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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. {{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]. | 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: | ||
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For a bibliography of all known pioneer company rosters see: | For a bibliography of all known pioneer company rosters see: | ||
"Pioneer Companies that Crossed the Plains, 1848–1868." ''Deseret News 1997–1998 Church Almanac''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News, 1996. (Family History Library book 289.305 D457). Pages 167–76 list pioneer companies by date of departure. Each company has a reference citation to the roster, if one is available. These references are usually to entries in the | "Pioneer Companies that Crossed the Plains, 1848–1868." ''Deseret News 1997–1998 Church Almanac''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret News, 1996. (Family History Library book 289.305 D457). Pages 167–76 list pioneer companies by date of departure. Each company has a reference citation to the roster, if one is available. These references are usually to entries in the {{FHL|52638|title-id|disp=Journal History}}. This issue of the almanac also includes a sketch of a typical pioneer wagon, typical pioneer clothing, trail maps, and a list of pioneer supplies on pages 107–14. | ||
Incomplete rosters can be found in: | Incomplete rosters can be found in: | ||
Carter, Kate B. | Carter, Kate B. {{FHL|187480|title-id|disp=Heart Throbs of the West}}. Salt Lake City: Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 1939–1951. (Family History Library book 979.2 H2cah). | ||
*"They came in 47" v. 8: 401–48 | *"They came in 47" v. 8: 401–48 | ||
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*"They came in 51" v. 12: 405–62 | *"They came in 51" v. 12: 405–62 | ||
These volumes are indexed on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=throbs&so=2&rank=1&gskw=heart+throbs+of+the+west&gs2co=1%2cAll+Countries&gs2pl=1&sbo=0&ufr=0&wp=4%3b_80000002%3b_80000003&srchb=p&prox=1&ti=0&ti.si=0&gss=angs-b Ancestry.com] and included in the | These volumes are indexed on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=throbs&so=2&rank=1&gskw=heart+throbs+of+the+west&gs2co=1%2cAll+Countries&gs2pl=1&sbo=0&ufr=0&wp=4%3b_80000002%3b_80000003&srchb=p&prox=1&ti=0&ti.si=0&gss=angs-b Ancestry.com] and included in the {{FHL|837165|title-id|disp=LDS Family History Suite 2}}. Although the compact disc has a search function that should find a name within these volumes, it does not seem to check these lists. Go directly to the article and look for your ancestor’s name. | ||
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Department. ''Church Emigration'', 1831–1881. [Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 199-?] This is available in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/0,15481,3940-1-2058,00.html Historical Department—Archive Search Room]. The information was taken from the | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Department. ''Church Emigration'', 1831–1881. [Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 199-?] This is available in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/archives/0,15481,3940-1-2058,00.html Historical Department—Archive Search Room]. The information was taken from the {{FHL|73388|title-id|disp=Millennial Star}}and the {{FhL|52638|title-id|disp=Journal History}}. <!--{12036924737810} --><!--{12036924737811} --><!--{12036924737812} --> | ||
==== '''Written Accounts of the Journey'''<br> ==== | ==== '''Written Accounts of the Journey'''<br> ==== | ||
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Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. [Database of] ''Mormon Pioneer Companies Crossing the Plains'' ''[1847–1868] Narratives: Guide to Sources in Utah Libraries and Archives''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1998-. It is arranged by year and lists each company by date of departure. For each company, it lists sources of accounts alphabetically by author. For each source cited, it gives a summary of the account and list of every name and place mentioned in the original. It includes the repository and call number for each narrative. The staff at the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library] will search the current database for you. The Family History Library only has the predecessor listed below: | Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. [Database of] ''Mormon Pioneer Companies Crossing the Plains'' ''[1847–1868] Narratives: Guide to Sources in Utah Libraries and Archives''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1998-. It is arranged by year and lists each company by date of departure. For each company, it lists sources of accounts alphabetically by author. For each source cited, it gives a summary of the account and list of every name and place mentioned in the original. It includes the repository and call number for each narrative. The staff at the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library] will search the current database for you. The Family History Library only has the predecessor listed below: | ||
Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. | Bashore, Melvin L., and Linda L. Haslam. {{FHL|594278|title-id|disp=Mormon Pioneer Companies Crossing the Plains (1847–1868.)'' Narratives. Third Revised Edition}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1990. (Family History Library book 289.3016 B291m; film 1592752 item 6). Since then, many more sources have been added. Pioneer companies are listed chronologically by year and then by company leader. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]]. | ||
Bashore, Melvin L. ''"New Mormon Emigration Finding Aids: The Compiler’s Personal Experiences." | Bashore, Melvin L. ''"New Mormon Emigration Finding Aids: The Compiler’s Personal Experiences." {{FHL|529374|title-id|disp= Nauvoo Journal}} 10'' (Spring 1998): 97–108. (Family History Library book 977.343/N1 H25n). This article explains the sources he used to compile his emigration indexes and reference works which are cited in this article. | ||
Hafen, LeRoy R. | Hafen, LeRoy R. {{FHL|258003|title-id|disp=Handcarts to Zion: The Story of a Unique Western Migration, 1856–1860, With Contemporary Journals, Accounts, Reports, and Rosters of Members of the Ten Handcart Companies}}. Glendale, Calif.: Arthur H. Clark, 1960. (Family History Library book 289.309 H119h; film 1059487 item 7; fiche 6031590 [set of 4]). This is a good resource for accounts of the handcart companies. However, the rosters are incomplete. This is indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|''Early Church Information File'']]. | ||
