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Journal Article

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Platt, Lyman D.

The History of Marriage in Utah, 1847-1905

Genealogical Journal

Spring 1983

12

1983

28-41

History of marriage in Utah, beginning with first law passed by legislature in 1851. Also deals with common law marriage of the Mountain men. Explains the Mormon attitude toward marraige, and history of polygamy, including federal acts to suppress it. Gives records of numbers of marriages, 1847-1906.

Plural marriage
Marriage
Plural marriage, legislative history

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