Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church History Library, Record of Members Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains a record of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836-1970

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
 * Search Church ward records for information on the family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by a nickname or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Utah.
 * Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors
 * Latter-day Saint Record Finder
 * Utah Guided Research
 * Utah Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1900-Present

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Utah, Salt Lake City, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Missionary Department, Missionary Registers, 1860-1937.
 * Utah, LDS Mission Calls and Recommendations, 1877-1918.
 * Utah, FamilySearch, Early Church Information File, 1830-1900
 * United States, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Military Servicemen in World War I Records, 1919

Citing This Collection
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