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Guide to Sanpete County, Utah genealogy. [[Sanpete County, Utah#Birth|Birth records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Marriage|marriage]] and [[Sanpete County, Utah#Death|death records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Cemeteries|cemeteries]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Census|census]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Churches_and_Religious_Groups|church records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Probate_Records|probate records]], and [[Sanpete County, Utah#Obituaries|obituaries]]—resources to find parents and family history since 1852, when the [[Sanpete County, Utah#Parent_Counties|county was formed]].<br> | Guide to Sanpete County, Utah genealogy. [[Sanpete County, Utah#Birth|Birth records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Marriage|marriage]] and [[Sanpete County, Utah#Death|death records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Cemeteries|cemeteries]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Census|census]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Churches_and_Religious_Groups|church records]], [[Sanpete County, Utah#Probate_Records|probate records]], and [[Sanpete County, Utah#Obituaries|obituaries]]—resources to find parents and family history since 1852, when the [[Sanpete County, Utah#Parent_Counties|county was formed]].<br> | ||
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United States Utah
Sanpete County
Guide to Sanpete County, Utah genealogy. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituaries—resources to find parents and family history since 1852, when the county was formed.
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1898-present | 1888-present | 1898-present | 1851, 1860... | 1855-present | 1852-present |
For earlier dates, try...Church | Obituaries | Cemeteries | Parent counties |
Sanpete County, Utah | |
Map | |
Map of Utah highlighting Sanpete County Location in the state of Utah | |
![]() Location of Utah in the U.S. | |
Facts | |
Founded | March 3, 1852 |
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County Seat | Manti |
Courthouse | |
Address | Sanpete County Courthouse 116 North Main Street Mainti, Ut 84642 435-835-2131 |
Contents
- 1 Need-to-know Facts
- 2 County Courthouse
- 3 Resources
- 3.1 Bible Records
- 3.2 Biography
- 3.3 Business Records and Commerce
- 3.4 Cemeteries
- 3.5 Census
- 3.6 Church Records
- 3.7 Court Records
- 3.8 Directories
- 3.9 Ethnic and Other Groups
- 3.10 Funeral Homes
- 3.11 Gazetteers
- 3.12 Genealogy
- 3.13 History
- 3.14 Land and Property
- 3.15 Maps
- 3.16 Migration
- 3.17 Military
- 3.18 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 3.19 Newspapers
- 3.20 Obituaries
- 3.21 Periodicals
- 3.22 Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc.
- 3.23 Probate Records
- 3.24 Public Records
- 3.25 Taxation
- 3.26 Vital Records
- 3.27 Voting Registers
- 3.28 Resource Repositories
- 4 Towns and communities
- 5 Sources and Footnotes
Need-to-know Facts
County Courthouse
Sanpete County Courthouse
116 North Main Street
Mainti, Ut 84642
435-835-2131
County Clerk has birth records 1897-1905, death records, 1898-1905, marriage records from 1888, divorce, probate and court records from 1878 and land records from 1870.[2]
Parent Counties
Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy was created 3 March 1852 from: part of the Utah Territory.
Before the county was created—and perhaps until the newly-formed county was fully operational—search records of the parent counties. |
Boundary Changes
- Boundary changes timeline for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy from "UT: Index of Counties," Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Neighboring Counties
Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy is surrounded by: Carbon | Emery | Juab | Millard | Sevier | Utah
Resources
Bible Records
The term "Bible records" refers to the practice of keeping family dates and events in a family Bible. This was a common practice in many European countries and carried over to America. Many of these family Bible records are still in existence and preserved by the descendants of the immigrants. In some cases these family Bibles have found their way into libraries and other repositories.
For an explanation of how to find Bible records and for helpful links see Utah Bible Records. See also United States Bible Records.
Biography
- Biography(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Business Records and Commerce
Cemeteries
Cemetery records often reveal birth, death, relationship, military, and religious information. The spouse and children who died young are frequently buried nearby.
More than tombstone inscriptions, cemetery records include sextons (caretakers) records and interment (burial) records, each with slightly different information. See Utah Cemeteries.
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FindAGrave |
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- Utah, State Archives digitized by FamilySearch (free), includes the Spring City Cemetery Sexton book 1892-1990
- USGenWeb Archives Sanpete County, Utah lists the names and headstone photos images of invidividuals interred in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
List of Sanpete County Cemeteries
Census
- Census(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
The 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 U.S. federal population schedules of Sanpete County are available online. For tips on accessing census records online, see Utah Census. If you're having trouble finding your ancestors in national indexes, try checking local indexes. Created by experts familiar with the area's families, these indexes are often transcribed more accurately than nationwide indexes.
See Utah Population Schedule Indexes: Fiche, Film, or Book for more information about statewide printed indexes.
- 1856
- 1860
- 1870
- 1880
- 1890
- 1900
- 1910
- 1920
- 1930
USGenWeb Archives Sanpete County, Utah provides the 1850 Federal Census of Sanpete County
Church Records
- Church Records(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
- Jewish history(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons)
Historically, most people in Utah were Mormons. Their records are, therefore, very important for early Utah research. For additional information, see Tracing LDS Ancestors and Utah Church Records.
