Alabama, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains church records for the years 1841 to 2007 for denominations in Alabama. Some representative churches include:
 * Trinity Episcopal Church (Mobile)
 * Presbyterian Church (Gainesville)
 * Government Presbyterian Church (Mobile)

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Church records may contain:
 * The names of individuals
 * Dates of birth
 * The names of parents
 * Dates of baptism
 * Residences
 * The names of brides and grooms
 * Dates of marriage
 * Death and burial information

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The date of the birth, baptism, marriage or death

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?

 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Search for obituaries and cemetery 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 Alabama.
 * Alabama Guided Research
 * Alabama Record Finder
 * 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.