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Church Records Guide

The following guide of San Francisco churches and their record holdings was initially created from a publication prepared by the Work Projects Administration (1) in May 1942. The information was obviously out-of-date. But, at the least, it listed what records were available at the time and which may still exist.

If you have first-hand knowledge of where any of these records are currently located, or know of other Church Records, please contact us, and we will update the entry for the church/temple/etc. on this page.

Roman Catholic
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Protestant Episcopal
Jewish
Lutheran

Christian Church
United Church of Christ

ROMAN CATHOLIC (updated August 2005)
Current list of Parishes by the San Francisco Archdiocese.
Roman Catholic Archives contact information.

For sacramental records of closed parishes please refer to the following: ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)

Blessed Sacrament (Marin Co.): please call St. Isabella at 415 479-1560
Holy Cross (Korean) (SF Co.): please call St. Michael 415 333-1104
St. Marcella Mission (San Mateo Co.): please call St. Denis at 650 854-5976
St. Sylvester (Marin Co.): please call St. Raphael at 415 454-8141

1. ALL HALLOW'S CHURCH—1942
[contact: Our Lady of Lourdes (415) 285-3377, 1715 Oakdale Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124]
Newhall St. & Palou Ave.
Rev. Francis F. McCarthy, 1715 Oakdale Ave.

Baptisms, 1863--. 5 vols.

Marriages, 1872--. 3 vols.

Deaths, 1928--. 1 card file.

2. CATHEDRAL of ST. MARY, Van Ness Ave. & O'Farrell St.—1942
Most Rev. John J. Mitty, 1100 Franklin St.

Baptisms, 1891--. 3 vols.

Marriages, 1891--. 3 vols.

Deaths, 1891-1937. 9 stub books.

3. CHURCH of the EPIPHANY, 675 Naples St.—1942
Rev. Maurice J. O'Keefe, 645 Amazon Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1912--. 7 vols.

4. CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, 80 Santa Rosa Ave.—1942
Rev. Thomas J. De Matei.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1898--. 9 vols.

All records are in Latin.

5. HOLY CROSS CHURCH, 1822 Eddy St.—1942
Rev. Msgr. John W. Brockhage, 1815 Eddy St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1887--. 6 vols.

6. HOLY FAMILY (Chinese Mission), 902 Stockton St.—1942
Rev. Charles E. Beadley.

Baptisms, 1904--. 4 vols.
Marriages, 1914--. 4 vols.

7. HOLY NAME of JESUS CHURCH, 1329 38th Ave.—1942
Rev. Richard Ryan, 1319 38th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1925--. 3 vols.

8. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: Immaculate Conception (SF Co.): please call St. Anthony of Padua at 415 647-2704 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
3255 Folsom St.
Rev. Victor Bazzanella, 3255 Folsom St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1912--. 7 vols.

9. MISSION DOLORES CHURCH, 16th & Dolores St.—1942
Most Rev. Thomas A. Connolly, 3321 16th St.

Baptisms, 1776-1870. 2 vols, (including some death records), at 1100 Franklin St.
Baptisms, 1870--. 9 vols. at Mission Dolores.
Confirmations, 1863-1902, 1915--. at Mission Dolores.
Marriages, 1776-1859. 1 vol. at 1100 Franklin St.
Marriages, 1855--. 4 vols. at Mission Dolores.
Deaths, 1776-1876. 2 vols. at 1100 Franklin St.
Deaths, 1929--. 2 vols. at Mission Dolores.

San Francisco de Asís Mission [aka Misson Dolores]. Extracts made for H.H. Bancroft by Thomas Savage in 1878 from original books of baptisms, marriages and deaths, 1776-1856, with note of priests serving the mission. Bound in at the end of the volume are similar extracts from the records of the Mission San Jose, 1797-1859, including a death notice, with biographical information, for Father Rafael de Jesús Moreno. Bancroft Library.

10. MOST HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH, 100 Diamond St.—1942
Rt. Rev. Msgr. William P. Sullivan, 100 Diamond St.

Baptisms, 1905--. 5 vols.
Marriages, 1900--. 2 vols.
Deaths, 1900--. 2 vols.

11. NATIVITY CHURCH (Slavonian National), 240 Fell St.—1942
Rev. Vital Vodusck, 245 Linden St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1902--. 8 vols.

12. NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES (French National) CHURCH, 566 Bush St.—1942
Rev. Louis Lebihen, 566 Bush St.

Baptisms, 1856--. 7 vols.
Marriages, 1856--. 8 vols.
Deaths, 1907--. 1 vol.

13. OUR LADY of GUADALUPE (Spanish National) CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe (SF Co.): please call Sts. Peter and Paul at 415 421-0809 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
908 Broadway
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Antonio H. Santandrou, 908 Broadway.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1875--. 8 vols.

14. SACRED HEART CHURCH, 546 Fillmore St.—1942
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Cullon, 546 Fillmore St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1886--. 8 vols., 2000 stub books.

15. ST. AGNES'S CHURCH, Masonic Ave. near Page St.—1942
Rev. John A. Butler, 1025 Masonic Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1893--. 11 vols.

16. ST. ANN'S CHURCH, Funston Ave. & Judah St.—1942
Rt. Rev. Patrick C. Moriarty, Funston Ave. and Judah St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1904--. 7 vols.

17. ST. ANTHONY of PADUA (German National) CHURCH, 3211 Army St.—1942
Rev. Leo Simon, 3215 Army St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1893--. 8 vols.

18. ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR (Negro Mission) CHURCH, 2891 Bush St.—1942
Rev. John Berman, 227 Laguna St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1930--. 1 vol.

19. ST. BONIFACE (German National) CHURCH, 133 Golden Gate Ave.—1942
Rev. Lawrence Mutter, 133 Golden Gate Ave.

Baptisms, 1860--. 9 vols.
Marriages, 1860--. 5 vols.
Deaths, 1918--. 1 vol.

20. ST. BRENDAN'S CHURCH, 29 Rockaway Ave.—1942
Rev. John M. Ryan, 29 Rockaway Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1929--. 3 vols.

21. ST. BRIGID'S CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: St. Brigid (SF Co.): please call St. Vincent de Paul at 415 992-1010 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
Van Ness Ave. & Broadway
Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. Cantwell, 2117 Van Ness Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1863--. 3 vols.

22. ST. CECILIA'S CHURCH, 2551 17th Ave.—1942
Rev. John Hartnett, 2551 17th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1917--. 3 vols.

23. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO'S CHURCH, 701 Van Ness Ave. South.—1942
Rev. Edward J. Meagher, 713 Van Ness Ave. South.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1887--. 10 vols.

24. ST. DOMINIC'S CHURCH, Steiner & Bush Sts.—1942
Very Rev. Albert A. Healy, 2390 Bush St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1887--. 9 vols.

25. ST. EDWARD'S CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: St. Edward the Confessor (SF Co.): please call St. Dominic at 415 567-7824 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
3318 California St.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John M. Byrne, 3320 California St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1916--. 3 vols.

26. ST. ELIZABETH'S CHURCH, Wayland & Brussel Sts.—1942
Rev. Michael J. Clifford, 465 Brussel St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1907--. 5 vols.

27. ST. EMYDIUS CHURCH, Ashton & De Montford.—1942
Rev. Edmond J. Metherway, 286 Ashton Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1913--. 3 vols.

28. ST. FINN BARR'S CHURCH, Hearst Ave. & Edna St.—1942
Rev. John F. Casey, 415 Edna St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1926--. 2 vols.

29. ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: St. Francis of Assisi (SF Co.): please call 415 421-0809 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
610 Vallejo St.
Rev. Terence J. Nugent, 610 Vallejo St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1907--. 5 vols.

30. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH, 1801 Octavia St.—1942
Rev. William Stoecke, 1801 Octavia St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1913--. 3 vols.

31. ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH, 2130 Fulton St.—1942
Very Rev. William J. Dunne, 2130 Fulton St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1906--. 6 vols.

32. ST. JAMES' CHURCH, 1098 Guerrero St.—1942
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick J. Quinn, 1086 Guerrero St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1888--. 10 vols. 25 stub books.

33. ST. JOAN of ARC (French National) CHURCH, 1625 Lane St.—1942
Rev. Constantin A. Chauve, 1625 Lane St.
[contact: Our Lady of Lourdes (415) 285-3377, 1715 Oakdale Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124]

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1920--. 2 vols.

34. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, 19th St. & Mary's Ave.—1942
Rev. John J. Hunt, 19th St. & Mary's Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1893--. 4 vols.

35. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH—1942
[closed parish: St. Joseph (SF Co.): please call St. Patrick at 415 421-0547 ( provided by the San Francisco Archdiocese, August 2005)]
10th & Howard Sts.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Richard Collins, 1415 Howard St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1861--. 12 vols. Deaths recorded in stub book from 1862--.

36. ST. KEVIN'S CHURCH, Cortland Ave. & Ellsworth St.—1942
Rev. Cornelius J. Guerin, 704 Cortland Ave.

Baptisms, 1925--. 2 vols.
Marriages, 1924=-. 1 vol.
Deaths, 1927--. 1 vol.

37. ST. MARY'S CHURCH, 670 California St.—1942
Very Rev. Wi1fred G. Hurley, 660 California St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1854--. 10 vols.
Deaths, 1900--. 5 vols.

38. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, 32 Broad St.—1942
Rev. James Stokes, 32 Broad St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1899--. 6 vols.

39. ST. MONICA'S CHURCH, Geary Blvd. & 23rd Ave.—1942
Rev. William J. Cantwell, 369 23rd St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1911--. 4 vols. 10 stub books.

40. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, 756 Mission St.—1942
Rev. Leo W. Powloson, 756 Mission St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1907--. 3 vols.

41. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, 1660 Church St.—1942
Rev. Cornelius E. Kennedy, 221 Valley St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1881--. 15 vols.

42. ST. PAUL of the SHIPWRECK (Maltese), 1509 Oakdale Ave.—1942
Rev. Theophilus Cachia, 1505 Oakdale Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1920--. 2 vols.

43. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, 1200 Florida St.—1942
Rev. Ralph Hunt, 1200 Florida St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1867--. 13 vols.

44. SS. PETER and PAUL, 666 Filbert St.—1942
Rev. Joseph Galli, 666 Filbert St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1884--. 19 vols.

45. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH, 725 Diamond St.—1942
Rev. John R. Cantillon, 725 Diamond St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1911--. 4 vols.

46. ST. TERESA'S CHURCH, 19th & Connecticut Sts.—1942
Rev. Peter Flynn, 390 Hissouri St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1880--. 3 vols.

47. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH, 3839 Balboa St.—1942
Rev. Jemes P. Moran, 40th Ave. & Balboa St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1922--. 5 vols.

48. ST. VINCENT de PAUL CHURCH, 2320 Green St.—1942
Rev. Martin P. Ryan, 2320 Green St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1901--. 6 vols.

49. STAR of the SEA CHURCH, Geary Blvd. & 8th Ave.—1942
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick L. Ryan, 4420 Geary Blvd.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1894--. 10 vols.
Deaths, 1923--. 5 vols.

50. VISITATION of BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH, 301 Raymond Ave.—1942
Rev. C. A. Dransfeld, 301 Raymond Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1920--. 4 vols.

PRESBYTERIAN.

51. ASSYRIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (disbanded), 240 Webster St.—1942
Rev. Perry O. Daniels, 1646 Fell St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1939-1941. 1 vol. Records kept by Dr. P. F. Payne at 240 Webster St.

52. BETHEL ARMENIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2409 Washington St.—1942
Rev. Y. K. Rushdoony, 2409 Washington St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1935--. 1 vol.

53. CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2501 Fillmore St.—1942
Rev. Ezra A. Van Nuys, 1 6th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1874--. 2 vols.
Since Jan. 1, 1922, records of baptisms have been kept in a card file.

54. CHINESE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 925 Stockton St.—1942
Rev. Kei Y. Tso, 910 Clay St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1876--. 2 vols.
Records are in Chinese and kept at the church.

55. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Chinese), 855 Jackson St.—1942
Rev. Tom Jung, 1050 Jackson St.

Baptisms, 1921--. 1 vol.

56. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1642 Van Ness Ave.—1942
Rev. John H. Creighton, 2100 Green St.

Baptisms, 1863--. )7 vols.
Marriages, 1886--. )
Records are kept at the church.

First Presbyterian Church, 1895-1898; Jenks, Edwin Hart, Pastoral register of marriages. [Presbyterian Hist Soc, Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

57. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1455 Golden Gate—1942
Rev. Paul E. Carson, 1475 Golden Gate Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1866-1898; 1916--. 4 vols.
Records kept at the church office.

58. GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH (Spanish), 240 Webster St.—1942
Rev. Trinidad F. Salazar, 627 Oak St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1924--. 1 vol.

59. HOWARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1301 Oak St.—1942
Rev. Alfred G. Fiske, 316 San Benito Way.

Baptisms, 1850 to 1896. 1 vol. Located at San Anselmo.
1910 to 1911, 1 vol. Located at 1301 Oak St.
1925--. 2 vols. Located at 2506 23rd Ave.
Records kept by clerk, Miss Jean Telford, 2506 23rd Ave.

Howard Presbyterian Church, Membership, 1941-1969 -- Baptisms, 1943-1969 -- Marriages, 1943-1968. [Presbyterian Hist Soc, Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

60. INGLESIDE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1345 Ocean Ave.—1942
Rev. Peter McCormack, 224 Colon Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1922-1941. 1 vol.
Baptisms and Deaths, 1941--. 1 vol.
Records kept by A. D. Williams, 73 Hazelwood Ave.

61. LEBANON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1021 Sanchez St.—1942
Rev. George J. Searles, 1046 Sanchez St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1881-1920, 2 vols.
1921--. 2 vols.
Records kept by Rev. Searles at his home.

Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Register, 1881-1917; Membership, 1881-1917 -- Baptisms, 1882-1917 --Marriages, 1894-1914. [Presbyterian Hist Soc, Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

62. LINCOLN PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 417 31st Ave.—1942

Rev. Clarence E. Reynolds, 338 30th Ave.
Baptisms and Marriages, 1908--. 2 vols.

MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Memorial Presbyterian Church, records, 1871-1912. [Presbyterian Hist Soc,
Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

63. MIZPAH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 Folsom St.—1942
Rev. George Comor, Acting Pastor.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1890--. 5 vols.
Records kept by Miss Florence N. Smith, 2694 21st Ave.

64. OCEAN AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 32 Ocean Ave.—1942
Rev. Arthur R. Willis, 215 Santa Rosa Ave.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1909--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. A. R. Willis at the church.

65. OLIVET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 400 Missouri St.—1942
Rev. Horrick J. Lane, 1419 19th St.

Baptisms, 1869-1898. 1 vol.
Marriages, 1885-1913. 1 vol.
Baptisms and Marriages, 1917--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. H. J. Lane at his home.

The FHL has church records, 1868-1898, on microfilm.

66. ORTH0DOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 286 Divisadero St.—1942
Rev. Robort L. Atwell, 1321 Waller St.

Baptisms, 1941--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. R L. Atwell at home.

67. PORTALHURST PRESBYTERIAN (Community) CHURCH, 321 Taraval St.—1942
Rev. T. H. Simpson, 2207 17th Ave.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1936--. 1 vol. Records are kept at the church.

68. ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 240 Leland St.—1942
Rev. Androw Szilagyi, 251 Raymond St.

Baptisms, 1908--. 1 vol.
Marriages, 1919--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. A. Szilagyi at his home.

69. ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 25 Lake St.—1942
Rev. Lloyd R. Carrick, 227 Lake St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1870--. 1 vol.

70. ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1399 43rd Ave.—1942
Rev. Otis L. Linn, 1451 44th Ave.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1906--, 2 vols.

71. SEVENTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1329 7th Ave.—1942
Rev. Walter C. Subko, 120 Lenox Way.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1907-1913. 1 vol. at 1482 6th Ave.
1921--. At home of clerk, Mr. John R. Douglas, 49 Rivoli St.

72. STEWART MEMORIAL CHURCH, 1074 Guerrero St.—1942
Rev. John B. Porter, 1076 Guerrero St.

Baptisms, 1892--. 2 vols.
Marriages, 1893--. 2 vols.

Stewart Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Register, 1884-1961; Membership, 1884-1960 -- Baptisms, 1930-1961 -- Marriages, 1929-1961. [Presbyterian Hist Soc, Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

73. TRINITY CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3261 23rd St.—1942
Rev. Alfred G. Glass, 29 Conrad St.

Baptisms, 1871--. ) 4 vols.
Marriages, 1888--. )
Records kept at the church.

Abstracts of Marriages from the records of the Trinity Episcopal Church. DAR California, Esperanza Chapter.
Abstracts of Deaths from the records of the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1849 to 1906. DAR California, Esperanza Chapter.

