Genealogy - Researching Your United Methodist Ancestors: A Brief Guide
If you believe your ancestor was a fully-ordained minister or a missionary in the United Methodist tradition and want some genealogical information then please feel free to fill out our Genealogical Research Information form. What we may be able to provide is a copy of the official obituary taken from the person's Annual Conference Journal.
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Search the Archives These inventories contain detailed descriptions of our archival research material at the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church. There are also databases of descriptions of material in our Conference Archives, of audio recordings and information about the past 4 General Conferences.
Featured Bio - Ella Niswonger, 1865-1944
The First Woman to be Ordained in The United Brethren Church - 1889. She received a quarterly conference license in August 1887, and became a member of the Central Illinois Conference. Ella was the first woman to serve as ministerial delegate to the General Conference held in Frederick, Maryland in 1901.
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Contribute - Assist our Ministry of Memory
- Ensure the future commitment of the United Methodist Church to preserving the past today for disciple-making in the future.
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Events - The General Secretary's Meeting Schedule
Meeting archives & history leaders across the U.S. and the world is one of Bob Williams's favorite job responsibilities.
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Of Interest - Noteworthy - Executive Directorship of AAMHC Open
The African American Methodist Heritage Center is seeking an Executive Director.
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The purpose of GCAH is to promote and care for the historical interest of The United Methodist Church
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List of Publications
The General Commission on Archives and History has a variety of publications for use in the local church or at the annual conference level. Some may be downloaded from this site, and others are for purchase
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