Utah, Garfield County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection includes images of land and property, probate, marriage, and death records located in the recorder's office in Panguitch, Utah, for the years 1882 to 1945. Death registers include the years 1898 to 1905.

Garfield county was formed on 1 March 1882. To find your ancestor before this date, check records in Iron County. Vital records can be found at the Utah Office of Vital Records. An online search for vital records is available here.

Record Content
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Land and property records may contain the following information:
 * Name of land owner
 * Name of spouse, heir or other relative
 * Witnesses
 * Description of property

Marriage records may include:
 * Date and place of registration
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Full names of bride and groom
 * Ages of the bride and groom
 * Residence of each at the time of marriage
 * Occupation(s) of the bride and groom
 * Place of birth
 * Number of marriages (in later records)
 * Names of parents
 * Name, residence, and official status of person by whom married

Death registers may contain the following information:
 * Name of deceased
 * Age or birthdate
 * Death date
 * Death place
 * Burial place
 * Name of relative

Probate records include petitions, inventories, accounts, decrees and other court documents. Information in the entries may include:


 * Name of testator or deceased
 * Names of heirs such as spouse, children, and other relatives or friends
 * Name of executor, administrator, or guardian
 * Names of witnesses
 * Residence of testator
 * Document and recording dates

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know:


 * Your ancestor’s name.
 * Other identifying information such as residence, birthdate or age, names of other family members and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To browse the images in this collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Category" ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Record Description, and Year Range" which takes you to the images.

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:


 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the property location to find family in census, church, and court records.
 * Use the probate records to find additional family members.
 * Use the marriage and death information to locate original records with the county clerk.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived nearby.
 * If your ancestor used multiple names throughout their life, look for all their names.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or military unties, counties, parishes, etc.).
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You can then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor.

Related Websites

 * Garfield County by Genealogy, Inc.
 * Utah Cemeteries and Burials]
 * Garfield County Official Website

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