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[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Utah Territorial Records<br> | |||
'''Syllabus for class taught by [[User:Lynchrs|Russell S. Lynch]], Collection Operations at FamilySearch, presented at the [[FamilySearch Presentations at NGS 2010|NGS conference 2010]].''' | '''Syllabus for class taught by [[User:Lynchrs|Russell S. Lynch]], Collection Operations at FamilySearch, presented at the [[FamilySearch Presentations at NGS 2010|NGS conference 2010]].''' | ||
The [[Utah]] Territory lasted longer than most territories because of political issues between the local residents and the federal government. The territory began in 1850 and continued until 1896, when Utah became a state. | The [[Utah]] Territory lasted longer than most territories because of political issues between the local residents and the federal government. The territory began in 1850 and continued until 1896, when Utah became a state. | ||
== Early Birth and Death Records in Utah == | == Early Birth and Death Records in Utah == | ||
[[Utah]] began keeping birth and death records in 1898, two years after statehood. Finding birth and death records in the territorial period can be difficult. The territorial government authorized cities to record births and deaths in 1860. Alternate sources for vital record events are county probate court records, federal district court records, church records, and newspapers. | [[Utah]] began keeping birth and death records in 1898, two years after statehood. Finding birth and death records in the territorial period can be difficult. The territorial government authorized cities to record births and deaths in 1860. Alternate sources for vital record events are county probate court records, federal district court records, church records, and newspapers. | ||
== Early Marriage Records in Utah == | == Early Marriage Records in Utah == | ||
County clerks in [[Utah]] started recording marriages in 1887. Finding a marriage record before 1887 can be as difficult as births and deaths. Check the same alternate sources listed for births and deaths. | County clerks in [[Utah]] started recording marriages in 1887. Finding a marriage record before 1887 can be as difficult as births and deaths. Check the same alternate sources listed for births and deaths. | ||
== Timeline for the Utah Territory == | == Timeline for the Utah Territory == | ||
Federal laws, territorial statutes, and local events affected the families and records of [[Utah]]. The following events highlight these milestones. | Federal laws, territorial statutes, and local events affected the families and records of [[Utah]]. The following events highlight these milestones. | ||
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The [[Utah]] territorial government kept many records that are useful to family historians. The major sources include court records, land records, military records, and mining records. | The [[Utah]] territorial government kept many records that are useful to family historians. The major sources include court records, land records, military records, and mining records. | ||
[[Utah, Territorial Case Files of the U.S. District Courts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Utah, Territorial Case Files of the U.S. District Courts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== How to Locate Territorial Records at the Utah State Archives == | == How to Locate Territorial Records at the Utah State Archives == | ||
Many territorial records are at the state archives. To locate territorial records, begin with information on their Web site: | Many territorial records are at the state archives. To locate territorial records, begin with information on their Web site: | ||
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The Utah State Archives holds a large collection of military records that includes original territorial militia and some later National Guard records, as well as service cards and burial data compiled from newspapers and official records. | The Utah State Archives holds a large collection of military records that includes original territorial militia and some later National Guard records, as well as service cards and burial data compiled from newspapers and official records. | ||
== How to Search Record Series at the Utah State Archives == | == How to Search Record Series at the Utah State Archives == | ||
To a record series, begin with information on the state archives Web site: | To a record series, begin with information on the state archives Web site: | ||
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The Utah State Archives microfilmed many territorial records. Check the title or subject in the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available. Original records for territorial time period are available at the state archives. | The Utah State Archives microfilmed many territorial records. Check the title or subject in the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available. Original records for territorial time period are available at the state archives. | ||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
#Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, Newberry Library, http://www.newberry.org/ahcbp/state_index.html (accessed 4 February 2010). | #Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, Newberry Library, http://www.newberry.org/ahcbp/state_index.html (accessed 4 February 2010). | ||