Series 23694

Davis County (Utah). Probate Court Divorce minute book, 1877.

0.20 cubic foot and 1 microfilm reel

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series consists of a minute book which documents the day to day activities of the Davis County Probate Court.

Scope and Content

This series consists of a minute book which documents the court's day to day activities in handling divorce cases. The majority of the entries refer to the court proceedings in which the decree was entered. Entries generally include the names of the parties, the date, the name of the judge, and a transcription of the decree.

Research Note

Not all divorce cases handled by the Probate Court are referenced in this volume. Researchers should also consult the related records.

Arrangement

Chronological by date.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.
Copies of these records are located at Familysearch.org View Online.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

This series was processed by Arlene Schmuland in May 2001.

Related Material

Divorce case files from Davis County (Utah). Probate Court, Series 4700, contain the divorce cases referenced in these records.
Divorce register of actions from Davis County (Utah). Probate Court, Series 4731, contains the lists of documents filed in each divorce case.
Record books from Davis County (Utah). Probate Court, Series 25004, also contain information on divorces.
Minute books from Davis County (Utah). Probate Court, Series 25012, also contain information on divorces.

Container List

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