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This section is about the history of Church settlements and colonies. This information will help you understand your ancestors’ movements and may help you determine their origins. | This section is about the history of Church settlements and colonies. This information will help you understand your ancestors’ movements and may help you determine their origins. | ||
For information about the Church immigration to the United States, or the journey of the pioneers to Utah see the "[[ | For information about the Church immigration to the United States, or the journey of the pioneers to Utah see the "[[LDS Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]" section of this outline. | ||
'''History of Church Settlements''' | '''History of Church Settlements''' | ||
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Carter, Richard. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=141592&disp=Mormon+colonies%2C+1847%2D1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900]. N.p.: [1979?].'' (FHL map 978 E7caw). This detailed map shows the communities in the western United States that were settled by members of the Church. | Carter, Richard. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=141592&disp=Mormon+colonies%2C+1847%2D1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900]. N.p.: [1979?].'' (FHL map 978 E7caw). This detailed map shows the communities in the western United States that were settled by members of the Church. | ||
Nauvoo. ''The Lands and Records Office of Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated'' specializes in the records of settlers in Nauvoo and surrounding areas of Illinois and Iowa. See the "[[ | Nauvoo. ''The Lands and Records Office of Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated'' specializes in the records of settlers in Nauvoo and surrounding areas of Illinois and Iowa. See the "[[LDS Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for the address and telephone number. | ||
''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=671578&disp=Map+of+the+city+of+Nauvoo+%5Bward+divisi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?]]'' Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (FHL map 977.343 E7n). This map is drawn from 1842 plats. It shows each Nauvoo land section. Use this map in conjunction with the land records to see exactly where your ancestor lived in Nauvoo. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=671578&disp=Map+of+the+city+of+Nauvoo+%5Bward+divisi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?]]'' Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (FHL map 977.343 E7n). This map is drawn from 1842 plats. It shows each Nauvoo land section. Use this map in conjunction with the land records to see exactly where your ancestor lived in Nauvoo. | ||
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Sperry, Kip. "''The Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated Historical Index''." [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244938&disp=Crossroads+%28Utah+Genealogical+Associat%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Genealogical Journal] 4, no. 1 (March 1975): 34-39. (FHL book 973 D25gj v. 3-4). This has a selected list of 71 of the more useful sources included in the Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated Historical Index. | Sperry, Kip. "''The Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated Historical Index''." [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244938&disp=Crossroads+%28Utah+Genealogical+Associat%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Genealogical Journal] 4, no. 1 (March 1975): 34-39. (FHL book 973 D25gj v. 3-4). This has a selected list of 71 of the more useful sources included in the Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated Historical Index. | ||
[''Nauvoo Social History Index'']. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University, 1983. (FHL fiche 6334931 [set of 6]). This is a personal name index to over 71,000 records including Nauvoo property records, tax lists, ship lists, censuses, family group records, and research notes. Shows the name, sex, and source information for each entry. | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=786419&disp=%5BNauvoo+social+history+index%5D%20%20&columns=*,0,0 [''Nauvoo Social History Index'']]. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University, 1983. (FHL fiche 6334931 [set of 6]). This is a personal name index to over 71,000 records including Nauvoo property records, tax lists, ship lists, censuses, family group records, and research notes. Shows the name, sex, and source information for each entry. | ||
Sperry, Kip "Nauvoo and Hancock County, Illinois: A Selected Bibliography of Family and Local History Sources." In ''Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History-Illinois''. Provo, Utah: Department of Church History and Doctrine, Brigham Young University, 1995. Several hundred sources are listed with full bibliographic information. This source is available in the Historical Department—Church Library. | Sperry, Kip "Nauvoo and Hancock County, Illinois: A Selected Bibliography of Family and Local History Sources." In ''Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History-Illinois''. Provo, Utah: Department of Church History and Doctrine, Brigham Young University, 1995. Several hundred sources are listed with full bibliographic information. This source is available in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library]. | ||
'''Utah''' was primarily settled by Church members. Many histories of these communities are available. Look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | '''Utah''' was primarily settled by Church members. Many histories of these communities are available. Look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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For maps and tables of Utah settlements see: | For maps and tables of Utah settlements see: | ||
''Atlas of Utah''. [Ogden], Utah: Weber State College; Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 1981. (FHL book Q 979.2 E7a). It gives the date of settlement. These maps also show county boundaries needed to find church and civil records | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=96665&disp=Atlas+of+Utah%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Atlas of Utah'']. [Ogden], Utah: Weber State College; Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 1981. (FHL book Q 979.2 E7a). It gives the date of settlement. These maps also show county boundaries needed to find church and civil records | ||
'''Western United States'''. Church members settled many areas in the western United States, especially the states immediately surrounding Utah, parts of California, and western Oregon. To find information about these communities in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Locality Search for the town, county or state. Each state’s research outline may also give you more information. | '''Western United States'''. Church members settled many areas in the western United States, especially the states immediately surrounding Utah, parts of California, and western Oregon. To find information about these communities in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Locality Search for the town, county or state. Each state’s research outline may also give you more information. | ||
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Histories of these settlements may identify the origins of the settlers and add color to family histories. The following histories discuss Church settlements and colonization in the western United States. They are organized alphabetically by state: | Histories of these settlements may identify the origins of the settlers and add color to family histories. The following histories discuss Church settlements and colonization in the western United States. They are organized alphabetically by state: | ||
McClintock, James H. | McClintock, James H. [http://patriot.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH6&CISOPTR=39858 ''Mormon Settlement in Arizona: A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert'']. Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing Stationers, 1921. (FHL book 979.1 K2m; film 1033844 item 10). This book discusses about 200 Church settlements in Arizona between 1847 and 1920. | ||
Muir, Leo Joseph. ''A Century of Mormon Activities in California''. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1952. (FHL book 979.4 K2m; film 1000136 items 5–6). This is not circulated to Family History Centers. Volume one has historical information. Volume two contains biographical sketches. This is indexed in the Early Church Information File. | Muir, Leo Joseph. ''A Century of Mormon Activities in California''. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1952. (FHL book 979.4 K2m; film 1000136 items 5–6). This is not circulated to Family History Centers. Volume one has historical information. Volume two contains biographical sketches. This is indexed in the Early Church Information File. | ||
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''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico''. [Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938]. (FHL map 972 E7mc). This map helps to identify the location of many Church colonies in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora. | ''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico''. [Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938]. (FHL map 972 E7mc). This map helps to identify the location of many Church colonies in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora. | ||
Romney, Thomas Cottam. ''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (FHL book 972 F2ro; film 1059492 item 6). This is a history of the Church colonies in Chihuahua and Sonora. An index is included.<br> | Romney, Thomas Cottam. ''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (FHL book 972 F2ro; film 1059492 item 6). This is a history of the Church colonies in Chihuahua and Sonora. An index is included.<br> <!--{12030404624082} --> <!--{12030404624083} --> | ||
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