Do you have an interest in Mormon History? If so, join the LDS Project!

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The LDS Project focuses on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, including Mormon founders, LDS Pioneers, the Mormon Battalion, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and prominent members past and present.

This project has several current sub-projects and a few that are being developed.  There are many areas that we can focus on!

If this interests you, post an "answer" below and we'll get you going. 

in Requests for Project Volunteers by Jamie Nelson G2G6 Pilot (629k points)
I am very interested in Mormon history since I have learned that my family is deeply rooted in that religion, though I am not. My great grandmother's family were among the first to settle in John's Valley, Utah.

I've added you to the project, Yvonne. Welcome! Have you thought about making a free space page for the blizzard?

Penny, do you have a WikiTree account?

I would like to join this project because My Husband , is of the Mormon Faith. I do a lot of research threw the LDS.
Hi Dawn, is there a particular area of Mormon history that you are interested in? Do you or your husband have any Mormon ancestors?
Until last year I knew nothing about my German family, until I found some newly published records. I now know some of my ancestors moved to the USA and married into very prominant Mormorm familes such as the Brinkhoffer's

Due to wonderful record keeping of the Mormons I now have so many cousins.

On my husbands side I already knew of his Mormon connection thru the Wiggil's.

I am hoping one day to find out we are actually related, very distant cousins.
I'm excited to add my research and my family's records to this project. My great great great grandfather on my dad's side emigrated from Sweden to the US in the 1950s to join the Mormons in Utah. He was a follower of Joseph Morris and left SLC after he was killed. They followed William Davies over to Walla Walla, Washington, where my family still lives.
It sounds like your family has some interesting history, Oliver! Welcome to the project!
I think I fit in this tree. The paper trail I have does not fit. I'm confused and want more info. Dna on file
Hi! I don't have any known LDS relatives, but I'm interested in Mormon history and have been working on adding some profiles on behalf of my friend's family.
Hi, I have just started up work on some of my Pioneer Mormon ancestor profiles and am interested in joining the project. I am a direct descendant of Abraham Reister Wright and David Candland, Sr. and am a Daughter of Utah.

Thank you, Vee

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My grandson has a family that came on the Brooklyn 1846 to California and East to Utah.
by Ken Whittemore G2G Crew (620 points)

Hi Ken!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams

Until I get the project teams organized, the best thing you can do is work on your own family lines.

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+6 votes
Although I'm not Mormon myself, about 1/4th of my family tree is Mormon. My understanding is that my Passey ancestors converted to Mormonism back in England, immigrated to the US, and then to Utah. Then a bunch of them went up to Alberta to found Magrath.
by Jacqueline Perry G2G1 (1.2k points)

Hi Jacqueline!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams

Until I get the project teams organized, the best thing you can do is work on your Passey ancestors :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

My understanding is that my ancestors were part of the 1856 Edmund Elsworth handcart company so I guess Pioneers Team would be the best fit for me?
+4 votes
Would like to work in this project as there is a concentration of Oldroyd's in Salt Lake region. I'm curious to determine how the Catholic Oldroyd from Yorkshire England ended up in Utah as Mormons.
by Wayne Oldroyd G2G6 Mach 2 (22.0k points)

Hi Wayne!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams

Until I get the project teams organized, the best thing you can do is work on the Oldroyds :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+6 votes
Yes, I'd like to join. My ancestor James Hamilton (Protestant) had a sister named Hannah Hamilton married Jonathan Colborn (Mormons) Their son Thomas Colborn married Sarah Bower (Mormons)
by Vicky Moon G2G6 Mach 1 (11.2k points)

Hi Vicki!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+6 votes

I don’t want to join but did want to draw the project’s attention to an interesting notable  early leader/ apostate [https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Parrish-5199 Warren Parrish] who found his way into Rockford, Illinois, my area of study. I’d be happy to hand him over. 

