Colorado, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of church records, from a variety of denominations in Colorado, covering the years 1692 to 1942. Some churches include:
 * Frazer Methodist Church (Florence)
 * Coal Creek Methodist Church (Coal Creek)
 * Rockvale Methodist Church (Rockvale)

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The information varies between sects and records. You may find any of the following:
 * Name of church or congregation
 * Location of the church
 * Event dates and places (birth, baptism, marriage, death or burial)
 * Names of parents, children, other family members, and witnesses
 * Ages
 * Residence
 * Previous residences

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The ancestor’s name
 * The religion in which your ancestor participated
 * The location of the congregation or parish
 * The approximate date of the event such as a christening or baptism

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.

What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage and death on the state and county level
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search for land records
 * Search for probate records

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

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * 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 Colorado.
 * Colorado Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * United States, Church Records, 1600s-the Present

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.