Nebraska, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, Congregation Books - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index to the congregational records from Swedish and Danish Evangelical Lutheran churches in Nebraska. Records usually include names, birth dates, birth places, and household members. Some records may contain marriage dates, immigration dates, death dates, and emigration locations. Images provided by ArkivDigital. Records for th following churches are included.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?
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How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date 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 the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Nebraska.
 * Nebraska Guided Research
 * Nebraska Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * Nebraska Church Records

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Nebraska, Church Records, 1875-1899

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