AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 19511
TITLE: Cemetery deeds
DATES: 1907-1960.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: In compliance with legislation passed in 1905 (Utah Code, 1953, 8-3-2) the Washington County recorder kept a record of cemetery deeds or burial rights. Cemetery deeds transferred ownership of burial plots in Saint George City Cemetery and the Cemetery of the City of Hurricane from the city of Saint George or the city of Hurricane to individuals. Each deed includes a legal description of the plot and proof of payment.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Deed records, GRS-735

AUTHORIZED: 01/02/2018

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently after being microfilmed.

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1907 through 1960. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1907 through 1960. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Cemetery deeds contain family history information.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 17-21-19 and 63G-2-301(1)(g) (2008)

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