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Guide to Rich County, Utah ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Description
The County was named for an early apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Charles C. Rich. The County is located in the north center area of the state.

County Courthouse
Coalville, UT Rich County Courthouse 20 North Main Street P O Box 218 Randolph, Ut 84064-0218 Formerly Richland County, the name was changed to Rich on 29 Jan 1868 County Clerk has marriage records from 1888, divorce, probate and court records from 1872. County recorder has land records.

Courthouse Rich County Courthouse 20 S Main St, P.O. Box 218 Randolph, UT 84064 Phone: (435) 793-2415 Fax:(435) 793-2410 County seat: Randolph

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:

History Timeline
NOTE: Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wikipedia for Rich County.
 * 1811 - The belief was that the county was first visited by European descendent explorers
 * 1811 - Joseph Miller, a trapperl discovered the Bear River.
 * 1827 - First annual rendevous of trappers on the south shore of Bear Lake.Tradition continues today.
 * 1863 - First permanent settlement in Round Valley.
 * 1864 - January 16: County created.
 * 1864 - Laketown settled (now a ghost town).
 * 1868 - Rich County created.
 * 1870 - Randolphsettled.
 * 1877 - Garden City settled. Latter-day Saint branch organized.
 * 1879 - Branch in Garden City reorganized as a ward.
 * 1969-1971 - David M. Kennedy served as Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. Born 1905 in Randolf.

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

Cemeteries

 * Territorial-1966 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * Cemeteriesat the Utah State Historical site 

Census Records
Census records 1850 and later list names, ages, and places of birth (state or nation) for everyone in the household. Censuses locate the family and have other clues to find more records about them.
 * 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.
 * See also Using the Census to find other records about ancestors

Church Records
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.

 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Historically, most people in Utah were Latter-day Saints. Their records are, therefore, very important for early Utah research. For additional information, see Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors and Utah Church Records.
 * 1877-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index


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 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and 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.

Directories
See Utah Directories

Emigration and Immigration

 * 1847-1868 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & links to images

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

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records 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.

Local Histories

 * Parson, Robert E. A history of Rich County, Utah Centennial County History Series

Maps and Gazetteers
See Utah Gazetteers
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places


 * Google highway map of Rich County 2012
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Military Records

 * Territorial-1966 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

 Civil War Online Civil War Indexes and Records
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images at Partner site

 World War I World War I
 * 1914-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1914-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1917-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1917-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * USGenWeb Archives, Rich County, Utah. you will find transcribed information of the following:
 * Draft Cards - Birth Information 1917-18 - Rich County, Utah

 World War II
 * 1939-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

World War II
 * 1940-1947 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include a man's nation of origin, foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Utah Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. (Note: Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)
 * 1848-2001 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1906-1930 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1906-1930 Utah, Federal Naturalization Records, 1906-1930 at Ancestry- index & images, ($)

Newspapers
Small town newspapers contain obituaries, birth or death notices, community news (such as the visit of someone's relatives), legal notices and provide historical content. See Utah newspapers for tips, resources, and details.
 * 1850-2003 Utah Newspapers, 1850-2003 at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)
 * Utah Digital Newspapers Project gives newspaper images online. Search All Newspapers by name or keywords, or Browse by County to view the digitized newspapers.
 * The Round-Up, Rich Co. News and Rich Co. Reaper, covering 1896-1898, 1907-1923, 1928-1945 respectively are included.

Obituaries
Obituaries may mention birth, marriage, spouse, parents, and living family members. See Utah Obituaries for state level compendiums and United States Obituaries for tips and insights regarding this record type.
 * 1850-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & links to images
 * 2010-2013 Utah, U.S., Obituary Index, 2010-2013 at Ancestry - index ($)

Prisons

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

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Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and 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.
 * 1800-1985 Utah Wills and Probate Records 1800-1985 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
 * 1851-1961 FamilySearch

Birth
Below are the best sources to find birth information (dates and places of birth and names of parents) for this county.
 * 1898-1905 Online index to births 1898–1905 Series 20947
 * Inventory of originals, Series 20947 at Utah State Archives
 * 1903-1914 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1906-1910 1906-1910 online images
 * Bear River Health Department, Garden City, 115 South Bear Lake Blvd., 84028, Phone (435) 881-3383. Randolph, 275 North Main Street, 84064, Phone (435)793-2445.
 * How to Find Birth Information in Utah

Marriage

 * 1805-1992 Utah, United States Marriages at Findmypast ($) — index $
 * 1887-1937 Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1937 at MyHeritage - index ($)
 * 1871-1941 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1887-1999 Utah, Marriages, 1887-1999 at MyHeritage — index ($)
 * Western States Marriage Index at BYU-Idaho — includes some divorces and alternative sources

Death

 * 1904-1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * Pre-1904 Utah State Burial Data Base This site includes information on many Utah residents, who died before 1904.

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.

FamilySearch Centers

 * Brigham City Utah FamilySearch Center
 * Hyrum Utah North FamilySearch Center
 * Logan Utah FamilySearch Center
 * Logan Utah YSA 2nd FamilySearch Center
 * Logan Utah YSA 3rd FamilySearch Center
 * Logan Utah YSA 4th FamilySearch Center
 * Randolph/Woodruff Utah FamilySearch Center
 * Logan Library Utah - an affiliate library

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

 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. Carden City Library; 69 N Paradise Parkway, Bldg. A, Garden City, Utah 84028. Phone: 435-946-2950 .Website Rich County Community Library; Rich County Senior Citizens Center; 21 North Main Street, Randolph, UT 84064. Phone: 435-793-2122.Website See also Utah Public Library Directory, which provides links to library web pages, addresses, phone numbers, hours, and maps. Does not mention holdings.
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Websites

 * 1851-1961 FamilySearch

 Links to Rich County collections:
 * Linkpendium
 * Cyndi's List
 * – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.