Click a church unit name in the chart below for its history, boundaries, and availability of records, which are often in microfilm format
Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy guide to history and records of LDS wards and branches |
Stake(s): Gunnison Stake, Utah · Moroni Stake, Utah · South Sanpete Stake, Utah · North Sanpete Stake, Utah
List of Sanpete County stakes and wards to about 1948 |
Court Records
- Utah, State Archives digitalized by FamilySearch (free), includes Criminal Dockets 1859-1890
- Court Records(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Directories
- Directories(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Ethnic and Other Groups
- Native Races(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Funeral Homes
Rasmussen Mortuary[3]
96 North 100 West
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
Phone: 435-462-2427
Toll Free Phone: 800-206-5653
Fax: 435-462-2179
Magleby-Buchanan Mortuary[4]
195 West 100 North
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: 435-835-2311
Toll Free Phone: 866-MAGLEBY
Fax: 435-896-8526
Gazetteers
Genealogy

- Genealogy(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
History
- Antrei, Albert C. T. and Allen D. Roberts. A history of Sanpete County, Utah Centennial County History Series
- History(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
USGenWeb Archives Sanpete County, Utah provides a history of Ephraim's settlement from 1854.
History Timeline
- Boundary changes timeline for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy from "UT: Index of Counties," Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
NOTE: Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wikipedia for Sanpete County, Utah.
- 1849 November 19. Sanpete County settled by Mormon settlers organized by Isaac Morley under the direction of Brigham Young. Named for Chief Sanpitch.
- 1849. City of Manti founded. County seat. Site of Walker War and Black Hawk War. Named for city in Book of Mormon.
- 1852. March 3. County created from part of Utah Territory.
- 1854. City of Ephraim founded. Largest city in Sanpete County. Location of Snow College. Most important fort through end of Black Hawk War located in city.
Local Histories
- History of Sanpete and Emery Counties Utah: With Sketches of Cities, Towns and Villages, Chronology of Important Events, Records of Indian Wars, Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Representative Citizens. Ogden, Utah: W.H. Lever, 1898. Digital version at Internet Archive.
Land and Property
- Land and Property(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Maps
- Family Maps of Sanpete County, Utah (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
- Maps(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
- Google highway map of Sanpete County 2012
Migration
- Description and travel(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Military
- Military(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
Small town newspapers contain obituaries, birth or death notices, community news (such as the visit of someone's relatives), legal notices and provide historical content. See Utah newspapers for tips, resources, and details.
- Utah Digital Newspapers Project presents newspaper images online. Search All Newspapers by name or keywords, or Browse by County to view all newspapers digitized for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy.
- Manti Messenenger and Ephraim Enterprise, covering 1893-1973 and 1891-1972 respectively are included.
- Existing copies of newspapers. newspapers for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy] are listed in Chronicling America by Library of Congress (LOC).
- The list by dates and towns (from Chronicling America)
- Newspapers(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Obituaries
Obituaries may mention birth, marriage, spouse, parents, and living family members. See Utah Obituaries for state level compendiums and United States Obituaries for tips and insights regarding this record type.
Obituaries for residents may be found in:
- Newspapers of Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy
*Local Funeral Homes, Societies, Libraries, or in family records.
*Obituaries of neighboring counties
*Newspapers of major cities: Deseret News and/or The Salt Lake Tribune both in Salt Lake City
- USGenWeb Archives Sanpete County, Utah contains one obituary in an possible on-going project.
Periodicals
- Periodicals(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc.
In Utah, such records may be difficult to find. Try records of the church they may have attended. Realize, however, that such records may have not been preserved, and would not be in the typical records of membership.
It is possible there were records kept by civilian authorities. Ask town or county officials and local librarians and the State Archives. Also try National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (online).
Probate Records
- Utah, State Archives a collection digitized by FamilySearch (free), includes Probate Court Minutes 1852-1884
- Probate Records(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Public Records
- {{FHL|Utah, Sanpete - Public Records|subject|disp=Public Records}(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
- Officials and employees(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Taxation
- Taxation(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Vital Records
- Vital Records(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Birth
- Below are the best sources to find birth information (dates and places of birth and names of parents) for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. Also available: How to Find Birth Information in Utah.
- Follow the suggestions under the year span that matches when your ancestor was born:
Birth before 1852
- Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy was formed on 3 March 1852.
search parent counties
Before county formation, go to Utah Censuses to locate the family around the time of birth. |
Birth 1852 - 1897
- No birth records were created for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy by either by county or state civil authorities in this time period.
- Follow these suggestions to find birth information for this time period:
- Utah Death Certificates 1904-1961 give birth date and place (recorded at the time of death), names of parents, and name of spouse. Search by names or by exact death date.
- Church records usually give birth date and place and names of parents.
