Preserve your family's history through the Verde Valley Pioneers Archive.
You don't need to be a writer or historian to preserve your family's story.
Most contributors complete the entire process in about 20–30 minutes.
Complete as much of the questionnaire as you can. Don't worry if you don't know every answer.
Upload the form and a photograph of the person or gravesite into a new ChatGPT conversation. No photo, no problem.
In the conversation box tell ChatGPT "Create my Verde Valley Pioneers Biography Submission".
If you run into any technical difficulties downloading the questionnaire, saving your files, or uploading your materials, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Yes. The Verde Valley Pioneers Biography Builder is our recommended submission method because it guides you step-by-step and produces a complete and professional looking biography. If you prefer another approach, you may use either of these alternatives.
If you want full control of the writing process, use the standard submission page button below.
If you want to just answer a few questions and we write the biography, use the Download the biography form button below.
Yes. Families are welcome to obtain a QR Marker through the engraving business of their choice (Trophy shops, awards stores, online engravers). Verde Valley Pioneers has successfully worked with Laser Etched on Main Street in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Verde Valley Pioneers can also assist with obtaining one for approximately $25 plus shipping if needed.
If the pioneer is buried in a Verde Valley cemetery and you live outside the area, our volunteers may be able to place the physical QR code at the gravesite for you. Contact us for more information.
If the pioneer is buried outside the Verde Valley and you purchase an engraved metal QR code from us, we will mail it to you for placement at the gravesite.
No, the Verde Valley Pioneers archive is free to access for everyone interested in learning about the history of the Verde Valley.
Yes. Biographies can be updated as new information, photographs, or historical records become available.
Yes. The goal of the Verde Valley Pioneers Archive is to connect a pioneer's gravesite to their life story.
Shortly after your biography is published, we will email you the direct link needed to create a Verde Valley Pioneers QR Marker. Once the marker has been placed at the gravesite, please email us a photograph within 30 days. We will then add the biography to our Biographies page and begin promoting it through the Verde Valley Pioneers website and social media.