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GUIDE TO THE COUNTY ARCHIVES
OF CALIFORNIA
ly OWEN C. COY, Ph.D.,
Director and Archivist
Publication of llie
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SURVEY COMMISSION
Copyright
By Owen G. Coy
1910
1131200
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
To His ExccUciicii. William D. Stephens, Governor,
'. Sacraxti: )iio. California.
I SiK: Herewith is presented the Giiidt to the Coiintij Arcliires of
iCalifornia, which is the product of oue phase of the activities of this
^commission in its work of making a survey of material on local history
1 within the state.
V Respectfully submitted.
i CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SURVEY COiLMISSION.
John F. Davis, Chairman.
Herbert E. Bolton.
Edward A. Dickson.
Sacramento, California. August 15, 1919.
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PREFACE
The volume here presented seeks to furnish a guide to the count}'
arc-hives of California as well as a handbook dealing with their care,
safety and use. In its preparation four distinct objects have been kept
in mind: First, the consideration of the care and safety of the local
public records of the state ; second, a general description of the records,
giving an account of their content and some idea of their value to the
investigator ; third, a complete list of all sets of records or documents
to be found in the custody of the more important officers in the county,
together with a statement as to dates covered and the number of volumes
or documents; and fourth, the history of changes in the territorial
.jurisdiction of the various counties whose archives are under con-
sideration.
The larger part of the volume is devoted to the lists of records found
in the varioas counties. The countias are arranged in alphabetical
order. This arrangement has also been followed in listing the records,
unless some other order was obviou-sly more desirable. The archives
i^xamined are those of the clerk, recorder, superintendent of schools
and the four fiscal officers — auditor, treasurer, assessor, and tax collector.
It is unnecessary to state that the first two offices are by far the most
important. Although the other offices contain a relatively small
amount of material it is felt that the results attained justified the outlay
in time and energy. This would not apply, however, to the additional
offices, whose archives were therefore not listed.
This report is the result of some two years of actual labor on the
part of the staff of the commission. Because of the fact that other
activities have been carried on at the same time the aggregate time
required in its preparation has been longer. Most of the field work
was accomplished during the years 191(j and 1917. The date when
each courthouse was examined is stated in the introduction accom-
panying the report for that particular county. About one-third of
the counties were examined by the author personally, the other two-
thirds being examined by field assistants of the commission.
A special feature of this report is the series of maps showing the
changes in the boundaries of the counties. It was at first thought that
it would be a simple matter to compile maps indicating the organization
of new counties as the state developed. It was soon di.scovered, how-
ever, that the work could not be done at all adequately without making
a complete study of the boundary changes of each of the counties. In
making this study it was found that the Political Code was entirely
antiquated in its provisions defining the boimdai-ies of the counties.
In order to remedy this a measure was introduced by the commission
(V)
and approved by the legislature and governor redefining in full the
boundaries of the counties of the state. The maps herein presented
are the results of this study and are drawn in accordance with this
recent legislation. It is believed that their value will be apparent to
all who come in contact with the problem of the changes in county
.jurisdiction.
Throughout tlic whole enterprise the greatest care has been taken
ti) prevent error, yet in a work so comprehensive as this, including so
many detached items of fact, it can not be hoped that it is entirely free
from error. In each case the reports upon the archives have been
submitted to the official in charge of the office at least twice, once in the
typewritten manuscript and again after the matter had been put in
type. In most case.s the officials approved the report as prepared;
.some noted errors or omi.ssions; others failed to reply. It is believed
that on the whole this volume may be taken as a faithful guide to the
contents of the archives as they were at the time the survey was made.
No work of this character can be accomplished without the co-opera-
tion of many people. In this regard the author was fortunate in having
the assistance and ad-vice of many whose help has been most valuable.
In the first place, generous acknowledgment is due to Professor
Herbert E. Bolton, who as a member of the Historical Survey Com-
mi.ssinn. has by his advice and encouragement made possible the success
of this work. ]\Iuch is due to other historical and archive commissions,
especially the reports of the Public Archives Commission of the Amer-
ican Historical Association and tho.se of the Public Record Commission
of JIassachusetts and the volume on the County Archives of Illinois,
all of which have been found most useful. The kindly spirit of
co-operation shown by the county officials whose archives were exam-
ined, the as.sistance rendered by those in charge of the Bancroft Collec-
tion, the Boalt Law Library and the main library at the University
of California, as well as the State Librai-y at Sacramento, can not be
pa.ssed over without a word of appreciation. ^Mention should also be
made of those who. with the author, have served the commission during
the preparation of this volume: .Miv Kalpli S. Kuykendall, who a.s field
assi.stant examined a large numlicr of the cnuntics and through criticism
and advice has rendered other valuable aid : ^h*. Emory Ratcliffe.
Mr. C. F. Coan, Dr. AV. C. Westergaard, :Mr. A. :\I. North. .Mr. G. L.
Albright, ^Ir. E. G. Sewell and ]Miss May S. Corcoran, all of whom have
assisted in the necessary field work. Finally, much appreciation is due
Mis-^ Hazel R. Bell, who in a secretarial capacity has given indispen-
sable liel]) in the painstaking task of checking and unifying the entries
Mild in the correction of the proof sheets.
Owen C. Coy.
Berkeley. ( 'nlifornia. August. 1919.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pagb
List of Abbreviations 'x
Key to Maps _- ix
PART I. THE CARE AND USE OF COUNTY ARCHIVES.
The Care of Archives 1
The practical value of archive study 2
The housing of public records *
Materials used in record making 6
General observations 1"
The Clerk 1^
General provisions 15
Court records 1^
History and organization of the courts 16
Description of records 20
Supervisors' records 24
History and powers 24
Description of the records 27
Miscellaneous records 29
Office routine and general duties 29
Naturalization 31
Registration 33
Elections 37
Marriage and public health ■iO
Pertaining to private business concerns 42
Relating to other officers 43
The Recorder 46
General provisions 46
Pre-statehood records 48
Records relating to property titles 51
Acquisition of original title 51
Transfer and encumbrance of title 54
Miscellaneous property records 63
Vital statistics 66
Miscellaneous records 69
The School and Fiscal Officials 77
The superintendent of schools 77
Tlie fiscal officials 81
The auditor 81
The treasurer ' 84
The assessor 85
The tax collector 87
CONTENTS— Continued
PART II. GUIDE TO COUNTY ARCHIVES. Pa.ge
Alameda 91
Alpine 104
Amador 111
Butte 116
Calaveras 125
Colusa 131
Contra Costa 142
Del Norte 151
K;1 Dorado 157
Fresno 166
Glenn 175
Humboldt 181
Imperial 194
Inyo 198
Kern 204
Kings 213
Klamath 221
Lake 225
Lassen 234
Los Angeles 240
Madera 254
Marin 262
Mariposa 269
Mendocino 275
Merced 2S6
Modoc 297
Mono 303
Monterey 309
Napa 316
Nevada 327
Orange _ 336
Placer 345
Plumas 351
Riverside 358
Sacramento 366
San Benito 379
San Bernardino -- 3S8
San Diego 39S
San Francisco 409
San Joaquin 433
San Luis Obispo 442
San Mateo 454
Santa Barbara 461
Santa Clara 472
Santa Cruz 4S4
Shasta 491
Sierra 499
Siskiyou 504
Solano 511
Sonoma 522
Stanislaus 534
Sutter 541
Tehama 550
Trinity 557
Tulare 564
Tuolumne 575
Yolo 596
Yuba 60S
Index to Part I 619
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
X volume without number i
no. number
f. b. filing box
p. b. pigeon hole
n. (1. uo date
bdl. bundle
gen. general
rev. revised
dept. department
stats. statutes
amdts. amendments
p.. pp. page, or pages
V. or vol volume
I'ol. Code Political Code
Civ. Code Civil Code
y'en. Code Penal Code
Code Civ. Proc Code Civil Procedure
KEY TO MAPS
Acfumpau.viug the archive report of each cDiinty is :i map showing the changes
in its boundary and county seat. li: there has I n Ii.iii-i' in boundary the map
is given in black only; otherwise two colons h;)\'- Inm .hIiI.!. red to represent the
present boundary and blue for earlier lines. In liki' niniuu'r the present county
seat is shown by means of a red circle ; former county seats, by blue circles. The
dates indicate the period when the place was the county seat. The original
boundaries of the county are shown by means of a solid blue line, later changes by
broken blue or red line.s. In order to aid in distinguishing the bdmnlarii s for any
period, the lines have been lettered, line a in each case npi . -mi iii;; tlip full
boundary of (he county after the first chnngi' was made. Acciirii]Kiii,\ iim .■:i.|[ map
is a legend which refers to the statute or code section definiui; ilir Imundary as
shown upon the map. For 1854 the citations are to the Redding edition of the
statutes. Each map is accompanied by a scale of miles.
PART I
THE CARE AND USE OF COUNTY
ARCHIVES
THE CARE OF ARCHIVES
THE IMPORTANCE OF ARCHIVES
Even as the fabric of modem civilizatiou is built upon the founda-
tion of past generations, so both the security of its institutions and
the means of further progress depend in a vital manner upon the
safety and accuracy of its records. In these Western States, so re-
cently the frontier of civilization, the importance of this fact may not
at first be evident. In European countries, on the otiier hand, it
lias been long recognized as a matter of great iiiiiiiiitainc that the
jniblic records be properly preserved, both for ailiiiiiiistrafive and
historical reasons.
That the local public archives are au indispensable source to the
historian is readily apparent to one familiar -with that field. For,
notwithstanding the other sources of information available to the
research worker, he must turn to the public records for a large part of
the facts around which he will seek to reconstruct the past. No
adequate history of the development of the State of C'alifornia can
ever be written that is not based upon a more or less intimate knowl-
edge of the great mass of information found in its Ideal archives.
From them is to be obtained first-hand information slidwing how the
pioneer . gold-seekers established their government and meted out
summary punishment in their local courts; how in their efforts to find
wealth and establish homes they explored remote regions and founded
flourishing cities; and how slavery, although strictly forbidden by the
constitution of the state, was allowed to exist for many years. They
give in detail the story of the building of roads, the establishment of
schools, the founding of churches and fraternal organizations; the
growth of wealth and indvistry into the great current of modern life.
Pioneer reminiscences and memoirs have real merit l)ut must be
eliecked with more trustworthy material: contemporaneous letters,
diaries and newspapers are very valuable, but even these may be
unreliable on account of personal prejudice or incomplete knowledge.
The pul)lic archives, on the other hand, contain a vast supi>ly of infor-
mation which, on account of its otficial character, has Inen ual In-red or
compiled with more regard for accuracy than is the i-ase witli much
otlier material.
To be sure, the supply of facts to be obtained from the archives is
not inexhaustible and upon many subjects may be quite limited, and
yet one is surprised to discover that data recorded for one purpose
may prove most helpful in throwing light upon some question seem-
ingly entirely foreign to the original object, as for example, the use
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of election n-tui-us aud records of school attendance to indicate rela-
tive growth aud distribution of population. In similar manner the
records of marriages, court proceedings, transfei-s of property, census
reports and election returns, as well as many other record books,
contain an array of facts which can not be found elsewhere. That
these are of value alike to the historical investigator, the genealogist,
and student of social science, is apparent even to the casual observer.
Many of the records are veritable mines of information, and scat-
tered through the archives are frequently found books or documents
whose unique character mark them as possessing unusual value.
Among these should be mentioned the Spanish archives at Salinas,
Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, San Francisco and elsewhere; the alcalde
dockets in a large number of counties; the volume of Larkin papers
in Monterey County archives ; the many records of Spanish and Mexi-
can land grants; as well as imnierous scattering documents showing
evidences of Negro and Indian slavery.
THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF ARCHIVE STUDY
Value to Keepers of Records. The study of archive problems, such
as has been undertaken in this present survey, will doubtless be recog-
nized as contributing not only to the field of historical research but
will also be seen to be of no small value in assisting the keepers of our
public records, especially the recorder and clerk, whose duties are
largely those of archivists. When it is considered that the average
public official is so busily engaged in the rovitine work of his office
that he is unable to devote time to learn the nature of the contents of
the great mass of record liooks ]iilc(l up by his predecessors, it becomes
evident, if he is to be exprctcd tn iidminister intelligently the archives
in his possession, that any ni'lliod wliereby he can be helped to become
iiKii'c f;iiiiili;ir -willi these recdrds will he of value. In this respect
tile wiirl'v' whicli is represented in this report is aimed to be of value
all lilt;- several lines. In the tirst place, the study which has been made
by this eommission in the tield of archive science permits it to present
ti) the keeper of records something of the knowledge of experienced
and trained archivists, not only in other states, but in European
coiuitries as well, where the areiiiiiulatioii of records and documents
hundreds of years old has led to a thorough study of this science.
Second, the study of the statutes and codes, with the resultant sum-
mary of the provisions of the laws dealing with the records, will
enable the official, as well as layman, not only to become more familiar
with the older records, l)ut alsd to liecome more acquainted with the
legislation regarding records now being kept, the citation of refer-
ences to the codes and statutes being included in order that it may
THEIR CARE AND USE. 6
afford ail easy refcreuee to the laws thcmsehcs. Tliirtl, the thorough
manner in whic-h the archives, iueludiug not only the main otfiees in
the courthouse, but basement, attic, and storerooms as well, have
been examined has resulted in the location of many record books
which had beeu misplaced in earlier years. Fourth, in order to
secure, in so far as possible, a uniform order in the archive reports an
attempt has been made to group the entries in a logical and systematic
manner. In many cases the county ofQcials may find it convenient to
follow in some degree the grouping and order here suggested.
Value to the Taxpayer. That the work here represented has been
,111(1 will continue to be of value to the taxpayer has already been
indicated, for whatever assists in the preservation of the public record
for the use of thi.s and future generations, or aids the officials en-
trusted with the keeping of these records to become more intelligent
and more efficient, will, in so far as it is successful, be of practical
licnefit to the .state as a whole.
In addition to those advantages which have already beeu suggested,
the following contributions should also be taken into consideration.
P^irst, the study which has been made of conditions existing in the
I'onrthouses in reference to danger from fires, dampness, and other
elements of destruction, is of no small importance. In many cases, as
will be pointed out in the report, there exists grave danger from
fires, both from without and from inflammable material used in
interior construction. That these conditions should be remedied im-
mediately in the interest of the safety of the records, and therefore to
the security of pi-operty, is readily apparent. Second, the materials
used in making these records has been carefully considered, especially
in reference to inks and paper. That the millions of dollars which
are annually spent by the state in the compilation of these records
should not be jeopardized through the use of faulty materials, should
he plainly evident to all thoughtful citizens. Third, the close exam-
ination of offices, attics, basements, closets and vaults has revealed
many valuable record books which had, in earlier years, been mis-
placed and given up as lost. In one case, El Dorado County, more
than a dozen record books, many dealing with land titles, had been
misplaced at the time of a courthouse fire in 1910 and had since that
time been considered burned. These were found and returned to
their proper place. What was done here was done in many other
counties where books were found and returned to their legal custodian.
That suits involving pi-operty titles valued at thousands of dollars
may be averted by the location of these records is more than a mere
probability
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THE HOUSING OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Fireproof Buildings. If public records arc to be permanentlj^ pre-
served tlii'v iiuLst both be prepared in such a manner as to insure their
ability to endure the rigoroiis tests of time and they must also be .
safely housed against loss by fire, decay and other elements of destruc-
tion. Since the greatest apparent danger to public records is through
fire, an effort is usually made to see that in structures built to house
them only fireproof materials are used. Practically all of the court-
houses and halls of records constructed during the past two decades
have been built in a fireproof manner; many of the older ones, how-
ever, fall far below what the standard should be.
Since no universal formula is known whereby it is possible to deter-
mine when a structure is adequately fireproof, this is largely a matter
of individual judgment based upon a general knowledge of dangers
from fires and of the local conditions, such as building material, isola-
tion, fire protection, and the like. While examining the archives of
the various counties an attempt has been made to note whether or
not the county archives of California are properly housed. While,
in general, it may be said that the courthouses have been built with the
idea of guarding the safety of the records, in too many cases this
has been inadequately done. Of the fifty-eight counties in the state,
thirty-seven were classed as being probably safe from outside fires.
In many eases this was due as much to the isolation of the building
as to the nature of its material. Thirteen were clearly not fireproof,
and eight others were jeopardized by their nearness to other struc-
tures which were a constant danger. When an examination was made
of the interior of these buildings the results were found to bo even less
satisfactory, for should a fire once gain headway within the court-
house only eighteen gave evidence of being able to confine the fire to
its place of origin, while thirty-one were clearly not firepoof, and nine
only fireproof in part. To summarize then, thirteen or nearly one-
fourth of the counties are not provided with fireproof buildings;
twenty-seven or about one-half are partially protected; while but
eighteen, less than one-third of the whole, are adequately protected.
