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LDS & Family History Centers
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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- FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
THE genealogy web site of the LDS Church. Includes the ability to search the IGI, the Ancestral File, the Family History Library Catalog, and web site submissions. Also has user mailing lists, online ordering of FHL research materials and allows you to preserve your own research online.
- Mormon Genealogy
A researchers guide to finding genealogical data using LDS resources on the internet and in Family History Centers.
- FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
THE genealogy web site of the LDS Church. Includes the ability to search the IGI, the Ancestral File, the Family History Library Catalog, and web site submissions. Also has user mailing lists, online ordering of FHL research materials and allows you to preserve your own research online.
- Atlanta Area Family History Centers in Georgia
- Canada Family History Centers
- Chesapeake, Virginia Family History Center
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site of the Sacramento California Family History Center
Includes a brief description of the Center's holdings as well as regulations, hours, upcoming seminar schedule and news and updates of the center.
- Concord/Walnut Creek California Family History Center
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Centre
- Daytona Beach Family History Center ~ Florida
- Family History Center ~ Rockford, Illinois
- The Family History Center
From the Mobile Genealogical Society, Mobile, Alabama.
- Family History Center Providence, RI Stake
- Family History Centers in Canada
- Family History Centers in North Alabama
- Family History Centres in Ontario
- Films Received at the Wintersville, OH FHC
- Hartford CT Family History Center ~ Connecticut
Included are hours, directions to the FHC, and research collections.
- Howell Family History Center ~ Michigan
- LDS Family History Centres in the British Isles, including Ireland and Scotland
- Leesburg Family History Center ~ Florida
- Lethbridge Family History Center ~ Alberta, Canada
- Los Angeles Regional Family History Center
Established in 1964 to service the needs of the 9.6 million citizens of Los Angeles County as well as the surrounding county areas. The estimated monthly patronage is over 6,300 attendees. The LAFHC is the largest family history center satellite of the Salt Lake Family History Library.
- Los Angeles Family History Center
From the British Isles Family History Society - U.S.A. web site.
- Madison Alabama Family History Center
- Mesa Arizona Regional Family History Center ~ Arizona
- Orchard Park FHC, Erie County, New York
- Parkersburg, WV Family History Center ~ West Virginia
- Pensacola Family History Center - Pensacola, Florida Stake
FAQ's, how to get started, links, and a searchable database for the collection of films, fiche and books.
- Roseburg Oregon Stake Family History Center
- San Diego Family History Centers
- Williamsville Family History Center, Erie County, New York
- Army of Israel: Mormon Battalion Narratives
A book by David L. Bigler.
- British Mormon Historical Society - The History of British Latter-day Saints from 1837
- Deseret Alphabet
- Deseret Alphabet Frequently Asked Questions
- Enoch Train Pioneers
A book by Robert O. Day.
- The Gathering of Zion: The Story of the Mormon Trail
A book by Wallace Earle Stegner.
- Handcart Pioneer Companies
- Handcarts to Zion: The Story of a Unique Western Migration, 1856-1860 : With Contemporary Journals, Accounts, Reports; And Rosters of Members of the Handcart Brigades
A book by Leroy Reuben Hafen.
- Joseph Smith Historic Site ~ Nauvoo, Illinois
- Journals of Early Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Journals, diaries, biographies and autobiographies of some early Mormons and others who knew Joseph Smith, Jr.
- Mormon Batallion
- Mormon Battalion
This is a listing of all the names of the men and women that made this march. It is the longest infantry march in history. This March was made during the Mexican War. The March started in Council Bluff, Iowa and ended in San Diego, California.
- The Mormon Batallion (1846-1847) Roster
- The Mormon Battalion: The Lord's Faithful
A book by Robert O. Day.
- The Mormon Battalion: U.S. Army of the West, 1846-1847
A book by Norma Baldwin Ricketts.
- Mormon Handcart Companies
- Mormon History - A Research Guide
From the New York Public Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library.
- Mormon History Association
- Mormon History Resource Page
- Mormon Immigration Index
CD-ROM for sale from the LDS church. Database of approximately 93,000 immigrants who traveled from various international ports to the United States between the years 1840 and 1890. Information in this database includes the age, country of origin, ports of departure and arrival, the company leader assigned to each voyage, and general voyage information.
