Missouri, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains church records from various denominations in Missouri, for the years 1827 to 2004. For a list of the churches with records in this collection see the Inventory.

Reading These Records
These records are written in English and German.

What Can these Records Tell Me?
Church records may contain:
 * The names of the members
 * Dates for significant events
 * The names of parents
 * The names of other relatives

Inventory
This table lists the churches with records included in this collection. The default sort is by Location and Church (the church which created the records). You can change the sort order by clicking on any column heading.

The link in the Organization column will open a new window where you can see the FamilySearch catalog record for more information on the records. Please note that not all records contained in this material may be included in the index available in the Historical Records collection.

How Do I Search This 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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Search for other vital records on a county and state level for birth, marriage, and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional 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

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

Citing this Collection
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