What are Mormon records?

Mormons trace their family trees to find the names of ancestors who died without learning about the restored Mormon Gospel so that these relatives from past generations can be baptized by proxy in the temple. Despite the controversies, the Mormon archives are a boon to professional and amateur genealogists.

How far back does Mormon genealogy go?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been preserving historical information since the 1890s. Its website states its purpose is to help people connect with their ancestors through easy access to historical records, through the largest collection of genealogical and historical records in the world.