Find a Family Pioneer

Illustrations by Bryan Beach

All kinds of people can be pioneers—not just those who pulled a handcart or rode in a covered wagon. A pioneer is someone who does something new. Look through your family tree, ask your parents, and see how many family pioneers you can fill in below. Then add this page to your box or binder!

Who was the first person to …

Move to your country?

Person’s name: __________________________________
Where they lived before: _________________________
When they moved: ________________________________

Join the Church?

Person’s name: _________________________________
Where they were baptized: ______________________
When they were baptized: _______________________

Serve a mission?

Person’s name: _________________________________
Where they served: _____________________________
When they served: _________________________________________

Graduate from high school or college?

Person’s name: __________________________________
Their school: ____________________________________
When they graduated: ___________________________

Be a Family History Pioneer

Now it’s your chance to be a pioneer! Add these stories on FamilySearch.org, and you can be a pioneer by helping write and save the story of your family.