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=== The Pioneer Era (1847-1869) === | === The Pioneer Era (1847-1869) === | ||
In 1847 the area that was to become Utah belonged to Mexico. A year later it was ceded to the United States by treaty | In 1847 the area that was to become Utah belonged to Mexico. A year later it was ceded to the United States by treaty. But it was not until 1869 that a land office was established, which permitted "legal" ownership of public lands in Utah. | ||
Instead of federal authority during this period, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) administered the distribution of land. The land was not sold but was allotted to the first owners based on needs. After 1850 title could be obtained from either the Church or the county recorder's office. | Instead of federal authority during this period, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) administered the distribution of land. The land was not sold, but was allotted to the first owners based on needs. After 1850, title could be obtained from either the Church or the county recorder's office. | ||
After the initial distribution of land the county recorder or probate clerk primarily recorded subsequent transfers. A few transactions were recorded in LDS Church records. Sometimes land was transferred without it being recorded at any Church or government office. | After the initial distribution of land, the county recorder or probate clerk primarily recorded subsequent transfers. A few transactions were recorded in LDS Church records. Sometimes land was transferred without it being recorded at any Church or government office. | ||
Maps listing the names of landholders | Maps listing the names of landholders, locate where an ancestor lived. The library has a few plat maps. Look under the city or county for the records. | ||
Pioneer land settlement in Utah is discussed in many articles and histories. Two are: | Pioneer land settlement in Utah is discussed in many articles and histories. Two are: | ||
*Fox, Feramorz Young. ''The Mormon Land System, A Study of the Settlement and Utilization of Land Under the Direction of the Mormon Church''. Logan, Utah: Utah State Agricultural College, 1955. {{FHL|282348|item|disp=FHL film 237848}} | *Fox, Feramorz Young. ''The Mormon Land System, A Study of the Settlement and Utilization of Land Under the Direction of the Mormon Church''. Logan, Utah: Utah State Agricultural College, 1955. {{FHL|282348|item|disp=FHL film 237848}} | ||
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::An in-depth study of the history of the Mormon land system. There are maps throughout the volume. | |||
*Linford, Lawrence, L. ''Establishing and Maintaining Land Ownership in Utah Prior to 1869 in Utah Historical Society Quarterly, vol. 42 no. 2, Spring 1974: 126-43''. {{FHL|1338676|item|disp=FHL book 979.2 H2u}} | *Linford, Lawrence, L. ''Establishing and Maintaining Land Ownership in Utah Prior to 1869 in Utah Historical Society Quarterly, vol. 42 no. 2, Spring 1974: 126-43''. {{FHL|1338676|item|disp=FHL book 979.2 H2u}} | ||
:: | ::A history describing how lands were divided. It is full of quotations from journals and newspapers. Primarily covering Salt Lake City. | ||
Web Site: For a detailed history of Original Land Titles in Utah, see: http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/land-original-title.htm#recorders | Web Site: For a detailed history of Original Land Titles in Utah, see: http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/land-original-title.htm#recorders | ||