- Mormon Immigration Index Press Kit
Includes sample journal entries, photographs, and information on the database.
- Mormon Pioneer Handcart Companies
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
From the National Parks Service.
- The Mormon Pioneer Trail
From the American West Home Page.
- The Mormon Pioneer Trail
From the Douglas-Sarpy Counties Mormon Trails Association.
- The Mormon Pioneer Trail
- The Mormon Trail
- The Mormon Trail in Van Buren County ~ Iowa
- MormonTrail.com - The Pioneer Experience
The Official Web Site for Stories, Facts, and Ship Logs on the Mormon Trail Pioneers.
- Mountain Meadows Association
Dedicated to the preservation of the memory of those who lost their lives in the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the preservation of all sites associated with the Baker-Fancher Wagon Train. Our members are from both sides of the event and have come together for understanding and forgiveness.
- Nauvoo Historical Society ~ Nauvoo, Illinois
- The Pioneer Story
History of the Mormon Trail from the LDS Church.
- Religious Movements
From the University of Virginia. Includes profiles on over 200 religious movements. Each profile offers basic demographic and background information, a summary of beliefs, discussion of controversial issues (when appropriate), links to important web sites about each group, and select print bibliographies
- The Solem, Swiggum & Austheim Ship Index - The Gathering to Zion - Mormon Emigration From Norway By Nicholas J Evans
- Tracing Mormon Pioneers
Mailing lists are interactive e-mail forums that are free for you to subscribe to and participate in. Click on the links below and be sure to follow the instructions provided exactly as shown in order to subscribe to the mailing list of your choice. Be sure to keep a copy of the welcome message that you receive. This message will contain details about the mailing list, the person who runs the list and instructions you will need in order to participate in the list, unsubscribe from the list, etc.
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 CFHCPatronNewsletter Mailing List
A read only mailing list (consisting of a monthly newsletter and periodic news updates) that disseminates information regarding the holdings, operations, and services of the Calgary (Canada) Family History Centre.
- ELIJAH-L Mailing List
For believing members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to discuss their ideas and experiences relating with genealogy in the LDS Church. Archives: browse or search.
- FAMILYSEARCH Mailing List
Designed to assist anyone with questions regarding use of the Internet for searching Family History. The Familysearch internet site and others are discussed for genealogical research such as searching, downloading, contributing, cross-referencing and microfilm numbers, and basic "getting started" questions are also discussed and welcomed. Surname specific research is not discussed and you must be a subscriber to post messages to the list. Archives: browse or search.
- FHCPatrons Mailing List
For the patrons of the Family History Center in Naperville, Illinois, who may wish to collaborate, share films, make suggestions, work on research projects together, or otherwise communicate with each other.
- FHCSupport Mailing List
For directors and others closely associated with the operation of Latter-day Saints family history centers (FHCs). Topics for discussion include staff training, microfilm circulation, collection development, FamilySearch, equipment maintenance, and patron services. This group picks up where it's predecessor, FHCNet, left off after suspending operations.
- FHCTech Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information related to technical support for Family History Center Computer Specialists.
- GEN-ROOTERS Mailing List
For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to share ideas and helpful hints on the "how-to's" of genealogy.
- HANDCART Mailing List
For anyone who has an interest in the genealogy, journals, and stories of the Pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who settled in the Salt Lake Valley from 1847 to 1860. Archives: browse or search.
- LDS-FamilySearch-Website Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the LDS Family Search website. Queries regarding general genealogical research, researching your own family, or LDS doctrine are beyond the scope of the list.
- LDSFHCConsultants Mailing List
Solely for LDS Family History Center consultants to exchange information and ideas, discuss programs and workshops, ask questions, etc.
- LDS-GENEALOGY Mailing List
For those who use the Latter-day Saints Family History Centers, Library, and Family Search Internet Genealogy Service web site for their genealogy research efforts to discuss the available resources and their application. Archives: browse or search.
