West (U.S.) -- History, Local

Ledger documenting financial transactions relating to Davis County Schools, prior to Davis County School District becoming a separate entity from the County government.

The Utah Bufffalo Roundup, presented by the Davis County Council of Governments, Inc., explains the purpose and history of The Utah Buffalo Roundup public art project, and includes color photos of many of the painted buffalo statues.

Undated book of water claims from Davis County water commissioners, who issued primary and secondary water rights certificates in accordance with priority of rights. Includes water source )creek, river, stream), water certificate number, name, whether a primary or secondary right amount of water right (in acres), purpose, ditch or section to be used, season water needed, and legal description of land where water is to be used.

Minutes of the Davis County water commissioners in their jurisdiction over private wter rights. Include date,meeting location, members present and absent, and meeting proceedings.

These volumes contain copies of wills, a legal instrument which divides a person's possessions and assets among his/her beneficiaries. Wills are administered by probate courts if the need arises and give information concerning the executor of the estate, as well as the signatures of witnesses and attorneys involved. A will may be divided into several sections and cover a variety of topics that concern the estate.