Utah, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868
Database from the LDS Church History Library containing a compilation of names obtained from rosters and other reliable sources of individuals who immigrated to Utah during this two-decade period. Each company is listed under its captain's name, and basic information is provided including a photograph of the captain, where available. Many company pages include a list of diaries, journals, letters, and reminiscences written by company members, as well as contemporary reports about the company. The content of several thousand of those narratives has been transcribed and is included in the database.
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Utah, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Index
What is in This Collection?
This collection is a database from the Church History Library containing a compilation of names obtained from rosters and other reliable sources of individuals who immigrated to Utah from 1847-1868. Most companies are listed with the name of its captain and a brief summary of the company's experience during their journey. Many company pages include a list of diaries, journals, letters, and reminiscences written by company members, as well as contemporary reports about the company. The content of several thousand of those narratives have been transcribed and are included in the database.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Full name of ancestor
- Event type
- Event date
- Birth date
- Death date
- Pioneer Company name
- Gender
- Previous residences
- Names of other family members
- Relationships
- Photographs when available
- Other biographical details
Collection Content
Sample of indexed information:
| Field | Indexed Value |
|---|---|
| Name | John Dorn Smith |
| Event Type | Immigration |
| Event Date | 19 Oct 1848 |
| Event Place | Deseret, United States† |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Date | 04 Oct 1834 |
| Departure Date | 03 Jul 1848 |
| Death Date | 22 Apr 1922 |
| Pioneer Company | Willard Richards Company |
†It must be noted that when the first settlers arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley, it belonged to the province of Alta California, Mexico. Deseret was first proposed as the name in 1849 and was never recognized by the United States government.
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church History Library
"Utah, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel Database, 1847-1868." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 20 February 2025. From "Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel: 1847-1868." Database. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ : 2004.
