Mormon Pioneer Records Online

The CD, Mormon Immigration Index is not online yet. However much of the material it contains can be accessed at

http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/


The Mormon Overland Travel, 1847-1868, is the most complete listing of individuals and companies in which Mormon pioneer emigrants traveled west to Utah from 1847 through 1868. It is an incomplete listing, as rosters have not been found for all companies. It also identifies sources to learn more about the experiences of each company.


http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch/1,15773,3966-1,00.html

Go to Consultant.FamilySearch.org

Consultant.FamilySearch.org has come up with new training for us and for our leaders.  Please check it out.  In order to get to the training through the site, you need to sign in.  Here are the direct links to some of the training ---

Family HistoryMissionary work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/FH_Missionary/player.html

The New Guide to Temple and Family History work:
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Priesthood/T3H/En/To_Turn_the_Hearts.pdf

Family Search Wiki Training
http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Consultant/BIG/index.html

There are a lot of other lessons you can do online.  Please register and sign in and do some of the lessons.  It keeps track so you know where you are, however, they are updated occasionally.

Fall 2011 Classes for Staff, Consultants and Priesthood

We have an excellent opportunity coming in September. The Midvale Union Fort Multi-Stake Family History Center is having a series of classes which are designed especially for Family History Consultants, another for newly called staff members of the FHC and a class for priesthood leaders. It has been a long time since we have offered classes like these.

Family History Consultants help ward members begin family history and/or learn the tools the church has provided to clear names for temple ordinances.  They can go into the homes or visit members on Sundays to lend support and encouragement.  They may also teach a family history Sunday school class.

Family History Consultant classes

i              3 Thursday evenings, September 22, 29 and October 6

i              7 p.m.

i              Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center at 7155 South 450 East, behind the Midvale Fire Station.

i              Great teacher –– full of enthusiasm, practical knowledge and fun.  New consultants often feel overwhelmed and under directed.  Not knowing where to start.  This is a wonderful introduction to the calling, as well as an update to new and exciting happenings in Family History.

FHC Staff (Family History Consultants assigned to work in the Family History Center)

     We are in constant need of new staff as our dedicated and knowledgeable members move on.  We need people who can serve a 3 hour shift once a week, either during the day or evening Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Anyone over 16 may serve in the FHC, but they need to know how to use a computer and the Internet. It is recommended that at least 2 people per ward serve in the FHC.  A person may serve both on staff and as a consultant in the ward.  On staff they will learn more about the computer programs and websites available through the Family History Center, serve with knowledgeable staff members and get great training.

Staff Training

i              Thursday and Friday (Please plan to attend both evenings.  Everyone invited.)

i              September 8 and 9

i              7 p.m.

i              Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center.

Priesthood Leadership is the key to a successful family history program.  Trained consultants need minimal direction and support to go forward and serve ward members.

Priesthood leader training

i              Thursday October 13

i              7:30 p.m..

i              Melchizedek Priesthood room (north hall) in the Midvale Union Fort Stake Center.

If any of the wards in your stake do not have Family History Consultants to serve in the ward and/or assigned to serve in the Family History Center (staff members), this is a most advantageous time for bishops to make these calls.  We would like to be informed of newly called staff members so we can welcome them and arrange a time for them to serve each week.