There are many resources available to research our pioneer ancestors. As we commemorate the entrance of the vanguard company of Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847 (174 years ago) we may feel the desire to see who our pioneer ancestors were and what their lives were like.
In an article written by Kiersten Thompson, and posted to the FamilySearch Blog, titled: Who Were the Pioneers?- A Look at Pioneer LIfe, you will find a well researched blog post, which contains links to many great articles. There are lists of resources to help you learn more about the early pioneers and find details about your own pioneer ancestors. This article has links to
- Latter-day Saint Pioneers
- Oregon Trail Pioneers
- California Gold Rush Pioneers
- Other groups of trailblazers, settlers, explorers, and homesteaders
These links will take you to records, databases and significant collections that may aid you in your research.
I liked learning about some pioneer activities, including games that were played along the trail. As you meet with friends and families this 24th of July, to celebrate Pioneer Day you might like to play some of these games to celebrate the pioneers in your own family.
–Elaine Hardman- Communications – Granite Family History Center