Kansas, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in the Collection?
This collection contains church vital records from 1826-1992. They are from different denominations located in several counties. Some of the churches include:
 * First Baptist Church (Leavenworth)
 * St. John's Lutheran Church (Easton)
 * Church of United Brethren in Christ (La Crosse)
 * Bethany Lutheran Church (Lindsborg)

What Can these Records Tell Me?
Church records may provide information on birth, marriage and death. Birth records may contain: Baptismal records may contain: Marriage records may contain: Death records may contain:
 * Name
 * Date of birth
 * Names of parents
 * Name
 * Date of birth
 * Date of baptism
 * Names of parents
 * Residence
 * Names of bride and groom
 * Date of Marriage
 * Birthplaces and residences of bride and groom
 * Ages of bride and groom
 * Occupation of groom
 * Name
 * Spouse
 * Death date

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The denomination
 * 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

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.