Kentucky Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in the Collection?
This collection contains Church vital records from 1818-1995. They are from different denominations located in several counties in Kentucky. Some of the records come from the following churches:
 * Lair Presbyterian (Lair)
 * St. John's Evangelical Church (Melbourne)
 * Presbyterian Church (Cynthiana)
 * Christ United Church of Christ (Fort Thomas)
 * St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Alexandria)
 * Christian Church (Little Rock, Kentucky)
 * Methodist Episcopal Church (Ruddles Mills)

What Can these Records Tell Me?
The following information is usually found in these records:
 * Name
 * Birthplace
 * Date of event
 * Location of event
 * Bride's name
 * Groom's name
 * Parent's names
 * Cause of death
 * Occupation

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The approximate date and or location of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Use the age or estimated birth date to find vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and probate records

I Can’t Find The Person I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Citing this Collection
"Kentucky, Church Records, 1818-1995." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Custodian. Top of Page
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