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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 US General Land Office was established, which permitted "legal" ownership of public lands in Utah. | 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 US General 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 | Instead of federal authority during this period, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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 | After the initial distribution of land, the county recorder or probate clerk primarily recorded subsequent transfers. A few transactions were recorded in Church records. Sometimes land was transferred without it being recorded at any Church or government office. | ||
Maps listing the names of landholders, locate where an ancestor lived. The FamilySearch Library has a few plat maps. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results#count=20&query=%2Bplace%3AUtah library catalog] under the city or county for the records. | Maps listing the names of landholders, locate where an ancestor lived. The FamilySearch Library has a few plat maps. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results#count=20&query=%2Bplace%3AUtah library catalog] under the city or county for the records. | ||