Category: Church Records

The Genealogist’s Guide to Church Records

Learn how church records can reveal immigrant ancestors' origins, provide mystery parents' names, stand in for missing birth records and more.

Genealogy Q&A: Catholic Parish Boundaries in England

When researching in English records, are parish boundaries for Catholics be the same as those for Anglicans? Our expert knows!

Guide to Researching Methodist Ancestors Premium

If your ancestors were Methodists, a variety of church records and histories can reveal their lives: The church’s methodical record-keeping works to your benefit today.

Researching Quaker Ancestors Premium

Find your ancestors in this guide to Quaker genealogy records, including births, marriages and meeting minutes.

Researching Lutheran Ancestors

Discover baptismal records, confirmation records, marriage records and more with this guide to finding Lutheran ancestors.

Researching Catholic Ancestors

Discover Catholic baptismal records, confirmation records, marriage records and more with this guide to finding US Catholic ancestors.

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Researching Church of Jesus Christ Ancestors Premium

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a wealth of records for researching relatives who adhered to its faith. Here's how to discover your Church ancestry.

6 Steps to Start Genealogy in Religious Records Premium

Find your family's church records, and you'll be counting your genealogical blessings. These six steps will help you uncover the ancestral revelations in religious documents.