It should, however, be added that several of these buildings that are
not fireproof are provided with vaults, where the greater part of the
records are supposed to be kept. It is not, however, safe to assume
either that the officers in charge always observe the precaution to
place the records in the vault, or even that the vault itself can with-
stand much heat. On the other hand, sad experiences have shown
that even structures supposed to be proof against fire have been seen
to be .sadly inadequate when put to the test. It is. therefore, proba-
l)le that many of the buildings classed as fireproof might not with-
stand a severe test.
THEIE CARE AND USE. D
Vaults. While a very large percputage of the county courthouses
are to some extent provided with vaults, they are not used as fully
as the safet}^ of the records requires. This is doubtless due to the fact
that, as a rule, they are poorly lighted, insufficiently ventilated, and
not convenient of access, it being necessary in most eases to remove
the books to some other place for consultation. The result is that in
many cases the vaults are used for only a very small part of the
records, principally those not in current use.
Another criticism to be made in regard to vaults is that they are
often unsatisfactory as depositories for records because of dampness.
This is usually due to their location, it being the common, although
mistaken, practice to construct the vault in the basement or cellar
or some other part of the building equally undesirable for other
purposes. Experience in other states has shown that a vault should
not be constructed in a basement, and should, if possible, be built to
iipen into a room which gets the direct sunlight. Since a vault or safe
will gather dampness unless opened frequently it should be opened
ami well ventilated at least once a week. To avoid excessive damp-
ness vaults should be constructed with double walls, in such a manner
as to permit the passage of air between the walls as well as within
the vault. This may be done by means of a small pipe connecting with
the flue, in such a manner that the damp air may be carried off and yet
no fire be allowed to enter. In case the vault contains a small amount
of moisture it may be absorbed through the use of lime, the lime being
removed as soon as it becomes slaked. The lime should always be
placed in a noneombustible vessel to avoid fire.
Storerooms, Basements and Attics. In addition to the main offices
and vaults, ofti'u a very considerable part of the older county records
are stored elsewhere in storerooms, which are most frequently located
ill basements or attics. While in some cases the.se rooms are reasonably
well equipped for keeping the records safely, as a rule they are
brought into service without much regard to their being suitable
di'positories for books and documents. Not infrequently the base-
ments are damp, the attics dusty and mice-infested. In many cases
the books are piled away without regard to their future use, with the
natural result that all are soon a heterogeneous mass. Seldom are
these places adequately equipped with electric light.s, so there is constant
danger of fire from matches or candles.
The material found in such parts of the coui'thouse consists almost
entirely of semi-discarded records, those books which have not been
called for by attorneys or seai'chers for some time. In general this
is known as ".iuuk," but, in spite of this commonly applied title, it
frequently contains material of considerable historical value as well
as documents that may at any time become important court records.
That greater care .should be taken of this older material is evident
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to anyone ■\\lio makes even a superficial examination of this class of
material. If it is a felony to destroy records some penalty ought to
be meted out to the official who permits records to be east away where
they are almost sure to be destroyed by mould, mice, dust or heat.
Office Furniture. The equipment and furniture of an office used as
a depository for records should be given mor.e careful consideration
than it has usually received, judging from what is to be found in
the average courthouse. In many buildings the fire hazard is greatly
increased because the offices, instead of being furnished with modern
fireproof equipment, are supplied with wooden counters, book shelves
and other furniture which in a few cases is accompanied by paste-
board filing cases. Since smoking is seldom prohibited in these offices,
and many are heated by wood stoves, it is apparent that the records
kept in such surroundings are constantly in danger from fire. The
more modern buildings are equipped with steel counters and enclosed
steel filing eases and roller shelved book racks. The latter have the
additional advantage in that they not only reduce greatly the danger
from fire, but when closed prevent the accumulation of dust, and may
be securely locked if there is danger of theft.
MATERIALS USED IN RECORD MAKING
Not only must tlie public records be safely housed in fireproof
buildings properly equipped with vaults and convenient dry store-
rooms, but it is also essential that care be taken to see that the ma-
terials used in the public records be selected with great care in order
to guard against the danger that the ink with which they are written
may fade or that the paper upon which they are written may dis-
integrate. Although this commission has not been directly authorized
to take up this matter, it has considered it within its .jurisdiction to
make at least a preliminary examination of the materials used in the
offices of the county officials and to compare the results with similar
investigation in other states where the public records are more closely
supervised.
Inks. One of the most important elements affecting the perma-
nency of a record is the qualit.y of the ink used. This has long been
recognized by the leading archivists of Europe and is being given
increasing consideration in our own country. More than a century
ago Thomas Astle, the keeper of records in London Tower, called
attention to Ihe "utmost importance" that the public records be writ-
ten with ink of durable quality. In 1879 the German government,
in seeking to protect the permanency of its records, prohibited the '
use of any other than iron-gall inks in its record books and some time
later issued definite instructions as to the methods of classifying and
testing the inks intended for use on public records. Subsequent
extensive investigations by Schluttig and Neumann developed a
THEIR CARE AND USE. I
definite formula for tlie manufacture of iron-gall ink, taking into
consideration its various chemical elements.
In this couutiy investigations along this line -were first begun by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through its public record com-
missioner, Robert T. Swan. Swan examined the various kinds of ink
in use and concluded that many of them are entirely unsafe for use
upon records where permanency is an important consideration.^
None of the inks made from aniline dyes are permanent, and when
once obliterated by light, heat, water or other causes, no means has
been discovered whereby they can be made legible. Likewise, log-
wood inks are unsatisfactory, as they have a tendency to turn brown,
if they do not fade entirely. Carbon inks, when made in the proper
manner, are permanent, but many so-called carbon inks are either
not carbon inks or are improperly made and therefore not safe to use
upon the rocord.s. Of all the common inks nut-gall and iron inks are,
if properly made, considered the most permanent, for even in ease
the writing made by these inks should fade, it is possible to restore it
by a nut-gall or tannate solution. Many inks which are recommended
because proof against the action of acids may not be permanent
against the action of time and even be dangerous because of their
action upon the paper. As the result of Swan's investigations, Massa-
chusetts came to adopt, as the standard for ink used upon its public
records, the fornmla for iron tannate inks as worked out by Schluttig
and Neumann. This has subsequently been adopted by the United
States Treasury department and other government bureaus.
Standard Ink. Although leaving to the manufacturers of ink the
opportunity to modify the details in .siich manner as they believe may
facilitate manufacture or improve the quality of ink, there were
adopted certain specifications and requirements Avhieh all inks, used
upon the public records, are required to meet. They demand that the
ink shall be gallo-tannate of iron ink, not inferior in any essential
quality to one properly prepared in accordance with the specified
fornuila, in which all the ingredients are of the strength and quality
prescribed by the United States Pharmacopoeia and the per cent of
true acid present in the sample of tannic acid used has been deter-
mined by the Leowenthal and Sehroeder method. The formula for
standard I'ecord ink as adopted by Blassachusetts is as follows:
Taki' of pure, dry Tannic Acid. 23.4 parts hy woislit.
of orvstal Gallic Acid. 7.7 parts,
of Ferrous Suli.liritr. :!<MI parts,
of Oiim AiMl.i.-, UMP |,;i,N.
of diliit.Ml Hv.lrnrlil.irh .\cid. 2.".0 parts,
of Carliolic A. i,l. l.ii part.
of Water, sufficient to malvc up the mixture at tlio temperature of 00° F.
to the volume of 1.000 parts by weight of water.
"Massachusetts, Commissioner of Public Records, Report, 1S91, pp.
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Besides these elements the United States government requires the
addition of dye material similar to bavarian blue to give the mixture
an immediate color.
The inks presented for approval are compared with the standard
ink by being submitted to the following tests :
1. A fiiiitl ounce allowed to stand at re.st in a white glass ve.s.sel. freely exposed
in diffused daylisrlit for two weeks to the light and air, at a temperature of 50'°
to C0° F.. protected against the entrance of dust, must remain as free from
deposit upon the surface of the ink or on the bottom or sides of the vessel.
2. It must contain no less iron, and must have a specific gravity of 1,035 to
1,040 at G0° F.
3. It must develop its color as quickly.
4. After a week's exposure to diffused daylight the color must be as intense a
black when used upon the standard record paper, and it must equally resist
changes from exposure to light, air, water, or alcohol.
5. It must be as fluid, flow as well, strike no more through the paper, nor
remain more sticky immediately after drying.^
Inks used in California Archives. As the result of inquiries in most
of the counties of ('alifurnia it has been found that the inks of more
than a dozen ditfei-ent manufacturers are in use in the offices of this
state. The greater part of these are well established companies who
doubtless have a pride in the quality of the ink manufactured by them,
but in several counties inks were used which had been concocted by
local dealers. Practically none of the counties had given the matter
of the permanency of the ink serious consideration and little attention
was given to the different kinds produced by any company to deter-
mine whether or not the particular brand used by them was durable.
In some it was the habit to mix two kinds of ink together, and in many
it was the rule to add water to the ink should it become thick by
evaporation.
Tn order that the opinion of the manufacturer might be obtained
upon some of these questions a letter was sent to each of them whose
address could be obtained. Replies were received from practically
all. As might be supposed, all named one or more kinds of ink
produced by them which they would recommend for use in public
records where permanency is the first consideration. Since many
kinds of ink are frequently produced by the same company, it was not
possible in all eases to know whether that particular ink, or some
other brand, was the one really used. In response to the inquiry as
to whether it is safe to mix two or more diiferent kinds of ink, there
was a unanimous expression that it should not be done, since it is
extremely liable to eliminate the efficiency of both inks. On the
question of the advisability of adding water to restore the fluidity of
ink there was less decided opinion, but nearly all Avarned against the
practice, for most inks are a chemical compound which, when once
disturbed through evaporation, can not be readily restored. Tt was
•Massachusetts. Commissioner of Public Records, Report, 1901, p. 24.
THEIR CARE AND USE. \)
therefore advised that small ink-wells lie used, wliich ran be eleaned
and refilled frequently.
Colored Inks. Examinations made of many bright colored inks
indii-ate that they are apt to fade very quickly and hence should not
be used upon records. A number of different kinds of red ink were
examined by an expert chemist for Massachusetts with the conclusion
that all were more or less fugitive and that there was no permanent
red ink. In like manner blue and other colored inks were advised
against. Fortunately these colored inks are not used to any im-
portant amount upon public records of the state. There has, however,
been a custom in some counties to make endorsements upon docu-
ments or headings and marginal references on record books in red ink,
while the document itself is copied in black. In view of the results of
the investigations elsewhere made there can be no doubt that the safer
plan would be to make all entries that are a part of a record in blark
ink only.
Stamp-pads. Although colored inks are but little used upon the
piihlic records, the use of rubber stamps for dating and indorsing
documents is very common, and not infrequently these are used in
permanent record books. That there is grave danger from the use of
these there can be no doubt for the more brilliant colors — red, purple
and green — are apt to fade very quickly. Black ink pads may prove
to lie more permanent, but the fact that the ink is not as a rule forced
into the paper, as is the case with a pen or typewriter, increases the
danger that anj' imprints made with a rubber stamp may not be
permanent.
Typewriter Ribbons. With the invention of the book typewriter
and the insirtalile leaf record book many of the offices have adopted
till' typewriter as an important factor in the copying of records. Al-
though it is impossible without an examination of the vai-ious makes
of ribbons to determine which, if any, are really permanent, black
record ribbons produced by reliable companies are to be prefei'red,
while, on the other hand, purple or other colored ribbons are to be
avoided.
Record Paper. Notwithstanding the importance of securing a per-
manent ink it is of equal, if not even greater necessity, that the paper
used in the record books and official documents have a quality en-
al ling it to endure the rigorous test of time. The necessity of pro-
ti'c-ting the character and quality of the paper used in its records
was recognized by the Commonwealth of Ma.ssachusetts more than a
century ago. Subsequent investigations led to the passage of an act,
in 1891, specifying that the standard should be "paper made of linen
rags and new cotton clippings, well sized with animal sizing." It is
explained that linen rags are reqiiired because the previous wear upon
10 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
the linen was found to be advantageous; that new cotton was required
iu order to avoid the excessive use of chemicals in cleaning the old ;
and that animal sizing was specified in order to avoid chemical treat-
ment of the surface.^
The paper in general use in the record books in the county archives
of California appears to he a good quality of ledger paper, and there
is probably less danger from inferior quality of paper than from poor
ink. Yet the point i.s of such grave importance that it sliould not be
left to the judgment of the county official without the guidance of
scientific experts. In regard to the paper used in the documents
which are supposed to remain permanently on file there is much
greater danger from an inferior grade being introduced, since these
documents are often inscribed upon printed forms furnished by others
than the county officials. Since, upon filing, they become a permanent
part of the public records, regulations should be adopted prescribing
that they be made upon a paper of durable quality.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Repair of Documents and Records. The constant use to which
re<-ord hooks, map.s and doi'uments are sub.ject makes it necessary that
the keeper of the.se records, if he conscientiously seeks to perform his
duty, must care for their repair. The most common practice is to
employ a copyist to transcribe the records to replace the worn book.
When they are badly worn this is the only thing that can be done, but
in other eases it may be possible by a reasonable amount of care and
forethought to repair books before the damage has reached a stage
where repair is impossible. In the first place attention should be given
to the office equipment to see that the wear upon the books is reduced
to the minimum ; for this reason horizontal roller .shelves are recom-
mended in place of the old-fashioned racks where the books were placed
on end. The books should be conveniently arranged and labeled so
that it will not be necessary to handle any book other than the one
desired. A systematic effort .should be made to inspect all books regu-
larly and repair any damage as soon as it becomes noticeable. There
are numerous methods of repairing torn pages so they may be reunited
or strengthened without disturbing the reading matter on the page.
In many depositories a large number of volumes are constantly being
destroyed through handling when the proper care to see that they are ■
liromptly rebound would extend their usefulness over an indefinite
lirriod. The archives should be periodically inspected and effort should
l)e made to secure the co-operation of all who use the archives to the end
that all neglect and needless damage to the records be eliminated.
'Massaclmsptt.s, Commissioner ot Public Records, Report
THEIE CARE AND USE. 11
Leather and canvas are most commonly used for the purpose of
binding. Although the former was for many years the more popular
form of binding, the superiority of canvas has now been demonstrated.
Leather has been found to deteriorate and when subject to great heat
even to melt into a dark mass which stains the records, when under
similar circumstances the canvas bindings remain uninjured.^ In
rebindiug it is suggested that the volumes be interleaved with pages
larger than the original in order to protect the older paper which in
many cases has become brittle and is therefore easily broken. Care
also should be taken to see that the correct title and inclusive dates
be stamped on the back of each volume.
Copying of Records. Through repeated handling records sooner
01- later becume untit for further Use; it becomes necessary to provide
for eop.ying them. Furthemiore, the formation of new counti&s or
shifting of county boundaries often places property under the juris-
diction of a different county from the one in which the title was
originally entered, in which case it is desirable to reproduce the record
in the archives of the new county to which the property belongs. In
the ease of several of the more recently formed counties the act creating
the county has provided for the transcribing of all those records which
properly pertained to lands in the detached portion. It is unfortunate
that this has not been recjuired in every case, for, in addition to the
convenience in consulting records, this plan provides an additional
official copy of the record which, in case of loss of the original, mar be
mo.st valuable.
In copying records or documents absolute adherence to the text of the
original document must be demanded. Unfortunately many of the
early copies of documents have not followed carefully the original.
This, of course, destroys confidence in the copy and may even render
it worthless as an official document. Eecent transcripts show greater
care in copying and in making the comparisons, so that the criticism
which is made of earlier copyists is no longer so fully justified.
Photography. The use of photography has been suggested as a
means of recording documents. Measures relating to this matter have
been before the state legislature at its last few sessions, but up to the
present no action has been taken approving of the plan. The argu-
ments favoring the method are, first, that a truer reproduction of the
original documents would be made by a camera than by any copyist,
thus eliminating the errors which often find their way into recorded
documents ; and second, that the expense would be lessened.
If Public Record-s, Report. ISDO. pp. 38-39: 18i)2
12 ■ COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Opposed to these arguments are the following important considera-
tions: Since many of the documents presei-ved for record are almost
illegible beoanse of poor penmanuship, it becomes one of the important
functions of the copyist to determine the true wording of the document
and then transcribe it into uniform legible script or type. That this,
when done in a manner to insure an accurate reproduction of the
original, is a valuable service, none can deny. Again, up to the present
time the paper used for photographic purposes is thicker than the
heaviest of ledger paper used in the records and can only be used on
one side. The inevitable result would be that the records would require
at least twice the space they now occupy and probably an even larger
amount. Furthermore, the permanence of the photographic record
has not A-et been established. There are two essentials to this quality
nf permanence : first, a paper which will withstand the heavy usage to
which a public record is constantly subjected; and second, the imprint
upon the record page must be made in a manner which will not permit
it either to fade or be erased. It has not yet been sufficiently demon-
strated that the photographic impression is capable of enduring perma-
nently, while there is an even more grave danger that the paper itself
can not sustain the constant wear. In view of these considerations
it would seem to be unsafe at present to permit the use of photography
as a substitute for the present method of copying documents for the
officiiil records. The objections here raised do not, however, apply to
transcripts from the official records such as certified copies of recorded
documents.
