Henry Mining District (Utah). Recorder
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Biography/History Notes
The Henry Mining District Recorder kept the district mining records, which constitute a legal record, for the purpose of monitoring and registering mining claims and operations. He was responsible for recording notices of location, proofs of labor, deeds, district by-laws and amendments, annual meeting minutes, and district officer election results. The recorder was also responsible for certifying the records with the seal of the office which provided evidence of the election and official status of the recorder. Mining records were deemed public officials and records in their custody were deemed as public records (Compiled Laws of Utah, 1876, Chapter 10).
The Henry Mining District Recorder was elected by mine owners within the mining district. Other elected officials in the mining district included deputy recorder, chairman and secretary. David A. Giles was the District Recorder from 1883-1896.