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Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | ||
For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing Latter-day | For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]] | ||
'''1887–Present''' In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept in the office of the probate court. Beginning in the late 1890s they were kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1887 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has film copies of these records to about 1960 for most counties. Check the county for marriage records and which records are being digitized. | '''1887–Present''' In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept in the office of the probate court. Beginning in the late 1890s they were kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1887 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has film copies of these records to about 1960 for most counties. Check the county for marriage records and which records are being digitized. | ||
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From 1847 to 1877 there were over two thousand divorces. During the territorial period, the federal district courts had jurisdiction over divorce cases from 1852 to 1895. The probate courts also had jurisdiction from 1852 to 1887. After 1896, jurisdiction for divorce was given to the state district courts. | From 1847 to 1877 there were over two thousand divorces. During the territorial period, the federal district courts had jurisdiction over divorce cases from 1852 to 1895. The probate courts also had jurisdiction from 1852 to 1887. After 1896, jurisdiction for divorce was given to the state district courts. | ||
The earliest divorces were granted by LDS Church leaders. Some pre-statehood records may be found in records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A few records of divorce or sealing cancellations may be found inserted in LDS temple sealing records. For more information about church records see [[Tracing Latter-day | The earliest divorces were granted by LDS Church leaders. Some pre-statehood records may be found in records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A few records of divorce or sealing cancellations may be found inserted in LDS temple sealing records. For more information about church records see [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]]. | ||
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