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[[Agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs|Agencies]] and subagencies were created as administrative offices of the [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] and its predecessors. Their purpose was (and is) to manage Indian affairs with the tribes, to enforce policies, and to assist in maintaining the peace. The names and location of these agencies may have changed, but their purpose remained basically the same. Many of the records of genealogical value were created by these offices. | [[Agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs|Agencies]] and subagencies were created as administrative offices of the [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] and its predecessors. Their purpose was (and is) to manage Indian affairs with the tribes, to enforce policies, and to assist in maintaining the peace. The names and location of these agencies may have changed, but their purpose remained basically the same. Many of the records of genealogical value were created by these offices. | ||
The following list of agencies that have operated or now exist in Utah has been compiled from Hill's ''Office of Indian Affairs...''<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches'', Clearwater Publishing Co., Inc. 1974. (Family History Library | The following list of agencies that have operated or now exist in Utah has been compiled from Hill's ''Office of Indian Affairs...''<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches'', Clearwater Publishing Co., Inc. 1974. (Family History Library {{FHL|247426|title-id|disp=book 970.1 H551o}}.)</ref>, Hill's ''Guide to Records in the National Archives Relating to American Indians''<ref>Hill, Edward E. (comp.). ''Guide to Records in the National Archives of the United States Relating to American Indians''. Washington DC: National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, 1981. (FHL {{FHL|207428|title-id|disp=book 970.1 H551g}}.)</ref>, and others. | ||
A brief history of each agency and an explanation of the availability of at least some records for each are listed on the page for the agency. | A brief history of each agency and an explanation of the availability of at least some records for each are listed on the page for the agency. | ||
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In addition, other groups such as various church denominations established schools specifically focusing on American Indian children. ([[American Indian School Records|read more...]]) | In addition, other groups such as various church denominations established schools specifically focusing on American Indian children. ([[American Indian School Records|read more...]]) | ||
The following list of Indian Schools in Utah has been compiled from Hill's ''Office of Indian Affairs...''<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches'', Clearwater Publishing Co., Inc. 1974. (Family History Library | The following list of Indian Schools in Utah has been compiled from Hill's ''Office of Indian Affairs...''<ref>Hill, Edward E. ''The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches'', Clearwater Publishing Co., Inc. 1974. (Family History Library {{FHL|247426|title-id|disp=book 970.1 H551o}}.)</ref>, Hill's ''Guide to Records in the National Archives Relating to American Indians''<ref>Hill, Edward E. (comp.). ''Guide to Records in the National Archives of the United States Relating to American Indians''. Washington DC: National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, 1981. (FHL {{FHL|207428|title-id|disp=book 970.1 H551g}}.)</ref>, and others. | ||
*[[Intermountain Indian School (Utah)|Intermountain Indian School ]] (Family History Library has some rec) | *[[Intermountain Indian School (Utah)|Intermountain Indian School ]] (Family History Library has some rec) | ||
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American Indians living in Utah were administered by the Utah Superintendency of the United States Office of Indian Affairs from 1850 to 1870. Copies of records for the Utah Superintendency from 1853 to 1870 are at the National Archives—Denver Branch, and the Family History Library. | American Indians living in Utah were administered by the Utah Superintendency of the United States Office of Indian Affairs from 1850 to 1870. Copies of records for the Utah Superintendency from 1853 to 1870 are at the National Archives—Denver Branch, and the Family History Library. | ||
*United States. Office of Indian Affairs, Utah Superintendency. ''Records of the Utah Superintendency of Indian Affairs, 1853–1870''. National Archives Microfilm Publication, M0834. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1971. (Family History Library | *United States. Office of Indian Affairs, Utah Superintendency. ''Records of the Utah Superintendency of Indian Affairs, 1853–1870''. National Archives Microfilm Publication, M0834. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1971. (Family History Library {{FHL|75709|title-id|disp=films 1025139–40}}). The record is arranged chronologically and does not have an index. The second film, "Miscellaneous Records," includes names of American Indians. | ||
'''Records Created by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) (1870-present)''' | '''Records Created by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) (1870-present)''' | ||
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The Family History Library has copies of some agency records. Two examples of agency records are: | The Family History Library has copies of some agency records. Two examples of agency records are: | ||
*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Uintah and Ouray Agency. ''Vital Records of the Ute Indians to 1946''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1953. (Family History Library | *United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Uintah and Ouray Agency. ''Vital Records of the Ute Indians to 1946''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1953. (Family History Library {{FHL|190538|title-id|disp=films 01763–69).}} The record is alphabetically arranged by family name. It gives degree of Indian blood, tribe, birth and death dates, parents' names with their birth and death dates, and siblings' birth, death, and marriage information. | ||
