index}} From 1678 to 1869 the Catholic Church investigated the blood relationship of couples before they were allowed to marry. Some genealogical information in these records, at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, has been extracted and published in this source. This source lists the names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage, and the parents' names.
-[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]]
+*'''1694-1875''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/482601-redirection Navajos in the Catholic Church records of New Mexico, 1694-1875], e-book.
-*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.
+====Dutch Reformed====
+*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60524/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
+*'''1856-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60767/ U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Membership Records, 1856-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
+====Episcopal====
+*'''1889-1971''' {{FSC|1156203|item|disp=Episcopal Diocese of Arizona church records : jurisdiction of New Mexico and Arizona, 1889-1971}}, images
+====Lutheran====
+*'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($)
+====Methodist====
+*'''1870-1970''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8974 New Mexico and Texas, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1870-1970]($)
+====Presbyterian====
+*'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($)
+*{{FSC|59212|item|disp=Records of meetings, 1874-1952, Presbytery of Monmouth (New Jersey)}}
+===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://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
+*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''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=379&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20New%20Mexico%22%20%2Bavailability%3AOnline'''records of United States, New Mexico'''].
+:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=379&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20New%20Mexico%22'''records of United States, New Mexico'''].
 :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, New Mexico''' and a list of counties will appear.
 :::c. Click on your county if it appears.
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 '''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/608161-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in New Mexico, 1940.'''''] Albuquerque, N.M.: New Mexico Historical Records Survey, 1940.
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 ===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 [https://algensoc.org/main/researchers.html '''researcher.''']<br>
+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>
-====Methodist====
+====Lutheran====
-*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8974 New Mexico and Texas, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1870-1970]($)<br><br>
+'''South West California Synod / ELCA Region 2 Archives'''<br>
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/608161-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations in New Mexico, 1940.'''''] Albuquerque, N.M.: New Mexico Historical Records Survey, 1940.
+E. Colorado St.<br>
+Glendale, CA 91205<br>
-===Roman Catholic===
+Phone:(818) 937-4761<br>
+Email: archives@socalsynod.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.''']]
-'''The Family History Library has an extensive collection of Roman Catholic Church records from 1694 to 1957 for the areas served by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and the Diocese of Las Cruces.'''
+====Roman Catholic====
-'''[http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/ Archdiocese of Santa Fe]<br>'''4000 St. Joseph Place N.W.<br>Albuquerque, NM 87120<br>Phone: (505) 831-8100<br>The Archdiocese website does not include&nbsp;family history&nbsp;records.
+[[New Mexico Church Records#Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.|'''FamilySearch''']] has an extensive collection of Roman Catholic Church records from 1694 to 1957 for the areas served by the '''Archdiocese of Santa Fe and the Diocese of Las Cruces.'''
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+[http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Archives/Archives.html '''Archdiocese of Santa Fe Archives''']<br>4000 St. Joseph Place N.W.<br>Albuquerque, NM 87120<br>Phone: 505.983.3811<br>
+*Contact the [http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Parishes/ParishDir.html '''local parish'''] for assistance.<br>
+*{{FSC|747447|item|disp='''Various parish registers, 1844-1933: Catholic Church. Diocese of Santa Fe'''}}, images
 The Archdiocese includes the counties of: [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico Genealogy|Bernalillo]], [[Colfax County, New Mexico Genealogy|Colfax]], [[Curry County, New Mexico Genealogy|Curry]], [[De Baca County, New Mexico Genealogy|De Baca]], [[Guadalupe County, New Mexico Genealogy|Guadalupe]], [[Harding County, New Mexico Genealogy|Harding]], [[Los Alamos County, New Mexico Genealogy|Los Alamos]], [[Mora County, New Mexico Genealogy|Mora]], [[Quay County, New Mexico Genealogy|Quay]], [[Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Genealogy|Rio Arriba]], [[Roosevelt County, New Mexico Genealogy|Roosevelt]], [[San Miguel County, New Mexico Genealogy|San Miguel]], [[Santa Fe County, New Mexico Genealogy|Santa Fe]], [[Socorro County, New Mexico Genealogy|Socorro]], [[Taos County, New Mexico Genealogy|Taos]], [[Torrance County, New Mexico Genealogy|Torrence]], [[Union County, New Mexico Genealogy|Union]] and [[Valencia County, New Mexico Genealogy|Valencia]]
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-[http://www.dioceseofgallup.org/ '''Diocese of Gallup''']<br>711 S. Puerco Drive<br>Gallup, NM 87301<br>Phone: (505) 863-4406
+[https://dioceseofgallup.org/ministries/office-of-archives/ '''Diocese of Gallup Archives''']<br>711 S. Puerco Drive<br>Gallup, NM 87301<br>Phone: (505) 863-4406
+<br>
-Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 1338<br>Gallup, NM 87301 <br>The diocese website does not include&nbsp;family history records.
+Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 1338<br>Gallup, NM 87301 <br>The diocese website does not include family history records.
+*Contact the [https://dioceseofgallup.org/parishes/  '''local parish'''] for assistance.
 The diocese includes the counties of: [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico Genealogy|Bernalillo]], [[Catron County, New Mexico Genealogy|Catron]], [[Cibola County, New Mexico Genealogy|Cibola]], [[McKinley County, New Mexico Genealogy|McKinley]], [[Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Genealogy|Rio Arriba]], [[Sandoval County, New Mexico Genealogy|Sandoval]], [[San Juan County, New Mexico Genealogy|San Juan]] and [[Valencia County, New Mexico Genealogy|Valencia]]
+----
-'''[https://www.rcdlc.org/ Diocese of Las Cruces]'''<br>1280 Med Park<br>Las Cruces, NM 88004<br>Phone: (505) 523-7577
+'''[https://rcdlc.org/mission-statement Diocese of Las Cruces Archives]'''<br>1280 Med Park<br>Las Cruces, NM 88004<br>Phone: (505) 523-7577
+<br>
 Mailing Address:<br>P.O. Box 16318<br>Las Cruces, NM 88004
+*Contact the [https://www.rcdlc.org/parishfinder  '''local parish'''] for assistance.
-The diocese website does not include family history records.
 The diocese includes the counties of: [[Chaves County, New Mexico Genealogy|Chaves]], [[Dona Ana County, New Mexico Genealogy|Dona Ana]], [[Eddy County, New Mexico Genealogy|Eddy]], [[Grant County, New Mexico Genealogy|Grant]], [[Hidalgo County, New Mexico Genealogy|Hidalgo]], [[Lea County, New Mexico Genealogy|Lea]], [[Lincoln County, New Mexico Genealogy|Lincoln]], [[Luna County, New Mexico Genealogy|Luna]], [[Otero County, New Mexico Genealogy|Otero]] and [[Sierra County, New Mexico Genealogy|Sierra]]
-For '''additional help''' locating Catholic Church records in New Mexico visit [http://www.nmgs.org/Churches.php?page=Churches.RecordsAndSources Locating Catholic Church Records]
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 ===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:
-*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/index.html '''Society Hill List of STATE Societies''']<br>
+<br>
 ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. ==