Insertable-leaf Record Books. Since 1901 the laws have permitted
the use of separate or insertable-leaf record books in tlie office of the
county record keepers. Although the provision was made optional,
books of this kind are now employed in nearly all of the counties of
the state. For convenience and economy there can be no question as
to their desirability. The safety of this kind of a book as a record
depends very largely upon the officials in whose care they are placed.
During the time that the volume is being filled it mu.st be carefully
protected from fraud. All pages should be stamped with their consecu-
tive numbers as soon as the volume is commenced, to prevent the
substitution of a different page for one already used. As soon as a
document is recorded it should be indexed. When the volume has
been filled it may be locked and hence become as permanent a record as
a sewed book. In general the use of record books of this character is
approved by public officials and it is believed that their desirability has
been demonstrated ; however, the necessity for caution is an ever present
factor.
THEIR CARE AND USE. 13
lu those offices liaudling financial records only there are grounds
for serious comphiint regarding the abuse of the insertable-leaf record
books. Due to the fact that insufficient binders are provided, it is
found that in far too many eases financial records which might other-
wise be valuable are rendered useless because the sheets when filled are
not permanently bound, but placed careles.sly away in a corner of the
office or in the vaults or storeroom without regard to their future use.
The result of this is that in many counties where ledgers, cash books,
warrant registers, and other records have been well kept during a long
lifi'iiid of time they are not to be had for the more recent years.
Economy in Archive Space. The problem of sufficient room is a
very serious one in many offices. Unfortunately this condition exists
not only in those counties that are still using antiquated courthouses,
but even in many counties that have but recently built new county
buildings. It is too often the case that the county boards do not
have sufficient vision to foresee the needs of the future, with the
result that expensive and well appointed buildings soon become inade-
(|uate to meet the growing demands of the county. The remedy for
tliis is more care in planning and eonstnicting public buildings.
Hut quite aside from the consideration of the size of the building,
the matter of record space reciuires serious consideration, for it leads
.sooner or later to an attempt to discriminate between those records-
wliicli are essential and those which are of less or of no further value,
a matter which is too often determined by men incapable of judging
the real value of a document. At any time a record which has been
unused for years may suddenly become the center of interest in some
matter of great importance. An effort should therefore be made to
conserve all the space possible and yet not discard anything which may
at some time prove to be of value. One way in which this can be
accomplished in nearly every courthouse is by discarding the unused
pages in record books which are no longer in current use, if need be
liaving the books rebound.
Should it become imperative that a portion of the records be destroyed
this operation should be carried out under the supervision of some
l)erson whose knowledge of the archives and of the uses to which the
records may be put enables him to know what documents may be
disposed of with the least possible danger. It would be well if no
records were allowed to be discarded or destroyed except under the
supei-vision of a state officer specially qualified for that task.
The question of space is closely connected with that of centralization
of archives. In many states the policy has been adopted that such
local archives as are no longer needed for administrative purposes
should be centralized at some central archive. There are many issues
]4 COUNTY .\RCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
involved in the consideration of this policy such as local pride opposing;
removal, the classes of archives that should be removed, and that of
adccpuite space in the central archive itself. In view of these apparent
ditticidties no recoiiunendation can be made at present. It is, however,
believed that the time must come when records whose usefulness to the
immediate conniiuuity has passed should be properly cared for in some
place where their real value as historical documents will be more
carefully recognized and respected. At present many records of great
value to the historian, and pertinent also to the rights of citizens, are
carelessly relegated to what is commonly known as the "junk heap."
Training of Archivists. So long as the care of public records is
made dependent upon the fickle changes of political opinion it can not
be expected that their cai'e and safety will at all times be the paramount
consideration. While the democratic principle of rotation in office may
have elements in its favor in some cases, it can not be justified in refer-
ence to those officials entrusted with the immediate care of public
records. The remuneration attached to such offices as the county clerk
and recorder should be sufficient to make it possible for men of com-
petence and ability to devote ther attention to the work; it should not,
on the other hand, be so high as to make the position sought after as
a reward for party loyalty, or political favor. When an official has
demonstrated his ability and worth his tenure of office should not be
disturbed by petty considerations.
What is said of elected officials apjjlies also to assistants in these
offices. In fact, it frequently is the case under our system of govern-
ment that the deputies are more expert in handling the duties of the
office than are their superiors. Other states, following the example of
the European countries, have seen so clearly the need of trained
archivists in charge of their central and local records that they have
established schools for training of persons in archive methods. From
experts thus trained it is possible for clerks, reeordei"s and other officials
to .select their staff of assistants.
In these new Western States, where our oldest records were written
luit a few decades ago, it may be too much to expect that public senti-
ment will appreciate fully the importance of the safety and pei-manence
of its records. The time will inevitably come, however, when this will
be recognized by all and the demand will then be made that the utmost
care be exercised both in the preparation and preservation of public
records and that none but trained archivists, thoroughly equipped with
knowledge and experience in archive science, be given charge of any
public records.
THE CLERK. 15
THE CLERK
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The two most important record-keeping offices in the county are
those of the clerk and recorder. It is necessary that the worker who
desires to exploit the field of local history should become familiar
with the records of both of these offices, and have some idea of the
contents of the others as well, if he is to make adequate use of
historical sources. The clerk has many administrative as well as
archive duties, while on the other hand the activity of the recorder is
devoted almost entirely to transcribing or otherwise preserving docu-
ments which are presented to him for that purpose.
For convenience the records under the supei-vision of the clerk have
been divided into three main classes, corresponding to the kinds of
work performed by that officer. They are: I, Court records; II,
Supervisors' records; and III, Miscellaneous records. With the first
division is to be found a brief historical account of the various courts
of which the county clerk has by law been made the clerk, together
with a description of the various records kept by the court's. The
si'cond division includes all those records kept by the county clerk
in his capacity as clerk of the board of supervisors. The third divi-
sion is much less easily defined, but includes all other records kept
by the county clerk ; for many of his duties can not be considered
as falling to him either as a clerk of the court or as clei'k of the
county board.
The earliest act prescribing the duties of the county clerk was
passed by the fii-st legislature, April 18, 1850, and stated them to be
as follows' : He was ex officio clerk of the district court, court of
sessions and probate court of his county; he was empowered to
administer oaths and to receive bonds; was required to attend each
term of the county court and the other courts of the county ; to keep
an office at the county seat and "take charge of and safely keep or
dispose of according to law all books, papers and records, which may
he filed or deposited in his office." A further section set forth that he
was to issue all writs, enter all orders, judgments and decrees proper
to l)e entered in the minutes; to keep a docket of each court, in
which he was to make certain specified entries; and was to keep such
other books or records as might be prosci-ibed by law or by the rules
of the court.
A few uniinpoi'tant amendments were made before 1S72. when the
duties of the clerk were outlined in the Political Code.= The first
16 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
paragraph reiterated tlie provisiou regarding the safe-keeping of all
records, books and papers filed or deposited in his office; the second
declared that he was to act as the clerk of the board of supervisors,
district, county and probate courts and attend each term of them and
upon the judges in their chambers when required; third, that he was
to issue all processes and notices required to be issued and to keep
for each court a docket; fourth, he was to keep an index of all suits
in the district and county courts. Among his duties were also indmli il
the keeping of such other records and duties as might be presiTilii'd
l)y law.
Since that time the changes made in the code have lieen of little
importance." In 1907 the code was rearranged and the sections cited
replaced by sections 4178 anci 4179, but these did little more than to
incorporate the old provisions. With the adoption of the present
constitution in 1880, the older courts gave way to the superior court
with a consequent change in the title of the clerk's records.*
COURT RECORDS
HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COURTS
District Court. At the time the state was first organized and for
thirty years thereafter the judicial affairs of the counties were admin-
istered by three, and, for a part of the time, four separate courts.
These were the di.striet court, county court, probate court and. the
court of sessions. The highest of these was the district court. The
district judges held court at the various county seats in their dis-
tricts at certain specified dates. The jurisdiction of the court was
original in all cases of law and equity and civil eases where the
amount exceeded $200; and in all criminal cases not otherwise pro-
vided for ; it covered all issues of fact in probate cases ; and all cases
of real property. The county clerk was clerk of the court. By an
act of March 11, 1851, the term of the judges was fixed at six years,
and the court given appellate jurisdiction over the county court,
and the court of sessions in criminal matters. ° The number of dis-
tricts was increased from nine in 1850 to twenty-three in 1879.
In the j^ear 1863 the district court was given jurisdiction over eases
involving the legality of any lax, impost, assessment, toll or municipal
fine." In an act approved April 4, 1864, the matter of tax suits was
much more fully considered, it being provided that all actions for tlic
collection of taxes on real estate, wherein an order of sale was sought
by the plaintiff, should he heard in the district cnurt of the proper
II 102, 18S3: 323; 1,S91 : 322: 1S93: 374: 1S97: 482. Ffw
'■ ' iiid later appear in these notes because this survt-y of tlie
■ " i'j.ictically completed.
THE CLERK. 17
fouuty. For the keeping of the records regarding these suits the
elerk of the court might be x-equired to procure books as follows: an
index book ; a register of actions ; an order book ; and a decree book/
Records pertaining to tax suits have been found in more than half of
the counties. In five counties the complete set is to be found.
This court also had jurisdiction in matters of naturalization, but
since the records in reference to this are considered later under the
head of Miscellaneous Records no further mention will be made here.
Under the constitution of 1879 the district court was discontinued,
its jurisdiction within each county being given to the superior court
of that county.*
County Court. By action of the first legislature a county court was
established in each county, under the supervision of the county judge.
Four regular sessions were to be held annually for the trial of appeals
from the justices of the peace and such special eases as might be
pending. The county judge was empowered to issue writs of habeas
corpus and as conservator of the peace of the county could exercise
all the powers of the justices of the peace as conservators of the
peace. He was given jurisdiction over probate matters, and was re-
quired to hold a session of court for the hearing of such matters on
the first jMonday of each month. He was also given power to issue
writs of injunction, mandamus, attachment and all other writs and
processes known to the law. The county clerk was clerk of this
court."
In 1851 a general law was passed concerning the courts of justice
of the state which repealed all previous laws on the subject. Under
the new law the county court continued as before to have jurisdiction
I in lesser civil cases, except that its probate jurisdiction was given to
; a probate court which was created, the county judge being, however,
! the judge of this new court. The appellate jurisdiction of the county
court, which originally included judgments rendered in civil cases in
i justice's or recorder's courts in the county, was extended in 1853 to
include also mayor's courts. In 1863 the court of sessions was
abolished and its criminal jurisdiction given to the county court. ^^
Under the constitution of 1879 this court was discontinued, being
superseded by the superior court."
Court of Sessions. Under an act of the legislature of 1S50 a court
of sessions was organized in each county of the state. This court was
composed of the county judge and two justices of the peace, the
county clerk being clerk of tJie court. Meetings were to lie hold
every other month and their business was divided into two kinds
"Stats. 186.'!-4 :399. 400,
'Stats. 1S80 : 3.
I 'Stats. 1850:217.
"Stats. 18.t1:17: 1853:293; 1863:336.
|. "-Stats. 1880: 3.
3—41210
18 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
kuown as t-riiiiinal jurisdiction and county liusiness. The criminal
jurisdiction of the court of sessions extended to all eases of assault,
assault and battery, breach of the peace, riot, affray, p.etit larceny
and misdemeanors punishable by fine not over ffioOO or three months
imprisonment. In addition to this criminal jurisdiction the court sup-
plied the place later taken by the board of supervisors. Since the two
kinds of business were radically different the clerk was required to
keep a separate set of minutes and records for each.'- In spite of
this provision, however, in many of the counties the minutes were
combined. The records relating to county business will be considered
under the records of the board of supervisors.
An act of March 11, 1851, repealed the former law but embodied
most of its features. As given in this act the jurisdiction of the court
Avas: (1) to inquire, by the intervention of a grand jury, of all public
offenses committed or triable in the county; (2) to try and determine
indictments found therein, for all public offenses except murder, man-
slaughter and arson; (3) to hear and determine appeals from the
justices', recorders' and mayors' courts in cases of a criminal nature."
In 1863 the court of sessions was discontinued and its criminal juris-
diction given to the county court.'*
Probate Court. The act of the legislature l>y which the county
court was created gave to that court jurisdiction over probate mat-
ters, except that issues of fact joined in the probate court were to be
tried in the district court. Fin- the transaction of probate business
the county judge was to Imld a term of ihc court on the iirst I\Ion-
day of every month.'^
In 1851 a distinct court was created, to be known as the probate
court, the county judge being made judge of this court. Its jurisdic-
tion was similar to that formerly exercised by the county court over
probate business." Kegarding issues of fact, it was required that in
certain cases they should, on request of either party, be tried in the
district court, but might by consent of the parties be tried in the pro-
bate court. Appeals were also allowed 1o the district coni't from the
decisions of this eoiirt.'^
In 1864 an amendment to the law of 1851 alloAvcd appeals to the
supreme court from decisions of the probate court. In 1868 the sec-
tions regarding trial of issues were amended so as to require these
issues to be tried by a jury in the probate court instead of in the
district court. As thus amended the provi.sions for the probate court
'=Stats. 1S50:210.
"Stats. 18.51:18.
"Stats. 1S63: 337. 346.
■'Stats. 1850:217. 94.
'«Stats. 1851: 21. 22.
"Stats. 1851 : 486 ; 1855 : 132, 300 ; 1S61 : 630, 654.
THE CLERK. 19
were incorporated in the Code of Civil Troeediire iu 1872.'^ The
probate court was discontinued iu 1879, being superseded by the
superior court, in accordance with the provisions of the constitution
adopted in that year."
Probate Records. Although since 187!) the proliate court has
ceased to exist as a separate court, it has lieeu the rule under the
superior court that the records of probate business should be kept
separate from the regular civil and criminal business of the court.
In the larger counties probate matters are turned over to a special
department of the court. There is a great diversity in the methods
of keeping the probate records, depending somewhat upon the size of
the counties. This department, iu common with the others, has a
calendar, docket, index, file, register of actions and minutes. With
the latter are included orders of the court. The larger offices have
a great number of form books for entering orders, but all the volumes
of minutes and orders are usually numbered consecutively in one
series. In the probate department are also foiuid volumes in which
are recorded letters of administration and guardianship, in several
different forms, guardian.s' inventories and appraisements, wills ad-
mitted to probate, and the records regarding the collateral inheritance
tax.
Superior Court. The present judicial system dates from 1880
■when, under the provisions of the constitution adopted the preceding
year, a superior court was created in each county to care for the
business previou.sly handled by the district, couut.y and probate
courts.
In the smaller counties one judge is sufficient to handle all the
business of this court, but in the larger counties several judges are
elected to this position. When there is more than one judge the
court is divided into departments, a department being assigned to
each. One of the judges is then designated as presiding judge, in
which capacity he assigns cases to the various departments; other-
wise there is no diiference in rank among them. It is usually the
rule, in so far as practicable, to divide among the different depart-
ments the various kinds of cases such as criminal, civil, probate and
juvenile matters. In many counties a separate set of records is
kept for each of these four classes of business, although in some civil
and criminal business are combined.
Juvenile Court. The Juvenile Court law, approved March 8, 1909,
provided that tlie .superior court shiould exercise the jurisdiction
conferred bj- that act. In counties where there were more than one
judge, one was to be selected to preside over this court. The ses-
'«Stats. 1863-4:373; 1S67-S:62S; Code Civ. Pioc. (1872), §§ 91-100; 659-671;
'•Stats. 1880:3.
20 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
sious of the juvenile court must lie held separate from other court
sessions, and uo persons permitted to be present except such as were
connected with the business of the court. The orders and findings
of the court were to be recorded in a "book to be kept for that pur-
pose and known as the 'juvenile court record.' "-" The Juvenile
Court law of 1915 made no change in the provisions cited above except
to require the orders and findings to be entered in a "suitable book
or books or other form of written record, 1o be kept for that purpose,
and known as the 'juvenile court record'."" In most of the counties
this law has been observed. In five of them, however, there are no
juvenile court records.
