Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors
This page contains resources for individuals researching ancestors who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Key Latter-day Saint Research Links
Caution Regarding Genealogies and Life SketchesMany genealogies of members of the Church have been handed down for several generations. Some of these genealogies, family stories, and life sketches were compiled from oral histories and can contain many errors among true information. If you are the recipient of one of these genealogies, it is suggested to document this information. Family group records should have sources supporting the information on it. Don't rely on someone else's research, but instead cite sources and find evidence. Careful documentation reduces errors, unwanted duplication, and may help uncover an overlooked ordinance and other family stories. Featured contentThe Perpetual Emigration Fund - With the creation of the new Perpetual Education Fund, some members have expressed interest in finding out about their ancestor's participation in the historical Perpetual Emigration Fund. This article will help you discover if your ancestors were assisted by the fund during their immigration to Utah. New articles that might be of interest in your research: |
Did you know?
- The Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University has a project devoted to members of the Church who were originally from Wales: http://welshmormon.byu.edu/
- The Tracing Mormon Pioneers website has indexed several sources related to searching for your ancestors who were members of the Church. Included on the site is a tutorial that will help walk you through the steps to locating records about your pioneer families. Read the Tracing Mormon Pioneers article for more information.
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