Utah, Commission Book of Pioneers - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index provided by the Utah State Archives to the Commission Book of the Pioneers, a record of those who arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The book includes names, ages, autographs and places of residence of all known survivors as of July 24, 1897. Images are hosted on the Utah State Archives website, where detailed information can be found.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The record may include:
 * Names
 * Ages
 * Places of residence

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death on the state and county level
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found to search for immigration records
 * Search the county where the family lived for land and probate records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Utah.
 * Utah Guided Research
 * Utah Record Finder
 * Utah Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1900-Present

Citing This Collection
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