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

County Courthouse
County Administration Building Post Office Box 392 105 East Center Beaver UT 84713 Beaver County Courthouse 105 E Center, PO Box 392 Beaver, Ut 84713-0392 Phone: 435-438-6463 County Clerk has birth records 1897-1905, divorce records from 1871, probate records from 1872 and court records from 1856. The Beaver City Office has burned records.

Courthouse Beaver County, Utah Website County Administration Building Post Office Box 392 105 East Center Beaver UT 84713 Beaver County doesn't have a main switchboard, and each department has its own mailing address. To get individual phone numbers, fax numbers, and mailing addresses, go to that department's page or check the Officials page.

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
Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wikipedia for and towns within the county.
 * 1776. Southern Piute Indians inhabited the area when the visited the area.
 * 1856 January. Beaver County created by the from Iron and Millard Counties.
 * 1856. Latter-day Saint settlers from Cedar City founded the city of . By 1869, there were enough people to organize a stake.
 * 1873. Ft. Cameron was established by the U.S. Army and abandoned after World War I (1914-1918).
 * 1880. Arrival of the Utah Southern Railroad increased development.
 * 1880s. Mining increased development. Mining declined after World War I (1914-1918).
 * 1918-. After World War I ended, Ft. Cameron was abandoned and mining declined.

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.

Biographies
[http://www.worldcat.org/title/pioneers-of-beaver-county/oclc/52169503&referer=brief_results Pioneers of Beaver County, Dorigatti, Barbara Thompson. Salt Lake City, Utah: Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 2002]

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

 Mining Industry The mining industry in Beaver county created several boom towns, most of which are now ghost towns.
 * List of Mines in Beaver County

Cemeteries

 * 1848-2001 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

Census Records

 * 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.
 * Check county indexes when online indexes fail. Created by people who knew the families of the area, they are often more accurate and they may have added insights. See periodicals and Beaver or other record holders.
 * 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.
 * Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed for Beaver County 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) Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for Beaver County Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
 * 1877-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index

 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 & images at Partner site

Funeral Homes
Southern Utah Mortuary 195 North 90 East Beaver, UT 84713 Phone: 877-438-2201 Fax: 435-438-2323 298 South 100 West Milford, UT 84751 Phone: 435-5886-4040 Toll Free Phone: 888-586-4040 Fax: 435-586-4343

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

 * Bradley, Martha Sonntag. A history of Beaver County, Utah Centennial County History Series of Utah State Historical Society.
 * are listed in the FamilySearch Library catalog for Beaver County.

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 Beaver County 2012
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Migration
Early migration routes to and from Beaver County for emigrant settlers included:
 * Mormon Trail 1846 to 1869 from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah
 * Mormon Trail to Southern California 1847 from Salt Lake City, Utah to Los Angeles, California
 * Union Pacific Railroad 1869 Ogden, Utah (among others) to Omaha, Nebraska

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

 World War II
 * World War II (1941–1945) army enlistments at the county GenWeb site has about 400 entries, mostly from Beaver and Salt Lake Counties. Key (at end of the list)explains codes and columns. Gives year and state of birth. Free.
 * 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
Resources include:
 * 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. Templates for UT pages
 * The Southern Utonian and Beaver City Press, covering 1881-1929 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.
 * 2010-2013 Utah, U.S., Obituary Index, 2010-2013 at Ancestry - index ($)
 * Beaver
 * Local Beaver, Beaver, Beaver, or in family records.
 * Obituaries of neighboring counties: Garfield, Iron, Millard, Piute, and Sevier counties in Utah and Lincoln (NV)
 * Newspapers of major cities: Deseret News and/or The Salt Lake Tribune both in Salt Lake City

 Online Records
 * 1850-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images at Partner site

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 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only

Vital Records
Vital records of birth, marriage, death, and divorce are created by civil (state, county, or city) officials. See Utah Vital Records for details and history of the records.
 * Beaver

Birth

 * 1897-1905 -Online index to births 1897–1905 Series 83773 There is one record of birth for December 1897.
 * 1903-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * Southwest Utah Public Health Department (Beaver County) PO BOX G Beaver, UT 84713 Phone: (435) 438-2108
 * See also How to Find Birth Information in Utah

Marriage

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

Death
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, birth date, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.
 * Before 1900 Utah State Burial Index (Free)
 * 1900-1905 Beaver County Death Registers (1900-1905) online at Utah State Archives. (Free)
 * Beaver County, Utah Deaths, 1900-05 at Ancestry.com. ($)
 * 1904-1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & 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.
 * Beaver

Family History Centers

 * Beaver Utah Family History Center
 * Circleville Utah Family History Center
 * Milford Utah Family History Center
 * Minersville Utah Family History Center

Libraries
Resources for Beaver County are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories 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. Milford Public Library; 100 W 400 S, Milford, Utah 84751; Phone: 435-387-5039; Fax: 435-387-5027Website
 * Beaver Public Library; 55 W Center Street, Beaver, Utah 84713-1092; Phone 435-438-5274; Fax 435-438-5826
 * Collections:
 * Collections:
 * Minersville Public Library; 40 W. Main, Minersville, Utah 84752-0250; Phone: 435-386-2267; Fax: 435-386-1813
 * Collections:

 Societies Genealogy Pages'''Website

Websites

 * UTGenWeb
 * Ancestry.com ($) Card Catalog likely lists Beaver County records.

 Links to Beaver County collections:
 * Linkpendium
 * CyndisList
 * – 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.