Samoa, Membership Records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - FamilySearch Historical Records

Samoa

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains membership records from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the years 1888-1954. Prior to 4 July 1997 the country was named Western Samoa.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Samoa.
 * Samoa Research Tips and Strategies
 * Samoa Record Finder
 * Samoa Church Records

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Samoan Mission, Membership card files, early-1955
 * Samoan Mission, Individual membership certificates, ca. 1955-1969
 * Samoan Mission, Record of members, 1888-1951; annual genealogical report, Form E, 1907-1951
 * Samoan Mission and Tongan Mission, Record of members and annual genealogical reports, 1892-1953
 * Samoan Mission, Savaii District, Record of members, 1889-1952
 * Samoan Mission, Tutuila District, Record of members, 1888-1951
 * Samoan Mission, Upolo District, Record of members, 1930-1956

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Samoa Baptisms, 1863-1940
 * Samoa Burials, 1895-1970
 * Samoa, Vital Records, 1846-1996

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