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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah Genealogy|Utah]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah Genealogy|Utah]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah Minorities|Utah Minorities]]'' | ||
Knowledge of the history of the ethnic, racial, and religious groups your ancestors belonged to is important. This historical background can help you identify where your ancestors lived, when they lived there, and where they moved. This information will help you understand the types of records they might be listed in and the history of your family. | Knowledge of the history of the ethnic, racial, and religious groups your ancestors belonged to is important. This historical background can help you identify where your ancestors lived, when they lived there, and where they moved. This information will help you understand the types of records they might be listed in and the history of your family. | ||
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*[http://historytogo.utah.gov/people/ethnic_cultures/the_peoples_of_utah/ The Peoples of Utah] is a site by the government of Utah. The are histories about different groups of people including, Japanese, Jews, Greeks, Navajos, etc. | *[http://historytogo.utah.gov/people/ethnic_cultures/the_peoples_of_utah/ The Peoples of Utah] is a site by the government of Utah. The are histories about different groups of people including, Japanese, Jews, Greeks, Navajos, etc. | ||
The majority of | The majority of Utah's are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the United States and Northern Europe. Other groups came from such diverse areas as Australia, South Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the Near East. A few African-Americans were among the earliest immigrants in Utah. | ||
People not belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. Jewish merchants established businesses in Utah cities and a small Jewish community was organized in Clarion in 1911. | People not belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came from all parts of the United States and foreign countries. Jewish merchants established businesses in Utah cities and a small Jewish community was organized in Clarion in 1911. | ||
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*Brooks, Juanita. ''History of the Jews in Utah and Idaho''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Western Epics, 1973. (Family History Library{{FHL|257104|title-id|disp=book 979 F2b}}.) This is an indexed book on the history of the Jewish communities in Utah. It covers 1849-1961 and includes a list of the deaths in the various congregations from 1922 to about 1954. | *Brooks, Juanita. ''History of the Jews in Utah and Idaho''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Western Epics, 1973. (Family History Library{{FHL|257104|title-id|disp=book 979 F2b}}.) This is an indexed book on the history of the Jewish communities in Utah. It covers 1849-1961 and includes a list of the deaths in the various congregations from 1922 to about 1954. | ||
*Coleman, Ronald Gerald. ''A History of Blacks in Utah, 1825–1910''. 1980. Reprint, Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Microfilms International, 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|979.2 F2c|disp=book 979.2 F2c}}.) This addresses differing occupations, from trappers to African-American soldiers. In the appendix, a census summary is found and a study on occupations.[http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-blacks-in-utah-1825-1910/oclc/866640048 WorldCat] | *Coleman, Ronald Gerald. ''A History of Blacks in Utah, 1825–1910''. 1980. Reprint, Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Microfilms International, 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|979.2 F2c|disp=book 979.2 F2c}}.) This addresses differing occupations, from trappers to African-American soldiers. In the appendix, a census summary is found and a study on occupations.[http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-blacks-in-utah-1825-1910/oclc/866640048 WorldCat] | ||
*Carter, Kate B. The Story of the Negro Pioneer. Daughters of Utah Pioneers. c 1965. FHL book 979.2 F2ck [http://www.worldcat.org/title/story-of-the-negro-pioneer/oclc/377730 WorldCat] [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1026200 Digital version] | |||
=== African Americans === | |||
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'''Time line of African Americans in Utah''' | '''Time line of African Americans in Utah''' | ||
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1892 - Black Church Calvary Missionary Baptist is established in Salt Lake City Utah | 1892 - Black Church Calvary Missionary Baptist is established in Salt Lake City Utah | ||
1898: | 1898: anti-miscegenation law; prohibit issuance of marriage license to mixed-race couples. | ||
1899: the 24th infantry stationed at Fort Douglas | 1899: the 24th infantry stationed at Fort Douglas | ||
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{{Utah|Utah}} {{African American}} | {{Utah|Utah}} {{African American}} | ||
[[Category:Utah, | [[Category:Utah,_United_States|Minorities]] | ||