In a message dated 6/15/2007 7:01:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiev@swbell.net writes: But, I do not find any mention of it on the St. Louis County Library's web site. Bethany Lutheran Church is where many of my ancestors worshipped. It is now on Bellefontaine Road in Spanish Lake. I think it was closer to downtown at one time, but I am not sure. I called the church and was told no one there knows anything about the old records. When asked why I would want them, I mentioned my ancestors and genealogy research. The woman I spoke with laughed and said let the dead rest in peace. This surprised me greatly. I am not sure what to make of this. Does anyone have any ideas? ===== Bobbie, Go to _http://chi.lcms.org/_ (http://chi.lcms.org/) This is the web site for Concordia Historical Institute; Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. They have an extensive collection of microfilm and other types of archived material. You can search their site by going to "Collections" and then Search. I did this and just put in Bethany. The church you want is the 2nd choice. They don't have the records on microfilm so I suspect the church didn't have it done. I believe each church had to pay for their own microfilming so maybe they couldn't afford it or didn't want it considering the attitude of the woman you spoke to. However, there is a card file box and some other stuff there which might have some info. Their phone number is 314-505-7900. BTW, they have more than just Lutheran church records. They have records of churches which had their roots in Lutheranism. Most of those type microfilm records are also at the headquarters of the St. Louis County Library. Good luck. Gloria ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.