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=== Online Resources ===
== Online Resources ==


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3239 Utah, Our Pioneer Heritage] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3239 Utah, Our Pioneer Heritage] ($)  
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5138 Utah Since Statehood, Volumes 1-4] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5138 Utah Since Statehood, Volumes 1-4] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2053 Utah History] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2053 Utah History] ($)
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#ut County and Town Histories], includes biographies


See also [[Utah, How to Find Genealogy Records]]
== Timeline  ==
 
=== Timeline  ===


The following events affected [[Utah Genealogy|Utah]]'s political boundaries, record-keeping practices, and settlement patterns. For changes in specific counties, see [https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Utah.html Utah: Index of Counties and Equivalents] Newberry ''Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.''  
The following events affected [[Utah Genealogy|Utah]]'s political boundaries, record-keeping practices, and settlement patterns. For changes in specific counties, see [https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Utah.html Utah: Index of Counties and Equivalents] Newberry ''Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.''  
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*'''2006''' 35 Indian tribes with population of 33,000
*'''2006''' 35 Indian tribes with population of 33,000


=== United States History  ===
== United States History  ==


The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  
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*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books]
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books]


=== State Histories  ===
== State Histories  ==


The Utah State Historical Society, universities, and public libraries often have good collections of local histories. Some Utah history sources are:  
The Utah State Historical Society, universities, and public libraries often have good collections of local histories. Some Utah history sources are:  
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*''The Pony Express''<br>Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There were support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies] By name, includes some photos.
*''The Pony Express''<br>Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There were support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies] By name, includes some photos.


=== Local Histories  ===
== Local Histories  ==


County and town histories often include biographical sketches of local residents or mention military units in which they served. This may be one of the best sources of information for some families. During the centennial celebration of statehood, each Utah county was to produce a history of their county. Many of these have been published recently. Some of the county centennial histories, The Utah Historical Quarterly, Beehive History, and the Utah History Blazer have been issued in:  
County and town histories often include biographical sketches of local residents or mention military units in which they served. This may be one of the best sources of information for some families. During the centennial celebration of statehood, each Utah county was to produce a history of their county. Many of these have been published recently. Some of the county centennial histories, The Utah Historical Quarterly, Beehive History, and the Utah History Blazer have been issued in:  
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