by Joelle Colville-Hanson G2G6 Pilot (151k points)
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I am very interested in LDS history since I discovered a distant cousin Allen Weeks who was a Captain of a Mormon Wagon train in the 1800s. He was a Bishop in Cedar county for 25 years. 

by Michael Wiggs G2G Crew (380 points)

Hi Michael!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+5 votes
I have an entire family tree that is LDS and I can not add a downline as Moore-12689 is protected. I have many children to add for him. Am I able to be added to the project?
by Kandita Post G2G6 Mach 4 (47.4k points)

Hi Kandita!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+5 votes
Hi, I'd like to join! I knew my paternal line included early Mormons but I recently learned about their move westward with the church.  By marriage, I have a wife of Brigham Young in my tree, as well as a man who was jailed with Joseph Smith.

Is there a category or tag for polygamous marriages? That  might be helpful as well.
by Michelle Reed G2G6 Mach 1 (15.9k points)

Hi Michelle!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+5 votes
My ancestors were LDS and one was in the battalion. I would be interested in joining this project.
by Lois Willis G2G Crew (820 points)

Hi Louis!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but I can add you to the Battalion Team if you are interested in working on more than just your ancestor.

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+5 votes
My name is Ed Burmood and I'm new to WikiTree.

Yes, I am very interested in This project.
by Eddy Burmood G2G Crew (730 points)

Hi Eddy!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+5 votes
My daughter in law’s ancestry includes Brigham Young and I would love to join.
by Lora Hand G2G5 (5.2k points)

Hi Lora!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project

+6 votes
Greetings,

I would like to be added to this project. I am not a Mormon, but my paternal side has a long Mormon history.
by Kelly Lintz G2G Crew (380 points)
Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project
+5 votes
My maternal grandfather's family is LDS. I am descended from some pioneer Mormons and I'm interested in documenting their histories
by Karen Burgess G2G Crew (660 points)
Hi Karen!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project
+6 votes
Hello, I'm interested in joining this project! Almost all of my direct lines have LDS history.
by Hailey Hillier G2G1 (1.9k points)
Hi Hailey!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project
+6 votes

Hello. I've just added two cousins (4x removed) who appear to have been early Mormons/LDS from Wales.

I have put {{LDS Pioneers}} on them both, but not quite sure I understand the criteria.

I guess I'd like to join the project (for a while?) as I learn more about them and their families please.
by Scott Davis G2G6 Mach 3 (37.4k points)
+5 votes
I would like to join the LDS Project.  A Northern Utah native and LDS member.
by Casey Whiteley G2G Crew (840 points)
Hi Casey!

Right now I'm seeing who is interested in particular project "teams", which can be found here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:LDS_Project_Teams. It's not necessary to join a team, but if you are interested in any of them let me know :)

If you haven't joined the Google Group yet, here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wikitrees-lds-project
+5 votes
Jamie, I'd like to join the LDS project.  I've found some LDS pioneers (not sure if that's an official desigation for them) in my tree.  As a data doctor and a sourcerer, I'd be especially interested in the Profile Improvement team.
by Nan Starjak G2G6 Pilot (383k points)
Great! Welcome to the project!
+6 votes
I'm a descendant of very early Danish LDS converts, most of whom turned RLDS.  On the other side of the family, some of my ancestors were among pre-Kirtland (some pre-BOM publication) followers of Joseph Smith.  I would like to join the Project.
by Gilbert Nelson G2G6 Mach 1 (12.4k points)
+6 votes
I have Mormon relatives. Hannah (Hamilton) Colborn and her husband became Mormons. She was the sister of James Hamilton. I descend from James son Thomas Hamilton, Sarah (Hamilton) Bower, David Bower, Rose (Bower) Foley, Ernest Foley, my Mom and me.
by Vicky Moon G2G6 Mach 1 (11.2k points)
+6 votes
I would love to join the project. I have many LDS connections and am a member of the ward in Toledo Ohio.
by Bonnie Day G2G6 Mach 1 (14.7k points)

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