This is a compilation of historical references that are deemed reliable and pertinent to the topic of the history of people of African descent within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.No affiliation or endorsement by the official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is implied.In many cases where exact dates are not available, the day or even month is guestimated in order to meet the needs of the timeline application.Date corrections are welcomed. (Main photo is of Elijah Abel, source unknown.)