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General information about Church colonization and settlement is found in:  
General information about Church colonization and settlement is found in:  
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{{FSC|699620|title-id|disp= Historical Atlas of Mormonism}}. New York and London: Simon and Schuster, 1994. (FS Library book 289.3 H629). Includes index. This atlas includes maps showing Church migration, settlements and founding dates, colonization, birthplaces of Church leaders, migration trails, and ethnic patterns.  
{{FSC|699620|title-id|disp= Historical Atlas of Mormonism}}. New York and London: Simon and Schuster, 1994. (FS Library book 289.3 H629). Includes index. This atlas includes maps showing Church migration, settlements and founding dates, colonization, birthplaces of Church leaders, migration trails, and ethnic patterns.  


''"Mormon Colonization 1847–1900." Deseret News 1980 Church Almanac. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News, 1980''. (FamilySearch Library book 289.305 D457), 321–25. This list is chronological by year. Settlements are listed alphabetically under each year. This helps you determine the earliest date a member could have settled in a community.  
''"Mormon Colonization 1847–1900." Deseret News 1980 Church Almanac. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News, 1980''. (FamilySearch Library book 289.305 D457), 321–25. This list is chronological by year. Settlements are listed alphabetically under each year. This helps you determine the earliest date a member could have settled in a community.  


Nelson, Lowry. {{FSC|190553|title-id|disp=The Mormon Village: A Pattern and Technique of Land Settlement}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1952''. (FamilySearch Library book 289.3792 N334m). Includes index. This book gives you background information about how church settlements were organized in the United States and Canada.''  
Nelson, Lowry. {{FSC|190553|title-id|disp=The Mormon Village: A Pattern and Technique of Land Settlement}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1952''. (FamilySearch Library book 289.3792 N334m). Includes index. This book gives you background information about how church settlements were organized in the United States and Canada.''  


Carter, Richard. {{FSC|141592|title-id|disp=Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900}}. N.p.: [1979?].''(FamilySearch Library map 978 E7caw). This detailed map shows the communities in the western United States that were settled by members of the Church.''  
Carter, Richard. {{FSC|141592|title-id|disp=Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900}}. N.p.: [1979?].''(FamilySearch Library 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 [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] for the address and telephone number.  
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 [[Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Archives and Libraries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] for the address and telephone number.  


{{FSC|671578|title-id|disp=Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?}} Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (FamilySearch Library 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.  
{{FSC|671578|title-id|disp=Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?}} Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (FamilySearch Library 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.  


''Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated Historical Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated, 1973. This index is on 16 reels of microfilm. It is not at the FamilySearch Library. [Currently checking into places where it is located.] This source indexes Church and civil records for Nauvoo and the Hancock County area. It has has more than 100,000 cards. It indexes tax records, newspapers, periodicals, cemetery records, land deeds, and census records. Most cards give a person's name, page, and source. Some cards give more information. This source is explained in:  
''Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated Historical Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Nauvoo Restoration Incorporated, 1973. This index is on 16 reels of microfilm. It is not at the FamilySearch Library. [Currently checking into places where it is located.] This source indexes Church and civil records for Nauvoo and the Hancock County area. It has has more than 100,000 cards. It indexes tax records, newspapers, periodicals, cemetery records, land deeds, and census records. Most cards give a person's name, page, and source. Some cards give more information. This source is explained in:  


Sperry, Kip. ''The Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated Historical Index''. {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=Genealogical Journal}} 4, no. 1 (March 1975): 34-39. (FamilySearch Library 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''. {{FSC|244938|title-id|disp=Genealogical Journal}} 4, no. 1 (March 1975): 34-39. (FamilySearch Library 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. (FS Library 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.  
''Nauvoo Social History Index''. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University, 1983. (FS Library 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.  
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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:  
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[[Image:LDS Colonies in Mexico.png|border|right|600px]]
McClintock, James H. {{FSC|243794|item|disp=''Mormon Settlement in Arizona: A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert''}}. Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing Stationers, 1921. (FamilySearch Library book 979.1 K2m; film 1033844 item 10). This book discusses about 200 Church settlements in Arizona between 1847 and 1920.  
McClintock, James H. {{FSC|243794|item|disp=''Mormon Settlement in Arizona: A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert''}}. Phoenix, Arizona: Manufacturing Stationers, 1921. (FamilySearch Library book 979.1 K2m; film 1033844 item 10). This book discusses about 200 Church settlements in Arizona between 1847 and 1920.  