DESCRIPTION OF RECORDS
Roll of Attorneys. An act of February 19, 1851, provided that
admission of attorneys to general practice before all the courts of the
state should be made by the judges of the supreme court, although
the judges of the district and county courts might admit to practice
in their respective courts. The clerk of each court was required to
keep a roll of attorneys and counselors at law admitted to practice
before the court of which he was clerk, which roll the attorney was
required to sign before he received hii^ license, the roll being a record
of the court. This arrangement continued in force until the adoption
of the Code of Civil Procedure in 1872 when the provision regarding
the district and county courts was omitted, being restored, however,
by an amendment to the code in 1874. In 1880 the superior court took
the place of the district and county courts. In 1895 the provision
of the code permitting the superior court to admit attorneys to prac-
tice in that court was again removed, and in 1905 the examination
and certification of attorneys was made the duty of the judges of the
district courts of appeal. The clerks of these courts keep a roll of
attorneys and transmit monthly to the clerk of the supreme court a
list of those admitted during the month, and the clerk of the supreme
court keeps a general roll of all attorneys admitted to practice in the
state. ^
Calendar, A book in which the clerk enters the cases before the
court according to the date of issue. Under each date of the court
session the clerk enters the titles of the cases to come before the court
on that day, and after hearing, a notation showing what disposition
was made of the case, whether dismissed, continued, etc., and if con-
tinued, to what date.- This book can not properly be called a record
=»Stats. 1909:213.
='Stats. 1915:1225.
'Stats. 1851:48; Code Civ. Proc. (1872), §§ 276. 280: Code Amdts, 1873-4:401:
ISSO: 55, 56 ; Stats. 1895 : 56 ; 1905 : 5. 6 ; Code Civ. Fi-oc. (1915), § § 276, 2S0.
-Stats. 1851 :75 ; Code Civ. Proc. § 593.
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as it is of little value except for current use of tlie court. In most
counties no attempt is made to preserve it.
Docket. A record book showing the title of each ease, date of com-
mencement, memorandum of each subsequent proceeding in such
cause with the date thereof, and list of all fees charged in the cause.
In the case of criminal action it must show each indictment according
to date of filine-; whether a felony or misdemeanor and whether the
defendant be in custody or on bail.-''
Execution Book. An amendment to the Practice Act, approved
April 2, 1866, provided that when an execution shall have been
I'eturned by the sheriff to the clerk, it shall be the duty of the latter
to attach the same to the judgment roll. "If any real estate be levied
upon, the clerk must record the execution and the return thereto at
large, and certify the same under his hand as true copies, in a book to
be called the 'execution book,' which book must be indexed with the
names of the plaintiffs and defendants in execution alphabetically
arranged.'"''
Execution Docket. An act of April 22, 1850. provided that the
clei-k should keep an execution docket in which he should enter an
al)stract of all executions issued by him, setting forth the names of
the parties, character of the writ, amount, if it be for money, date
of .judgment with reference to page of record in which it was entered,
date of execution, officer to whom issued, and return made upon the
execution. This act was repealed the following year and the new act
contained no mention of an execution docket, but the record was still
kept in a number of counties, in five of them down to the present
timo.^
File or Judgment Roll. The court file, more technically called the
judgment roll, contains in civil cases the following papers: In
case the complaint be not answered by the defendant, the summons
and the affidavit or proof of service, and the complaint with a memo-
randum endorsed on the complaint that the default of the defendant
in not an.swering was entered, together with a copy of the judgment
and any orders relating to a change of the parties." In criminal
cases the file contains, as recpiired by the Criminal Practice act of
1851: (1) a copy of the minutes of any challenges which may have
been interposed by the defendant to the panel of the grand jury,
etc. : (2) the indictment and a copy of the minutes of the plea or
demurrer; (3) minutes with reference to challenges of trial jurors;
(4) copy of the minutes of the trial; (5) copy of the minutes of the
judgment; (6) bill of exceptions, if there be one; (7) the written
'Stats. 1850:262: 18f;1:247: Pol. Code (1S72). § 4204; (1015). § 417S.
'Stat.'?. 1865-6:70.3: Code Civ. Proc, § 683.
'■Stats. 1850:444; 1851:153.
"Code Civ. Proc. § 670.
22 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
charges asked of the court, if there be an3^ The Penal Code in 1872
added, (8) a copy of all charges given and of the endorsements
thereon. This was amended in 1874 and continues in the present
Penal Code which says the file shall contain: (1) the indictment or
information and a copy of the minutes of the plea or demurrer; (2) a
copy of the minutes of the trial; (3) the written instructions given,
modified or refused, and the endorsements thereon and a certified
transcript of the charge of the court; and (4) a copy of the judgment."
This is one of the few court records that may be fouud in all the
counties. The papers are usually filed numerically, the number being
the same as that assigned the case when it was entered in court.
They therefore follow in general a chronological sequence. In some,
as in Sacramento County, the cases which have been dismissed are
filed separately, the case number, however, remaining the same. In
some of the smaller counties, especially in probate cases, the papers
are filed under tlie initial letter of the parties or estate in court.
General Index. The clerk is required to keep, in separate volumes,
an index to all suits. One volume is headed "General Index — Plain-
tiffs" and has columns for entering the number of the suit, name
of plaintiff, name of defendant, date of judgment, page of entry in the
judgment book, page of minute book of the court. The other volume
is headed "General Index — Defendants" and has a similar arrange-
ment of columns. The only difference between the two volumes is
that in the first the names of the plaintiffs are arranged alphabetically,
while in the second the names of the defendants are so arranged.^
As a usual thing the index to the court records is very well kept in
all the counties. This is probably accounted for by the fact that these
records are so often used by searchers of titles. Entries are made
chronologically under alphabetical subdivisions.
Insanity Commitments. In 1881 an amendment to section 2217 of
tlir T'olitical Code was adopted which requires that the county clerk
shall keep a cojiy of the order committing an insane person to a
state hospital and .shall prepare an index book showing the name, age
and sex of each person ordered confined, together with the date of
the order and the name of the institution in which such person is
ordered to be confined.^
Although insanity records appear in all of the counties, they do not
uniformly follow the provisions of the law just cited. The record
committing the insane person may be found at times in an Order Book,
Record of Commitment, Judgment Book, or in the Jlinutes of Insane.
The index referred to is kept in about one-half of the counties.
■stats. 1851:263; Pen. Code (1872), § 462; Code Anidts. 1873-4:449; Pen. Code
(1915), § 1207.
sstats. 1863:260; Pol. Code (1872). § 4204; (1915). § 4178,
"Stats. 1881:7; Pol. Code (1915), § 2171.
THE CLERK. 23
Insanity — Certificates of Discharge. There was added to the Politi-
cal Code iu 1903 a provision that when any person is discharged, as
recovered, from a state hospital for the insane, a copy of the certificate
of discharge may be filed for record with the clerk of the superior
court of the county from which said person was committed. The
clci-k shall record the same in a book kept for that purpose and shall
keep an index thereto.^" In something less than half of the counties
this is kept in a separate book; in the others it is usually entered with
the record of commitment.
Inquests. An act eoneerniug coroners, passed April 19. 1850. re-
<|uired that after the holding of an inquest the "testimony of the
\vitnes.ses examined . . . shall be reduced to writing by the Coroner
. . and . . . filed by him, with the inquisition [verdict of the
jury], in the oifice of the Clerk of the District Court of the County."
But if the person charged with the killing had been already arrested
tlie coroner was to deliver this testimony and inquisition to the magis-
trate before whom the prisoner was brought, and tlie magistrate was
required to return them to the clerk of the district court. ^' These
provisions were incorporated iu the Penal Code in 1872, with, how-
ever, the "count}' court" substituted for the "district court" in each
case. Recognizances of witnesses, when taken by the coroner, were
also required to be filed along with the testimony and verdict.'- In
1880 tliese became a record of the supreme eoiu't.
Judgment Book. A l)ook in which the clerk is required to enter a
transcript in full of every judgment rendered by the court in a civil
action. Criminal judgments are copied directly into the minutes.'^
Judgment Docket. A book which the clerk is required to keep,
liaving- I'Mch ])age divided into columns headed as follows: Judgment
debtors ; Judgment creditors ; Judgment ; Time of entry ; "Where en-
tei-ed in judgment book ; Appeals, when taken ; Judgment of appellate
court ; Satisfaction of judgment, when entered. In 1907 an amend-
ment required an additional ciihunn for the date of the entry in the
docket."
Jury Lists. An act concerning jurors, approved April 28, 1851,
provided that after the drawing of the lists of jurors, grand and trial,
these lists should be filed in the office of the county clerk. Since that
date there has been considerable variation in the method of preparing
the jury lists, but the provision for filing in the office of the county
clerk has been retained to the present day.'^
I. Sg l-51o. 1.516; Code Amend. 1880:35; Stats. 1905:709.
■ode Civ. Proc. § 668.
5; 1907:720; Code Civ. Proc. (1915). S 672.
1852: 108; 1859: 184; 1863: 631; 1863-4: 525; 1881: 70; Code
24 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
About one-third of the counties have these jury lists. On the other
hand a Jui'v Book or Jiiry Record, containing time of service, fees,
etc., is to be found in a very large portion of the counties.
Minutes. These are a record of the daily proceedings of the court
containing a synopsis of all orders, .judgments and decrees proper to
be entered, unless the court shall order them to be entered at length."
It is customary for the clerk to take rapid notes of the business
transacted by the court in blotters or rough minute books. These
are later copied in proper form into other books known as smooth
miniites. The smooth minutes are considered the minutes of the
court, although in some cases the rough minutes have also been pre-
served. Frequently they are referred to in preference to the smooth
niiinites.
Register of Actions. A book in wliich the clerk of the court is re-
quired to enter tlie title of each action, with brief notes under it, from
time to time, of all papers filed and proceedings had thereon." This
is probably the most important of the court records, as it contains in
one place practically a full record of each case. It is therefore much
used by searchers of titles. This book, together with the file, minutes
and index, constitute the only court records which are always to be
found.
Reporters' Notes. In all of the courthouses great quantities of
court reporters' shorthand notes are to be found. Although they
contain a great deal of information the difficulty of deciphering their
contents makes them of little actual value.
Transcripts on Appeal. When a case is appealed to the supreme
court it is required that a transcript including all the evidence, mo-
tions, court rulings, etc., be prepared in printed form and bound for
the use of the court. It becomes readily apparent, therefore, that the
value of such a document is limited only by the nature of the ease to
which it refers.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
HISTORY AND POWERS
Under tlie provisions of a law passed April 11, 1S50, the court of
sessions in each county was given authority to control the property
of the county, to audit and pay accounts, to levy taxes, to control
and manage highways, form townships and election precincts, and to
perform many other duties now under the jurisdiction of the board
of supervisors. The law provided that the court should hold separate
sessions for the transaction of county business and it was required
THE CLERK. 25
tlint the minutes and all other records of the court when so sitting
sliould be kept separate and distinct from the records of the court
when sitting as a court of criminal jurisdiction, a rule which, as noted
elsewhere, was not always observed. The county clerk was made the
clerk of the court of sessions and he was required to record in a book
kept for the purpose the minutes of the court and regular entries of
all resolutions, orders, decisions, .iudgments and decrees touching
county business.^
An act of April 29, 1851. created for the county of San Francisco a
board of supervisors and conferred iipon them the powers in matters
of county business formerly exercised by the court of sessions. In the
following year a similar law was passed applying to all the counties
of the state except San Joaquin, Butte, Trinity, Santa Barbara, Ne-
vada, Yuba. Solano. Mariposa, Sutter, Placer, Shasta. Siskiyou,
Klamath, and Sierra. = This law was subsequently, at ilifTi'irnt times,
repealed in so far as it related to the coimties of C.il.ixcins. ( 'olusa.
Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Sacramento, Santa Claia. Tulare, and
El Dorado, and the powers and duties of the board of supervisors in
those counties handed back once more to the court of sessions.^
March 20, 1855, the law of 1852 was repealed and a new act passed
which provided that "there shall be in each of the counties of this
State a Board of Supervisors, ' ' and from this date the court of sessions
ceased to have any legi.slative functions, although it continued as a
criminal court until 1863. There were from time to time special acts
relating to the boards of supervisors in particular counties, but it
will be unnecessary to notice these acts as they did not affect tlie
general outlines of the law of 1855. This law, variously amended and
augmented, was embodied in the Political Code in 1872 and in the
various acts providing for a uniform system of coiinty government.*
The powers and .I'urisdiction of the board of supervisors, as stated
in tlie law of 1855, were as follows:
1. To make orders respecting and to take cai-e of and preserve
the property of the county;
2. To examine, settle and allow all accounts against the connly
and levy the necessary and lawful taxes ;
3. To examine and audit the accounts of all officers having to
do with county money;
4. To lay out. control and manage roads, ferries, bridges, etc. ;
5. To take care of and provide for the indigent sick of the
count.V;
6. To divide the county into townships and to change these as
convenience may require;
'Stat.s. lS.5n: 210. For the composition of tliis court see page 17.
=Stats. 1851:.322; IS52:S7.
'Stats. nSS.'JnSS. 22?: 1854:32, 40, 44. 52. 222.
'Stats. 1855:51 et seq.; Pol. Code (1872), § 4022-4087: Stats. 1883:299 et sen.:
1891 :295 et seq. ; 1893 :346 et seq. ; 1897 :452 et seq. ; Pol. Code (1915), § 4027-4090.
26 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIPORNU.
7. To establish and change election precincts and appoint in-
spectors and judges of elections ;
8. To control and manage the property of the county and to
receive, by donation, any property for the use and benefit of the
county ;
9. To lease or purchase any real or personal property necessary
for the county, after a proper valuation by three disinterested
persons ;
10. To sell at public auction, after thirty days notice, any prop-
erty of the county ;
11. To cause to be erected, furnished and kept in repair a
courthouse, jail or other public buildings, after receiving bids
duly advertised;
12. To control the prosecution and defense of all suits to which
the county is a party;
13. To do and perform all such other acts and things as may be
strictly necessary to the full discharge of the powers and juris-
diction conferred on the board.
The board was directed to act as a board of equalization, to cause
the state and county taxes to be levied, to publish a semiannual state-
ment of the revenues of the county, and, by an order entered on the
record, to adopt, ratify and confirm all the acts, proceedings and
contracts of the court of sessions heretofore made.^
Subsequent legislation has greatly expanded the powers and juris-
diction of the board of supervisors, but most of these later additions
were included or implied in the enumeration above. It may, how-
ever, be well to note some of these additional powers as they are
given in the Political Code :
14. To maintain public pounds and to fix the limits within
which animals shall not run at large;
19. To fill vacancies in eoimty and township offices, with certain
exceptions ;
26. To destroy pests, such as gophers, squirrels, noxious weeds
and insects injurious to fruits or vegetable or animal life ;
27, 28. To protect sheep, fish and game;
29. To provide for working of prisoners on public roads, build-
ings, etc. ;
31. To make local police, sanitary and other regulations ;
33. To levy a tax for advertising the resources and advantages
of the county;
39. To encourage tree planting;
40. To protect river banks :"
41. To replace indexes of county records destroyed by fire or
other public calamity;^
42. To preserve the health of domestic live stock f
43. To take a census, in years other than those in which the
federal census is taken, of the county or of any township or dis-
trict therein."
'Stats. 1855 :51 et scq.
«Pol. Code (1915), § 4011 imssim.
•Ibid. § 4043O..
'Ibid. § 4056a.
'Ibid. § 4055.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
The earlier laws contained only general provisions that the board
of supervisors (or court of sessions) should cause to be kept a book
iu which should be entered fully the minutes of the board and all
their resolutions, orders, decisions, judgments and decrees." The
Political Code, adopted in 1872. in defining the duties of the clerk of
the board, provided that he must: (1) Record all the proceedings of
the board; (2) Make full entries of all their resolutions and decisions
on all qviestions concerning the raising of money for and the allowance
of accounts against the county; (3) Record the vote of each member
on a division or at the request of an.v member; (4) Sign all orders
made and warrants issued by order of the board for payment of money
and certify the same to the eoiinty auditor; (5) Record the reports of
the county treasurer of the receipts and disbursements of the county ;
(6) Preserve and file all accounts acted upon by the board; (7) Pre-
serve and file all petitions and applications for franchises and record
the action of the board thereon; (8) Record all orders levjang taxes;
(9) Perform all other duties reqiiired by law or by any rule or order
of the board." To which were added in 1883 the following: (10)
Authenticate with his signature and the seal of the board the pro-
ceedings of the board whenever the same shall be ordered published ;
(11) Authenticate all ordinances passed by the board, and to record
the same at length in the ordinance book.^^
To attempt to analyze all the records to be found in the offices of the
boards of supervisors would be impractical. A few of the more im-
l)ortaiit ones liave, however, been selected for special consideration.