- LDS-LESSONS Mailing List
For Family History Teachers who wish to learn more about Family History Research through lessons, tips on teaching, and answers to questions about teaching; however, anyone interested in the subject matter is welcome. While the focus in not exclusive to Latter-day Saints; many tips and lessons will be geared towards LDS members and Family History Centers. Archives: browse or search.
- LDS-WARD-CONSULTANT Mailing List
For the use of ward and stake genealogy consultants and specialists of the Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church to exchange suggestions, guidelines, data, etc. related to their duties.
- Lethbridge_FHC Mailing List
For the discussion and exchange of ideas for all staff and patrons of the Family History Center (FHC) in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Any topics dealing with the FHC or genealogical research in general are acceptable.
- NapervilleFHC Mailing List
For the members of the library staff of the Family History Center (FHC) in Naperville, Illinois, to discuss concerns and issues related to the FHC.
- PAF Mailing List
For discussions relating to the Personal Ancestral File program put out by the LDS. Archives: browse or search.
- PAF-2.31-USERS Mailing List
Archives: browse or search.
- PAF-3-USERS Mailing List
Archives: browse or search.
- PAF-4-USERS Mailing List
For users of Version 4 of the Personal Ancestral File (PAF) genealogy software program to interact with other users, seek help in using the program, and exchange ideas and solutions regarding problem areas. Archives: browse or search.
- PAF-5-USERS Mailing List
Archives: browse or search.
- paf-lug Mailing List
For the members of the Personal Ancestral File Lincoln (Nebraska) Users Group.
- PAF-TEMPLES Mailing List
Specifically designed to be a discussion list for help in getting your data from the PAF computer program stage into the temple itself. Archives: browse or search.
- PARADISE-PROJECT Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Paradise Valley Genealogy Project in Maricopa County, Arizona. The purpose of this project is to assist patrons of the LDS Paradise Valley Stake in the use of their stake Family History Center, both for personal Family History Work and participation in Family Temple Work. Archives: browse or search.
- PRF-CDs Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the "Pedigree Resource File" CDs printed by the LDS Church.
- UT-CACHE-FHC Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the genealogical resources available at the Regional Cache Family History Center in Logan, Utah. Archives: browse or search.
- WA-REDMOND-STAKE Mailing List
A genealogy discussion list for Redmond, Washington Stake LDS Church members and friends. Archives: browse or search.
- FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
THE genealogy web site of the LDS Church. Includes the ability to search the IGI, the Ancestral File, the Family History Library Catalog, and web site submissions. Also has user mailing lists, online ordering of FHL research materials and allows you to preserve your own research online.
People Specializing in Research or Resources at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
Links to professional researchers found on Cyndi's List are included as a courtesy. Unless otherwise stated, the existence of these links on Cyndi's List does not imply endorsement of the services or products provided by those professional researchers. See also: Disclaimers
- Accelerated Genealogy Research - Professional Genealogists - Ethno-Religous - Mormon (Latter Day Saints or LDS)
Professional genealogists specializing in LDS (Mormon) research.
- The Basque Genealogy Homepage Research Services
Specializing in Basque records from the province of Vizcaya. These records are on microfilm at the Salt Lake Family History Library, but do not get circulated.
- eXpertGenealogy - Genealogy Professional Genealogist - LDS Research
Directory of professional genealogists specializing in LDS Research.
- eXpertGenealogy - Genealogy Professional Genealogist - Salt Lake City
Directory of professional genealogists specializing in Family History Library Research.
- Feldstein Genealogy Services
Professional Genealogist conducting research from Salt Lake City, Utah. Experience with researching the United States, Canada, Newfoundland, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.
- Genealogy Adventures
Over 25 years of experience & research at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City Utah.
- Genealogy Professional Carpenter Genealogical Services: D. Jane Carpenter Genealogist
Salt Lake City.
- Heirlines Family History and Genealogy Research Services
- Heritage Consulting and Services
Accredited Genealogist researching at the Family History Library, Salt Lake City.
- Nancy Waterhouse - Genealogical Research
Located near the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Services primarily include searches of census records, vital records, and city directories although other types of records may also be accessed upon client request.
- Natalie Cottrill Genealogical Research
United States research at the Salt Lake City, Utah Family History Library.
