Kansas, Swedish Church Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of indexes of baptisms, marriages, and burials from Swedish Lutheran churches in Kansas.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * Person's name
 * Event type (baptism, marriage, burial)
 * Event date
 * Event place


 * Name of parents
 * Name of spouse
 * Arrival in America
 * Arrival in this place

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The church affiliation
 * The place in Kansas where the family lived

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?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death in the county where the family lived
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find family members in census 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

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Kansas.
 * Kansas Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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Citing This Collection
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