Muir, Leo Joseph {{FSC|257023|title-id|disp=A Century of Mormon Activities in California}}. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1952. (FS Library book 979.4 K2m; film 1000136 items 5–6). This is not circulated to FamilySearch Centers. Volume one has historical information. Volume two contains biographical sketches. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]].  
Muir, Leo Joseph {{FSC|257023|title-id|disp=A Century of Mormon Activities in California}}. Two volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1952. (FS Library book 979.4 K2m; film 1000136 items 5–6). This is not circulated to FamilySearch Centers. Volume one has historical information. Volume two contains biographical sketches. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]].  


Lyman, Edward Leo. {{FSC|651880|title-id|disp=San Bernardino: The Rise and Fall of a California Community}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books, 1996. (FamilySearch Library book 979.495/S1 H2L). Includes index. This is a definitive history of this colony.  
Lyman, Edward Leo. {{FSC|651880|title-id|disp=San Bernardino: The Rise and Fall of a California Community}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books, 1996. (FamilySearch Library book 979.495/S1 H2L). Includes index. This is a definitive history of this colony.  


Flower, Judson Harold {{FSC|56764|title-id|disp=Mormon Colonization of the San Luis Valley, Colorado 1878–1900}}. [Mesa, Ariz.: H. H. Haynie], 1981. (FamilySearch Library book 978.833 K2f; film 1059492 item 10). A bibliography is included. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]].  
Flower, Judson Harold {{FSC|56764|title-id|disp=Mormon Colonization of the San Luis Valley, Colorado 1878–1900}}. [Mesa, Ariz.: H. H. Haynie], 1981. (FamilySearch Library book 978.833 K2f; film 1059492 item 10). A bibliography is included. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]].  


Scarcello, Mary Linemuth. {{FSC|684777|title-id|disp=Mormon Pioneers in Pueblo, Colorado, 1846–1900}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994. (FS Library film 1598130 item 9). This includes members who lived in Pueblo, Colorado, from 1846 to 1847 or died en route. It also includes Pueblo vital records from 1846 and 1847.  
Scarcello, Mary Linemuth. {{FSC|684777|title-id|disp=Mormon Pioneers in Pueblo, Colorado, 1846–1900}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994. (FS Library film 1598130 item 9). This includes members who lived in Pueblo, Colorado, from 1846 to 1847 or died en route. It also includes Pueblo vital records from 1846 and 1847.  


Arrington, Leonard J. {{FSC|50464|title-id|disp=The Mormons in Nevada}}. Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, 1979. (FamilySearch Library book 979.3 H2am; film 1059488 item 7). This is a short history of the Church in Nevada from 1847 to 1976. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]]. Another index to this book is:  
Arrington, Leonard J. {{FSC|50464|title-id|disp=The Mormons in Nevada}}. Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, 1979. (FamilySearch Library book 979.3 H2am; film 1059488 item 7). This is a short history of the Church in Nevada from 1847 to 1976. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]]. Another index to this book is:  


Tolman, Sybil. {{FSC|503767|title-id|disp=Index to Leonard J. Arrington’s The Mormons in Nevada}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (FamilySearch Library film 1421708 item 7).  
Tolman, Sybil. {{FSC|503767|title-id|disp=Index to Leonard J. Arrington’s The Mormons in Nevada}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (FamilySearch Library film 1421708 item 7).  


