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This section is about the history of Church settlements and colonies. This information will help you understand your ancestors’ movements and may help you determine their origins. | This section is about the history of Church settlements and colonies. This information will help you understand your ancestors’ movements and may help you determine their origins. | ||
For information about the Church immigration to the United States, or the journey of the pioneers to Utah see | For information about the Church immigration to the United States, or the journey of the pioneers to Utah see [[LDS Emigration and Immigration|LDS Emigration and Immigration]]. | ||
'''History of Church Settlements''' | '''History of Church Settlements''' | ||
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Carter, Richard. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=141592&disp=Mormon+colonies%2C+1847%2D1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900]. N.p.: [1979?].'' (Family History 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. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=141592&disp=Mormon+colonies%2C+1847%2D1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Mormon Colonies, 1847–1900]. N.p.: [1979?].'' (Family History 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 | 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 [[LDS Archives and Libraries|LDS Archives and Libraries]] for the address and telephone number. | ||
''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=671578&disp=Map+of+the+city+of+Nauvoo+%5Bward+divisi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?]]'' Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (Family History 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. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=671578&disp=Map+of+the+city+of+Nauvoo+%5Bward+divisi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Map of the City of Nauvoo. [1842?]]'' Reprint, Nauvoo, Ill.: Nauvoo Restoration, 1971. (Family History 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. | ||
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[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=96665&disp=Atlas+of+Utah%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Atlas of Utah'']. [Ogden], Utah: Weber State College; Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 1981. (Family History Library book Q 979.2 E7a). It gives the date of settlement. These maps also show county boundaries needed to find church and civil records | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=96665&disp=Atlas+of+Utah%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Atlas of Utah'']. [Ogden], Utah: Weber State College; Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press, 1981. (Family History Library book Q 979.2 E7a). It gives the date of settlement. These maps also show county boundaries needed to find church and civil records | ||
'''Western United States'''. Church members settled many areas in the western United States, especially the states immediately surrounding Utah, parts of California, and western Oregon. To find information about these communities in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Locality Search for the town, county or state. Each state’s research | '''Western United States'''. Church members settled many areas in the western United States, especially the states immediately surrounding Utah, parts of California, and western Oregon. To find information about these communities in the Family History Library Catalog, look in the Locality Search for the town, county or state. Each state’s research Wiki article may also give you more information. | ||
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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'''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 Family History Library Catalog for the town, county, state, or province. The following sources tell their story: | '''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 Family History Library Catalog for the town, county, state, or province. The following sources tell their story: | ||
[[Image:LDS Colonies in Mexico.png|thumb|right | [[Image:LDS Colonies in Mexico.png|thumb|right]][http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=630624&disp=The+Mormon+colonies+in+Mexico%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''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. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=250216&disp=The+Mormon+colonies+in+Mexico%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico'']. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (Family History 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. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=250216&disp=The+Mormon+colonies+in+Mexico%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Mormon Colonies in Mexico'']. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1938. (Family History Library book 972 F2ro; film 1059492 item 6). This is a history of the Church colonies in Chihuahua and Sonora. An index is included. | ||
[[Image:LDS Colonies in Canada.png|thumb|right | [[Image:LDS Colonies in Canada.png|thumb|right]]Hicken, John R. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=511301&disp=Events+leading+to+the+settlement+of+the+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Events Leading to the Settlement of the Communities of Cardston, Magrath, Sterling, and Raymond, Alberta].''Logan, Utah. (Family History Library fiche 6334072) | ||
Lethbridge Family History Center [Internet] Home Page (now part of Mary's Genealogy Treasures). Lethbridge, Alberta: Genealogy Resource Center, 15 May 1997 [cited 24 September 1999]. Available at http://[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/ www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/]. This site includes Alberta pioneer historical sketches, descriptions of Lethbridge Family History Center resources and databases, a surname registry, and links to Internet sites about Canadian genealogy, immigration, and cemeteries. | Lethbridge Family History Center [Internet] Home Page (now part of Mary's Genealogy Treasures). Lethbridge, Alberta: Genealogy Resource Center, 15 May 1997 [cited 24 September 1999]. Available at http://[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/ www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/]. This site includes Alberta pioneer historical sketches, descriptions of Lethbridge Family History Center resources and databases, a surname registry, and links to Internet sites about Canadian genealogy, immigration, and cemeteries. | ||
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[[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] [[Category:Mexico]] [[Category:Canada]] [[Category:Alberta]] [[Category:United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration]] | [[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] [[Category:Mexico]] [[Category:Canada]] [[Category:Alberta]] [[Category:United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration]] | ||