Wards and Branches of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Fork, Utah County, Utah: Difference between revisions
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*'''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 [[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. | *'''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 & 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 & Manila, South to Main St, West to 1st East, North unclear (Alpine? Highland?) | ||
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*'''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 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''': {{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. | *'''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) ''{{FHL|979.224/A1 H2|disp=Early History of American Fork: with some history of a later day}}'' | |||
*{{UTChurchLDSJensonsBeg}} p 19-21. {{UTChurchLDSJensonsEnd}} | *{{UTChurchLDSJensonsBeg}} p 19-21. {{UTChurchLDSJensonsEnd}} | ||
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=== History Timeline === | === History Timeline === | ||
Revision as of 16:08, 9 August 2015
Utah Church Records 
Utah County Church Records American Fork, Utah LDS Church Wards and Branches
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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]
- American Fork Ward: ward records in the Family History Library; ward records in the Church History Library catalogued under LR 10636.
- American Fork 1st Ward: ward records in the Family History Library; ward records in the Church History Library catalogued under LR 10621.
- American Fork 2nd Ward: ward records in the Family History Library; ward records in the Church History Library catalogued under LR 10622.
- American Fork 3rd Ward: ward records in the Family History Library; ward records in the Church History Library catalogued under LR 10623.
- American Fork 4th Ward: ward records in the Family History Library; ward records in the Church History Library catalogued under LR 10624.
- Shelley, George F. (1945) Early History of American Fork: with some history of a later day
- Template:UTChurchLDSJensonsBeg p 19-21. Template:UTChurchLDSJensonsEnd
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.
- 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