Family History and Genealogy

Family History is the over-arching term that encompasses both genealogy (study of family pedigrees) and more specialized studies such as people with common surnames or who originate in one location. Our collection contains many useful primary and secondary sources for researching families and communities in Utah.

Our staff will attempt to locate and copy records related to specific individuals, but we can only search those record series that are indexed or otherwise easily accessible. For extensive research, please advantage of the Digital Archives, visit the Reference Room in person, or make arrangements with an independent researcher.

Birth, Marriage & Death (Vital Records)

• Birth Records
• Marriage Records
• Death Records
• Cemetery and Burial Records

Court and Probate Records

• Criminal Records
• Divorces and other Civil Court Records
• Historical Court Jurisdiction
• Probate Court Records
  estates, wills, guardianships, name changes and Adoptions
• Utah Court System

Immigration & Naturalization

• Naturalization Records

Land & Property

• Original Title in Territorial Utah (1850-1895)
• Property Research

Local & Community History

• Business Incorporation Records
• City & Town Records
  Council minutes, ordinances and histories from several regions in Utah.
• Utah Digital Newspapers
  Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News and more fully searchable daily and weekly newspapers
• Education and School Records
• State and Local Publications
  Mostly from state government agencies, but a portion are from local cities and special districts that may provide insight into past lives.

Military Service

• Discharge and Benefit Records
• Service and Burial Records
• Wars and Conflicts