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


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the predominant religion in Utah since the pioneers arrived in 1847. For more complete information about the Church's records, see [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Families Research Outline ]].
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the predominant religion in Utah since the pioneers arrived in 1847. For more complete information about the Church's records, see [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Families Research Outline]].


To locate records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it helps to use an index. The LDS Family History Suite 2 and the Early Church Information File (both cited fully in the "[[Utah Biography|Biography]]" section of this outline) are two important indexes used to find Church members and other people of Utah.
To locate records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it helps to use an index. The LDS Family History Suite 2 and the Early Church Information File (both cited fully in the "[[Utah Biography|Biography]]" section of this outline) are two important indexes used to find Church members and other people of Utah.
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Most of Utah's other major denominations were well-established by the 1870's and 1880's. There are some records and histories available at the Family History Library and at the Utah State Archives. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located.
Most of Utah's other major denominations were well-established by the 1870's and 1880's. There are some records and histories available at the Family History Library and at the Utah State Archives. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located.


'''Roman Catholic'''<br />Pastoral Center <br />Diocese of Salt Lake City <br />27 C Street <br />Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br />Telephone: 801-328-8641 <br />Fax: 801-328-9680 <br />Internet: http://www.utahcatholicdiocese.org/
'''Roman Catholic'''<br>Pastoral Center <br>Diocese of Salt Lake City <br>27 C Street <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84103 <br>Telephone: 801-328-8641 <br>Fax: 801-328-9680 <br>Internet: http://www.utahcatholicdiocese.org/


The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City has records from the early 1870s to the present for all of Utah. The early records are incomplete. Each congregation presently keeps its records for a few years before sending them to the Pastoral Center. A history of the Catholic Church in Utah is:
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City has records from the early 1870s to the present for all of Utah. The early records are incomplete. Each congregation presently keeps its records for a few years before sending them to the Pastoral Center. A history of the Catholic Church in Utah is:
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Catholic Church, Diocese of Salt Lake City. ''The Official Directory of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City''. [Salt Lake City, Utah: The Diocese], 1988. (FHL book 979.2 K24c). The book has a list of parishes with addresses and maps for Salt Lake City showing the 1988 boundaries. It includes a list of clergy, deacons and their wives, and sisters.
Catholic Church, Diocese of Salt Lake City. ''The Official Directory of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City''. [Salt Lake City, Utah: The Diocese], 1988. (FHL book 979.2 K24c). The book has a list of parishes with addresses and maps for Salt Lake City showing the 1988 boundaries. It includes a list of clergy, deacons and their wives, and sisters.


'''Episcopal <br />'''Episcopal Diocese of Utah <br />80 South 300 East Street <br />Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 <br />Telephone: 801-322-4131 <br />Internet: http://www.episcopal-ut.org/
'''Episcopal <br>'''Episcopal Diocese of Utah <br>80 South 300 East Street <br>Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 <br>Telephone: 801-322-4131 <br>Internet: http://www.episcopal-ut.org/


Each parish maintains its own records. The Diocese has records for some discontinued parishes. The Marriott Library of the University of Utah has a collection of their records. The Family History Library has a few records including the following:
Each parish maintains its own records. The Diocese has records for some discontinued parishes. The Marriott Library of the University of Utah has a collection of their records. The Family History Library has a few records including the following:
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Episcopal Church, ''Diocese of Utah Episcopal Register of the Bishop of Utah'' (Bishop's Personal Register) 1899-1946, 1951-1967 Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (FHL film 908728). This record has baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials. it covers all of Utah and some areas of eastern Nevada.
Episcopal Church, ''Diocese of Utah Episcopal Register of the Bishop of Utah'' (Bishop's Personal Register) 1899-1946, 1951-1967 Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (FHL film 908728). This record has baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials. it covers all of Utah and some areas of eastern Nevada.


'''Methodist <br />'''Iliff School of Theology <br />Ira J. Taylor Library Archives <br />2201 South University Blvd. <br />Denver, CO 80210 <br />Telephone: 303-744-1287 <br />Fax: 303-744-3387 <br />Internet:<br />http://www.iliff.edu/academics/denominations/um-student.php
'''Methodist <br>'''Iliff School of Theology <br>Ira J. Taylor Library Archives <br>2201 South University Blvd. <br>Denver, CO 80210 <br>Telephone: 303-744-1287 <br>Fax: 303-744-3387 <br>Internet:<br>http://www.iliff.edu/academics/denominations/um-student.php


United Methodist Church <br />Rocky Mountain <br />2800 S. University Blvd. <br />Denver, CO 80710 <br />Telephone: 303-733-3736 <br />Fax: 303-733-1730 <br />Internet: http://www.rmcumc.org/
United Methodist Church <br>Rocky Mountain <br>2800 S. University Blvd. <br>Denver, CO 80710 <br>Telephone: 303-733-3736 <br>Fax: 303-733-1730 <br>Internet: http://www.rmcumc.org/


The Methodist church was organized in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 8, 1872. The history is found in the following:
The Methodist church was organized in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 8, 1872. The history is found in the following:
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Each congregation maintains its own records. The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations.
Each congregation maintains its own records. The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations.


