Utah, Uintah County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This collection includes county records including probate, land and property, naturalization, voter, school, military discharge and marriage records  1890-1930, located in Vernal, Utah.

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Utah.
 * Utah Guided Research
 * Utah Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1900-Present

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