seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
83900,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Guardians record,i 1884-1895.,Chronological.,"This volume contains completed probate forms\, including orders appointing guardians\, letters of guardianship\, and orders appointing appraisers. The forms are completed by the clerk of the probate court. The book is identified as Book 1.",,Public,
5134,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Fee book,i 1890-1893.,Alphanumerical,,,,
29632,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Ecclesiastical certificates of incorporation,1882.,Alphabetical,,,Public,0.20 cubic foot
20786,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Declarations of intention record book,1860-1866.,"Chronological, although a few were inserted out of sequence.","This book documents the first stage in becoming a United States citizen. To become a citizen\, an individual normally filed a ""declaration of intention to become a citizen"" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship. Each declaration\, recorded by the court clerk\, gives the name of the individual\, the date\, and the country of origin combined with a statement that the individual has sworn his intention to become a U.S. citizen and renounce allegiance to his native country.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
83901,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Civil and criminal case registers of actions,1868-1887.,"The first volume is chronological by date, the second volume is alphabetical surname.","These volumes were used to record the filing of individual documents in each case file heard by the Probate Court. The entries include the names of the parties involved in the case\, names of counsel\, the case type\, dates on which documents were filed\, and a brief description of the document. The entries act as a chronology for each individual case. Many entries also include a note if the court costs were paid in the case. Case types include criminal hearings and various types of civil suits. The Probate Court had jurisdiction over many types of actions until 1874 when the federal Poland Act revoked the jurisdiction of the Probate Court over all but divorce and probate cases. In 1887\, the federal Edmunds-Tucker Act revoked Probate Court jurisdiction in divorce cases\, and with that Act\, the creation of this series ended.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 2 microfilm reels
1593,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Civil and criminal case files,1852-1887.,"Chronological by filing date through 1879, thereafter numerical by case number.","In 1852 the Utah Territorial Legislature provided that the Probate Court should have jurisdiction not only in estate and guardianship matters\, but original jurisdiction in civil\, criminal\, and chancery cases. The Probate Court could act as an appellant court to the Justice of the Peace Courts in the County\, and decisions made in the Probate Court could be appealed to the District Court. This series includes those cases handled by the Probate Court which are not probate or estate cases. Civil cases include primarily divorce\, debt\, and damages cases. Criminal cases include larceny\, assault\, and disturbing the peace charges. Other case types include appeals and habeas corpus hearings. In 1874 the federal Poland Act revoked the jurisdiction of the Probate Court over all but divorce and probate cases. In 1887\, the federal Edmunds-Tucker act revoked Probate Court jurisdiction in divorce cases\, and with that Act\, the creation of this series ended.",,Public,5.20 cubic feet 7 microfilm reels
5142,Weber County (Utah). Probate Court,Probate minute books,i 1883-1896.,Chronological by date of court session,"This series is made up of minute books in which are recorded the official acts and proceedings of the Weber County Probate Court (which was eliminated at statehood in 1896) while sitting in Ogden\, Weber County\, Utah. These records were created and maintained by the court clerk\, who was required by statute to enter ""all orders and decrees of the court or judge...at length in the record books of the court provided and kept for that purpose"" (Compiled Laws of Utah\, 1888\, volume 2\, part 11\, chapter 12\, section 4286\, page 537). Originated by the Weber County Probate Court during the territorial period\, entries in the minute books begin in February 1883. A typical probate or guardianship case spans multiple dates. Copies of court orders and decrees\, discharges\, petitions\, and notices are typical. Most cases involve the estates of deceased persons but cases involving commitment to the state mental hospital and adoption are included throughout the entire series. Entries in all volumes are,handwritten.",,Public,3 microfilm reels