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The Utah State Archives has the largest collection of Utah Militia records. The Family History Library has some Utah Militia records such as muster rolls and payroll lists found in: | The Utah State Archives has the largest collection of Utah Militia records. The Family History Library has some Utah Militia records such as muster rolls and payroll lists found in: | ||
United States. War Department. ''Utah Territorial Militia Muster Rolls, 1849 to 1870''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 485554–58.) These are arranged by military districts. Most districts are connected to each county. | United States. War Department. ''Utah Territorial Militia Muster Rolls, 1849 to 1870''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=385200&disp=Utah+territorial+militia+muster+rolls%2C%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 485554–58].) These are arranged by military districts. Most districts are connected to each county. | ||
Utah State Archives. ''Utah Territory Militia; Nauvoo Legion Correspondence Orders and Reports, 1–2126''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (On six Family History Library films beginning with 497709.) This manuscript includes correspondence, orders, and reports. It is indexed by place names, subjects, and personal names. | Utah State Archives. ''Utah Territory Militia; Nauvoo Legion Correspondence Orders and Reports, 1–2126''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (On six Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172763&disp=Utah+territory+militia%3B+Nauvoo+Legion+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films beginning with 497709].) This manuscript includes correspondence, orders, and reports. It is indexed by place names, subjects, and personal names. | ||
Gardner, Hamilton. ''Pioneer Military Leaders of Utah''. Typescript, 1952. (University of Utah, Marriott Library, Ms 57.) This is a military history of Utah from 1847 to 1898, focusing on the activities of the Territorial Militia. A register is available. | Gardner, Hamilton. ''Pioneer Military Leaders of Utah''. Typescript, 1952. (University of Utah, Marriott Library, Ms 57.) This is a military history of Utah from 1847 to 1898, focusing on the activities of the Territorial Militia. A register is available. | ||
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The Utah State Archives have several important collections of records for Utah soldiers who were involved in Indian wars. Several records are also available at the Family History Library. Some of the more important records are: | The Utah State Archives have several important collections of records for Utah soldiers who were involved in Indian wars. Several records are also available at the Family History Library. Some of the more important records are: | ||
Utah State Archives. (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Card Index to Military Records of the Indian Wars in Utah, 1866–1867; A–Z''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library film 536221.) This is in alphabetical order. The sections from J. M. Smith to Robert William are out of order and are filed after James Barlow. | Utah State Archives. (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Card Index to Military Records of the Indian Wars in Utah, 1866–1867; A–Z''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172513&disp=Card+index+to+military+records+of+the+In%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 536221].) This is in alphabetical order. The sections from J. M. Smith to Robert William are out of order and are filed after James Barlow. | ||
Utah. Board of Commissioners of Indian War Records. ''Service Records of Indian Wars in Utah, 1853–1868''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 485506–16.) These records give the name, town of residence, years in the county, age, service information, residence and age at joining, length of service, date of release, engagements, and affidavits of two witnesses. | Utah. Board of Commissioners of Indian War Records. ''Service Records of Indian Wars in Utah, 1853–1868''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=16352&disp=Service+records+of+Indian+Wars+in+Utah%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 485506–16.)] These records give the name, town of residence, years in the county, age, service information, residence and age at joining, length of service, date of release, engagements, and affidavits of two witnesses. | ||
''Correspondence Records Concerning Indian War Pensions (1914–1928)''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 485517–31.) These records are arranged alphabetically. They include proof of service for benefits. | ''Correspondence Records Concerning Indian War Pensions (1914–1928)''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=22223&disp=Correspondence+records+concerning+Indian%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 485517–31].) These records are arranged alphabetically. They include proof of service for benefits. | ||
Besides the Utah records of correspondence for pensions, federal records exist for these men. For information about federal pension records see the [[United States Military Records|U. S. Military Records Research Outline]]. | Besides the Utah records of correspondence for pensions, federal records exist for these men. For information about federal pension records see the [[United States Military Records|U. S. Military Records Research Outline]]. | ||
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Historical accounts of the Indian war period are in: | Historical accounts of the Indian war period are in: | ||
Peterson, John Alton. ''Utah's Black Hawk War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1998. (Family History Library book 979.2 H2pe.) This history of the conflict includes an index with personal names in it. | Peterson, John Alton. ''Utah's Black Hawk War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1998. (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=823477&disp=Utah%27s+Black+Hawk+war%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 H2pe].) This history of the conflict includes an index with personal names in it. | ||
Gottfredson, Peter. ''History of Indian Depredations in Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Skelton, 1919. (Family History Library book 979.2 F3g; film 1421844 item 10.) This source contains accounts from histories, diaries, newspaper files, and interviews. It identifies many of the settlers who were killed during the Indian wars. This book is indexed in: | Gottfredson, Peter. ''History of Indian Depredations in Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Skelton, 1919. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=168947&disp=History+of+Indian+depredations+in+Utah%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 F3g; film 1421844 item 10].) This source contains accounts from histories, diaries, newspaper files, and interviews. It identifies many of the settlers who were killed during the Indian wars. This book is indexed in: | ||
''Index to History of Indian Depredations in Utah''[by] Peter Gottfredson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Historical Society, 1942. (Family History Library book 979.2 | ''Index to History of Indian Depredations in Utah ''[by] Peter Gottfredson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Historical Society, 1942. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=528386&disp=Index+to+Indian+depredations+in+Utah+%5B%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 H2g index].) | ||
=== The Utah War (1857-1861) === | === The Utah War (1857-1861) === | ||
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The library has several published accounts of the Utah War, such as: | The library has several published accounts of the Utah War, such as: | ||
Johnston, Connor and the Mormons: ''An Outline of Military History in Northern Utah'' [Salt Lake City, Utah: N.p.], 1962. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2j; fiche 6117855 [set of 5].) This book is a history of Camp Floyd and Fort Douglas. It includes the names of individuals buried in the post cemeteries and lists a few marriages from 1863 to 1868. It also includes a bibliography. | Johnston, Connor and the Mormons: ''An Outline of Military History in Northern Utah'' [Salt Lake City, Utah: N.p.], 1962. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=58725&disp=Johnston%2C+Connor%2C+and+the+Mormons%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2j; fiche 6117855 [set of 5]].) This book is a history of Camp Floyd and Fort Douglas. It includes the names of individuals buried in the post cemeteries and lists a few marriages from 1863 to 1868. It also includes a bibliography. | ||
Moorman, Donald R. ''Camp Floyd and the Mormons, the Utah War''. Utah Centennial Series, Volume 7. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1992. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2mo.) This history of the Utah War includes a name and subject index and a bibliography. | Moorman, Donald R. ''Camp Floyd and the Mormons, the Utah War''. Utah Centennial Series, Volume 7. Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=543795&disp=Camp+Floyd+and+the+Mormons%2C+the+Utah+W%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2mo].) This history of the Utah War includes a name and subject index and a bibliography. | ||
=== Civil War (1861-1865) === | === Civil War (1861-1865) === | ||
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http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/1788.html | http://historyresearch.utah.gov/agencyhistories/1788.html | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Utah.ASP Utah Research Outline].'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2002. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Utah.ASP Utah Research Outline].'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2002. | ||
[[Category:Utah]] | [[Category:Utah]] | ||