Trinity Presbyterian Church [aka Howard Street Presbyterian Church, 1869; Trinity, 1892, Mission United, 1967] records, 1869-1959. v. 1, 1869-1886 -- Membership, 1867-1886. v. 2, 1886-1895 -- Membership, 1868-1895 -- Baptisms, 1871-1894 -- Marriages, 1888-1892. v. 3, 1895-1909. v. 4, 1909-1931 -- Membership, 1868-1933 -- Baptisms, 1909-1932 -- Marriages, 1916-1931. v. 5, 1932-1936. v. 6, 1937-1944. v. 7, 1944-1958. v. 8, 1944-1959 -- Membership, 1959. Pby of S.F., 7-25-88. [Presbyterian Hist Soc, Philadelpha, PA 19147-1516] [2006]

Trinity Episcopal Church, records 1862-1935. California State Library.

74. WESTMINISTER CENTER, 240 Webster St.—1942
Rev. Ray V. Pedrotti, 240 Webster St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1935--. 1 vol.

METHODIST.

[BETHANY MISSION PARK CONGREGATIONAL, see 87. GRACE UNITED CHURCH of the MISSION]

75. BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1207 Powell St.—1942
Rev. J. L. Boyd, 1207 Powell St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1932--. 1 vol.

76. CALVARY METHODIST CHURCH, 19th Ave. & Judah St.—1942
Rev. Kenneth W. Adams, 1389 19th Ave.

Baptisms Deaths, 1910-1941. 1 vol.
Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1941--. 1 vol.

77. CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, 754 14th. St.—1942
Rev. Philip A. Solbjor, 750 14th St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1885--. 2 vols.
Deaths, 1926--. 1 vol.

78. CHINESE METHODIST CHURCH, 920 Washington St.—1942

Rev. Tso Tin Taam, 920 Washington St.
Baptisms and Deaths, 1937--. 1 vol.

79. CITY TEMPLE, 430 Mason St.—1942
Rev. Edgar A. Lowther, 2070 Fell St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1916--. 10 vols.
Baptisms and Births, 1930--. 1 vol.

80. EPWORTH METHODIST CHURCH, 1270 Sanchez St.—1942
Rev. J. W. Byrd, 1270 Sanchez St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1880--. 4 vols.

81. FILIPINO METHODIST CHURCH, 1901 Bush St.—1942
Rev. Ermie C. Obien, 531 Olive St.

Baptisms, Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1940--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. E. C. Obion at his home.

82. FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH, 1669 Geary St.—1942
Rev. H. B. Gantt, 2390 Post St.

Baptisms, Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1919--. 1 vol.

83. TEMPLE METHODIST CHURCH, Post and Mason Sts.—1942
Dr. Jason Noble Pierce, 120 Duboce Ave.

Baptisms, 1920--. 2 vols.
Marriages, 1920--. 2 vols.
Records kept at the church office.

84. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, 1601 Larkin St.—1942
Rev. Fred H. Busher, 1600 Clay St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1907--. 4 vols.
Records kept at the church office.

85. GENEVA AVENUE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1253 Geneva Ave.—1942
Rev. Myron Herrell, 985 Vienna St.

Baptisms, Births and Marriages, 1924--. 2 vols.
Records kept by Rev. H. Herrell at his home.

86. GLIDE MEMORIAL CHURCH, 322 Ellis St.—1942
Rev. Julian C. McPheeters, 322 Ellis St.

Baptisms, Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1931--. 1 vol.
Records kept at the church office.

87. GRACE UNITED CHURCH of the MISSION, 3166 21st St.—1942
Rev. Donald F. Gaylord, 3168 21st St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths,

1865-1875, 1 vol. Register book (old style).
1878-1917, 3 vols.
1918--. 4 vols. Register book (new style).

Also includes records of:
BETHANY MISSION PARK CONGREGATIONAL—1942

Baptisms, 1903-1906. 1 vol.

88. HAMILTON METHODIST CHURCH, 1525 Waller St.—1942
Rev. Ralph H. Richardson, 453 Belvedere St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1917--. 1 vol.
Records kept in pastor's study at the church.

89. JAPANESE METHODIST CHURCH, 1359 Pine St.—1942
Rev. Taro Goto, 1359 Pine St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1920--. 1 vol.
Records will be housed at the office of Bishop J. C. Baker for the duration of the war.

90. KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH, 1123 Powell St.—1942
Rev. S. S. Whang, 1321 Mason St.

Baptisms, Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1910--. 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. S. S. Whang at 1321 Mason St.

91. PARK-PRESIDIO UNITED CHURCH, 4301 Geary Blvd.—1942
Rev. George F. Wortloy, 4301 Geary Blvd.

Baptisms, 1898--. ) 2 vols.
Marriages, 1899. )
Records are kept in pastor's study at the church.

92. ST. JOHN'S ITALIAN METHODIST CHURCH, 756 Union St.—1942
Rev. Ettoro Di. Giantomasso, 1200 Francisco St.

Baptisms, Births and Marriages, 1929--. 1 vol.
Records kept in pastor's study at the church.

93. SIMPSON METHODIST CHURCH, 439 Guerrero St.—1942
Rev. J. N. Burdell, 431 Guerrero St.

Baptisms and Deaths, 1896--. 2 vols.
Records kept by Rev. J. N. Burdell at the church office.

94. TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, 2299 Market St.—1942
Rev. R. Marvin Stuart, 1132 Portola Dr.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1885--. 3 vols.
Records kept by Rev. R. M. Stuart at the church office.

95. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF AMERICA, 240 Page St.—1942
Rev. G. A. Waasa, 242 Page St.

Baptisms, 1862--.
Marriages, 1885--.
Records kept by Rev. Waasa his residence.

96. WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH (Disbanded), 7 Elgin Park—1942
Rev. T. C Harwell.

Baptisms and Births, 1922-1928.
Records at 83 McAllister. Care of CITY TEMPLE CHURCH.

BAPTIST.

97. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, 777 Morse St.—1942
Rev. Gilbert C. H. Bellshaw, 224 Curtis St.

Baptisms and Births, 1925--. 1 vol.
Marriages and Deaths, 1928--. 1 vol.

98. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 150 Eureka St.—1942
Rev. Robert A. Lundy, 150 Eureka St.

Baptisms and Deaths, 1905-1931. 1 vol.
Records kept by the clerk at the church.

99. FIRST RUSSIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 904 Rhode Island St.—1942
Rev. James R. Prigodich, 744 Rhode Island St.

Baptisms and Deaths, 1920--. 2 vols.
Records kept by I. I. Piper, 3014 26th St.

100. HAMILTON SQUARE CHURCH, 1975 Post St.—1942
Rev. Arno I. Weniger, 717 21st Ave.

Baptisms and Deaths, 1881--.
Records in vault at 83 McAllister St.

101. IGLESIA BAUTISTA MEXICAN0, 856 Capp St.—1942
Rev. J. C. Zamora.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1928--. 1 vol.
Records kept at the parsonage.

102. NINTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1240 9th Ave.—1942

Rev. Harry Grove Jr., 1710 25th St.
Marriages and Deaths, 1940--. 1 vol.

103. TEMPLE BAPTIST, 3459 17th St.—1942
Rev. David Youngdahl, 3459 17th St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1889--. 3 vols.
Records kept by clerk at 19 Rotleck St.

104. THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, 1299 Hyde St.—1942
Rev. F. D. Haynes, 1299 Hyde St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1906--. 1 vol.
Records located at the church. Prior records at 83 McAllister St.

105. TWENTY-FIRST AVENUE CHURCH, 380 21st St.—1942
Rev. Avalon Brown, 380 21st St.

Baptisms and Deaths, 1933--. 1 vol.
Records kept by clerk at 3085 23rd Ave.

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.

See also Episcopal Archives.

106. ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, 1350 Waller St.—1942

Rev. Paul L. Little, 1354 Waller St.
Marriages and Deaths, 1905--. 5 vols.

107. CANON KIP COMMUNITY HOUSE, 246 2nd St.—1942
Rev. Henry J. Ohlhoff, 246 2nd St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1905--. 1 vol., and 1907-1915, 1 vol.
Records kept by Rev. H. J. Ohlhoff at 246 2nd St.

108. CHINESE MISSION CHURCH (True Sunshine), 966 Clay st.—1942
Rev. G. C. Wu, 966 Clay St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1903--. 3 vols.

109. CHURCH OF THE ADVENT, 261 Fell St.—1942
Rev. Oliver B. Dale, 162 Hickory St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1906--. 6 vols.

110. CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION, 1368 19th Ave.—1942
Rev. Harlan Bailey, 1374 19th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1905--. 3 vols.

111. C0MMUNITY HOUSE OF SISTERS OF ST. SAVIOUR, 720 41st Ave.—1942
Mrs. E. E. Williams, Treasurer, 2335 Hyde St.

Baptisms and Marriages, 1889--. 3 vols.

112. GOOD SAMARITAN MISSION CHURCH, 1280 Potrero Ave.—1942
Rev. James P. Turner, 1290 Potrero Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1906--. 5 vols.

113. GRACE CATHEDRAL, 1122 California St.

Old information from 1942:

Rev. Thomas H. Wright, 1055 Taylor St.
Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1903--. 10 vols.

Thank you to Michael Lampen, Archivist for this updated information (submitted 16 May 2007):

The following records can be accessed through the Cathedral Archivist. All later records are with the Canon Sacrist or Office of the Congregation (415-749-6344). When submitting an inquiry, be sure to include the type of record being sought, full name(s) of the individual/couple being sought, and as precise a date as possible within the dates listed below.

Grace Cathedral does not re-issue birth, marriage or death certificates. They can be obtained at San Francisco City Hall-Health Department for persons who were born, married or died in San Francisco.

Grace Church was active as a parish 1849-1910, and Grace Cathedral 1910 to present. Records missing for the period 1868-1904, were destroyed in the 1906 fire.

          Michael D. Lampen, Archivist, 2007
          michaell at gracecathedral.org
          Mon-Wed, 9am to 5 pm | 415-749-6338

BAPTISMS

March 5, 1850-June 8, 1868
May 5, 1904-April 16, 2006
(loose files- 1948-1953, 1963, 1966-1979)

CONFIRMATIONS

April 2, 1854-May 3-1868
April 16, 1905-November 9, 1996
(loose files- 1948-1953, 1963, 1966-1979)

CONGREGATION MEMBERS

1850-1868, 1912, 1917-1939, 1955- July 25, 1988
Transfers in (loose files) 1969-1989
Transfers out (loose files) 1969-1989

MARRIAGES

April 25, 1850- February 23, 1868
April 6, 1904-January 21, 2005
(loose files 1975-1978)

BURIALS (memorials and/or funerals)

October 4, 1849- March 3, 1868
May 7, 1870-August 21, 1870
May 5, 1904-February 1, 1991
(loose files- 1948-1953, 1963, 1966-1979)

114. HOLY INNOCENT'S CHURCH, 455 Fair Oaks St.—1942
Rev. W. M. Ford, 798 Sanchez St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1903--. 3 vols.

115. CHRIST CHURCH (Japanese Mission), 1732 Buchanan St.—1942
Rev. Joseph K. Tsukamoto, 1850 Buchnnan St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1929--. 1 vol.

116. ST. BARNABAS' MISSION CHURCH, 455 Vienna St.—1942
Rev. Fred T. Foster, 455 Vienna St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1905--. 1 vol.

117. ST. CYPRIAN'S MISSION CHURCH, 2695 Sutter St.—1942
Rev. Thaddeus P. Martin, 2689 Sutter St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1922--. 2 vols.

118. ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY CHURCH, Ocean Ave. & San Fernando Way.—1942
Rev. Henry P. Veazie, 520 Junipero Serra Blvd.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1928--. 1 vol.

119. ST. JAMES' CHURCH, 4620 California St.—1942
Rev. Harold S. Brewster, 4620 California St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1890--. 6 vols.

120. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, 1671 15th St.—1942
Rev. A. Y. Clarke, 120 Julian St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1857--. 12 vols.

121. ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, 1750 Van Ness Ave.—1942
Rev. John C. Leffler, 2485 Broadway

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths,

1865-1887. 2 vols.
1907---. 2 vols.

122. ST. MARY'S CHURCH, 2959 Steiner St.—1942
Rev. Russell B. Staines, 2887 Green St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1903--. 6 vols.

123. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, 2142 Pierce St.—1942
Rev. G. B. Gifford, 2140 Pierce St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1875--. 6 vols.

124. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, 420 29th Ave.—1942
Rev. John A. Collins, 430 29th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1899--. 8 vols.

125. TRINITY CHURCH, 1668 Bush St.—1942
Rev. D. M. Brookman, 1668 Bush St.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1852--. 23 vols.