'''Presbyterian <br />'''Presbytery of Utah <br />342 West 200 South Street Suite 30 <br />Salt Lake City, UT 84101 <br />Telephone: 801-539-8446 <br />Internet: http://www.pbyutah.org/
'''Presbyterian <br>'''Presbytery of Utah <br>342 West 200 South Street Suite 30 <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84101 <br>Telephone: 801-539-8446 <br>Internet: http://www.pbyutah.org/


Each Presbyterian congregation maintains its own records. The Presbytery of Utah can help you locate current congregations and will provide suggestions for finding records of discontinued congregations. The Westminster College Library has a miscellaneous collection of Utah Presbyterian records. Their address is:
Each Presbyterian congregation maintains its own records. The Presbytery of Utah can help you locate current congregations and will provide suggestions for finding records of discontinued congregations. The Westminster College Library has a miscellaneous collection of Utah Presbyterian records. Their address is:


'''Westminster College Library'''<br />1840 South 1300 East <br />Salt Lake City, UT 84105 <br />Telephone: 801-484-7651 <br />Internet: http://www.westminster.edu/library/library_overview.cfm
'''Westminster College Library'''<br>1840 South 1300 East <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84105 <br>Telephone: 801-484-7651 <br>Internet: http://www.westminster.edu/library/library_overview.cfm


A historical society for Presbyterian churches maintains records of discontinued congregations and some current congregations. Their address is:
A historical society for Presbyterian churches maintains records of discontinued congregations and some current congregations. Their address is:


'''The Presbyterian Historical Society'''<br />425 Lombard Street<br />Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br />Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br />Internet: http://www.history.pcusa.org/
'''The Presbyterian Historical Society'''<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 <br>Telephone: 215-627-1852 <br>Internet: http://www.history.pcusa.org/


The Family History Library has a history of the Presbyterian Church:
The Family History Library has a history of the Presbyterian Church:
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Presbyterian Church (Corinne, Utah). ''Church Records 1870 to 1897''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. (FHL film 906168). This record includes minutes, baptisms, congregational records, registers of elders, deacons, and church records.
Presbyterian Church (Corinne, Utah). ''Church Records 1870 to 1897''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. (FHL film 906168). This record includes minutes, baptisms, congregational records, registers of elders, deacons, and church records.


'''Lutheran ''' <br />Rocky Mountain District, LCMS <br />7000 North Broadway Street Suite 401 <br />Denver, CO 80221-2907 <br />Telephone: 303-427-7553 <br />Fax: 303-426-5603 <br />Internet: http://www.lcmsdistricts.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=7217
'''Lutheran&nbsp;'''&nbsp;<br>Rocky Mountain District, LCMS <br>7000 North Broadway Street Suite 401 <br>Denver, CO 80221-2907 <br>Telephone: 303-427-7553 <br>Fax: 303-426-5603 <br>Internet: http://www.lcmsdistricts.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=7217


Each congregation maintains its own records. The Rocky Mountain District office can help you locate current congregations and provide suggestions for finding the records of discontinued congregations.
Each congregation maintains its own records. The Rocky Mountain District office can help you locate current congregations and provide suggestions for finding the records of discontinued congregations.
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Historical Records Survey. ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Utah.'' Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Historical Records Survey, 1940. (FHL book 979.2 K2h; fiche 6046577). This was prepared to be a complete inventory of the records of churches. It contains a history of religion in Utah and has a list of books arranged by the name of the denomination. It also contains an inventory for the various religions
Historical Records Survey. ''Inventory of the Church Archives of Utah.'' Three Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Historical Records Survey, 1940. (FHL book 979.2 K2h; fiche 6046577). This was prepared to be a complete inventory of the records of churches. It contains a history of religion in Utah and has a list of books arranged by the name of the denomination. It also contains an inventory for the various religions


To locate church records or information the library has for any denomination, check the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under:
To locate church records or information the library has for any denomination, check the Family History Library Catalog&nbsp;Place Search under:


UTAH - CHURCH RECORDS
UTAH - CHURCH RECORDS
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UTAH, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CHURCH HISTORY
UTAH, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CHURCH HISTORY
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