Utah, Box Elder County Records, 1856-1960

Images of county records, marriage, naturalization, military, probate and land and property located at the county courthouse in Brigham City, Utah. This collection is being published as images become available.

Utah, Box Elder County Records

What Is in This Collection?

The collection consists of images of county records located at the county courthouse in Brigham City for the years 1856 to 1960. Included in this collection are:

  • Marriages (1887-1960)
  • Naturalization/Citizenship (1869-1945)
  • Military (1917-1957)
  • Land and Property (1857-1942)
  • Probate (1856-1878)

Soon after they were formed, counties began recording vital records, court records, and land transactions. The records are generally well preserved. The records were made to establish legal rights and to help track the population for health and taxation purposes. The information is generally reliable, but depends upon the reliability of the informant. Some transcription errors may have occurred.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Utah, Box Elder County Records,1856-1960.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Marriage

  • Name, age and residence of groom
  • Name, age and residence of bride
  • Date and place of marriage
  • Sometimes, name(s) of those who gave consent
  • Name of person who solemnized marriage
  • Names of witnesses

Military

  • Name of serviceman
  • Rank and military unit in which served
  • Period of service
  • Military specialty given
  • Character reference
  • Date and place of filing, recording
  • Signature of recipient
  • Signature of commanding officer

Naturalization

  • Court, city and county where petition was filed
  • Date of filing
  • Birth date and place of birth of petitioner
  • Complete physical description
  • Marital status and name of spouse
  • Number of children
  • Place of emigration
  • U. S. port of entry
  • Affidavits of witnesses

Other

  • Date of event, transaction or recording with county
  • Names of individuals, family members and/or witnesses
  • Ages, relationships and residences
  • Occupations
  • Signature(s) or mark
  • Legal descriptions of land
  • Amount of money exchanged as part of business transactions

Collection Content

Sample Images

Coverage Table

Record Record Types Year
Land and property Deeds index grantee 1857-1942
Land and property Deeds index grantor 1860-1942
Land and property Deeds 1857-1940
Military Index 1942-1957
Military Soldier's discharge 1942-1945
Naturalization Certificates of citizenship 1868-1876
Naturalization Certificates of naturalization stubs 1907-1929
Naturalization Citizenship petitions granted 1829-1957
Naturalization Citizenship 1896-1906
Naturalization Declarations of intention 1906-1929
Naturalization Record 1903-1906
Naturalization Register 1906-1916
Naturalization Petition for naturalization 1939-1957
Probate Minutes 1856-1878
Vital Marriage applications and licenses 1887-1936
Vital Marriage ceritificates 1887-1888
Vital Marriage licenses 1888-1942