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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, locate where an ancestor lived. The library has a few plat maps. Look 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.  


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:  
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