Allowance Book. This is a book in which the clerk is required to
record all orders for the allowance of money upon the county treasury,
to whom made, on what account, date, number.^^ This record is
sometimes called "Record of Claims Allowed" and is similar to the
Register of Warrants or Warrant Book kept by the treasurer and
auditor, of which it is really a counterpart.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. A law enacted
in 1889 requires tliat the l)oard of supervisors provide for the proper
burial of ex-Union soldiers, sailors and marines, who die in the countj'
without sufficient means, the l)urial to be in charge of some proper
person and to be at a cost not to exceed fifty dollars. The person in
charge of the burial is required to make a report on the condition and
history of the man and his family, this report with the other facts in
the case to be entered by the r-lerk in a book to be kept for that
pui-posp.^*
'»Stni- ! . i. -, : 1S55: 51.
■"Wt,,! 1 : ri!)15), § 4038.
28 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Equalization Records. The minutes of the board of supervisoi"!
wlien acting as a board of eciualizatiou are required by the provisions
of the Political Code to be kept separate from the regular minutes,
for under section 3682 of the Political Code the clerk is required to
"record in a book to be kept for that purpose all changes, cor-
rections and ordere made by the Board" relative to equalization of
assessments." These records are usually called Minutes of the Board
of Equalization, although frequently the title appears as Order.s
of Cancellation of Erroneous Assessments. In many counties this
provision for a Separate book has been disregarded, these entries be-
ing placed in the regular Minute Book of the board. Often the peti-
tions and certificates of cancellation themselves are also kept on file.
Franchise Book. Since 1872 the clerk has been required to keep a
record of each franchise granted by the board of supervisors, stating
for what purpose it was granted, length of time and to whom it was
issued, the amount of bond and license tax required.^'^
Minutes. For the historian the minutes of the board of supervisors
constitute the most valuable set of records in the office of the clerk.
Since in them the clerk is required to record fully all resolutions and
decisions and aLso the proceedings of all regular and special sessions
of the board it can be seen that the value of the reeord, if properly
kept, must depend upon the amount of business taken up by the board.
As previously noted, the duties and powers of the board cover a wide
field of activity.
The usefulness of these minutes will be recognized when it is remem-
bered that they contain the record of the formation of townships, elec-
tion precincts and school districts; election returns; the granting of
franchises ; the issuance of county bonds ; the laying out of highways
and building of bridges, school houses and county buildings; as well
as the general supervision of all the activities of the county. .
Ordinance Book. This book was first adopted in 1883 and, as its
name implies, contains tlie record of ail ordinances passed l)y tlio
board of supervisors."
Road Records. Tlie Political Code, at the time of its adoption in
1872, prescribed that the clerk of the board should keep a book in
which should be recorded all proceedings of the board relating to road
districts, including orders laying out, altering, and opening roads. In
a separate book he was required to keep a description of each road
district, its overseers, roads, highways, contracts, and other matters
pertaining thereto.^" By an amendment adopted in 1883 all of the
data previou.sly required to ho. placed in the book first mentioned was
i^'Pol. Code f]S72), § 3(;S2.
'"Pol. CoflP (1872). 5 40S1.
'•Stats. 1SS3: 302: Pol. Code. § 4039.
"Pol. Code (1872), 5 2621.
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1(1 lie iueorporated in the iiiiimtcs of the lioard, in addition to which
the clerk was to keep a i-oad register in which must bo entered the
iiuniber and name of each public highway in the county, a genepal
reference to its terminal points and course, also the date of the filing
of the petitions or others papers, a memorandum of every subsequent
]iroceeding in reference to it, with the date thereof, and the folio, and
the volume of the minute book where it is recorded.^"
In actual practice the road records show much less uniformity than
ndght be expected. The common titles are Road Books, Road Min-
utes, Road Record and Road Register. These do not, however, indi-
cate four different kinds of records, for an examination of the con-
tents shows that the records usually fall into one of two classes.
The first is a general road record and contains the minutes of super-
visors and other similar entries relating to roads. It is, therefore,
known as Minutes. Road Record or Road Book. The other is a record
of each road or highway, the entries in regard to each road being
assembled on one page in the form of a register, ^n keeping with its
character this is usually known as the Road Register, although |i'e-
(|uently known as Road Record. There are also in many cases de'eds
to highways, road petitions, nuips of roads, and other records relating
to highwavs.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
In addition to the records already discussed, which the county clerk
is required to keep by virtue of his position as clerk of the comls and
of the board of supervisors, there are many others which arise from
his general duties as clerk of the county. Some of these are difficult
of classification, since they might be classed in numerous ways, but
after careful consideration they have been ai-ranged in six subdivi-
sions. For the sake of convenience the naturalization records are
also placed here, though these are, strictly speaking, court records.
There are, therefore, seven groups of miscellaneous records, as follows :
(1) Office routine and general duties; (2) Naturalization; (3) Regis-
tration; (4) Elections; (5) Marriage and public health; (6) Pertain-
ing to private business concerns; (7) Relating to other officers.
OFFICE ROUTINE AND GENERAL DUTIES
Under this heading are grouped such records as the clerk's cash
book, memorandum of accounts, fee book, special deposit record, and
others of this general character. With the exception of the fee book,
which is kept in some form by all clerks, there is but little uniformity
"Stats. 1S83:7; Pol. Code (1915), § 2622.
30 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
in the titles or form of these records, although they are in general
similar in nature. In addition to these financial records there are
frequently others relating to correspondence, files of miscellaneous
papers and the clei'k's land register docket, under the Torrens Land
Act. Other titles which deserve more extended treatment are con-
sidered in the following paragraphs.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses. The game law enacted jMarch 13,
1907, required the county clerk to enter in a book kept for that pur-
pose the name and resident address of every person to whom is issued
a hunting license, and a description of such person, by age, height,
race and color of eyes and hair. The 1909 law repeated this require-
ment. By an act of June 16, 1913, a similar provision is made regard-
ing "Sporting fishing licenses." Other documents relating to game
licenses, such as applications for licenses and license stubs, are also
frequently kept by the clerks. They are, however, considered as
iiirrely tempiirary records and are usually soon destroyed.^
Military Rolls and Military Tax. An act concerning the organiza-
tion of the militia, approved April 10, 1850, provided that "all free,
white, able-bodied male citizens, between the ages of eighteen and forty-
five years, residing in this State, and not exempt by law, shall be subject
to military duty. ' ' All who were not exempted by law, and not mem-
bers of any volunteer or independent company, were required to pay
to the county treasurer two dollars a year as a commutation for the
nonperformance of military duty. Provision was made for enforcing
the collection of this military tax. This law also required the assessor
each year to make out a separate and distinct list of all persons sub-
ject to military duty and not exempt bj^ law and not members of any
yolunteer or independent company. A certified copy of this list Avas
to be sent to the adjutant general of the state and the original list
deposited in the office of the county clerk.-
An act approved April 25, 1855, re-enacted the earlier section
regarding those subject to military duty. It also required the asses-
sor", as before, to make out a military list, a copy to be transmitted to
the brigadier general of the brigade to which his county belonged, and
the original to be deposited in the office of the county clerk. This law
required the payment of a tax of tAventy-five cents by each person on
the militarj' list for the support of the volunteer militia of the state.
The assessor was to assess this tax and it was to be collected and
returned in the same manner as other taxes. ^ An amendatory act
of April 10, 1856, increased the military tax to fifty cents and required
the state controller to have uniform blank receipts printed and dis-
tributed to the vai-ious counties for use in the collection of this tax.*
'Stats. 1907:247; 1909:663; 1913 : 9S6 ; Deering, Gen. Laws (1915), 486, 4S9.
=Stats. 1850:190.
'Stats. 1855:136.
•Stats. 1856:87.
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31
An act approved May 9, 1861, repealed tlie previous laws regarding,'
the militia but re-enacted the seetiou regarding those subject to mili-
tary duty. This law also required the assessor, as before, to make
out the military list of the county, which list was to be delivered to
the clerk of the board of supervisors. These provisions were repeated
in the militia act of the following year." An amendatory and supple-
mental act passed in 1863 levied upon each male inhabitant of the
state of the age of twenty-one years an annual tax of two dollars, to be
known as the "military poll tax," to be assessed and collected in the
same manner as the state poll tax. Volunteers in the United States
army were exempted."
The laws of 1855, 1861, and 1862 required the muster roll of each
company to be filed M-ith the clerk of the coimty in which it was located.
In a few counties (as Solano and Yuba) were found muster rolls and
other papers relating to military companies organized during the Civil
War, and it is probable that a careful search of the miscellaneous files
would bring to light similar records in other counties.
By the adoption of the Political Code in 1872 the previous laws
regarding the militia were repealed or superseded. Sections 1895 to
2117 of the code as then adopted had to do witli the state militia.
Section 1897 required the assessor eacli yi'jir lo make out a military
roll for the county, as under the earlier laws, and to deliver the same
to the clerk of the board of supervisors. The board of equalization
must then correct the military roll at the same time as the assessment
roll, and the clerk must send a cop.v of the corrected list to the briga-
dier general of the brigade to which his county belonged." In 1897
this was amended by requiring two copies of the roll to be delivered
to the clerk of the board of supervisors, and in 1913 b.v requiring the
militarj' roll to be made up only in each odd-numbered year, and by
substituting "Ad.iutant General of the state" for "Brigadier General
of the brigade."'
NATURALIZATION
The federal naturalization laws give jurisdiction over natui'alization
matters to courts of record having a seal, a clerk and jurisdiction in
actions in which the amount in controversy is iinlimited. Under the
old system of courts this business was transacted by the district and
county courts; since 1880 it has been done by the superior court.
In Los Angeles County all naturalization liusiness has since June,
1915, been handled by the federal courts.
"Stats. 1861:321; 1862:362.
"Stats. 1863:446.
'Pol. Code (1872), §§ 1897, 1899, 1900.
"Stats. 1897:406: 1913:710, 711.
32 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
The first naturalization law, passed March 26, 1790, provided a very
simple procedure. Citizenship might be conferred by any common
law court of record upon a hearing in which it should be shown that
the applicant had been at least two years a resident in the United
States, and upon his taking the required oath of allegiance. No
previous declaration of intention was necessary, but the clerk was
required to record the application and proceedings thereon in the
records of the court. No special record book seems to have been
called for.''
The next law, passed January 29, 1795, made necessary the filing of
a declaration of intention three years before the final application for
admission, and also increased the residence requirement to five years.
The same provisions were included for recording;- tlic pidcrcilini^.s as in
the previous law.^" From that time until lOdii lln' plan of n.imi'aliza-
tion remained much the same, though there win' variatinns in di'tail
and some special enactments at different times." So far as the
records were concerned there were no material changes. While there
was no specific requirement in the statutes for special record books, an
examination of the records of the various courts in this state shows
that special books were, in actual practice, kept for the recording of
declarations of intention, petitions and certificates, and for naturaliza-
tion indexes of various kinds.
A California state law passed in 1872 required the clerk of the court
to provide two books, in one of which he should enter in alphabetical
order the names of all persons who, from the organization of the court,
had declared their intention to become citizens of the United States,
together with the date of the declaration. In the other book he was
required to enter in alphabetical order the names of all persons ad-
mitted by that court to citizenship in the United States, together with
the name of the country of which each was before a citizen or sub-
ject; the date of admission and the page of the court record book con-
taining the order admitting him.'-
The federal naturalization law, approved June 29, 1906, required:
(1) A declaration of intention, to be filed at least two years prior to
admission; (2) A petition for naturalization, to be filed not less than
two nor more than seven years after the declaration of intention ; with
this must also be filed a certificate of arrival for all aliens coming to
this country after June 29, 1906; (3) An examination of the alien by
the clerk at the time the petition is presented and a final hearing by
the court, after notice, at which time the petition is either granted or
rejected.
"Stats, at Large I, 103.
"Stats, at Large I, 414.
"Federal Statutes Annotated (see index) ; Rev. Stats., §§ 2165-21T4.
"Stats. 1S71-2; 80; Deering. Gen. Laws (1915), 1204.
THE CLERK. 33
The blank fonns for the declaration of intention, petition for
naturalization and certificate of naturalization are furnished by the
bureau at Washington. The permanent court records required by the
law of 1906 are as follows: (1) The original declarations of intention,
bound in volumes and numbered consecutively from volume to volume,
I^eginning with number one in volume one; (2) The petitions for
naturalization bound and numbered in similar fashion, together with
a record of final orders upon the petitions for naturalization, which in
the forms provided by the bureau is kept upon the back of the peti-
tion, this book being called "Petition and Eeeord"; and (3) The stubs
of the certificates of naturalization.'^ These latter are not always pre-
served.
REGISTRATION
Poll Lists. These constituted the only official register of voters
between 1850 and 1866 and were retained to supplement the Great
Register between 1866 and 1872. The act to regulate elections,
approved March 23, 1850, reqiiired the county judge to furnish to
each inspector of elections for each election two copies of a blank
form containing one column headed "Names of voters" and one
column headed "Numbers of votes," with proper captions and certifi-
cates. At the time of holding the election the name of each person
voting was to be entered on these blanks, together with the number.
These poll lists were to be included with the election returns, one
copy of which was to be preserved by the inspector for at least six
months, and the other sent to the county clerk.'*
The Registry act of 1866 did away with these earlier poll lists and
provided for the preparation of poll lists before each election by a
board of registration for each precinct. This board was to consist
of one clerk and two judges to be elected or appointed to serve for a
period of two years. The poll list was to be prepared during the
ninety days preceding the election, and was to be completed on the
thirtieth day preceding the election, after which it was to be sent to
the county clerk, who had it printed, together with the other poll lists
for the county. Copies of the printed lists were then sent to each
clerk of election, and a final revision was made by the board of
registration in the three days preceding the election. The poll list
was to be made up from the uncanceled names on preceding poll lists,
from the great register and from the oral applications of those entitled
to be enrolled as electors for the election. The list was to contain
columns for the number, name, date, age, class (whether native or
naturalized), occupation and address of each person enrolled, and a
34 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CAUFORNIA.
column in -which the fact of his having- voted or liis vote having been
rejected should be noted at the lime of tlie ch'etioii. These lists, con-
stituting: a record of those who voted, were also to lie included with
the election returns, as in the ease of the earlier poll lists. Prior to
July 1, 1867, registration in the great register was not a necessary
prerequisite to enrollment on the poll li.st; after that date it was, ex-
cept in the case of persons naturalized, becoming of age or coming
into the county within thirty-five days preceding the election.'^
The Political Code in 1872 abolished these poll lists. In a note the
Code Commissioners said: "We have abolished the poll list, . . .
have made provision by whicli the great register will perform all the
offices the poll lists wrvo ever intended to perform. Experience has
shoAvu that tlir poll lisls are prolific sources of fraud.'""
Great Register. I'.cFore 1866 no adequate restrictions were placed
upon prospective voters as is now done by the registration laws. This
resulted in much confusion and frequent charges of corrupt practice
whenever the elections were closely contested. The "Registry Act,"
so called because it ivi|uii'e(l the registration of all j^rospectivo voters,
was approved ilardi 1!). l^iii;, \',y its lirins the county clerk was re-
quired to provide .snitable books to be known as the "Great Register"
in which were to be recorded the names of all domiciled inhabitants
of the county who were qualified electors and legal voters thereof.
The form of the record and the manner of registration were set
forth in the law and provided that clear and distinct entries should
be made setting forth in separate columns the name of the person in
full; his age; the country of his nativity; his occupation and exact
residence ; and if a naturalized citizen, further data regarding his
naturalization were required. These statements were then to be
sworn to by the pei-son registered and that fact stated in the record.
A further column was provided for the record of the cancelation of
the entry, the cause of the cancelation being stated by either of the
words "dead," "removed," "insane" or "infamous."^" To
the county clerk in the registration of the voters the county
was required to enroll and return to the clei'k the names of all unreg-
istered persons entitled to registrati<in. IIi' was authorized to admin-
ister the oath in the same manner as the clerk, and for his work
received a stated remuneration.'" In a few of the counties, as in
Contra Costa and Humboldt, these assessors' returns have been pre-
served in the count v aichives.
'^Stats. 186.5-n : 2SS et seq.
'"Pol. Code (1S72), § 1095. (See note afcompanyiiig this section in Report of Code
Commission. 1872.)
"Stats. 1865-6: 288-301.
"Stats. J8G5-6:290: Pol. Code (1872), §S 1098-99, 1101; repealed, Code Arndts.,
1899 ; 63.
THE CLERK. 35
All ■iiiinMidnu'iit lo the '-Kogistry A.-t," wliicli tiid not niiiterially
aftVft the inaiiJier of kecpiug of the rceord.s, wa.s julopted in 1868/"
but otherwise the original provisions were incorporated in the Politi-
cal Code when it was adopted in 1872. At this time it was further
provided that before the 5th of August, 1873, and every second year
thereafter, each county clerk was to make out a copy of the uncan-
celed entries existing on the great register on the preceding first day
of August. These names were to be arranged alphabetically accord-
ing to surnames and numbered consecutively. These lists were then
to be printed and copies distributed to each of the election precincts
within the county and to certain other depositories, libraries and to
electors applying for them. The clerk was also required to file and
preserve all affidavits returned to him by the assessor or used before
him for the purpose of obtaining registration.-"
By a statute of 1878 it was provided that all qualified voters should
register anew in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Tulare, Stanislaus,
Merced, Amador, Butte, Nevada and Siskiyou,-' and other amend-
ments provided that in other counties the board of supervisors should
have the power to require the new registration of voters whenever in
their opinion the conditions demanded it.--
In 1895 a more thorough change was made in the registration laws.
