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A source that describes events in Church history from 1805 to 1913 is:   
A source that describes events in Church history from 1805 to 1913 is:   


*Jenson, Andrew''. Church Chronology: A Record of Important Events Pertaining to The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. '' {{FHL|84435|item|disp=FHL film 599327 it 2; FHL fiche 6051314; FHL book 289.303 J453c.}}
*Jenson, Andrew''. Church Chronology: A Record of Important Events Pertaining to The History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. '' {{FHL|84435|item|disp=FS Library film 599327 it 2; FHL fiche 6051314; FHL book 289.303 J453c.}}


The following are a few general sources and histories for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of the sources are indexed in ''The Pioneer Heritage ''CD-ROM, ''LDS Family History Suite'', and the ''Early Church Information File''. Some of the complete text is also computerized on the compact disks:  
The following are a few general sources and histories for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of the sources are indexed in ''The Pioneer Heritage ''CD-ROM, ''LDS Family History Suite'', and the ''Early Church Information File''. Some of the complete text is also computerized on the compact disks:  


*Jenson, Andrew. ''Encyclopedic History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Publishing Company, 1941. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/184207-encyclopedic-history-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; {{FHL|81176|item|disp= FHL film 496776; FHL fiche 6053258; FHL book 289.309 J453e}}. Index: {{FHL|354674|item|disp=FHL film 928073 item 8; FHL fiche 6103908; FHL book 289.309 J453ei}}. This record contains histories of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints units describing when they were organized and if they were created from a different unit. From this you will be able to determine where the membership records are found. Leaders of the area are also listed. Indexed in the ''Early Church Information File''.  
*Jenson, Andrew. ''Encyclopedic History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Publishing Company, 1941. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/184207-encyclopedic-history-of-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; {{FHL|81176|item|disp= FHL film 496776; FHL fiche 6053258; FHL book 289.309 J453e}}. Index: {{FHL|354674|item|disp=FS Library film 928073 item 8; FHL fiche 6103908; FHL book 289.309 J453ei}}. This record contains histories of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints units describing when they were organized and if they were created from a different unit. From this you will be able to determine where the membership records are found. Leaders of the area are also listed. Indexed in the ''Early Church Information File''.  
*''Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1830-1973)''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Dept., 1969, 1973. {{FHL|52638|item|disp=FHL films 1259729-795.}} Films do not circulate to Family History Centers. This collection includes newspaper clippings and extracts from journals, letters, histories, biographies, rosters, and manuscript material. Daily events are arranged chronologically. Also available at the Church History Library and Church Archives. The sets at the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]] and the Utah Historical Society Library are not as current.  
*''Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1830-1973)''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Dept., 1969, 1973. {{FHL|52638|item|disp=FS Library films 1259729-795.}} Films do not circulate to Family History Centers. This collection includes newspaper clippings and extracts from journals, letters, histories, biographies, rosters, and manuscript material. Daily events are arranged chronologically. Also available at the Church History Library and Church Archives. The sets at the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library]] and the Utah Historical Society Library are not as current.  
*The [http://eadview.lds.org/findingaid/CR%20100%20142 Journal History Index] is online from the Church History Library. (Images of a card index) The microfilm index is cataloged separately in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Historical Department. ''Index to Journal History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Department, 1973. {{FHL|52690|item|disp=FHL film 1233503 (first of 58) }}. Films do not circulate to family history centers. This index contains an alphabetical listing of individual names, places, events, and subjects. Each entry gives the date and page where the entry is found in the ''Journal History ''films.
*The [http://eadview.lds.org/findingaid/CR%20100%20142 Journal History Index] is online from the Church History Library. (Images of a card index) The microfilm index is cataloged separately in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The. Historical Department. ''Index to Journal History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Department, 1973. {{FHL|52690|item|disp=FS Library film 1233503 (first of 58) }}. Films do not circulate to family history centers. This index contains an alphabetical listing of individual names, places, events, and subjects. Each entry gives the date and page where the entry is found in the ''Journal History ''films.


== Methodist  ==
== Methodist  ==
The Methodist church was organized in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 8, 1872.Its history is found in the following:  
The Methodist church was organized in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 8, 1872.Its history is found in the following:  


*Merkel, Henry Martin. ''History of Methodism in Utah''. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Dentan Printing, 1938. {{FHL|700474|item|disp=FHL book 979.2 K2m}}. This book has a bibliography and a list of pastors. Each congregation maintains its own records.  
*Merkel, Henry Martin. ''History of Methodism in Utah''. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Dentan Printing, 1938. {{FHL|700474|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2 K2m}}. This book has a bibliography and a list of pastors. Each congregation maintains its own records.  
*The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations. See Iliff School of Theology above.
*The Ira J. Taylor Archives has the records for some of the discontinued congregations of Utah. Staff there can also help you locate existing congregations. See Iliff School of Theology above.


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For a history of the Presbyterian Church see:  
For a history of the Presbyterian Church see:  


*Murray, Andrew E. ''The Skyline Synod: Presbyterianism in Colorado and Utah''. Denver, Colorado: Golden Bell Press, 1971. {{FHL|194310|item|disp=FHL book 978.8 K2m}}. It is indexed by the name of the church. It is a historical account of the church with a list of officials. There are some pictures of church buildings and reverends.<br>
*Murray, Andrew E. ''The Skyline Synod: Presbyterianism in Colorado and Utah''. Denver, Colorado: Golden Bell Press, 1971. {{FHL|194310|item|disp=FS Library book 978.8 K2m}}. It is indexed by the name of the church. It is a historical account of the church with a list of officials. There are some pictures of church buildings and reverends.<br>


== Roman Catholic  ==
== Roman Catholic  ==
For a history of the Catholic Church in Utah, see:  
For a history of the Catholic Church in Utah, see:  


*Mooney, Bernice Maher. ''Salt of the Earth: The History of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, 1776-1987''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, 1987. {{FHL|608135|item|disp=FHL book 979.2258 K2m}}. This gives a history of the church for most&nbsp;Utah congregations. It includes photographs and an index. It gives a historical account and information of church officials, when church buildings were erected, and a list of reverends and their dates of service.  
*Mooney, Bernice Maher. ''Salt of the Earth: The History of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, 1776-1987''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, 1987. {{FHL|608135|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2258 K2m}}. This gives a history of the church for most&nbsp;Utah congregations. It includes photographs and an index. It gives a historical account and information of church officials, when church buildings were erected, and a list of reverends and their dates of service.  
*Catholic Church, Diocese of Salt Lake City. ''The Official Directory of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Diocese, 1988. {{FHL|626962|item|disp=FHL book 979.2 K24c}}. Covers many parts of Utah in addition to Salt Lake City. It has a list of parishes with addresses and maps for Salt Lake City showing the 1988 boundaries. It includes a list of clergy, sisters, and deacons and their wives.
*Catholic Church, Diocese of Salt Lake City. ''The Official Directory of the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Diocese, 1988. {{FHL|626962|item|disp=FS Library book 979.2 K24c}}. Covers many parts of Utah in addition to Salt Lake City. It has a list of parishes with addresses and maps for Salt Lake City showing the 1988 boundaries. It includes a list of clergy, sisters, and deacons and their wives.