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[[American_Fork,_Utah|American Fork]] is a city in northern Utah County, Utah, settled in 1850 by Mormon pioneers. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Fork has grown from one branch in 1851 to multiple stakes.<br>


=== Church Units and Boundaries  ===
=== Church Units and Boundaries  ===
Information about the wards and branches in this locality, including boundaries and creation dates of wards, can be found in the following book:
*''Encyclopedic History of the Church.'' By Andrew Jenson. Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1941. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/184207 BYU Books],  From the list on the right side of the screen, click on the first letter of the locality, locate the page number listed in this citation.  Also available through [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2045 Ancestry - ($)].


*'''Stake(s):''' [[Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah Stake, Utah|Utah Stake]] (1852-1901), [[Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alpine Stake, Utah|Alpine Stake]] (1901-1963)  
*'''Stake(s):''' [[Utah Stake, Utah LDS Church Wards and Branches|Utah Stake]] (1852-1901), [[Alpine Stake, Utah LDS Church Wards and Branches|Alpine Stake]] (1901-1963)  
*'''American Fork Branch/Ward''' (1851-1901) included all of American Fork and what is now Highland, south to Utah Lake. Exact boundaries to the East (Pleasant Grove), North (Alpine), and West (Lehi) are uncertain.  
*'''American Fork Branch/Ward''' (1851-1901) included all of American Fork and what is now Highland, south to Utah Lake. Exact boundaries to the East (Pleasant Grove), North (Alpine), and West (Lehi) are uncertain.  
*'''American Fork 1st Ward''' (1901) originally included the southeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove, South to Utah Lake, West to Center Street, North to Main Street.  
*'''American Fork 1st Ward''' (1901) originally included the southeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove, South to Utah Lake, West to Center Street, North to Main Street.  
*'''American Fork 2nd Ward''' (1901) originally included the southwest quarter: East to Center Street, North to 1st North, West to Lehi, South to Utah Lake.  
*'''American Fork 2nd Ward''' (1901) originally included the southwest quarter: East to Center Street, North to 1st North, West to Lehi, South to Utah Lake.  
*'''American Fork 3rd Ward''' (1901) originally included the northwest quarter and Highland: East to 1st East, South to 1st North, West to Lehi, North to Alpine. In 1915, the [[Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Highland, Utah County, Utah|Highland Ward]] (formerly a dependent branch of the 3rd Ward) was separated; the exact original boundary with the Highland Ward is uncertain, likely the city limits.  
*'''American Fork 3rd Ward''' (1901) originally included the northwest quarter and Highland: East to 1st East, South to 1st North, West to Lehi, North to Alpine. In 1915, the [[Highland, Utah LDS Wards and Branches|Highland Ward]] (formerly a dependent branch of the 3rd Ward) was separated; the exact original boundary with the Highland Ward is uncertain, likely the city limits.  
*'''American Fork 4th Ward''' (1901) originally included the northeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove &amp; Manila, South to Main St, West to 1st East, North unclear (Alpine? Highland?)
*'''American Fork 4th Ward''' (1901) originally included the northeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove &amp; Manila, South to Main St, West to 1st East, North unclear (Alpine? Highland?)


=== Obtain the Records  ===
=== Obtain the Records  ===


*'''American Fork Ward''': {{FSC|American Fork Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the FamilySearch Library; {{CHL|LR+10636|ward records}} in the [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10636.  
*'''American Fork Ward''': {{FHL|American Fork Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the Family History Library; [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vl%28freeText0%29=LR+10636 ward records] in the [[LDS Archives and Libraries#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10636.  
*'''American Fork 1st Ward''': {{FSC|American Fork 1st Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the FamilySearch Library; {{CHL|LR+10621|ward records}} in the [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10621.  
*'''American Fork 1st Ward''': {{FHL|American Fork 1st Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the Family History Library; [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vl%28freeText0%29=LR+10621 ward records] in the [[LDS Archives and Libraries#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10621.  
*'''American Fork 2nd Ward''': {{FSC|American Fork 2nd Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the FamilySearch Library; {{CHL|LR+10622|ward records}} in the [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10622.  
*'''American Fork 2nd Ward''': {{FHL|American Fork 2nd Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the Family History Library; [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vl%28freeText0%29=LR+10622 ward records] in the [[LDS Archives and Libraries#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10622.  
*'''American Fork 3rd Ward''': {{FSC|American Fork 3rd Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the FamilySearch Library; {{CHL|LR+10623|ward records}} in the [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10623.  
*'''American Fork 3rd Ward''': {{FHL|American Fork 3rd Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the Family History Library; [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vl%28freeText0%29=LR+10623 ward records] in the [[LDS Archives and Libraries#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10623.  
*'''American Fork 4th Ward''': {{FSC|American Fork 4th Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the FamilySearch Library; {{CHL|LR+10624|ward records}} in the [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10624.  
*'''American Fork 4th Ward''': {{FHL|American Fork 4th Ward Utah|corporate|disp=ward records}} in the Family History Library; [http://churchhistorycatalog.lds.org/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?fn=search&vl%28freeText0%29=LR+10624 ward records] in the [[LDS Archives and Libraries#Church_History_Library|Church History Library]] catalogued under LR 10624.  
*Shelley, George F. (1945) ''{{FSC|979.224/A1 H2|disp=Early History of American Fork: with some history of a later day}}''  
*Shelley, George F. (1945) ''{{FHL|979.224/A1 H2|disp=Early History of American Fork: with some history of a later day}}''  
*Andrew Jenson, ''Encyclopedic History of the Church'' (Salt Lake City: Deseret News, 1941), p 19-21. {{UTChurchJensonsEnd}}
*{{UTChurchLDSJensonsBeg}} p 19-21. {{UTChurchLDSJensonsEnd}}