Also check [[LDS Biographies]] and [[LDS Genealogy]] for more sources that may have accounts of the journey. <!--{12036939371560} --><!--{12036939371561} --> | Also check [[LDS Biographies]] and [[LDS Genealogy]] for more sources that may have accounts of the journey. <!--{12036939371560} --><!--{12036939371561} --> | ||
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[[Mormon Trail]] Wiki page emphasizing strategies and records for finding immigrant ancestors, and connecting migration pathways. | [[Mormon Trail]] Wiki page emphasizing strategies and records for finding immigrant ancestors, and connecting migration pathways. | ||
{{FHL|699260|title-id|disp=Historical Atlas of Mormonism}} cited fully in [[LDS Colonization]]. | |||
Kimball, Stanley B. | Kimball, Stanley B. {{FHL|278832|title-id|disp=Discovering Mormons Trails: New York to California, 1831–1868}}. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1979. (Family History Library book 978 E7k). Includes index. This shows current maps with the original trails marked. Using these maps, you can travel along the original trails. | ||
"[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Trail Mormon Trail]." In Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopeida [Internet site]. Wikipedia Foundation, 2008 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Trail. History and information about places along the trail.<br><br> | "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Trail Mormon Trail]." In Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopeida [Internet site]. Wikipedia Foundation, 2008 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Trail. History and information about places along the trail.<br><br> | ||
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[http://mormontrails.org/Trails/MormonTrails.htm Mormon Trails Association]. [Internet site]. N.p.: MTA, 1999-2005 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://mormontrails.org/Trails/MormonTrails.htm. Includes detailed descriptions of variations in the trail route from year to year. | [http://mormontrails.org/Trails/MormonTrails.htm Mormon Trails Association]. [Internet site]. N.p.: MTA, 1999-2005 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://mormontrails.org/Trails/MormonTrails.htm. Includes detailed descriptions of variations in the trail route from year to year. | ||
[http://www.americanwest.com/trails/pages/mormtrl.htm The Mormon Pioneer Trail (AMWEST)]. In the American West Home Page [Internet site]. AmericanWest.com, 2007 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://www.americanwest.com/trails/pages/mormtrl.htm. More emphasis on the history than on the route.<br> | [http://www.americanwest.com/trails/pages/mormtrl.htm The Mormon Pioneer Trail (AMWEST)]{{dead link}}. In the American West Home Page [Internet site]. AmericanWest.com, 2007 [cited 21 February 2008]. Available at http://www.americanwest.com/trails/pages/mormtrl.htm. More emphasis on the history than on the route.<br> | ||
"[http://www.nps.gov/mopi/index.htm Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail]" National Park Service Internet site [cited 21 February 2008] Available at http://www.nps.gov/mopi/index.htm. Discusses the culture and history of the trail, and has a great map showing the trail and modern roads nearby.<br> | "[http://www.nps.gov/mopi/index.htm Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail]" National Park Service Internet site [cited 21 February 2008] Available at http://www.nps.gov/mopi/index.htm. Discusses the culture and history of the trail, and has a great map showing the trail and modern roads nearby.<br> | ||
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Bashore, Melvin L. ''[Database of] Mormon Trail Deaths 1847–1868''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1998-. The purpose of this database is to keep a record of all of the documented deaths that occurred while crossing the plains. This database will grow as new information becomes available. It is arranged by year, by emigrant company, and then alphabetically by surname. Each entry includes the person’s full name, sex, age, death date, death place, source and notes. The [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library] staff will search the current database for you. | Bashore, Melvin L. ''[Database of] Mormon Trail Deaths 1847–1868''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Historical Dept., 1998-. The purpose of this database is to keep a record of all of the documented deaths that occurred while crossing the plains. This database will grow as new information becomes available. It is arranged by year, by emigrant company, and then alphabetically by surname. Each entry includes the person’s full name, sex, age, death date, death place, source and notes. The [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Department—Church Library] staff will search the current database for you. | ||
Black, Susan Easton. | Black, Susan Easton. {{FHL|24305|title-id|disp=Inscriptions Found on Tombstones and Monuments in Early Latter-day Saints Burial Grounds: Nauvoo, Illinois (Joseph Smith Homestead, and Pioneer Saints Cemetery on Parley Street), Mt. Pisgah, Iowa, West Bank of the Niobrara River, Nebraska, Winter Quarters, Nebraska}}. N.p.,''[198-?] (Family History Library book 973 V3es; fiche 6019028). Entries may include name, birth date, birthplace, death date, headstone markings, location of the grave, nickname, age, or source. This is included in the LDS Family History Suite 2. '' | ||
{{FHL|112834|title-id|disp=Record of Early Members of the Church Who Died in Missouri, Kirtland, Nauvoo and on the Plains: Taken from the Evening &amp; Morning Star, the Messenger &amp; and Advocate, the Elders’ Journal, the Times and Seasons, the Wasp, the Nauvoo Neighbor, the Prophet, the St. Louis Luminary, the Frontier Guardian, the Mormon, the Western Standard, and the Deseret News: Down to 1868}}. Holograph, 1965. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1965. (Family History Library book Q973 V2rc; film 413034 item 2). This is an alphabetical list of people who died along the trail. It gives the person’s name, birth date and place, and death date. It includes only the pioneers who died crossing the plains whose temple work was not completed as of 1918. | |||
{{Place|LDS}} | {{Place|LDS}} | ||
[[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] | [[Category:Tracing_LDS_Ancestors]] | ||