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One of the largest and most popular sources for those researching their ancestry is the Mormon Church genealogy records. The Mormons, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (often abbreviated as LDS), have created an invaluable resource for those why may be on the quest for historical records. The Mormon Family History Library, housing thousands of documents and other records, is located in Salt Lake City, Utah; thankfully for those who are searching, the records are searchable from afar, via several different methods.

Access to the records that have been made available through the Family History Library is not limited to members of the Church itself. The records that consist of a complied collection of millions of microfilms, microfiche, books and handwritten records from across the globe are available, at no cost, to any person who wishes to access them. The records contain data from not only North America but also from Europe, and even as far away as China; the extensive collection of US records includes all of the US Census records from 1790-1920, as well as county and state records that can offers a rare source of family history. In the late ’60’s, the Church created the International Genealogical Index; a comprehensive listing of birth and marriage records of deceased individuals. An enormous amount of effort has gone into the creation and maintenance of this index; including extensive travel and research, by volunteers, into the millions of names that are researchable. The Index also houses military and social security death records that can assist with family history research by providing much sought after dates.

While the Family History Library is open to the public there are a number of ways to access the records in lieu of a trip to Salt Lake City! The most commonly used and easiest method is to search via the internet. It is important to note that while major efforts are underway to digitize the records, not all of the records are yet available for online searching. The information contained within their database is simply data; there are very few scanned copies of actual documents. So do bear in mind that there may be a few errors of the human nature.

An interesting offering by the Mormon Church is the Family Registry; this registry will help to connect you with other researchers who may be doing their own research on another branch of the same tree that you are investigating. A good portion of the research that you are seeking may have already been located by another researcher. Making contact with other researchers is a great way to not only add to your knowledge but it is also a great way to share your own research.

Making direct contact with the Mormon library is, in itself, a good way to get started with your research into Mormon Church genealogy records. While the church staff cannot do your research for you, their helpful hints and tips will go a long way towards pointing you in the right direction to ensure that you get the most out of your searching. Their knowledge of the expansive archives will help to ensure that you are looking in the right place!

One of the largest and most popular sources for those researching their ancestry is the Mormon Church genealogy records. The Mormons, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (often abbreviated as LDS), have created an invaluable resource for those why may be on the quest for historical records. The Mormon Family History Library, housing thousands of documents and other records, is located in Salt Lake City, Utah; thankfully for those who are searching, the records are searchable from afar, via several different methods.