- See also other records that give birth information, such as Death records, Census, Cemeteries, Obituaries
- See also neighboring counties for birth information, due to family members living in that area, religious preferences, convenience, and other reasons.
Birth 1898 - present
- County clerks became responsible for recording births beginning in 1898. In 1905, the State Department of Health assumed responsibility and required the counties to forward copies of the records to them.
It took a few years after the requirements for people, doctors, midwives, and officials to comply, so some early birth registrations were missed. |
- Records open to the public
- Birth records created more than 100 years ago State Department of Health Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates page. are open to the public.
- 1898-1905 Online Birth index, and online birth register, Series 84106for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy by the Utah State Archives. (Free) Search by names of parents, as many entries do not give the child's name. Each entry includes date of birth, sex, residence, etc..
- Originals are at the Utah State Archives.
- FamilySearch Library copy: FSL film 481653 item 1 .
- Idea: use censuses and church records to learn those missing children's names.
- 1906-1910 online images for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy at the State Archives. Browse the "not yet indexed" area by year and county. Most entries do have names of children.
- Later records open to the public are housed at the Utah State Archives, but not online.
- 1905-1915 FSL film 547019 item 7 Register of Births, Wales District
- Online Utah, Births and Christenings, 1892-1941, a FamilySearch Historical Records Collection. .
- 1898-1905 Online Birth index, and online birth register, Series 84106for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy by the Utah State Archives. (Free) Search by names of parents, as many entries do not give the child's name. Each entry includes date of birth, sex, residence, etc..
- Restricted records
- Access to official birth records within 100 years is restricted to those who meet certain requirements. Order copies:
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, Phone: (801) 538-6105. How to order online, by mail, or in person.
- Central Utah Public Health Department, North Sanpete County Office, 20 South 100 West, Suite 30, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84642. Phone (435) 462-2449. South Sanpete County Office, 40 West 200 North, Manti, UT 84631 Phone (435) 835-2231.
Marriage
The Sanpete County marriage records index is available online from 1850.This list is alphabetical by surname of the groom. Each entry shows groom's and bride’s full names, certificate number, and complete date of marriage. [1]
- 1887-1938 - Western States Marriage Index. Includes Sanpete County 1887-1938.[9]
Death
Sanpete County Death Register 1898-1904. The scanned images are online and searchable at the Utah State Division of Archives & Records Services.
Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed at https://www.familysearch.org/ . Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.
Utah State Burial Index for death before 1904
Death Record Substitutes
- 1870 - U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 at Ancestry ($). Includes 1870 Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy mortality schedule.
- 1870 - U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 at Ancestry ($). Includes 1870 Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy mortality schedule.
Voting Registers
Resource Repositories
Courthouses
Sanpete County
Template:RAOGKcourthouse County Clerk:
160 N. Main, PO Box 219
Manti, Utah 84642
Phone: 435-835-2131
County seat: Manti
Family History Centers
- Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
- Ephraim Utah Family History Center
- Gunnison Utah Family History Center
- Gunnison Utah Correctional Facility Family History Center
- Moroni Utah Family History Center
- Mount Pleasant Utah Family History Center
- Mount Pleasant Utah North Family History Center
Libraries
- Archives(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Museums
The Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Historical Association is a non-profit organization. We have our own blog: http://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot.com/ . We feature a Pioneer of the Month, Pictures from the Past, Pioneer Recipes, as well a current events with an historical theme. Current names and histories that can be found there are: Wheelock, Christensen, Madsen, Anderson, Tidwell, Burns, Hyde, Peel, Farnworth, Coates and many others. We also have a Tombstone Page where actual photographs of the headstones can be seen.
This Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Historical Association are the owners of the Mt. Pleasant Relic Home and Blacksmith Shop located at 150 South State in Mt. Pleasant. During the Summer months we hope to be open every day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. We feature artifacts, Photos, Histories, Genealogical Information of the Pioneer Era. We are also encouraging and accepting all biographies and histories of anyone who has ever lived in Mt. Pleasant.
Societies
- Social life and customs(microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed in the FamilySearch Library Catalog for Sanpete County, Utah Genealogy. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see public libraries.
Towns and communities
Ghost Towns
Sources and Footnotes
- ↑ Alice Eichholz, Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 676-677. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Sanpete County, Utah Page 687 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Funeral Home and Cemetery Directory.(Youngstown, OH: Nomis Publications, Inc., c2009,938.
- ↑ Funeral Home and Cemetery Directory.(Youngstown, OH: Nomis Publications, Inc., c2009,938.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Sanpete County
- ↑ Albert C.T. Antrei and Allen D. Roberts, A History of Sanpete County (Salt Lake City: Utah State Historical Society, Sanpete County Commission, 1999), 25.
- ↑ Scandinavian Heritage Festival
- ↑ "Sanpete County, Utah: Family History and Genealogy, Census, Birth, Marriage, Death Vital Records and More," Linkpendium, http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/UT/Sanpete/, accessed 1 February 2012.