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2026-02-24 Finding Church Records in Archives: Church records are a staple in online genealogy research, but they are also available in archives throughout the U.S. This RootsTech video by Melissa Barker, the "Archive Lady," explains how to find church records in archives, including an overview of archive types, contact methods, how to dig out clues in photographs and documents, and much more. For additional tips on working with church records, see Goal F1 in the United States page.
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