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== Six Polynesian Islands  ==
== Six Polynesian Islands  ==


'''American (Amerika) Samoa''' is a group of six Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. Fourteen degrees below the equator, it is the United States' southern-most territory. It is known as the heart of Polynesia. If you drew a triangle from Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti you would find Samoa in the middle. Western Samoa is a neighboring independent country that shares the same culture. American Samoa became an unorganized U.S. territory in 1900.  
'''American (Amerika) Samoa''' is a group of Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. Fourteen degrees below the equator, it is the United States' southern-most territory. It is known as the heart of Polynesia. If you drew a triangle from Hawaii, New Zealand and Tahiti you would find Samoa in the middle. Western Samoa is a neighboring independent country that shares the same culture. American Samoa became an unorganized U.S. territory in 1900.  


The Samoans arguably represent the largest population of Polynesian people and they take pride in a strong culture that has survived outside incursions amazingly well. For more information about Samoa see [[Samoa (Western and American)|Samoa (Western and American)]].  
The Samoans arguably represent the largest population of Polynesian people and they take pride in a strong culture that has survived outside incursions amazingly well. For more information about Samoa see [[Samoa (Western and American)|Samoa (Western and American)]].  


Located in the South Pacific Ocean, American Samoa is the southernmost unincorporated territory of the United States. It is west of the Cook Islands and north of Tonga and southeast of the Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa). Made up of a chain of five islands and two atolls, the American Samoa territory includes Tutuila, the Manu'a Islands, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island. There are more than 55,000 people living in the 76.1 square miles of American Samoa.  
American Samoa is the southernmost unincorporated territory of the United States. It is west of the Cook Islands and north of Tonga and southeast of the Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa). Made up of a chain of five islands and two atolls, the American Samoa territory includes Tutuila, the Manu'a Islands, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island. There are more than 55,000 people living in the 76.1 square miles of American Samoa.  


The history of American Samoa begins long before the first European contact, a Dutchman named Jacob Roggeveen (1659-1729). The first European explorer was Louis-Antone de Bougainville (1729-1811) from France, and he named the islands the "Navigator Islands" in 1768. It was not until the 1830's that English missionaries and traders began arriving, beginning with John Williams of the London Missionary Society. The Samoans ferociously battled the explorers and visitors, culminating in a battle at Massacre Bay that left them with the reputation of being savage and warlike. Despite the violent altercations between the native Somoans and the European visitors, American Samoa quickly became a refueling station for French, British, German, and American vessels.  
The history of American Samoa begins long before the first European contact, a Dutchman named Jacob Roggeveen (1659-1729). The first European explorer was Louis-Antone de Bougainville (1729-1811) from France, and he named the islands the "Navigator Islands" in 1768. It was not until the 1830's that English missionaries and traders began arriving, beginning with John Williams of the London Missionary Society. The Samoans ferociously battled the explorers and visitors, culminating in a battle at Massacre Bay that left them with the reputation of being savage and warlike. Despite the violent altercations between the native Somoans and the European visitors, American Samoa quickly became a refueling station for French, British, German, and American vessels.  
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American Samoa is divided into three districts: Eastern, Western, and Manu'a. It also has two unorganized atolls, Swains Island and Rose Atoll (which is uninhabited). These districts and atolls are divided into 74 villages. The language is Samoan, closely related to the Hawaiian language. More than 91% of the people are native Somoans, as well as 3% Asian, 1% Caucasian, and 4% mixed. Most of these people identify as Christian (50% Christian Congregationalist, 20% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant), and of these about one in four belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  
American Samoa is divided into three districts: Eastern, Western, and Manu'a. It also has two unorganized atolls, Swains Island and Rose Atoll (which is uninhabited). These districts and atolls are divided into 74 villages. The language is Samoan, closely related to the Hawaiian language. More than 91% of the people are native Somoans, as well as 3% Asian, 1% Caucasian, and 4% mixed. Most of these people identify as Christian (50% Christian Congregationalist, 20% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant), and of these about one in four belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  


== Family History Centers ==
== Family History Centers ==


Pago Pago American Samoa Central<br>Pago Samoa Central Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Hours: T-F 5pm-7pm,
Pago Pago American Samoa Central<br>Pago Samoa Central Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Hours: T-F 5pm-7pm,  


Pago Pago American Samoa Mapusaga<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Hours: Tues-Fri 4-7
Pago Pago American Samoa Mapusaga<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Hours: Tues-Fri 4-7  


Pago Pago American Samoa West<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Phone: 1-684-699-7726<br>Hours: Tues-Fri 3:00-6:00; Sat 7:30-2:30
Pago Pago American Samoa West<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Phone: 1-684-699-7726<br>Hours: Tues-Fri 3:00-6:00; Sat 7:30-2:30  


Pago Pago Samoa<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Phone: 1-684-633-2480<br>Hours: Tues-Sat 3-6 <br>  
Pago Pago Samoa<br>Pago Samoa Stake Center<br>Pago Pago, American Samoa<br>Phone: 1-684-633-2480<br>Hours: Tues-Sat 3-6 <br>  
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*Check out the FamilySearch American Samoa [https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Samoa-Genealogy-Research/269901906429453 FACEBOOK PAGE]!
*Check out the FamilySearch American Samoa [https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Samoa-Genealogy-Research/269901906429453 FACEBOOK PAGE]!


== Website Resources ==
== Website Resources ==


*For information (mailing address and cost) about obtaining birth, marriage, and death records from American Samoa, [http://www.vitalrec.com/as.html#State SEE HERE].  
*For information (mailing address and cost) about obtaining birth, marriage, and death records from American Samoa, [http://www.vitalrec.com/as.html#State SEE HERE].  
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