AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 84219
TITLE: Deeds
DATES: 1869-1875.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: In 1852 the Utah territorial legislature established regulations for the transfer and possession of real estate. They determined that a deed must be officially recorded for every sale or transfer of property, and that no transaction would be valid unless so recorded. Deeds were to be based on officially recognized surveys (Laws of Utah, 1852. "An Act Regulating Transfers of Possession of Land and Real Estate," p. 66-67). Early deeds included names of buyer and seller and a legal description of the property. They specified a consideration for which the transfer was being made, either an amount of money or good will, and were signed by the grantors (sellers) and witnesses. In addition to transfers from one individual to another, Deed Books D and G contain certificates from the General Land Office of the United States conveying land from the Federal Government to individuals who had purchased it according to requirements established by Congress.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1869 through 1875. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1869 through 1875. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series contains important records documenting the early settlement of Washington County.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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