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''[[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[LDS_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ||
In the early years of the Church, all faithful members were encouraged to gather to Zion. The records showing these early Saints’ faith and endurance are of great interest to their descendants. | In the early years of the Church, all faithful members were encouraged to gather to Zion. The records showing these early Saints’ faith and endurance are of great interest to their descendants. | ||
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To find written accounts of voyages, check the following sources: | To find written accounts of voyages, check the following sources: | ||
Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. | Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. {{FHL|594310|title-id|disp=Mormons on the High Seas: Ocean Voyage Narratives to America (1840–1890)}}.'' [Salt Lake City, Utah]: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1990. (Family History Library book 289.3016 B291mh; film 1592752 item 5). This is a bibliography of accounts of the voyages made by members of the Church. This is arranged alphabetically by the ship name, and then by the date of the voyage. The latest edition is available in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library]. | ||
The following important source is not limited to Scandinavians: | The following important source is not limited to Scandinavians: | ||
Jenson, Andrew. | Jenson, Andrew. {{FHL|628379|title-id|dips=History of the Scandinavian Mission}}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News Press, 1927. (Family History Library book 948 K2j; film 896938 item 2; fiche 6030136). This history gives accounts of voyages and the adventures while crossing the ocean. It includes detailed descriptions of many Church-chartered ships embarking from England between 1852 to 1890. Check the index to see if your ancestor’s ship is listed. The accounts include the Saints’ journeys across the plains to Utah. | ||
=== '''Crossing the Plains''' === | === '''Crossing the Plains''' === | ||
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''Journal History of the Church''. For important immigrant train rosters and their index see the [[Journal History of the LDS Church|Journal History]]. These rosters were compiled from primary and secondary sources. | ''Journal History of the Church''. For important immigrant train rosters and their index see the [[Journal History of the LDS Church|Journal History]]. These rosters were compiled from primary and secondary sources. | ||
{{FHL|258445|title-id|disp=Utah Immigration Card Index, 1847–1868}}. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963. (Family History Library films 298440–42). This card file is also known as the Crossing the Plains Index. It is not complete, but indexes pioneers who crossed the plains before 10 May 1869 in LDS Church sponsored immigrant companies. The cards are listed alphabetically by the head of the family or group. They usually contain the names of other family members or traveling companions. Each card gives the name of the company, date of arrival in Salt Lake City, or the date the company roster appears in the {{FHL|52638|title-id|disp=Journal History}} (see [[LDS History]]). | |||
Jenson, Andrew. | Jenson, Andrew. {{FHL|260979|title-id|disp=Index to the Deseret News Weekly 1850–1900}}. This indexes several immigrant rosters not available elsewhere. The full citation is in [[LDS Newspapers]]. <!--{12036979403280} --><!--{12036979403281} --><!--{12036979403282} --><!--{12036979403283} --><!--{12036979403284} --><!--{12036979403285} --><!--{12036979403286} --><!--{12036979403287} --><!--{12036979403288} --><!--{12036979403289} --><!--{120369794032810} --><!--{120369794032811} --><!--{120369794032812} --><!--{120369794032813} --><!--{120369794032814} --><!--{120369794032815} --><!--{120369794032816} --> | ||
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