Since its inception in 1830 in New York, The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church of LDS Church) has created
many types of genealogical and historical records.
Original records created by the LDS Church since the early nineteenth century
include unit histories (histories of branches, wards, stakes, and missions), LDS
Church census records 1914-60, church statistics, deceased members' records,
emigration and immigration records, membership records, minutes of meetings,
missionary records, patriarchal blessings of individuals, priesthood records,
temple records, and vital records (births, deaths and marriages) ... among
others. Printed records created by the church include biographical sketches,
unit histories, newspapers, periodicals and many more. Electronic resources
include computer databases, internet sites, CD-ROMs, and DVD-ROMs.
Never before has the wide array of Mormon family history sources been
gathered into one comprehensive and easy-to-use guide. In 'A Guide to Mormon
Family History Sources', author, professor, and lecturer Kip Sperry explains the
vast array of sources: electronic databases, websites, microfilm collections,
indexes, and more, that all relate to the Latter-day Saint family history.
Whether you are taking your first step into your Latter-day Saint ancestry,
your fiftieth, or your five-hundredth, 'A Guide to Mormon Family History
Sources' will lead you to something new.
Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Historical Background
2. Beginning Your Research
3. Indexes, Finding Aids and Guides
4. Compiled and Printed Records
5. Original Records
6. Migration, Emigration and Immigration Databases
7. Computer Resources and Databases
8. Internet Sites
9. Periodicals, Newsletters and Newspapers
Appendix A. Abbreviations, Acronyms and Terms
Appendix B. Addresses
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
