Spring City (Utah) Record of Estrays, 1902-1953

This series contains a ledger book documenting stray animals taken up by the city. The ledger contains such information as the date and location the animal was taken up and by whom; a brief description of the animal as well as any marks or brands; the amount of damage or appraisal determined by the city; a record of whether or not the animal was sold and if so to whom, when, and for how much; a record of whether the animal was claimed, proven, or taken away and if so by whom and when; the total expense taken on by the city for its care, keeping, and/or selling; and any other comments noted by the city marshal or city recorder. The bulk of the animals tracked in this record are horses and cows, with the occasional sheep.