Utah, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Photos - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in the Collection?
This collection includes photos and an index of Utah Pioneers for the years 1860-1920 which have been collected and provided by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP). Only individuals who came to, were born in, or died coming to the Utah Territory before May 10, 1869, will be found in this collection of images. These are low-resolution watermarked photos. High resolution photos may be ordered for a fee on the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers website. Photos available through the courtesy of the DUP are for personal use and may not be reproduced for financial gain. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP), founded in 1901, is dedicated to the collection and preservation of histories and photographs of early (pre-1869) Utah Pioneers which are available for researching. The photo collection is located in the basement of the DUP museum at 300 North Main, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Copies of photos and other records are available for purchase. Visit the official DUP website for further information on pricing and ordering: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
This Pioneer photo collection may contain the following information:
 * First and last name of ancestor
 * Maiden name
 * Birth date
 * Death date

How Do I Search the Collection?
You can search the index or view the images or both. Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:


 * Name of the person
 * The name of a parent or date of the event

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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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I Found Who I Was Looking For, What Now?

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

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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
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1900-Present

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