The data required upon the affidavit made by the applicant was now
extended to include the full name of the registered person ; his busi-
ness or occupation; his age, height, complexion, color of eyes and
hair; place of residence (ward and precinct) ; time and place of
naturalization, if naturalized; the date of entry; post-office address;
and whether or not the applicant was able to read the constitution in
the English language ; to write his own name ; and whether or not he
was prevented by any physical disability from marking his ballot.^^
The clerk was now required to arrange the registration affidavits in
precinct packages. At the end of the period of registration all these
affidavits for the countj^ were to be arranged alphabetically and the
substance of them entered into separate precinct books.-* From the
data incorporated in these books printed copies of the great register
were to be prepared either for the coxuity as a whole or by precincts.
In counties where it was not required that a new registration take
place, supplemental registers were to be printed. These printed
copies were then to be distributed among the officers, election boards,
libraries, etc.-^ Since these contain all the data entered on the
original affidavits they are a very valuable source of information.
). K
1094-11
15.
13-94
T7-8:
26-27 ;
1889: 424
. Pol.
Code. S
1096.
; Pol
Code.
1113.
2 ; Pol. Code
§ 1115.
36 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Further amencliueiits to the code in 189!) iiMiuiicil that in all the
counties of the state a new registration should he made on each even-
numbered year. At this time a few ehanges were also made in the
data required on the registration atlSdavits: complexion, and color of
eyes and hair were omitted ; while on the other hand, the state in
which one was born was now required as well as country of nativity.^**
Within fifteen days after the close of registration the affidavits
were to be arranged for each precinct alphabetically, in order of sur-
names. These, both originals and duplicates, were then to be bound
into books and a printed index prepared for each book, the index to
show names, ages, addresses and numbers of the voters as they appear
in the precinct books.-^ In 1903, the Political Code was further
amended to require that all affidavits of registration be preserved for
at least five years from the date thereof, but that after the affidavits
and duplicates had been preserved for that period they might, upon
the order of the board of supervisors, be destroyed."*
The keeping of the great register was discontinued by an amend-
ment to the code approved April 19, 1909, which specifies that the
affidavits shall constitute the register required to be kept for the
registration of voters, and that the person charged with the registra-
tion of voters shall not copy the fads shown by the affidavits as a
part of his duties.^" These affidavits must be preserved for five years,
but after that time may be destroyed. An index to the registration
affidavits, giving numbers, names, ages, occupations and addresses,
must be prepared within five days after the close of registration, and
printed to the number of at least one hundred copies ; a general index
of all the precincts arranged alphabetically by precincts must then
be made, one copy of which is to be kept in the clerk's office for public
reference.^"
The adoption of woman's suffrage caused further changes to be
made in the form of the registration affidavit. An amendment to the
Political Code approved January 9, 1912, provides that the affidavit
must show: the full name of the person; sex; occupation; height;
country or state of nativity ; exact place of residence ; political affilia-
tion, if any; place of naturalization, if naturalized; date and place of
marriage and name of person to whom married, if citizenship was
thereby acquired; the date of registration; post-office address; and
ability to read the constitution, etc., as in the earlier affidavits. ^^
The registration law as it now stands is not materially different
from the early acts and amendments of which it is the natural
=«Stats. 1899:60-61: Pol. Code. §§ 1094. 1096.
='Stats. 1899:62; Pol. Code, §§ 1103, 1113-1116.
MStats. 1903:257.
=>Stats. 1909:1004; Pol. Code. § 1103.
=»Pol. Code. § 1115.
"Stats. 1911 (extra session), 196.
THE CLERK. 37
outgrowth. It proA-ides for the complete registration of voters in
each eveu-numbered year. The regi.stration affidavits must be made in
duplicate. The data required upon them, while not so full as under
the earlier acts, is somewhat more explicit and requires that the affiant
sign the affidavit with his or her accustomed signature. These affi-
davits themselves form the great register, the originals being arranged
alphabetically by precincts and bound in this order, while the dupli-
cates are filed in a strictly alphabetical manner without any regard
to precincts. Indexes to the precinct books are prepared and printed,
containing the numbers, names, occupations and addresses of the
electors as they appear in the registration books. A general index
of these books, arranged alphabetically by precincts, must be bound
and at least one copy kept in the office of the county clerk for public
reference. ^-
The Great Register, since it included the names of all the voters in
the county and gave a great amount of detailed information regarding
each individual, can not be overlooked as a valuable source of infor-
mation, both to the student of history and social science. It is,
therefore, deeply to be regretted that it is no longer kept as a record
and that even the affidavits may after a few years be destroyed.
Some of the counties, realizing the value of this as a record, have pro-
vided for the continuation nf the Oreat Register.
ELECTIONS
Election Returns. The act to regulate elections, approved March
2-]. 1S.")I). provided that the election returns, consisting of the poll list
and tallies, with a certificate attached thereto stating the number of
votes each person received and the office to fill which such votes were
cast, signed by the election officials, should be made up in duplicate,
one set to be retained by the inspector and preserved for at least six
months, the other set to be endorsed "Election Returns" and sent to
the county clerk. The ballots were to be destroyed. The clerk was
required, from the returns of the various precincts, to "estimate"
the vote of the county and draw up and sign a statement of the same,
containing the names of the officers voted for, the number of votes
polled at each precinct by each candidate for the office, and the totals
for the county, which statement was to be filed, together with the
returns from each precinct, in the office of the court of sessions.^^ In
1855 the last phrase was amended to read "in the office of the county
clerk. "^^ In 1861 an imp(ii-l;iiit ;niicii(liiicii1 wns adci|ited, providing
that the returns should 1m- r.mvMss. ,1 l,y \\\,- lM.,iid of supervisors and
the detailed statement of liic I'csult cntoTd liy the clerk upon the
records of the board. ^'^
»=PoI. Code (1915). § 1094 et seq.
==Stats. 1850:101 et seq.
^^Stats. 1855:161.
'=Stats. 1861:529.
38 COUNTY ARCHR'ES OP CALIFORNIA.
In 1863 the law was furthei- amended by a requirement that the bal-
lots, instead of being destroyed, should be strung on a thread or cord
and enclosed with the returns sent to the county clerk. This enabled
the board of supervisors to recount the ballots in case any elector so
demanded. The ballots were to be kept by the clerk at least six
months."'' In the following year a record of challenges and oaths
administered was required to be kept by the election officials and in-
cluded with the election returns, but this law was repealed two years
later.^^ In 1866 an amendment required the election board to keep,
separate from the poll list, a list of voters, containing the names of all
Avho voted, numbered consecutively on the left and with the poll list
number placed to the right of each name. This list was to be included
with the returns sent to the county clerk.^"^
In 1872 the election laM's, with some amendments, were incorporated
in the Political Code adopted that year. These changes were as fol-
lows: The ballots were to be sealed up in an envelope separate from
the other returns, but otherwise sent in as before, and to be kept,
unopened, by the county clerk for twelve months and then, if not
required by court actions, to be destroyed. The returns sent to the
county clerk, under seal in charge of a member of the election board
selected by lot, were to include the copy of the great register (which
had now taken the place of the poll list) upon which the names of
those voting had been marked, all certificates of registration received
by the election board, the list of persons challenged, one copy of the
list of voters and one copy of the tally list and list attached thereto.
As soon as the returns were canvassed the clerk was required to take
the copy of the register returned and tile it in his ofiSce.^"
These provisions have remained in the code and are the present law
with reference to election retui-ns. except as herein noted. In 1899
and 1901 amendments were adopted which require that the election
l)oard must post outside of the polling place a copy of the result of the
votes cast, and transmit one copy of the same, unsealed, to the county
clerk, to be kept open to public inspection.*" In 1899 a provision was
inserted that any person desiring to vote shall write his name and ad-
dress (or if unable to do so, have it written for him) on a roster of
voters provided for that purpose, and in 1905 a new section was added
to the code which requires that the roster of voters shall be sealed up
by the election board and sent, in the same manner as the other re-
turns, to the county clei'k. who shall open all the rosters of votei's and
keep them open for public inspection for one year.*^ In 1913 it was
-12S2.
Pol. Code (1915). §§
THE CLERK. 39
provided that the list of voters, tally list. etc.. theretofore required
to be retained by the iuspeetor, shall be sent to the county clerk and
by liim kept open for public inspection for at least six months.*-
lu a few of the counties are to be found election returns for the
early periods. In Humboldt County especially they have been pre-
served for the years 1853 to 1872. Since they contain the names of
voters in each precinct as well as the number of votes cast on each
issue they are of great value. During recent years the election re-
turns have ceased to be considered historical records and are kept
only for a l)rief period for use in case of dispute. The Minutes of the
Supervisors contain the result of the canvass of the returns and. in the
absence of the returns themselves, constitute the most vnluable record
in reference to these matters.
Certificates of Nomination and Nomination Papers. These are
temporary records and it is sufficient to consider them very briefly.
Beginning with 1891 it is required that certificates of nomination made
by conventions and nomination papers, including those filed for the
purpose of getting the name of a candidate on either the primary or
general election ballot, shall be filed, in the case of county offices,
with the county clerk, who shall preserve them for two years and then
destroy them.*''
Verification Deputies. I'nder the Primary law, since 1909. signa-
tures to nomination papers have been secured by what are known as
"^'eritieati(m Dei^uties. " These are persons appointed by a candi-
date or his proponents according to form prescribed by law. The
document by which such verification deputies are appointed shall be
filed with the county clerk.**
Record of Nominations. Tlie I'limary Election law of 1911 contains
a provision that the otticer with whom nomination papers are filed
shall keep a record in which he shall enter the names of all persons
filing the same, the party, if any, and the time of filing. An amend-
ment approved January 11, 1916, says that he shall enter the names
of everj^ person presenting nomination papers for filing, the name of
the candidate, the title of the office, thi> party, if any, and the time of
filing.*''
Record of Delegates Elected to Conventions. In the general pri-
mary law of 1897 a section is included providing that the clerk must,
in a proper book, record the names of all delegates elected to conven-
tions, with certain data in reference thereto. In 1899 this provision
was incorporated in the I'olitii'al C'oile, but in 1901 was repealed,*"
-stats. 1S13:226.
15: 845.
"Primary law, Stats. 1909. 1911,
"«tats. 1911: 776; 1916 (extra st
"Stats. 1897 : 115 ; 1899 : 47 et seq. ; 1901 : 606,
909 : 691 et seq. ; 1911 : 769 ct seq. ; 1913 : 1379
40 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Other Election Records. In addition to those here described there
are many others of more or less importance. Their names, however,
in most cases indicate the nature of their contents. Among these
should he mentioned maps and descriptions of precinct bonndaries,
the record of official ballots, record of election officers, statements of
candidates' expenses, etc.
In Napa County was found a "Register of persons voting and
when." covering the years 1876-1878. This is an interesting record,
showing by means of columns, estejiding across double pages, the
registry number, name of voter, age, occupation, citizenship (native
or naturalized), residence, precinct voting in, with columns to show
the record of the vote for a period of six years.
MARRIAGE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Marriage Licenses. The Civil Code (March 21, 1872) first set down
the requirement of a marriage license preceding the performance of
the mari'iage ceremony, section 69 of which provided that the parties
wishing to be married must first obtain a license from the clerk of
the county court showing: (1) the identity of the parties; (2) the real
and full names and places of residence ; (3) that they are of sufficient
age to be able to consent to marriage; (4) that if the male is under
tAventy-one or the female under eighteen, that the consent of the par-
ent is given or that the party had been married before.
Two unimportant amendments were made in this section of the
code^' before 1905, when it was more thoroughly revised.*^ It is
now required that the applicant must show upon oath the facts de-
manded in the earlier law, while marriages between certain races, or
the marriage of imbeciles, insane persons or persons under the influ-
ence of intoxicants are forbidden.^^
There is no uniform rule followed by all the clerk.s in reference to
marriage records. By some the stub-books, from which the license
has been detached, are carefully preserved, but others make little
attempt to preserve them. Many but not all retain the affidavits.
The marriage records kept by the recorder are much more satisfactory.
Record of Medical Certificates. The first of a series of acts regard-
ing the registration of persons engaged in professions having to do
witli the public health of the people of the state was enacted April 3,
1876. creating a state board of examiners who were to grant medical
certificates to such persons as were qualified to practice medicine.
These certificates were to be recorded in the office of the county clerk
in the county in wliich the physician had his practice; and for this
«'Code Amtlts. 1S73-4 : 186 ; 1880 : 3.
«.9tats. 1905 : 182.
"Civ. Code (1915). § 68-69.
THE CLEKK. 41
purpose the clerk was to keep a book which would coutaiii a complete
list of the certificates recorded by him.°" In 1901 this act was re-
placed by a new law providing for a board of medical examiners but
prescribing for the county clerk duties similar to those previously
required.^'
Eegister of Dentists. On March 12, 1S85, an act requiring the reg-
istration of dentists was passed. A board of examiners was created
to pass upon the qualifications of applicants and it was made unlawful
for dentists who were not already practicing to begin practice without
first obtaining a license. Practicing dentists were required to file
their names for registration with the county clerk within a period of
six months, and all new applicants who had been granted licenses
were to register before beginning their pi'actice. For this purpose
the county clerk was required to keep a book to be known as the
"Register of Dentists." An amendment Avas made to the act in 1893,
and a more complete change in 1901, but neither affected the manner
of keeping the clerk's record.^-
On iMarch 20, 1903, further changes were made, among them being
the requirement that the applicant give his name, age, office address
and number of his license; and in addition file an affidavit that he is
the party mentioned in the license. The affidavits were also to be
placed on file in a bound volume.^'
Register of Osteopaths. On JIarcli 9, 1901, the Slate Board of
Osteopathic Examiners was created, with power to jiass upon the
qualifications of persons applying for osteopathic licenses. These
licenses were to be recorded with the county clerk in a manner similar
to other medical licenses in a book known as the "Register of Osteo-
paths. "=* On March 11. 1907, the State Board of Medical Examiners
was reorganized to include members of the Osteopathic Association
and to them was given the power to grant licenses to osteopaths.
The clerk was required to keep a record of all certificates filed with
him. These are kept in the same volume known above as the "Reg-
ister of Osteopaths. "^=
Register of Optometrists. On March 20, 1903, the California State
Board of Examiners in Optometry was created. Certificates were to
be granted by them to persons qualified to practice optoinetry. These
were to be presented to the county clerk for record and placed in a
record book provided especially for that purpose.^"
Register of Pharmacists. The State Board of Pharmacy was
created in 1891 but the law required no records of licenses to be kept
"Stats.
1875-76:792.
='Stats.
1901:56-64; 1907:255; 1913
>=Stats.
1S85:110; 1803 :70; 1901:56
'■'Stats.
1903:322; 1915:702-3.
"Stats.
1901:113.
"Stats.
1907:252.
=«Stats.
1903:285 ; 1913:1100-1101.
42 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF C.VLIFORNIA.
Other than those of the hoard itself until 1905, when another aet was
passed whieh provided that the eounty elerk keep a record of certifi-
cates granted by the state board in a manner similar to other medical
certificates.^"
PERTAINING TO PRIVATE BUSINESS CONCERNS
Articles of Incorporation. All the laws regarding corporations
have required the filing of the articles of incorporation, but before
1872 there was no uniformity as to the place where they should be
filed. ^* In the majority of cases they were to be filed in the office of the
county clerk, but in some instances it was required that a certified
copy should also be filed in the office of the secretary of state ; while
in other cases the original articles were to be filed in the office of the
secretary of state.'^'' In a few cases the articles Avere to be filed in the
office of the eounty recorder.''"
In 1872 the corporation laws were codified in the Civil Code and it
was provided that all articles of incorporation shall be filed in the
office of the county clerk of the county where the business of the cor-
poration is to be transacted and a copy filed in the office of the
secretary of state."^
These articles of incorporation are of great value to any person
interested in the history of any incorporated body such as business
companies, churches, fraternal societies, private schools, etc. They
usually contain a statement of the purpose of the organization or its
constitution and by-laws, the names of its directors or officers, if not
its whole membership, the date of organization, and other information
of this character. In many cases later documents are filed or recorded
showing changes in officers and containing financial and statistical
reports. As a usual thing the original articles are filed, although in
some cases they have been copied in full into a record book. An index
to corporations almost invariably accompanies these articles.