Kullberg, Lois G. {{FSC|526955|title-id|disp=Saints to the Columbia: A History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon and Southwestern Washington, 1850–1990}}. Vancouver, Washington:''L–K Publications, 1991. (FamilySearch Library book 979.5 K2k). This book includes information on the Portland and Seattle Temples and the Northwestern States Mission. It is indexed.''  
Kullberg, Lois G. {{FSC|526955|title-id|disp=Saints to the Columbia: A History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oregon and Southwestern Washington, 1850–1990}}. Vancouver, Washington:''L–K Publications, 1991. (FamilySearch Library book 979.5 K2k). This book includes information on the Portland and Seattle Temples and the Northwestern States Mission. It is indexed.''  
[[Image:LDS Colonies in Canada.png|border|right|600px]]
[[Image:LDS Colonies in Canada.png|border|right|600px]]
{{FSC|199322|title-id|disp=Star Valley and Its Communities}}. Afton, Wyoming: Star Valley Independent, [1970]. (FamilySearch Library book 978.782 H2s; film 1059486 item 8). This has histories of the Church colonies in Star Valley, Wyoming, 1879–1964.  
{{FSC|199322|title-id|disp=Star Valley and Its Communities}}. Afton, Wyoming: Star Valley Independent, [1970]. (FamilySearch Library book 978.782 H2s; film 1059486 item 8). This has histories of the Church colonies in Star Valley, Wyoming, 1879–1964.  


Welch, Charles Arthur. {{FSC|190032|title-id|disp=History of the Big Horn Basin: With Stories of Early Days, Sketches of Pioneers, and Writings of the Author}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1940. (FamilySearch Library book 978.7 H2w; fiche 6110628). This is the history of Church settlements in Big Horn Basin, Wyoming from the 1890s to 1940. Includes index.  
Welch, Charles Arthur. {{FSC|190032|title-id|disp=History of the Big Horn Basin: With Stories of Early Days, Sketches of Pioneers, and Writings of the Author}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1940. (FamilySearch Library book 978.7 H2w; fiche 6110628). This is the history of Church settlements in Big Horn Basin, Wyoming from the 1890s to 1940. Includes index.  


=== Mexico and Canada ===
=== Mexico and Canada ===
To avoid persecution in the United States, Church members also colonized areas of Mexico in 1885 and Canada in 1887. To find information about these colonies, look in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog for the town, county, state, or province. The following sources tell their story:  
To avoid persecution in the United States, Church members also colonized areas of Mexico in 1885 and Canada in 1887. To find information about these colonies, look in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog for the town, county, state, or province. The following sources tell their story:  


{{FSC|630624|title-id|disp=The Mormon Colonies in Mexico}}. [Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938]. (Family History Library map 972 E7mc). This map helps to identify the location of many Church colonies in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora.  
{{FSC|630624|title-id|disp=The Mormon Colonies in Mexico}}. [Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938]. (Family History Library 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. {{FSC|250216|title-id|disp=The Mormon Colonies in Mexico}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (FamilySearch Library book 972 F2ro; film 1059492 item 6). This is a history of the Church colonies in Chihuahua and Sonora. An index is included.  
Romney, Thomas Cottam. {{FSC|250216|title-id|disp=The Mormon Colonies in Mexico}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (FamilySearch Library book 972 F2ro; film 1059492 item 6). This is a history of the Church colonies in Chihuahua and Sonora. An index is included.  


Hicken, John R. {{FSC|511301|title-id|disp=Events Leading to the Settlement of the Communities of Cardston, Magrath, Sterling, and Raymond, Alberta}}.''Logan, Utah. (FS Library fiche 6334072)''  
Hicken, John R. {{FSC|511301|title-id|disp=Events Leading to the Settlement of the Communities of Cardston, Magrath, Sterling, and Raymond, Alberta}}.''Logan, Utah. (FS Library fiche 6334072)''  
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