*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. ''Indian Census Rolls'', Fort Hall, Utah 1883–1939. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0595. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1965. (Family History Library | *United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. ''Indian Census Rolls'', Fort Hall, Utah 1883–1939. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0595. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1965. (Family History Library {{FHL|750666|title-id|disp=films 576493–99}}). This record covers Bannock tribes from 1885 to 1939. It is arranged into family units and gives sex, age, and family relationship information. The Indian and English names are also listed. | ||
Major James McLaughlin was assigned to the American Indians in Utah for many years. His correspondence and documents contain many records about the Navajos and the Utes. The papers are found in the following: | Major James McLaughlin was assigned to the American Indians in Utah for many years. His correspondence and documents contain many records about the Navajos and the Utes. The papers are found in the following: | ||
*McLaughlin, James. ''Major James McLaughlin Papers, 1855–1937''. Richardton, North Dakota: Assumption Abbey Archives, 1968. (On 39 Family History Library | *McLaughlin, James. ''Major James McLaughlin Papers, 1855–1937''. Richardton, North Dakota: Assumption Abbey Archives, 1968. (On 39 Family History Library {{FHL|53160|title-id|disp=films beginning with 494467}}). These records include enrollments, school records, absentee Indians, and censuses. Two rolls of films index the collection. The indexes are on films 541379–80 and contain more than a hundred cards about Utah. | ||
== Tribal Records == | == Tribal Records == | ||
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The Family History Library has some tribal records. You may locate others through the BIA agency or tribe. One tribal record is found in: | The Family History Library has some tribal records. You may locate others through the BIA agency or tribe. One tribal record is found in: | ||
*''Family Records of Uintah and Whiteriver Utes, 1867–1948''. Two Volumes. N.p., 1958. (Family History Library | *''Family Records of Uintah and Whiteriver Utes, 1867–1948''. Two Volumes. N.p., 1958. (Family History Library {{FHL|134152|title-id|disp=film 1035932 item 3).}} The family group sheets are arranged alphabetically and also found by an index. The degree of Indian blood and tribe, parents, and spouses are listed. | ||
=== Church and Cemetery Records === | === Church and Cemetery Records === | ||
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The Family History Library has a few records of this type. For example, the library has a record of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints baptisms in 1875 entitled: | The Family History Library has a few records of this type. For example, the library has a record of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints baptisms in 1875 entitled: | ||
*''Records of the Baptisms of the Indians in Grass Valley in 1875''. N.p., 19--? (Family History Library | *''Records of the Baptisms of the Indians in Grass Valley in 1875''. N.p., 19--? (Family History Library {{FHL|48141|title-id|disp=film 982289 item 5)}}. Grass Valley is now known as Koosharem, Sevier County, Utah. The book and film have a typed list and a photocopy of the original baptisms. The names of the American Indians and the person who baptized and confirmed them are listed along with the date of baptism. | ||
== Family History Library == | == Family History Library == | ||
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UTAH, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CEMETERIES | UTAH, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - CEMETERIES | ||
*Office of Indian Affairs-Utah Superintendency M834 (Family History Library | *Office of Indian Affairs-Utah Superintendency M834 (Family History Library {{FHL|75709|title-id|disp=films 1025139 and 1025140}}.) | ||
*Census of St. George 1895-1905 Salt Lake Special___________ | *Census of St. George 1895-1905 Salt Lake Special___________ | ||
*Intermountain Indain School 1950-1951 (Family History Library | *Intermountain Indain School 1950-1951 (Family History Library {{FHL|266493|title-id|disp=film1205530 Item 2}}) | ||
*Doris Duke, Indian Oral History Program (Family History Library | *Doris Duke, Indian Oral History Program (Family History Library {{FHL|21417|title-id|disp=film 897217 item 37; fiche 6039422}}.) | ||
=== Federal Population Censuses === | === Federal Population Censuses === | ||
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Several sources include genealogies of the American Indians. These genealogies provide information about parents and other ancestors. Individuals and societies have gathered genealogies. One example is: | Several sources include genealogies of the American Indians. These genealogies provide information about parents and other ancestors. Individuals and societies have gathered genealogies. One example is: | ||
*Curry, Rex D. ''Indian Genealogical Records, 1835–1946''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1981. (Family History Library | *Curry, Rex D. ''Indian Genealogical Records, 1835–1946''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1981. (Family History Library {{FHL|270353|title-id|disp=film 1033685 item 6}}). The names of the families are arranged in alphabetical order. The record includes name, tribe, birth and death information, and degree of Indian blood. The names of parents, spouse, and children are included with their birth and death information. | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||