Rural Cemetery Associations. In 1859 a law was passed providing
for the organization of such associations. The officers were required
to file with the county elerk a certificate (similar to articles of incor-
poration), which certificate the clerk shall record "in a book appro-
priated to the recording of articles of incorporation. ""-
Bond and Surety Companies. In 1907 an amendment to the Politi-
cal Code required Ihe county rlerk to keep as one of his records a
volume to be labeled "Bond and Surety Companies." the pages of
IIO^ 53S.
1853 S7; 1855:20.5; 1857 ;75 ; 1859 :<13; 1861:
THE CLERK. 43
whieh must be divided iutii eoluniiis for entering the name of the cor-
poratiou. name of state, territory or country under whoso laws it is
organized, date of the certificate to do business in this state, date of
surrender, revocation, etc., of such certificate, date of new authorit.v
to do business.''^
Firms Under Fictitious Names. Tlie Civil Code in 1S72 provided
that on a change of membership in a firm continuing the use of a part-
nership name the person acquiring the right to nse such partnership
name must file with the county clerk a certificate stating the name of
each person dealing under such name and the place of residence of
each member. The clerk was required to keep a register in which he
mu.st enter in alphabetical order the name of every such partnership
and of each partner therein." In 1874 amendments to the code made
these provisions more specific. It is required that every person or
partnership doing business under a fictitious name must file with the
county clerk a certificate stating the name and residence of each
member. The clerk must keep a register in which must be entered
in alphabetical order the name of every person doing business under a
fictitious name and the name of every such partnership and of each
partnei- thereof.''^
RELATING TO OTHER OFFICERS
In addition to those records that pertain to the duties of the clerk
himself, his archives usually contain many records of, or relating to,
other olfiii'rs. which have come into his possession as clerk of the
eountx' anil thci-cfore custodian of many documents and reports.
Federal Census Returns. The act of March 23, 1850, which pro-
vided for the taking of the seventh and subsequent censuses of the
United States required that "Each assistant shall, within one month
after the time specified for the enumeration, furnish the original cen-
sus returns to the clerk of the county court of their respective
counties, and two copies, duly compared and corrected, to the mai-shal
of the district."
For the census of 1860 there were no changes made in the law, as
the only legislation regarding the taking of the census was contained
in the appropriation acts. Before the census of 1870, an act was
passed amending the law of 1850 by extending the time for making
the reports and making a few minor changes.'"'
Since the cen.sus of 1850 was taken before the counties of California
were full.y organized it is but a uatni-al cdnseqvience of the time that
none of the returns of that year arc fu lie found in the county archives.
There are, however, reasons for disappiiintnieiit in that not more of these
Slats. 1907:405; Pol. Code (1915), S 417S.
"•iv. Code (18721. §S 2469. 2470.
Cide Amdts. 1873-4: 253-4; Civ. Code (1915). §? 2466-70.
I-. S. Stats. 31st Cong., 1st ses., Ch. 11 (1850) ; 41st Cong., 2d ses., Ch. 56 (1870).
44 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
returns for 1860 and 1870 have survived. For the former year, only
Del Norte and Yuba have preserved them; for 1870, Alameda, Hum-
boldt, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. The great value of these
returns to the historical worker is too well known to require much
stress. An examination of the published census reports indicates the
wide range of information gathered by the census marshals. It
should, however, be noted that these original returns contain not only
the facts shown in the published reports but much more detailed
information as well, for in them the unit is the individual, not the
state or county."^ At the time of the census of 1880 a new act was
passed, section 6 of which requires :'^^
"Each enumerator, immediately after completing the enumera-
tion of the population of his district and before forwarding the
same to the supervisor, to make and tile in the office of the clerk
of the county court or in the office of the court or board adminis-
tering the affairs of the county to which his district belongs a list
of the names, with age, sex, and color, of all persons enumerated
by him, which he shall certify to be true."
The laws for all the later censuses have omitted this requirement.
Three counties, Humboldt, San Joaquin and Santa Barbara, contain
these lists. Since they are merely lists of names they are of little
value as compared with the returns of the earlier censuses.
Humane OflBcers. Section 607/ of the Civil Code provides a method
for the aj^pointment of humane officers by bodies incorporated for the
purpose of prevention of cruelty to animals, subject to the approval of
the judge of the superior court. An amendment to this section,
adopted in 1913, provides that the county clerk shall enter in a book
called the "Kecord of Humane Officers," the name of every officer so
appointed, the number of his badge, name of the corporation appoint-
ing him, and date of filing of the appointment.''" "While these books
are to be found in most of the counties, they, as a rule, contain very
few entries.
Justice Court Dockets. As the name implies, this is a docket kept
by tlie justice of the peace. Since the law does not require that all
justice court dockets be deposited with the county clerk these records
are not to be found in all the counties, and even where they are found
they are usually incomplete, both as regards the period of time and
portions of the county covered. For the earlier years they have
been found to be of greater value historically than the records of
more recent years.
Other Records. Besides the records above enumerated, a number
of others are frequently found, for whose presence in the clerk's
«'In this connection it should he noted that a full set of the returns of the Federal
Census of 1S60 is to be found in the archives of the secretary of state, at Sacra-
mento. The same archives also contain the returns of the state census of 1S52.
"'Stats, at Large XXI, 75.
"•Stats. 1913 :5i:; Civ. Code (1915), § 007f.
THE CLERK. 45
office there seems to l)e uo very speeitic statutory or code provision.
Among the more important of these the following should be noted:
Notarial records; Coroner's registers; Public administrator's register,
and various other reports and account books.
46 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CAUFORNIA.
THE RECORDER
GENERAL PROVISIONS
One of the two most important record officers in the county is the
recorder, for tliough he does not have the variety of duties and records
that pertain to the clerk, his records are just as essential in a well
ordered system of government. While the duties of the clerk are
largely administrative and his records are accumulated as a result of
his administrative activity, the recorder is essentially an archivist, his
chief and only duty being to see that the instruments presented to him
are properly transcril)cd into permanent record books or otherwise
safely filed.'
Sinee IS.")!), when the office was created, the duties have gradually
been increased through statutory provisions requiring that additional
kinds of instruments be recorded. The act which created the office of
county reeorder, set forth his duties to be as follows:
"Tlie Reeorder shall have the custody of and shall safely keep
and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, and papers depos-
ited and kept in his office, and it shall be his duty to record or cause
to be recorded correctly :
1st. All deeds, mortgages, releases of mortgage, conveyances,
deeds of trust, bonds, covenants, powers of attorney, leases, tran-
scripts of judgments, or other instruments of writing, whereby any
real estate is conveyed or may be affected, which shall have been
proved or acknowledged according to law and authorized to be
recorded.
2nd. All papers and documents found in or transmitted to their
respective offices, of and concerning lands or tenements, and which
were received from the Mexican authority at the change of govern-
ment.
3rd. All marriage contracts and certificates of marriage.
4th. All commissions and official bonds required by law to be
recorded in their offices.
5th. All transcripts of judgments from the District and
JiLstices' Courts which by law are made liens upon real estate and
matter of record."
Other sections provided that "the several classes of instruments of
writing mentioned in the several subdivisions of the preceding section
shall be recorded in separate books, according to their classification
therein," and that in addition to the documents above mentioned the
recorder should also keep a set of books "for the registration Of the
separate property of the wife, and .shall record all instruments in
writing relating thereto, in the manner prescribed in this Act for the
recording of other in.struments required to be recorded."^
"Stats. 1850 : 151-153.
THE RECORDER. 4-7
Since ISoO luaiiy other kinds of records liavo been added to the list
of doeumeuts anthorized or required to be recorded. In 1851 the
following five sets of records were specified in addition to those
l)revionsly named : Wills admitted to probate, mechanics ' liens, notices
of attachment on real estate, notices of pendency of an action affecting
real estate, and notices of pre-emption claims. -
At the time of the adoption of the Political Code in 1872 a list of
in.struments which must on application be recorded wa.s incorporated.
This list is practically the same as that adopted in the statute of 1851,
witli the addition of the following titles : grants, mortgages of personal
property, and births and deaths.^* The provisions of the present code
are a.s follows:*
"He must, upon the payiin'nt "f his fees for the same, record.
separately, in a fair hand, or typewriting, in large and well-bound
separate books, either sewed boolvs or an insertable leaf, which
when placed in the book cannot be removed :
1 . Deeds, grants, transfers, and mortgages of real estate, releases
of mortgages, powers of attorney to convey real estate, and leases
which have been acknowledged or proved.
2. j\Iortgagre of per-sonal property.
'■'>. ("ertificates of marriage and marriage contracts.
4. Wills admitted to probate.
5. Official bonds.
6. Notices of mechanics' liens.
7. Tran.scripts of judgments, which l)y law are made liens upon
real estate in this state.
8. Notices of attachments upon real estate.
9. Notices of the pendency of an action affecting real estate, the
title thereof, or the possession thereof.
10. Instruments describing or relating to the separate property
of married women.
11. Xntii-cs of ]irc-emption claims.
12. Bin lis ;,.„1 (IcMths.
13. Ccrtilinl cii|)irs of decrees and .judgments of courts of record;
and,
14. Such other writings as are required or pennitted by law to
be recorded."
Realizing that the documents mast not only be copied into books
hut that they nuist be carefully and permanently preserved and also
made rc-idily arccssililc fn tli<' imblic, flic Icuislal ion on the subject has
always spcciliid thai lln' icmnlci' shall keep ■■ siiilaMe well bound books,
wherein shall he iviMirdd in fair and Ic'^ihle hand all in.struments of
writing authorized or required to be recorded. "° Other sections
required the keeping of an index to each volume of records as well as a
=Stats. 1851 : 200-201.
»Pol. Code (1872), § 4235.
*Pol. Code (1915), §4131. Few references to act.s of 1917 and later appear in these
notes as the survey of the archives was then already practicaUy completed.
48 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNLV.
general index. "^ Since the indexes are so constantly used by attorneys
and searchers of titles they arc as a rule prepared and preserved with
as much care as the records themselves. With the changes brought
about through the invention of the typewriter and insertable leaf
record books the statutes were modified to permit the use of th&se new
forms. ^
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
P'rom the historical point of view the most interesting documents
in the archives of the counties are those dealing with the pei'iod before
the formation of the state government in Califoi-nia. Since these are
unique in character and are of such great value they have been listed
separately in the main body of this report. While not all of the
volumes or documents listed as pre-statehood records are to be found
in the office of the recorder, the greater part of them are so located ; it
is therefore appropriate that they be considered in connection with the
records of that office. They may be divided into four classes : the iirst
two divisions, which are almost entirely in Spanish, contain records
relating to the Spanish and Mexican periods; the others for the period
of conquest, 1846-1848; and the gold era, 1849-1850.
Early Spanish Period. Fortunately there have been preserved in
our local depositories records pertaining to that period when the first
Europeans took ijossession of what thej' then called Alta California.
Although but fragments of the original great body of records, they
nevertheless constitute a most valuable source of information regarding
conditions and events during that most distant past. The great bulk
of the official Spanish manu.script documents relating to California,
which came into the possession of the United States upon the transfer
of sovereignty from Mexico, were placed in the custody of the United
States surveyor-general, bound iu some three hundred volumes, and
housed in San Francisco. Unfortunately the great fire of 1906 des-
troyed all but about a score of these volumes and left the remainder in
a condition which renders them almost incapable of use.
Before the disaster which so nearly wiped out the archives of the
surveyor-general, a portion of the documents had been returned to the
separate counties. With the loss of the general archives the importance
of these smaller, less complete collections has been increased. The
reseai'ches of this commission have sho^vn that records of this character
are to be found among the archives of several of the counties and cities.
The largest and undoubtedly the most valuable of the local collections
is that in the archives of the recorder of Monterey County. This collec-
tion consists of sixteen volumes of bound documents dating from 1781
•stats. 1S50: 152, Sees. 12, 16.
THE RECORDER. 49
to 1850. Ill most eases these are the origiual docuineiits and were
liound while in the possessiou of the surveyor-geueral. They include
the official reports of the local Spanish governmental and mission
authorities, letters, addresses, proclamations and records of petty court
proceedings. Since Monterey was for many years the capital of Alta
California these documents doubtless contain much very valuable
information. In the county archives at Santa Cruz are to be found
somewhat more than five hundred original documents covering the
period from 1797 to 1845 similar in character to those just described.
Search in the other county archives met with disappointment, for
in many, where it was expected that Spanish records would be located,
none were to be found. In some places, however, a search revealed
documents of a similar character in the city archives ; this was especially
the case in San Jose, one of the old pueblos of the Spanish regime. In
the vault of the clerk of that city were found six volumes labeled "San
Jose Archives." These contain original documents dating from 1792
or earlier down to the end of the Mexican period. The unsystematic
manner in which the documents were bound prevented anything lilie
an accurate description of the range of subject matter or dates covered
in tliese volumes, except by a more complete examination than was
po.ssible in this preliminary survey.. That these collections of docu-
ments will prove most valuable to the student of Spanish provincial and
local liistory there can be no doubt.
Mexican Regime. As might be expected the records relating to the
period of Mexican control are much more numerous and varied in their
nature. These documents may be grouped into two general classes:
First, those relating to land titles ; and second, those which were formed
as result of the administration of the government. The former are
more widely distributed among the counties, but the latter are more
varied in their character. The two most important collections of rec-
ords relating to this period to be found in the local archives are in
those of Los Angeles and San Francisco. In Los Angeles, one volume,
"Record Book A," contains alcalde documents covering the dates
following 1825. Accompanying it are volumes of documents relating
to the prefecture of Los Angeles from 1834 down to the American
period. With these are other documents apparently of more local char-
acter which are in the custody of the clerk. In addition to these records
in the county archives,, there are other volumes for the same period in
the archives of the city, among them being minutes of the ayuuta-
miento, land petitions and financial records. In San Francisco the
number of records extant for this period is greater than in Los Angeles,
although it is doubtful that they are as important historically, since
they relate almost entirely to land titles and matters of a local nature.
5— li:ilo
50 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Other records in Monterey, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and else-
where deal almost entirely with land titles during these years. In
contrast to these land records which may appear to be more or less
uninteresting- is a book of unique character in the archives of Monterey
County, namely the "Record of Official Acts of Thomas 0. Larkin."
Although the record itself is short, it gives an excellent idea of the
varied nature of the duties of Larkin as consular agent of the United
States government in Califorina. when it was still under control of
a foreign power.
Period of American Conquest, 1846-48. Records dealing with events
during the period of the coniiucst of Alta California by the United
States forces are to be found iu the archives of Los Angeles, Monterey,
San Francisco and Sonoma, the chief centers of interest during those
years. In Los Angeles and Monterey these are in the form of docu-
ments bound together with those of the earlier regimes; in San Fran-
cisco and Sonoma, on the other hand, they are more voluminous and
maintain their identity in separate volumes. In San Francisco the
greater part of these relate to land matters, being either the register of
property acquired under the Mexican government, or the record of sale
by the local alcalde or magistrate, as in the case of alcalde grants and
the sale of beach and water lots. But there are some miscellaneous
records which contain items of more than common interest and an
occasional book of peculiar character, such as the ledger of Alcalde
Bartlett for the year 1846-47, which appears to be a full financial
report of the receipts and expenditures of the local government for
this period. The Sonoma records are of interest in view of the
importance of that place as a settlement and of the part taken by it
and its inhabitants during and following the Bear Flag revolt in June,
1846. They consist of a docket of the Justice Court at Sonoma, August,
1846-April, 1847. alcMldc rc.-oi'ds. land claim records and deed books.
The Gold Era, 1849-50. The cia of the conquest was quickly
followed by the discovery of gold and the resultant influx of population.
The transition period was short, the balance being shifted rapidly from
the old easy-going Spanish way of doing to the more aggressive Anglo-
Saxon mode of life. As a consequence many of the records show no
break whatever; until the adoption of the state constitution in 1849
the forms of local government were not changed from the earlier system.
The local records during this period are therefore most interesting
and valuable, for they show how the invading Americans took control
and adapted to their use the existing institutions, especially the ofiice
of alcalde and the court of fir.st instance, both of which were essentially
Spanish in nature. Unlike anything in the Anglo-Saxon form of gov-
ernment, the powers and duties of the alcalde were extensive and to
THE RECORDER. 51
some exteut autoeratie. The following- deseriptiou of the alcalde is
well illustrated iu the doeumeuts in the eoiuity archives:
■"Studying his multifarious fuuctions, we discover with admira-
tion, not unmixed with awe, that one and the same person was
often supreme judge, cli'ik nf ronrt, town-constable, sheriff,
recorder, treasurer, justier nl' ih, |MM,-e, land-officer, government-
agent in land deliveries, Mipiiiiiiniilcnt of roads, town board of
health, board of school-trustees, arbitrator in petty disputes, gen-
eral advisory board for young and old, and even, near the coast,
judge in adniiralty to pronounce upon all max'ine cases. "^
Although the records of many of these interesting officials have
doubtless long since disappeared, there are preserved in the county
archives dockets, ledgers, and other records originally belonging to the
alcaldes. The counties in which alcaldes' records have been found are
as follows: Contra Costa, El Dorado, IMarin, Jlonterey, Napa, Sacra-
mento, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz,
Sonoma, Sutter, and Yuba.
