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After the federal government transferred land to private owners, it could be sold again, inherited, or lost by foreclosure. In Utah, these transactions have been recorded in the county recorder's office. They are usually indexed by grantor and grantee for each volume. | After the federal government transferred land to private owners, it could be sold again, inherited, or lost by foreclosure. In Utah, these transactions have been recorded in the county recorder's office. They are usually indexed by grantor and grantee for each volume. | ||
To | To start a deed search, first figure out the county that covered the land at the time the deed was made. Then contact that county recorder's office. Also contact the county clerk and/or the Utah State Archives. | ||
The Family History Library has a few of these records from some counties. Some are being digitized on the FamilySearch Historical Records. Look under your county for direction to what records that are searchable online. Also check the catalog under the county.<br> | The Family History Library has a few of these records from some counties. Some are being digitized on the FamilySearch Historical Records. Look under your county for direction to what records that are searchable online. Also check the catalog under the county.<br> | ||