Piute County, Utah Genealogy

Guide to Piute County, Utah ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituaries—resources to find parents and family history since 1865, when the county was formed.

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Description
The County was named for the Paiute tribe of Native Americans. The County is located in the center area of the state.

County Courthouse
Piute County Courthouse 550 North Main Street P O Box 90 Junction, UT 84740 Phone: 435-557-2840

County Clerk has birth and death records from 1898, marriage records from 1887, divorce, probate and court records from 1872.

Records Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Parent Counties
was created January 16, 1865 from Beaver

Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Utah County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Utah County Boundary Maps" (1849-1960) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

See UT: Index of Counties... from Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, for a timeline of boundary changes for.

Neighboring Counties
is surrounded by: Beaver | Garfield | Sevier | [[Wayne County, Utah Genealogy|Wayne

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Resources
The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to entries with names, images, or information.

Bible Records
The term "Bible records" refers to the practice of keeping family dates and events in a family Bible. This was a common practice in many European countries and carried over to America. Many of these family Bible records are still in existence and preserved by the descendants of the immigrants. In some cases these family Bibles have found their way into libraries and other repositories.

For an explanation of how to find Bible records and for helpful links see Utah Bible Records. See also United States Bible Records.

Business Records and Commerce
See United States Business Records See also Utah Business Records


 * Business Records and Commerce public libraries.

Cemeteries

 * To 1966 - at FamilySearch — index and images


 * Published transcripts of cemetery records are listed in the FamilySearch Library catalog at the (space, then select the town) or the  level (select Cemeteries).

Census

 * See Utah Census for online indexes and images of US federal censuses. of: 1856, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940.
 * See statewide printed indexes, including 1856.

Churches and Religious Groups
The information given in church records depends upon the practices of each religious group. Most include the names of members, often with ages and birth places. Several give birth, christening, or blessing dates for infants. See Utah Church Records for details about various denominations.


 * Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed for at the  (space, then select a town) or  (select Church topics) in the FamilySearch Library Catalog.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)

 * 1877-1918 - at FamilySearch — index

Stake(s):  Garfield Stake, Utah · South Sevier Stake, Utah

Places: Circleville· Junction· Kingston· Marysvale·

List of Piute County stakes and wards to about 1948 •   •   •   •

List of Churches and Church Parishes
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 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Many of your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, occupations, and other family history information. See Utah Court Records for the various courts through the years.

For specialized court records, see Divorce · Guardianship · Land · Naturalization · [[Piute County, Utah#Probate_Records|Probate]


 * public libraries.

Directories
See Utah Directories


 * public libraries.

Emigration and Immigration

 * 1847-1868 - at FamilySearch — index

Gazetteers
See Utah Gazetteers
 * FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places

Genealogy

 * public libraries.

Guardianship
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the Federal District courts. See Utah Court Records.

History

 * Newell, Linda King. A history of Piute County, Utah Centennial County History Series. Also available at Marriott Library Digital Archives.
 * public libraries.

The County was named for the Paiute tribe of Native Americans.

History Timeline

 * Boundary changes timeline for from "UT: Index of Counties," Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

NOTE: Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wikipedia for Piute County.


 * 1864. Circleville was originally settled. Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy, spent childhood here.
 * 1865. Piute County was created with Junction as the county seat and was named for the Paiute tribe of Native Americans.
 * 1890's -1910.Kimberly (now a ghost town) was originally settled as a mining town and is located high in Mill Canyon. In the 1930's Kimberly had a minor rebirth.
 * 1905. Dixie Forest Reserve establish.
 * 1915-1930. Alunite (now a ghost town) located some 5 miles south of Marysvale, near the mouth of Cottonwood Canyon was a small but important mining town during World War I.

Land and Property
Land records (especially deeds) often give the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or other clues for further research. They often have other clues for further research, such as witnesses or the other parties who may be relatives or in-laws. See Utah Land and Property for more.


 * County Recorder's Office: check deeds, file mining claims, get assistance in finding ownership of a particular property, and obtain copies of county plat maps. This office has county plat records dating back to 1878, prior records having been destroyed in a fire.


 * public libraries.

Maps
Google highway map of Piute County 2012
 * FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places

Military

 * To 1966 - at FamilySearch — index and images
 * public libraries.

Civil War

 * 1861-1865 - at FamilySearch — index

World War I

 * 1914-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1914-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1917-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1917-1918 - at FamilySearch — index


 * USGenWeb Archives, Piute County, Utah you will find transcribed information as to the following
 * Draft Cards - Birth Information 1917-18 - Piute County, Utah.

World War II

 * 1929-1954 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1940-1945 - at FamilySearch — index and images

Naturalization and Citizenship
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Utah Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. (*Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)


 * 1848-2001 -, a FamilySearch digital collection, contains certificates of naturalization, 1878-1896 and 1896-1933; declaration of intentions 1874-1896 and a1904-1906; petition and record 1907-1942.
 * 1906-1930 - at FamilySearch — index and images
 * public libraries.

