Bess

Name: Bess

 

County: Uinta

 

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Settlement and postoffice named for James L. Bess, ranchman.

Source: WPA 

 

James L. Bess received patents on land in Lincoln and Uinta Counties in 1894 and 1912.

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http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Results.asp?QryId=63737.24 

 

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