The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Registers (Worldwide) - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Record Description[edit | edit source]

This collection consists of an index of registers kept to record the departure and return of missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection covers the years 1860 to 1937. This database may also be found in the database of the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

Utah, LDS Missionary Registers Examples
Utah, LDS Missionary Registers (15-0787) Missionary Register (left side of page) DGS 101543893 96.jpg
Utah, LDS Missionary Registers (15-0787) 101543895 00205 1904 Register.jpg

Missionary Register
Utah, LDS Missionary Registers (15-0787) 101543893 00155 Autographs.jpg

Missionary Autographs

Mission records may contain the following information:

Full name of missionary
Parent’s full names
Birth date and place
Residence
Ward or Stake name
Mission location
Dates departed for and returned from mission
Name of person ordaining missionary
Date set apart as missionary
Baptism date
By whom baptized
Quorum or Priesthood office held
Present residence
Page, volume, line number

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To search the collection by name:
Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.

For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks.

To browse by image:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the "Volume" category which takes you to the images.

Using the Information[edit | edit source]

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:

Use the parents’ names and birth place to search for extended family in place of birth.
Use the missionary’s age and location to find his family in census, church, and land records.
Use the birth date and place to obtain a copy of the original birth certificate.

Tips to Keep in Mind[edit | edit source]

When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Related Websites[edit | edit source]

Church History (LDS)
Missionary Diaries

How You Can Contribute[edit | edit source]

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Citations for This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.

Collection Citation:

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.

Record Citation (or citation for the index entry):

When looking at a record, the citation is found below the record. You can search records in this collection by visiting the search page for Utah, Early Mormon Missionary Database, 1860-1937.

Image Citation
This template has been deprecated and is no longer used.

When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. You can browse through images in this collection by visiting the browse page for Utah, Early Mormon Missionary Database, 1860-1937.