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

United States Utah

Record Description
This collection includes histories written by pioneer men and women and collected by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. The histories were written between the years 1860-1920 and only the first page of the history will be viewable. Full histories can be ordered at the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers website for a fee. 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 histories.

Record Content
This Pioneer history collection may contain the following information:


 * First and last name of ancestor
 * Maiden name
 * Birth date
 * Death date
 * Relatives
 * Place of birth

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Your ancestor’s married and maiden name.
 * Approximate birth or death year

Search the Collection
To search the collection by name: Fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare birth and death dates of the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if this is the correct person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination.

To browse the collection by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select "Birth Date – Year Range" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the "Name Range" category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. Again, you may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, download a copy of the image. You may want to extract the birth and death information if this is new information for your records. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:


 * Use birth and death dates to help locate birth and death records.
 * Use the maiden name to find parents in this and other records.
 * Order a full history of your ancestor from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * Images of women are indexed by last known married name.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the maiden name search box and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You can then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.
 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the records of other historical societies.
 * Search the records in the county in which your ancestor lived.

General Information about These Records
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 history collection is stored in the DUP museum located at 300 North Main, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Copies of histories and photos are available for purchase. Visit the official DUP website for further information on pricing and ordering: International Society Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Related Websites

 * Utah State Archives Semi-Centennial Commission Book of the Pioneers, 1897
 * Websites of Early LDS Pioneers
 * Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Collection
 * Early Latter-Day Saints
 * Utah State University Historical Photograph Collection
 * Mountain West Digital Library Archives

Related Wiki Articles

 * Daughters of Utah Pioneers
 * Utah Genealogy
 * Utah Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Utah Online Genealogy Records
 * Utah Archives and Libraries

Citations for This Collection
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