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'''Latter-day Saints'''. About 1840, converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. For further information, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/e3fe00d597f6d207a2aa7d5d87ea4e94 Utah Research Outline]. | '''Latter-day Saints'''. About 1840, converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. For further information, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/e3fe00d597f6d207a2aa7d5d87ea4e94 Utah Research Outline]. | ||
=== Records of English Immigrants in Their Destination Countries === | === Records of English Immigrants in Their Destination Countries === | ||
Usually you will find the best information about your immigrant ancestor in the country he or she immigrated to. You may find the name, place of origin, occupation, and age of the immigrant. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | Usually you will find the best information about your immigrant ancestor in the country he or she immigrated to. You may find the name, place of origin, occupation, and age of the immigrant. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | ||
Naturalization records in the destination country may also be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. See the "Naturalization and Citizenship" section of the research outline of the destination country. Most immigration records at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Naturalization records in the destination country may also be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. See the "Naturalization and Citizenship" section of the research outline of the destination country. Most immigration records at the Family History Library are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
[COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | [COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
'''United States'''. Immigrant lists, or ships’ passenger lists, are the main source of information on those arriving in the United States. More than 1,000 lists are indexed in an ongoing series by: | '''United States'''. Immigrant lists, or ships’ passenger lists, are the main source of information on those arriving in the United States. More than 1,000 lists are indexed in an ongoing series by: | ||
Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981–. ( | Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981–. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=291926&disp=Passenger+and+immigration+lists+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 W32p].) | ||
A bibliography of over 2,500 published lists is: | A bibliography of over 2,500 published lists is: | ||
Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigrations Lists Bibliography, 1538–1900''. Second Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. ( | Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigrations Lists Bibliography, 1538–1900''. Second Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=291926&disp=Passenger+and+immigration+lists+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 W33p] 1988.) | ||
The library has post-1820 passenger lists for most U.S. ports. Most are indexed. For further information, see the [[United States Emigration and Immigration|United States Research Outline]]. | The library has post-1820 passenger lists for most U.S. ports. Most are indexed. For further information, see the [[United States Emigration and Immigration|United States Research Outline]]. | ||
'''India'''. Many British subjects went to East India to trade or settle. Until 1834, no British subject could go to India without permission from the East India Company. The applications for consent as well as other records dealing with immigration are at the British Library Oriental and India Office Collections, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB England. | '''India'''. Many British subjects went to East India to trade or settle. Until 1834, no British subject could go to India without permission from the East India Company. The applications for consent as well as other records dealing with immigration are at the British Library Oriental and India Office Collections, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB England. | ||
'''Canada'''. From 1815 to 1850 Canada was the primary destination of English emigrants. Over 650,000 there. Military settlers and Loyalists (Americans loyal to the Crown during the American Revolution) account for nearly 200,000 English settlers in Canada. Before 1900 most immigrants arrived in Quebec City or Halifax. | '''Canada'''. From 1815 to 1850 Canada was the primary destination of English emigrants. Over 650,000 there. Military settlers and Loyalists (Americans loyal to the Crown during the American Revolution) account for nearly 200,000 English settlers in Canada. Before 1900 most immigrants arrived in Quebec City or Halifax. | ||
Passenger lists into Canada are rare before 1865. Microfilm copies of lists from 1865 to 1900 are at the Family History Library. See the publication, Canada: Research Outline (34545) for further information. | Passenger lists into Canada are rare before 1865. Microfilm copies of lists from 1865 to 1900 are at the Family History Library. See the publication, Canada: Research Outline (34545) for further information. | ||
'''Australia'''. Australia was founded as an English penal colony in 1788. Immigration records vary by state in content and coverage. Some list the immigrant’s birthplace, residence in England, and education; his or her mother’s maiden name and parents’ names; and his or her father’s name, occupation, and residence. Some records are indexed. You might find the ship and arrival date in death certificates or published sources. Copies of most pre-1900 records are at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | '''Australia'''. Australia was founded as an English penal colony in 1788. Immigration records vary by state in content and coverage. Some list the immigrant’s birthplace, residence in England, and education; his or her mother’s maiden name and parents’ names; and his or her father’s name, occupation, and residence. Some records are indexed. You might find the ship and arrival date in death certificates or published sources. Copies of most pre-1900 records are at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
AUSTRALIA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | AUSTRALIA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
AUSTRALIA, [STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | AUSTRALIA, [STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
'''South Africa'''. The British took South Africa from the Dutch in 1795. Few English settled in South Africa until a group of 3,675 British subjects settled in eastern Cape Province in 1820. These settlers are well documented. A memorial museum that has genealogies of their descendants is located at: | '''South Africa'''. The British took South Africa from the Dutch in 1795. Few English settled in South Africa until a group of 3,675 British subjects settled in eastern Cape Province in 1820. These settlers are well documented. A memorial museum that has genealogies of their descendants is located at: | ||
'''Albany Museum'''<br>Somerset Street<br>Grahamstown 6140<br>South Africa <br>Internet: http://www.ru.ac.za/affiliates/am/ | '''Albany Museum'''<br>Somerset Street<br>Grahamstown 6140<br>South Africa <br>Internet: http://www.ru.ac.za/affiliates/am/ | ||
A list of arriving passengers was usually published in the government gazette for the province of arrival. Before 1836 only Cape Province had white settlements. Microfilm copies of many immigration records are available at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | A list of arriving passengers was usually published in the government gazette for the province of arrival. Before 1836 only Cape Province had white settlements. Microfilm copies of many immigration records are available at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
SOUTH AFRICA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | SOUTH AFRICA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
SOUTH AFRICA, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | SOUTH AFRICA, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
'''New Zealand'''. The English began colonizing New Zealand in 1840. Immigration records usually give settlement details and the wife’s and children’s names and ages. Most immigrants received assistance from either the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association formed to encourage immigration. Microfilm copies of many of these records are at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | '''New Zealand'''. The English began colonizing New Zealand in 1840. Immigration records usually give settlement details and the wife’s and children’s names and ages. Most immigrants received assistance from either the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association formed to encourage immigration. Microfilm copies of many of these records are at the Family History Library. Look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | NEW ZEALAND, [PROVINCE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||