Newspapers

 * Marysvale Free Lance, Piute Chieftain and Piute County News, covering 1902-1904, 1916-1919, 1924-1949 respectively are included.
 * Existing copies of newspapers
 * [[Piute County, Utah
 * [[Piute County, Utah

Obituaries

 * 1850 – 2005 at FamilySearch — index


 * Newspapers of
 * Local Funeral Homes, Societies, Libraries, or in family records.
 * Obituaries of neighboring counties
 * Newspapers of major cities: Deseret News and/or The Salt Lake Tribune both in Salt Lake City

UTGenWeb has started a free page on Piute County Obituaries.

Prison

 * 1892 – 1949 Board of Pardons Prisoners' Pardon Application Case Files, 1892-1949 at Utah Division of Archives and Records Service – index and images

Probate Records
Probate cases include court actions regarding property and estates of individuals who have died. Records may locate relatives, provide death dates, and identify property. See Utah Probate Records for more information.

Online Probate Records
 * 1800 – 1985 Utah Wills and Probate Records 1800-1985 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
 * 1851 – 1961 at FamilySearch — images
 * Probate Case Files No. 1-1831 1895-1932 are included in the FS digital collection: Utah State Archives records, 1848–2001

Public Records

 * public libraries.

Vital Records
See also How to order Utah Vital Records or download an application for Utah Birth Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.


 * public libraries.

Birth Before 1865

 *  was formed on 16 January 1865.

parent counties

Birth 1865 - 1897

 * [[Piute County, Utah#Churches and Religious Groups
 * See also other records that give birth information, such as Death records, Census, Cemeteries, Obituaries
 * See also [[Piute County, Utah#Neighboring_Counties
 * See also [[Piute County, Utah#Neighboring_Counties

Birth 1898 - present

 * 1898 - 1905 - Online index to births 1898–1905 Series 19502
 * Originals, Series 19502 at Utah State Archives
 * FamilySearch Library copy: . There are names of children in the records about 50% of the time.
 * Idea: use censuses and church records to learn those missing children's names.


 * 1903 - 1914 - at FamilySearch — index and images
 * 1906 - 1910 - 1906-1910 online images
 * 1892 - 1941 -


 * Central Utah Public Health Department (Piute County) 550 North Main, Junction, UT 84740, (435) 577-2521.

Marriage

 * 1805-1992 - Utah, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
 * 1854-1975 - Western States Marriage Index. Includes Piute County 1854-1975.
 * 1887-1940 - at FamilySearch — index and images

Divorce
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Utah Vital Records for excellent information.


 * Archives, Libraries, etc.

Death

 * 1904-1964 at FamilySearch — index and images. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed.  A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence. More information at Utah Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records


 * Pre-1904 Utah State Burial Index for death before 1904


 * USGenWeb Archives, Piute County, Utah - you will find the following three obituaries: Baldwin, Russel Jesse; Christianson, Ida Sorenson; and Christianson, Male Stillborn'

Websites

 * Piute County, UT History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * Utah Genealogy Network Group on Facebook

Links to indexes or images of records:


 * FamilySearch.org. Collections are growing at record rates. If the county is not listed, check later.
 * Utah State Archives records, 1848–2001
 * Also see Utah to search items that include.

Links to collections:


 * FamilySearch Library Catalog
 * (Select topics)
 * (Space, then select town)

Sites that gather links to the Internet


 * Linkpendium
 * CyndisList

Archives, Libraries, etc.
Resources for are available in repositories (such as libraries and archives) at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.

Check websites and catalogs of archives and libraries for items for this county. Examples: items in  (Utah) or Allen County Public Library (Indiana).


 * When you see items you'd like to access, see Get a Copy.

See Courthouse·FamilySearch Centers·Libraries·Societies sections.

Courthouse
www.piute.org/Goverment.htm Piute County Courthouse 550 N Main Junction, UT 84740 Phone: 435-577-2840 FAX: 435-577-2433

County seat: Junction

FamilySearch Centers

 * Circleville Utah Family History Center

Libraries
Local public libraries usually have histories, genealogies, indexes of cemeteries, copies of local newspapers, or other records for the area they serve. Many libraries in Utah have an area dedicated to local collections and manuscripts.


 * No libraries in Piute County. Piute County Bookmobile Library serves outlying communities without immediate access to city libraries in Sevier, Piute and Wayne counties.
 * Collections: approximately 5,000 items that are frequently rotated with items from the Headquarters collection. We offer access to inter-library loans for those hard-to-find books.

See also Utah Public Library Directory, which provides links to library web pages, addresses, phone numbers, hours, and maps. Does not mention holdings.

Societies
See also a List of Utah Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies

Towns and Communities
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 * Circleville
 * Junction
 * Marysvale
 * Greenwich
 * Kingston
 * Pittsburg
 * Kingston
 * Pittsburg