How can I access a record which is copyright protected? "Records of the Methodist Episcopal Church,

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How can I access a record which is copyright protected? "Records of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Vienna Circuit 1845-1928."

 I tried phoning the local Family Search Center we have here in San Diego, CA, but is is closed due to Covid. 

 

I am researching my great great grandfather John Wesley Pangburn, who according to family stories was a traveling minister of this demonination in Illinois and eastern states from about 1858 on. These records sound like they might be a source to verify the story.

Brett .

@DarylHern DarylHern​ 

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Daryl

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IF, the Records are "Restricted"; and, ONLY available to access/view through a "Family History Centre" of the Church (or, possibly, an "Affiliate" Library), around the World; plus, they are NOT available on another Website; THEN, you will NOT be able to get direct access to the Records; except, at a "Family History Centre" of the Church (or, possibly, an "Affiliate" Library).

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That said there is a possibility/option ...

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As the "Family History Library" (FHL) of the Church, in "Temple Square" in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA is still currently TEMPORALITY "Closed" (to the Public) due to the "COVID-19" Pandemic ...

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And ...

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IF, the "Family History Centres" of the Church (or, "Affiliate" Libraries) nearest you are still TEMPORARILY "Closed" due to the "COVID-19" Pandemic ...

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Or, you just cannot get to a "Family History Centre" of the Church (or, "Affiliate" Library) ...

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[ As some of the "Family History Centres" of the Church (or, "Affiliate" Libraries), around the World, have "Reopened" ... ]

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THEN, can I humbly suggest that you consider trying the following ...

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You could try one of the FREE 'On-Line' Consultations through the "Family History Library" (FHL) of the Church in, "Temple Square", Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

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Here is some links were you can access/book one of those Consultations ...

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Engage with the Family History Library Online

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Engage_with_the_Family_History_Library_Online

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Family History Library Online Consultations

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Online_Consultations

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I have seen/heard some good positive 'Feedback' from those who have used the service.

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But ...

That said ...

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Please be aware that you CANNOT be provided with a actual "Image" of that Record; but, you may be able to get (or, confirm) the information/details/data that you desire.

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'FamilySearch' may also be able to suggest where you can get a copy of the WILL, other than through 'FamilySearch'; but, also at some expense, directly from the Record "Custodian"; or, through an external "Commercial" Website.

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Good Luck.

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Brett

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ps: And, here is a 'FamilySearch' "Blog" Article on the FREE 'On-Line' Consultations through the FHC ...

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https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/free-online-consultation/

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A van Helsdingen

Looking at the Catalog, it seems this record is a physical book, avaliable only at the FHL in Salt Lake City.