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=== History Timeline  ===
=== History Timeline  ===


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*25 May 1851: American Fork Branch is organized as part of the [[Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah Stake, Utah|Utah Stake]].<ref>{{FSC|194595|title-id|disp=American Fork Ward Record of Members, 1851-1901}}</ref> As with most early Utah congregations, it had both a bishopric and branch presidency, and it is uncertain if or when it officially became a ward before the Priesthood Reorganization of 1877.  
*25 May 1851: American Fork Branch is organized as part of the [[Utah Stake, Utah LDS Church Wards and Branches|Utah Stake]]; as with most early Utah congregations, it had both a bishopric and branch presidency, and it is uncertain if or when it officially became a ward before the Priesthood Reorganization of 1877.  
*13 January 1901: American Fork Ward is included in the newly organized [[Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alpine Stake, Utah|Alpine Stake]].  
*13 January 1901: American Fork Ward is included in the newly organized [[Alpine Stake, Utah LDS Church Wards and Branches|Alpine Stake]].  
*14 July 1901: American Fork Ward is divided into four wards.  
*14 July 1901: American Fork Ward is divided into four wards.  
*18 July 1915: Highland Ward is divided from the northern part of American Fork 3rd (and 4th?) Ward  
*18 July 1915: Highland Ward is divided from the northern part of American Fork 3rd (and 4th?) Ward  
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*14 December 1980: American Fork Utah West Stake is created  
*14 December 1980: American Fork Utah West Stake is created  
*23 April 1995: American Fork Utah Central Stake is created  
*23 April 1995: American Fork Utah Central Stake is created  
*14 January 1996: American Fork Utah Hillcrest Stake is created
*14 January 1996: American Fork Utah Hillcrest Stake is created<br>
*10 December 2017: American Fork South Stake is created<br>


=== References  ===
=== References  ===


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Revision as of 16:10, 9 August 2015

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Church Units and Boundaries[edit | edit source]

  • Stake(s): Utah Stake (1852-1901), Alpine Stake (1901-1963)
  • American Fork Branch/Ward (1851-1901) included all of American Fork and what is now Highland, south to Utah Lake. Exact boundaries to the East (Pleasant Grove), North (Alpine), and West (Lehi) are uncertain.
  • American Fork 1st Ward (1901) originally included the southeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove, South to Utah Lake, West to Center Street, North to Main Street.
  • American Fork 2nd Ward (1901) originally included the southwest quarter: East to Center Street, North to 1st North, West to Lehi, South to Utah Lake.
  • American Fork 3rd Ward (1901) originally included the northwest quarter and Highland: East to 1st East, South to 1st North, West to Lehi, North to Alpine. In 1915, the Highland Ward (formerly a dependent branch of the 3rd Ward) was separated; the exact original boundary with the Highland Ward is uncertain, likely the city limits.
  • American Fork 4th Ward (1901) originally included the northeast quarter: East to Pleasant Grove & Manila, South to Main St, West to 1st East, North unclear (Alpine? Highland?)

Obtain the Records[edit | edit source]

Other History Resources
Many wards or branches appointed members to compile a history. Copies may be in the ward library or in homes of members. Some contain biographical sketches of members of the ward at the time of compilation.

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

This timeline (arranged by year) includes events that affected records, record-keeping, and movements of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this area.

  • 25 May 1851: American Fork Branch is organized as part of the Utah Stake; as with most early Utah congregations, it had both a bishopric and branch presidency, and it is uncertain if or when it officially became a ward before the Priesthood Reorganization of 1877.
  • 13 January 1901: American Fork Ward is included in the newly organized Alpine Stake.
  • 14 July 1901: American Fork Ward is divided into four wards.
  • 18 July 1915: Highland Ward is divided from the northern part of American Fork 3rd (and 4th?) Ward
  • 12 May 1963: American Fork Stake is divided from the Alpine Stake
  • 17 June 1973: American Fork North Stake is created
  • 29 April 1979: American Fork Utah East Stake is created
  • 14 December 1980: American Fork Utah West Stake is created
  • 23 April 1995: American Fork Utah Central Stake is created
  • 14 January 1996: American Fork Utah Hillcrest Stake is created

References[edit | edit source]