Utah County record books, 1851-1864.

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Utah County record books, 1851-1864.

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Collection consists of nine bound record books maintained by the Utah County government between 1851 and 1864. These volumes record deeds of transfer, land survey certificates, and deeds of consecration to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Utah County, Utah. Among the deeds of consecration is an entry for Mormon apostle George A. Smith.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822834

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Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875

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George Albert Smith (June 26, 1817 ₁ September 1, 1875) (commonly known as George A. Smith to distinguish him from his grandson of the same name) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the church's First Presidency. From the description of Letter to Silas S. Smith, 1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367846413 From the description of George A. Smith letters and invoices, 1864-1973. (Unknown). W...

Latter-day Saints' College (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was formed in 1830 in New York by Joseph Smith, Jr. Its members later migrated to the American West, specifically the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Shortly after the founding, missionaries were sent out to teach their message. From the guide to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flannel board missionary discussions, Circa 1950-1970, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) The documents in this collection span the early year...

Utah County (Utah)

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The first permanent settlers in Utah Valley were Mormon pioneers sent south by Brigham Young in approximately 1849. On 28 January 1850, Utah County was established by the territorial legislature, with Provo serving as the county seat. For the next two years, county record-keeping was inconsistent as there were no permanent officials. However, in early 1852 the territorial legislature appointed certain "selectmen" including a probate judge, clerk, recorder, sheriff, and treasurer. The deeds of co...