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*[http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/ Mormon | *[http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/ Mormon Migration] '''new!''' | ||
*{{RecordSearch|2078505|Early Church Information File (ECIF)|access=browse}} free index. | *{{RecordSearch|2078505|Early Church Information File (ECIF)|access=browse}} free index. | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2517340 Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1846-1868] free index | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2517340 Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1846-1868] free index | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/pioneers#/ Pioneer Ancestors | *[https://familysearch.org/pioneers#/ Pioneer Ancestors Search] | ||
*[http://www.earlylds.com/ Early Latter-day Saints | *[http://www.earlylds.com/ Early Latter-day Saints ]a Mormon Trail Pioneer Database | ||
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?cat=lds WorldVitalRecord LDS | *[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?cat=lds WorldVitalRecord LDS databases] genealogy, marriages, cemeteries, military, land, and priesthood records | ||
*[http://www.footnote.com/documents/27343636/utah-territorial-case-files/?xid=47 Fold3.com Utah Territorial Case | *[http://www.footnote.com/documents/27343636/utah-territorial-case-files/?xid=47 Fold3.com Utah Territorial Case Files] criminal and civil | ||
*[http://www.footnote.com/documents/18708629/mormon_battalion_pension_files/ Fold3.com Mormon Battalion Pension | *[http://www.footnote.com/documents/18708629/mormon_battalion_pension_files/ Fold3.com Mormon Battalion Pension Files] affidavits, letters | ||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/cardcatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3DLDS%26keyword%3D%26 Ancestry.com ($) LDS | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/cardcatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3DLDS%26keyword%3D%26 Ancestry.com ($) LDS databases] biographies, petitions, military | ||
=== '''Value''' === | === '''Value''' === | ||
If your LDS ancestors have been researched before, are they [[Document AS YOU GO!|well-documented]]? Do your [[Family group record: roadmap for researchers|family group | If your LDS ancestors have been researched before, are they [[Document AS YOU GO!|well-documented]]? Do your [[Family group record: roadmap for researchers|family group records]] show one or more [[Cite Your Sources (Source Footnotes)|sources of information for each event]]? Don't just settle for copying someone else's research, [[Genealogical Proof Standard|cite the evidence that proves it]]! Careful documentation reduces errors, unwanted duplication, and may help uncover an overlooked ordinance. | ||
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*[[Members of the United Brethren Baptized by Wilford Woodruff|Members of the United Brethren Baptized by Wilford Woodruff]] | *[[Members of the United Brethren Baptized by Wilford Woodruff|Members of the United Brethren Baptized by Wilford Woodruff]] | ||
*[[Finding the Source of IGI Batch Numbers|Finding the Source of IGI Batch | *[[Finding the Source of IGI Batch Numbers|Finding the Source of IGI Batch Numbers]] | ||
*[[LDS Family History Suite 2|LDS Family History Suite 2]] | *[[LDS Family History Suite 2|LDS Family History Suite 2]] | ||
=== '''Did you know?''' === | === '''Did you know?''' === | ||
*The [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ Center for Family History and | *The [http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ Center for Family History and Genealogy] at Brigham Young University has a project devoted to members of the Church who were originally from Wales. [http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ ]seeks to preserve and share information about the early converts to Mormonism in Wales. Its main focus is on those individuals who were involved in the Mormon movement in 19th-century Wales." | ||
*The [http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/pioneer.htm Tracing Mormon | *The [http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/pioneer.htm Tracing Mormon Pioneers] website has indexed several sources related to searching for your LDS ancestors. Included on the site is a tutorial that will help walk you through the steps to locating records about your pioneer families. Read the [[Tracing Mormon Pioneers|Tracing Mormon Pioneers]] article for more information. | ||
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*[[Handcart | *[[Handcart Pioneers]] | ||
*Kirtland Pioneers | *Kirtland Pioneers | ||
*[[LDS Record Selection Table|LDS Record Selection | *[[LDS Record Selection Table|LDS Record Selection Table]] | ||
*[[LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com|LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com]] | *[[LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com|LDS Research Sources at Ancestry.com]] | ||
*[[LDS Research Sources at WorldVitalRecords.com|LDS Research Sources at WorldVitalRecords.com]] | *[[LDS Research Sources at WorldVitalRecords.com|LDS Research Sources at WorldVitalRecords.com]] | ||
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*Sources related to Welch converts | *Sources related to Welch converts | ||
*Timeline<br> | *Timeline<br> | ||
*[[Utah Genealogy| | *[[Utah Genealogy|Utah]] | ||
*[[Websites for LDS Research|Websites for LDS | *[[Websites for LDS Research|Websites for LDS Research]] | ||
*Winter Quarters Pioneers<br> | *Winter Quarters Pioneers<br> | ||
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Revision as of 15:14, 16 October 2015
Key LDS Ancestor Research Links
- Mormon Migration new!
- Early Church Information File (ECIF) free index.
- Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1846-1868 free index
- Pioneer Ancestors Search
- Early Latter-day Saints a Mormon Trail Pioneer Database
- WorldVitalRecord LDS databases genealogy, marriages, cemeteries, military, land, and priesthood records
- Fold3.com Utah Territorial Case Files criminal and civil
- Fold3.com Mormon Battalion Pension Files affidavits, letters
- Ancestry.com ($) LDS databases biographies, petitions, military
Value[edit | edit source]
If your LDS ancestors have been researched before, are they well-documented? Do your family group records show one or more sources of information for each event? Don't just settle for copying someone else's research, cite the evidence that proves it! Careful documentation reduces errors, unwanted duplication, and may help uncover an overlooked ordinance.
Featured content[edit | edit source]
The Perpetual Emigration Fund - With the creation of the new Perpetual Education Fund, some members have expressed interest in finding out about their ancestor's participation in the historical Perpetual Emigration Fund. This article will help you discover if your ancestors were assisted by the fund during their immigration to Utah.
New articles that might be of interest in your LDS research:
- Members of the United Brethren Baptized by Wilford Woodruff
- Finding the Source of IGI Batch Numbers
- LDS Family History Suite 2
Did you know?[edit | edit source]
- The Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University has a project devoted to members of the Church who were originally from Wales. http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ seeks to preserve and share information about the early converts to Mormonism in Wales. Its main focus is on those individuals who were involved in the Mormon movement in 19th-century Wales."
- The Tracing Mormon Pioneers website has indexed several sources related to searching for your LDS ancestors. Included on the site is a tutorial that will help walk you through the steps to locating records about your pioneer families. Read the Tracing Mormon Pioneers article for more information.
Links[edit | edit source]
Some useful websites to get started in searching for information about your LDS ancestors include:
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Things you can do[edit | edit source]
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
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