JEWISH.

126. BETH HAMIDROSH, 1184 Turk St. (Updated information, September 2004. Thanks to Joshua Levy.)
Rabbi Gershon Katzman, 1184 Turk St.

This temple no longer exists. It is not known if it merged with another temple or not. The location of their archives is unknown, but they are NOT at the AJA or the Magnes. -Joshua Levy
Old information from 1942:

Births, 1927--. 1 vol.

127. BETH ISRAEL, 1839 Geary St.—1942
Rabbi Elliot M. Burstein, 2366 Broadway.

Marriages, 1860--. 2 vols.
Deaths, 1891--. 2 vols.

The FHL has a collection of marriage records on microfilm, dates unknown.

128. BETH SHOLOM, 301 14th Ave.—1942
Rabbi Saul E. White, 52 7th Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1939--. 1 vol.

129. EMANU - EL (Updated information, September 2004. Thanks to Joshua Levy.)
2 Lake Street (at Arguello)
general website: http://www.emanuelsf.org
museum/archives: http://www.emanuelsf.org/page.aspx?pid=536
archivist: PFreedman@emanuelsf.org

Temple Emanu-El was founded in 1850.
Partial list of records:

Marriages: A slim book chronicling marriages performed by Rabbi Herman M. Bien that date from 1856 to 1899. Also, a collection of index cards that record weddings from the 1920s (very few cards) up to the 1990s.
Cemeteries: Emanu-El administers three cemeteries: Home of Peace, Hills of Eternity, and Salem, all in Colma. Those records are kept at the cemetery offices which are not at the Temple. Although odd bits and pieces sometimes do show up in random boxes in the archive.
Religious school records starting in the late 1920s. These may include parents' names (and mother's maiden name), confirmation date, bar/bat mitzvah dates, the name of a student's public school, home address, and religious school sometimes even grades and teacher comments.
Rabbi Jacob Voorsanger's The Chronicles of Emanu-El, written in 1900. This book includes the membership list for that year, and the temple officers for every year up until then.
Partial run from 1900 to the present of The Temple Chronicle, a congregational newsletter. A complete run exists elsewhere at Temple; and, partial run of The Scroll, a Religious School publication from 1913 to 1994.
Files of press clippings and miscellaneous biographical material related to some congregants.

Practical Notes

There is parking on the street in the area (Arguello has 3 hour parking).
You will need to sign in at the office, and get a visitor badge.
If it is a bright day, and you have time, ask to see the stained glass in the main sanctuary. It is stunning.

Old information from 1942:

Rabbi Irving F. Reichert, 2690 Jackson St.
Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1906--. [does not currently exist in archives]

130. SHERITH ISRAEL CONGREGATION, 2240 California St.—1942
Rabbi Morris Goldstein, 90 Park Ave.

Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1850--.
Records kept at Synagogue.

LUTHERAN.

131. GOLDEN GATE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (thank you to Marina Cole for this information, Oct 2005)
(aka Our Saviour Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Norwegian Lutheran, Ascension)

Contact the following archives to search for records for non-existent San Francisco Lutheran Churchs:

ELCA Region 2 Archives
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
2770 Marin Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94708-1597
(510) 524-5264

ST. PAULUS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (now ST. PAULUS LUTHERAN CHURCH) (thank you to Dena Ringen-Sanchez for this information, 2014)
1541 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Website
History

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bush Street, between Scott and Divisadero, San Francisco, California
WILLIAM A. GARDNER, Pastor

1895 Directory

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

First Congregational Church of San Francisco
1300 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: 415/441-8901
E-mail: office@sanfranciscoucc.org

Available at the California Genealogical Society:

"Records from the Congregational Church. These indexes were taken from various books and pamphlets belonging to the First Congregational Church of San Francisco."

Third Congregational Church Membership Listing
First Congregational Church Membership Listing - 1849 to 1909
Baptisms - 1851 to 1948
BRIDE Index - 1897 to 1914/15, 1920 to 1940
GROOM Index - 1897 to 1914/15, 1920 to 1940
Deaths - 1909 to 1917

(1) A Guide to Church Vital Statistics Records In California, San Francisco and Alameda Counties: Six Denominations; The Northern California Historical Records Survey Project, Service Division, Work Projects Administration; San Francisco, California, May 1942.