AGENCY: Davis County (Utah). Probate Court

SERIES: 25004
TITLE: Record books
DATES: 1853-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These books record documents filed and proceedings of the probate court in civil, particularly divorce, and probate (the estates of minors, the incompetent, and the deceased) matters. Typical documents recorded include wills, estate inventories, estate distributions, bills of divorce, and railroad land condemnation documents. By 1880, documents recorded appear to apply solely to probate matters.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These records document the actions of the territorial county probate court which became obsolete at statehood. Any information about the probate court and its functions is historically significant.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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