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There are many LDS Church records to study as you try to find information about an LDS ancestor. Some reasons to look at these records are: | There are many LDS Church records to study as you try to find information about an LDS ancestor. Some reasons to look at these records are: | ||
{{Block indent|To''''' verify and document''''' what is already known about an ancestor.}} | |||
{{Block indent|To '''''add new or missing''''' genealogical information about an ancestor.}} | |||
{{Block indent|To find'''''new individuals''''' in your ancestral family.}} | |||
{{Block indent|To '''''write a history''''' about an LDS ancestor.}} | |||
{{Block indent|To''''' learn more''''' about the immigration, migration, and role in settling an LDS town of an ancestor.}} | |||
{{Block indent|To learn what '''''LDS ordinances''''' have already been completed for an individual and what more needs to be done.}} | |||
==='''Survey Secondary Sources'''=== | ==='''Survey Secondary Sources'''=== | ||
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*Patriarchal Blessings - [[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|How to request a copy]] | *Patriarchal Blessings - [[Patriarchal Blessings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|How to request a copy]] | ||
*Many other interesting items;<br> | *Many other interesting items;<br> | ||
{{Block indent|1=You can look at the [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=CHL_PUBLIC '''online catalog'''] by clicking [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=CHL_PUBLIC '''here'''.]|2=1}} | |||
The address for the Church History Library is 15 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. To get the most out of visiting the Church History Library, see the [https://history.lds.org/article/general_church_history_research_guide?lang=eng '''General LDS Church History Research Guide'''] and the [https://history.lds.org/article/research_guide?lang=eng '''LDS Family History Research Guide''']. | The address for the Church History Library is 15 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. To get the most out of visiting the Church History Library, see the [https://history.lds.org/article/general_church_history_research_guide?lang=eng '''General LDS Church History Research Guide'''] and the [https://history.lds.org/article/research_guide?lang=eng '''LDS Family History Research Guide''']. | ||
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If you wish to request your priesthood line of authority, include your full legal name, birth date, membership record, the name of the individual who ordained you to the office of elder or high priest (if known), and your return address and telephone number or email address. Send your request to: | If you wish to request your priesthood line of authority, include your full legal name, birth date, membership record, the name of the individual who ordained you to the office of elder or high priest (if known), and your return address and telephone number or email address. Send your request to: | ||
{{Block indent|Priesthood Line of Authority}} | |||
{{Block indent|Global Service Center}} | |||
{{Block indent|120 North 200 West}} | |||
{{Block indent|Salt Lake City, Utah 84103-1514}} | |||
Or send an email to lineofauthority@ldschurch.org with PLA in the subject line. In return you’ll receive a form to fill out and return. See the June 2013 Ensign article [https://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/06/members-can-request-priesthood-line-of-authority?lang=eng “Members Can Request Priesthood Line of Authority”]. | Or send an email to lineofauthority@ldschurch.org with PLA in the subject line. In return you’ll receive a form to fill out and return. See the June 2013 Ensign article [https://www.lds.org/ensign/2013/06/members-can-request-priesthood-line-of-authority?lang=eng “Members Can Request Priesthood Line of Authority”]. | ||
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*'''[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]'''—(can be used at anyFamilySearch Library for free)—At the ancestry homepage, scroll to the bottom of the “Search” tab and click on “Card Catalog.” Type “LDS” into the keyword box and click on “Search.” Also follow the same procedure but type “Utah” in the title box and click on “Search.” There are many records listed pertaining to LDS ancestry. | *'''[http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]'''—(can be used at anyFamilySearch Library for free)—At the ancestry homepage, scroll to the bottom of the “Search” tab and click on “Card Catalog.” Type “LDS” into the keyword box and click on “Search.” Also follow the same procedure but type “Utah” in the title box and click on “Search.” There are many records listed pertaining to LDS ancestry. | ||
{{Block indent|Collections include An Enduring Legacy, Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Their Mothers, Daughters of Utah Pioneers Obituary Scrapbook, Early history of Duchesne County : preserved by the Duchesne Chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, From Kirtland to Salt Lake City, Heart Throbs of the West, Vol. I-XII, by Kate Carter, History of the LDS Church, 1830-1930, LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, LDS Member Name Index, 1830-45, Latter-day Saint Military Records, 1840-47, LDS Redress Petition Listing, 1843, Memories that live : Utah County centennial history, Monuments to Courage: a history of Beaver County, Nauvoo, Illinois Tax Index, 1842, Our strip of land : a history of Daggett County, Utah, Pioneer Immigrants to Utah Territory, Sons of the Utah Pioneers: Biography Files (A-Z); Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Ancestor Histories, presented by members of the East Mill Creek Chapter; Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Ancestor Histories, Salt Lake City Chapter, Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Ancestor Histories, Sugarhouse Chapter, Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Knight's History of England, Vol. 1-8, Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Personal Histories, Beehive Chapter, Sons of the Utah Pioneers-Utah, Pioneer Companies, Sons of Utah Pioneers - Card Index, 1847-50, Sons of Utah Pioneers Membership Applications, Sons of Utah Pioneers Memorial Gallery Index Cards, Tales of a triumphant people : a history of Salt Lake County, Utah, 1847-1900, Treasures of Pioneer History, Tullidge's histories, Utah and Idaho cemetery records, Utah History, Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men, Utah Pioneers, 1847-50, Utah Since Statehood, Volumes 1-4, and Utah, Our Pioneer Heritage.|2}} | |||
*'''[http://www.fold3.com Fold3]'''—(free at any FamilySearch Library.) | *'''[http://www.fold3.com Fold3]'''—(free at any FamilySearch Library.) | ||
{{Block indent|Fold3 has the Utah Territorial Case Files, records of those who served time in the State Penitentiary for polygamy. A case file contains the complaint stating a plaintiff’s cause of action, an answer by the defendant, and summons. More information can be found on these individuals sent to the penitentiary by going to the Utah State Archives and looking at the full penitentiary collection. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|Also at Fold3 are the Mormon Battalion Pension Files, which are arranged alphabetically by name of the veteran and contain survivor pension documents, affidavits by the claimant and witnesses, correspondence, medical reports, and related documents supporting each claim.|2}} | |||
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*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki Articles]: Type in the title of the article you wish to see.) | *[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Wiki Articles]: Type in the title of the article you wish to see.) | ||
{{Block indent|[[LDS Membership Records|LDS Membership Records]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com|LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Temple Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Temple Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Latter-day Saint Emigration and Immigration|Latter-day Saint Emigration and Immigration]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Latter-day Saint Vital Records|Latter-day Saint Vital Records]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Priesthood Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Ward Membership Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Ward Membership Records]]}} | |||
===='''Summary'''==== | ===='''Summary'''==== | ||
There are many LDS Church records to search for information about an LDS ancestor. More and more records are appearing online. Many records can be found at the FamilySearch Library. Even more records can be found at the Church History Library. Searching these records will give you more genealogical and historical information about your ancestor. | There are many LDS Church records to search for information about an LDS ancestor. More and more records are appearing online. Many records can be found at the FamilySearch Library. Even more records can be found at the Church History Library. Searching these records will give you more genealogical and historical information about your ancestor. | ||
[[Category:Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] | [[Category:Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] | ||
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