Church Records

[Chappym]

I was wondering if anyone knew about what happens to church records when the church closes down?


My grandmother was married here in Omaha @ Bethany Presbyterian Church in May of 1938, I can no longer find this church as being around. I was wondering if anyone had any information?? I know I could probably get a copy of the license from the state, but I was wondering if someone could tell me a little about the church.

[joeglow]

Oh great. Now, i am waiting for a flood of people saying "good. churches sux."

[Coyote]

Try contacting: The Presbyterian Center. 302 South 74th Street. Omaha, NE 68114. (402) 553-8300 1-800-603-8980

[S33]

I'd think a local historical society would have some info or at least point you in the right direction.

http://www.omahahistory.org/

[Brad]

Oh great. Now, i am waiting for a flood of people saying "good. churches sux."

Those posts will be deleted in this thread.

[icejammer]

I was wondering if anyone knew about what happens to church records when the church closes down?


My grandmother was married here in Omaha @ Bethany Presbyterian Church in May of 1938, I can no longer find this church as being around. I was wondering if anyone had any information?? I know I could probably get a copy of the license from the state, but I was wondering if someone could tell me a little about the church.

There's a Bethany Presbyterian Church in Council Bluffs, right across the river; I've never heard of one of the same name being in Omaha. Any chance this was the church?

[DeWalt]

I was wondering if anyone knew about what happens to church records when the church closes down?


My grandmother was married here in Omaha @ Bethany Presbyterian Church in May of 1938, I can no longer find this church as being around. I was wondering if anyone had any information?? I know I could probably get a copy of the license from the state, but I was wondering if someone could tell me a little about the church.

That's a really interesting question. One I've never really thought about.

I suppose that if the "closing" church is part of a denomination, the denominational headquarters would get the stuff.

But there are also a lot of "non-denominational" churches, as well as little independent churches that just kind of spring up & run for awhile, then disappear.


So that's my long way of saying I have no idea...

[Chappym]

Maybe it was the Church in Council Bluffs?? All the information I've been given had my grandmother's civil record as Nebraska, but maybe that"s why I couldn't find any records.

Thanks for all of the hints and tips guys...