- Professional Genealogist - Cottrill and Hefti, Salt Lake City
Ancestry research by skilled professionals. Copies of original birth, census, death, marriage, military and state records available! Tools, data and access to pros.
- Salt Lake Chapter - Association of Professional Genealogists
- SAMPUBCO
Will Testators Indexes, Naturalization Records Indexes and Census Indexes online. You can order copies of the original source documents for a small fee. This service pertains only to entries found in the indexes on this web site.
- SpainPortugalRoots.com - Spain & Portugal Genealogy Research
Genealogical Research conducted primarily at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
- Cyndi's List Genealogy Bookstore
A categorized list of genealogy research books that looks a lot like my bookshelf at home.
- Archer Software
GenMap UK, a Windows mapping program designed mainly for UK genealogical and historical mapping; and LDS Companion, a program designed to enhance the functionality of the various CD-ROM databases published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Audacious Women: Early British Mormon Immigrants
A book by Rebecca Bartholomew.
- Hearts Turned to the Fathers: A History of the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1894-1994
A book by James B. Allen.
- In Sacred Loneliness: The Plural Wives of Joseph Smith
A book by Todd Compton.
- LatterDaySaintBooks.Com - Zion Bookstore
Hosted by Sam Weller's Bookstore in Salt Lake City, Utah. Search and locate new, used, out-of-print and rare genealogy and family history titles, as well as a full catalog of LDS titles.
- LDS Booksellers Association
- LDS Catalog - Online Distribution Center - Software & Databases
Inexpensive, high quality CD-ROM databases available from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Censuses
- Miscellaneous Databases
- Family History Library Catalog on CD, April 2002
- Family History SourceGuide
A reference library that contains more than 150 research outlines, historical maps, letter-writing guides, word lists, forms, and addresses for Family History Centers worldwide.
- Freedman's Bank Records
The Freedman's Bank was created to assist newly freed slaves during and after the Civil War. The records cover the time period from about 1864 to 1871 and document the names and family relationships of those who used the bank.
- Mormon Immigration Index
CD-ROM for sale from the LDS church. Database of approximately 93,000 immigrants who traveled from various international ports to the United States between the years 1840 and 1890. Information in this database includes the age, country of origin, ports of departure and arrival, the company leader assigned to each voyage, and general voyage information.
- Pedigree Resource Files
Family history records submitted by individuals through the FamilySearch® Internet Genealogy Service.
- Personal Ancestral File
- Software Downloads - Free
- Vital Records Indexes
- Australian Vital Records Index
An indexed collection of references to 4.8 million birth, christening, marriage, and death records. This index covers only New South Wales (1788--1888), Tasmania (1803--1899), Victoria (1837--1888), and Western Australia (1841--1905).
- British Isles Vital Records Index, 2nd Edition
- Middle America—Mexico Vital Records Index
Information from birth, christening, and marriage events from selected localities in Mexico only. These records cover the years 1659 to 1905 and include both church records and civil registrations. Approximately 1.9 million births or christenings and 300,000 marriages are represented in this collection of records.
- North American Vital Records Index
More than 4.6 million christenings, births, and marriages that occurred in the United States and Canada from about 1700 to 1888.
- Scandinavia Vital Records Index
Scandinavian church records with approximately 3.6 million birth and christening records and 1 million marriage records.
- Western Europe Vital Records Index
More than 12 million christenings, births, and marriages from selected localities in these Western European countries: Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany (including Baden, Bayern [Bavaria], Hessen-Darmstadt, Lippe, Oldenburg, Pruessia, Turinga, Wuerttemburg), Italy, and Spain. The years for these events range between the 1500s to 1905.
- Mormon Americana: A Guide to Sources and Collections in the United States (BYU Studies Monographs)
A book by David J. Whittaker.
- PAF 4.0 User's Guide
From the SurnameWeb site.
- PAF Review
an electronic newsletter containing information for genealogists who use the PAF ("Personal Ancestral File") genealogy software program.
- Radical Origins: Early Mormon Converts and Their Colonial Ancestors
A book by Val Dean Rust.
- TempleReady
From the Family History Lab at BYU. Detailed instructions on how to make temple submissions.
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