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Research Strategy:
Try the local genealogical society or historical society for records.
Some have been published. The next
step would be going directly to the church for information. Some churches have
websites so you can try an online search for the name.
There is not an all encompassing directory for churches.
If there is a directory it is usually by the denomination of the Church
such as Lutheran, Jewish, Christian. So you might try performing an online
search for the denomination to see what you get.
Most churches will have newsletters, letters of admission and dismissal
of the members, marriage, death records and baptismal records.
You will probably have to write to them or call. Most churches do not
have full time employees so you will need to be patient and might have to go
directly to the minister, etc. Some have church historians and you could be
referred to them. Not all churches have
all their records preserved. They
were lost for various reasons. Some
close due to lack of membership.
Hopefully the records will be transferred to the national or state archive, or
national church archive. If you decide to
visit the church it is a good idea to call ahead for hours and to make an
appointment. Of course the Family History Library has many church documents in
their collection. So depending on
the time period you may have to do some real digging.
Archdiocese of Mailing address: Physical Address Phone
206-382-4352 E-Mail
archives@seattlearch.org
Open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
On-site research
is by appointment only. Their
website gives a summary of their collection. They have a section on genealogical
resources that include baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage and
death. At this website
you can search for Christian church listings.
NORTHWEST WASHINGTON SYNOD, Their website
has a Congregation list where you can search for a local church or all of the
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