The records of courts of first instance are found in many cases to
accompany the records of the alcaldes. In Los Angeles and Santa
Clara they date from 1847, but in the other cases they are for the
period following September, 1849, w'hen by Governor Riley an attempt
was made to put into execution the full form of government as pre-
scribed by the laws of Mexico.- These are to be found in Sacramento,
San Joaquin and Solano counties.
RECORDS RELATING TO PROPERTY TITLES
Unquestionably the most important records to be found in the office
of the county recorder are those relating to property titles. Since it is
recognized that the security of the title of property depends very
largely upon its being recorded in the proper manner, practically a
full record of property transfers is to be found in these archives. For
the convenience of this discussion the records relating to the title of
IH'operty have been subdivided into three classes: first, those dealing
with the acquisition of the original title; second, those relating to the
transfer and encumbrance of property ; and third, miscellaneous prop-
erty records.
ACQUISITION OF ORIGINAL TITLE
Land Claims. From the historical point of view those records
which relate to the original acquisition of the land are of great value
in showing the beginnings of settlement in a new region. In those
parts of the state that were not covered by Spanish and Jlexican land
52 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
.u;riiiits this process is sliown in tlie records of elaiins for pre-euiptiou or
possessory rights, school lands, and swamp and overflowed lands.
Although the public lauds of California were not open to pre-emption
under the federal law until 1853, the legislature, as early as April 11,
1850, passed an act recognizing the right to title of any person occupy-
ing or settling upon land belonging to the United States.^ Since
1851 the recorder has been required to keep a separate record for these
pre-emption or po.ssessory claims.- By numerous federal enactments
lands had been ceded to the states for educational and other purposes.
Through these, California came to control a very large share of that
part of the public domain which lay within its borders.^ By a law
adopted May 3, 1852, it was provided that the state school lands should
be disposed of by means of land warrants, which were sold to individuals
who located them upon unoccupied government land. The owner of
these school land warrants selected the amount due him through the
county siirveyor and the action was entered in the record of school
lands or school land surveys. This system of land warrants was found
unsatisfactory and after 1858 the law was repealed. The state school
lands were then loi-ated and .sold by the state agents in a more direct
manner.'
Swamp and Overflowed Lands. The swamp and ovei-flowed lands
granted to the state by the act of September 28, 1850,^ were tirst put
on sale in 1855, the survey of the land being made by the county sur-
veyor upon petition of the applicant. The record of this sun^ey,
together with the I'laim to the land, was filed with the coimty recorder.
Spanish Land Grants. In those counties where land was held under
a former Spanish or Mexican title the process of acquiring titles was
naturally very different. The basis of the claim in those eases was the
Spanish or Mexican grant. In many cases the original grant, together
with lengthy expedientes showing how the grant had been acquired,
are preserved in the county archives. Among the volumes ILsted as pre-
statehood records are to be found many books and documents which
deal w'ith these early land grants. In other cases the grants are
recorded in the early volumes of deeds.
Patents. All title to land is based primarily ni>ou the patent of
the United States government whether the laud was sold directly to
the individual or through the state land office. There is, therefore,
in every recorder's office a record of patents. This record contains in
each case a brief history of the piece of land together with the patent
■stats. 1850: 203.
=^Stats. 1851: 201.
'Stats, at Large V, 45 " "
under certain restrictions
'Stats. 1852: 41; 185S: 248.
''Stats, at Large, IX, 51S-520; Stats. 1855:180.
THE RECORDER. 53
granting the iHiid described to the patentee. In the ease of the old
Spanish ranches the patent is usually accompanied by a history of the
grant under the Spanish and ilexican regimes. They are invariably
accompanied also by a map of the rancho.
Milling Claims. Of a somewhat different nature and yet closely
related to real estate titles are the mining and water claims, for in
them the person acqiiiring title secures only the right to use the land
for a certain specified purpose. The mining records are by far the
moi-e numerous and on account of the unique position of mining in
early California history also the more interesting historically. The
record of mining claims usually contains a notice setting forth the
name of the claim and that of the locator with date, size and descrip-
tion. In some of the leading mining counties these are entered in
separate books divided as to quartz claims, placer claims, etc., with
further titles for other kinds of mining records. In the counties less
given to mining the records are more simple if they are found at all.
Special attention should be given to the mining district records.
These are of great historical value, since they show not only the extent
of territory covered in the early days of mining operations but also the
ideas these rugged pioneers had of law and government, for each of
these mining districts was to a large extent a government by itself. The
miners met, outlined the boundaries of the district, and determined the
manner in which claims should be acquired and held. Most of these
district records were kept only by a district recorder and in probably
a large majority of cases the records have been lost. In some cases the
mining district records, together with filings for claims in such dis-
tricts, were handled by the county recorder as a part of the county
records. In these cases they were recorded in books devoted entirely to
mining claims or are to be found in Deeds, Miscellaneous Records, or
similar record books. By a law approved March 27, 1897, all mining
district recorders and custodians of records of the several mining dis-
tricts in the state were reciuired to transmit to the county recorder all
record.s of the district, the recorder being considered the legal custodian
of such records. As result of this act many district record bool<s have
been deposited with the county recorders, but it is very probable that
many of these records are still outside of the county archives.
Water Rights. Records regarding the appropriation of water
rights begin with the adoption of the Civil Code in 1872, it being pro-
vided in section 1415 of that code that a person desiring to appropriate
water mu.st post a notice at the point of intended diversion, stating his
claim to the water to the amount desired, the purpose for which claimed
and the place of intended use, and the means by which he intended to
divert it, together with a statement of the size of the fiume or pipe.
54 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Within ten dnys after posting the notice by the claimant he must pre-
sent a copy of the same to be recorded by the recorder of the county
within which it was posted." This the recorder was required to record
in a volume kept for that purpose. Appropriations of water are now
governed by the act of August 10, 1913, which created the state water
commission. This act made the process of securing water rights much
more complicated and there have been relatively few rights i-eeorded
under its provisions.'
Oyster Beds. An act of April 28, 1851, permitted the planting of
oysters in any of the waters of the state below low water mark, if. there
was not already a natural growth of oysters there. Natural oyster beds
were not to be staked off. No one wa.s to be permitted to enter any
waters marked off as oyster beds, provided these did not impede the
free navigation of the streams. There was no requirement that the
location of these beds be filed with any official.* On April 2, 1866, an
act was approved which permitted the discoverer of an oyster bed to
appropriate the same to his own use and benefit. Within ten days
after the discovery he was to stake off the bed and file a description of
the same in the county or counties wherein it was located." The
provisions of these two acts were embodied in a new act passed March
30, 1874, entitled "An act to encourage the planting and cultivation
of oysters." This act permitted any citizen of the United States to
lay down and plant oysters in any of the public waters of the state,
provided they did not thereby obstruct navigation. The locator was
to display a conspicuous sign marking the oyster beds, and to stake
off and fence the lands used for this purpose. Full description of the
bed was then to be filed with the recorder in the county wherein the
bed was located. The recorder was then to record the same in a book
entitled "Record of Oy.ster Beds.'""
TRANSFER AND ENCUMBRANCE OF TITLE
Deeds. The transfer of property may be made either by voluntary
agreement on the part of the former owner or it may be done by legal
))roeess. Those documents that effect a permanent transfer of property
by agreement of the former holder of the title are usually known as
deeds, conveyances for real estate, or bills of sale for personal property.
By far the most extensive series of volumes to be found in the
recorder's office is that devoted to the recording of deeds. It is also,
from nearly every standpoint, the most important, and consequently
the one most constantly referred to. For these reasons greater attention
has been given by officials to the deed books and they, together with
"Stats. 1S51: 432-433.
"Stats. 1S65-6G: S48-S49,
'"Stats. 1S73-74: 940-941
THE RECORDER. 55
their all-importaut indexes, are practically without exception in good
usable condition and well cared for. It is to be noticed that in several
counties during the first few years the different kinds of records were
not all segregated into separate volumes, but were recorded together
in a book hibeled simply "Records." When, finally, different books
came to be used for different kinds of instruments, these early volumes
of Records were generally numbered as the first volumes of Deeds,
since deeds composed the greater part of their contents. The result is
that many of these early deed books might more accurately be described
as Miscellaneous Records. At all times the term Deeds has been used
in a comprehensive sense to include all instruments by which title to
land is transferred. In recent yeai's it has become quite customary to
put deeds of trust into a sepai-ate series, and in many counties, par-
ticularly where the quantity of records is large, it is usual to devote
certain volumes of the regular deed series to special kinds of deeds —
trust, reconveyance, mining, etc., for which frequently printed forms
are used — and to use fonn books numbered in the regular series for
deeds executed by ceilain land companies doing a large volume of
business.
Wills and Decrees of Distribution. When transfers are made by
bequest tlie documents relating to the change in title may be found
in the records connected with probate proceedings. In those cases
involving the title to real estate the record is kept in the recorder's
office in addition to the record of the probate court. Forty of the
counties b;iv(' separate volumes entitled "Wills" or "Wills admitted to
probate. ■■ Tliere is also to be found in the archives of the recorders
of about one-third of the counties a separate record known as Decrees
of Distribution or Decrees of Partition containing a copy of probate
decrees by which an estate has been divided among the heirs. In about
half the counties a separate index is kept for these documents, although
tlie decrees them.selves are recorded in books devoted to deeds or
miscellaneous records.
The Torrens System. By an act approved Jlarch 17, 1897, what is
known as the Torrens system of certification of land titles is provided
for in this state. With the exception of a few counties, notably Los
Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, land owners have not very
generally availed themselves of the provisions of this act. The law
provides that the recorder of each county be the registrar of titles for
that county. Land is brought under the act by the filing with the
clerk of a verified petition to the superior court by the owner of any
«state or interest in such land. This petition must contain detailed
information necessary for the establishment of the title. The clerk is
required to endorse on this petition the exact time of its presentation
(ind enter it in a book kept for that purpose and known as the Land
56 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Register Docket. This petition is examined by the court and, after
proper notice has been given and published, a date is set for a hearing,
at which time all interested in the land in question may appear and be
heard either for or against the granting of the petition. At the con-
clusion of this hearing action is taken by the court. If the petition is
granted a decree of the court is issued setting forth the fact and
including a description of the land and a statement of all liens and
incumbrances upon it with particulars of the same.
Upon the filing of a certified copy of this decree the registrar is
required to issue in duplicate a certificate of title, the original to be
kept by the registrar and the duplicate given to the owner. The reg-
istrar must keep a book called Register of Titles, in which he must
enter all original certificates of title, in the order of their numbers,
with appropriate blanks for the entry of memorials and notations.
Each certificate with its accompanying blanks shall constitute a sep-
arate folium of such book. All instruments, notices and papers required
or permitted to be filed in the office of the registrar shall be retained
and kept in the office and removed only upon proper court order.
Certified copies may, however, be made. When registered land is sold
or otherwise transferred, a new certificate is issued and the old one
canceled.
Besides the Register of Titles, the registrar is required to keep two
indexes: (1) A Property Index, with pages divided into columns for
entering the section or subdivision, range or block, township or lot,
and any other description necessary to identify the land, the name of
the registered owner, the volume and page of the register in which the
land is registered; (2) a Name Index, divided into columns showing in
alphabetical order the names of all registered owners and all other
persons interested in or holding charges against registered land, the
nature of the interest, description of the land, the volume and page of
the register in which the land is registered. The act requires the use
of a uniform system of boote, blanks and forms prepared by the
attorney-general, state controller and secretary of state."
In 1915 this law was superseded by another initiated and adopted at
the November election. The new law, which was simply a revision of the
act of 1897, removed some objectionable features and introduced some
new features with the result that the system is much more attractive.
The two most important changes may be noted very briefly: (1) doing
away in large numbers of cases with the requirement for ab.straets and
special maps in plans of surveys; (2) the provision for a "Torrens
title assurance fund," which is in effect state title insurance for land
registered under the act.'-
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Leases and Mortgages. Temporary transfers or encumbrances upon
property are made by means of leases and mortgages. The nature of
both of these is so well known that they require no explanation here.
Practically all the counties have separate sets of records for each of
these classes of documents. In the case of mortgages there has been an
increasing tendency to differentiate those relating to real estate from
ciiattel or crop mortgages.
Although mortgages on personal property have been permitted since
the first session of the state legislature, formerly they were very much
more limited than at present.^* By subsequent legislation the early
restrictions placed upon chattel mortgages have gradually been
removed. By the act of May 11, 1853, certain personal property mort-
gages were declared to have the same effect as mortgages upon real
estate. The kinds of personal property specified, however, confined
the mortgage to possessor}' claims to public lands, buildings and
improvements upon such lands, quartz claims, and such other personal
property as was by its structure fixed to the soil."
On April 29, 1857, an amendment was passed enlarging the list of
l)er.sonal property subject to mortgage and since that time many acts
have been passed with the same purpose in view." Upon the adoption
of the Civil Code in 1872, the list was incorporated into the code with
some additions, the most important being that relating to growing crops.
It was also at this time provided that mortgages of personal property
nmst be recorded both in the county in which the mortgager resides
and in the county in which the mortgaged property is situated, or to
which it may be removed. This requirement is still retained in the
code." In practically all the counties chattel mortgages are given a
separate set of records. In about a dozen counties crop mortgages are
placed in separate volumes.
Releases, Satisfactions and Assignments. Releases and satisfac-
tion.s of mortgages and leases ai-e usually recorded in a set of volumes
different from the mortgages and leases themselves; however, upon this
point there is no uniformity. About one-half of the counties have a
set for the releases or satisfactions of mortgages, while about one-third
include both mortgages and leases in the same record book.
In practically all of the counties a separate volume is kept for the
purpose of recording assignments. In general these are entitled assign-
ments of mortgages and leases, although they frequently include assign-
ments of agreements and jiidgments as well. In 1872 the Political Code
provided that an assignment of a mortgage might be recorded, in which
case the record became a notice to all persons subsequently deriving
stats. 1.S50: 267.
.'itats. lS.i3: ir)3.
Stats. isr,7: .-i^T ; 1861:197:
1S6.3: 331 :
1863-4:226;
72). § 20.';.=;. and hv subseqiien
amendment
to the same.
Civ. Code, § 2959.
58 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
title from the assignor.'' In man.v eases assignments of leases are
recorded in tlie same volume with the assignments of mortgages,
although frequently separate volumes are used.
The law requires that an index be kept labeled "Assignments of
Mortgages and Leases — Assignors," each page of which must be divided
into four columns showing: assignors, assignees, instruments assigned,
and when and where recorded. In similar manner another index must
be kept in which the names of assignees will be placed in the first column
and arranged alphabetically.^*
Of somewhat different character are a.ssignments in bankruptcy or
assignments for benefit of creditors. It is provided in the Civil Code
that an assignment for the benefit of creditors must be recorded and
.nn inventory filed with the recorder.^"
Homesteads. In a negative manner the records relating to
homestead exemptions should be incliided with the records dealing
with encumbrance to property titles. Under an act passed in 1851 the
legislature decreed that under certain conditions the homestead, con-
sisting of a quantity of land together with the dwelling house thereon
and its appurtenances not exceeding in value $5,000, selected by the
owTier, should not be subject to forced sale on execution or to any
other fund process from a court for debts contracted after the passage
of the act.-" Amendments made in 1860 extended and modified the
terms of the original aet.^^
At that time it was required that the person or persons asking for
the homestead right should have the declai-ation acknowledged and
recorded as any other conveyances affecting the transfer of real estate.
A separate record was to be provided for these homestead declarations.
In like manner the declaration of abandonment of homestead was
required to be acknowledged and recorded. Another act extended the
privilege of the homestead act to unmarried persons and required that
the applicant, upon receiving the homestead title, should have it recorded
in the ofSce of the county recorder in a book to be called Register of
Homesteads of Single Persons. In ten counties abandonments of
homesteads are recorded in a separate volume or series of volumes. In
all other counties homestead records of all kinds are recorded in a
single series and indexed in the same way.
Tax Sales. Not all transfers of title result from the voluntary
action of the former holder, for on account of the nonpayment of taxes
or assessments for public improvements the state or some of its sub-
divisions may seize the property, or for other causes similar result may
be obtained by private action in the civil courts.
'■Civ. Code, § 2934.
'*Pol. Code, § 4132.
"Civ. Code. § § 345S. 3461. 3463-3465.
=»Stats. 1S51: 296.
2'Stats. 1S60: S9, 313.
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The luptliod of enforcing the collection of taxes on real property has
been the subject of frequent legislative enactment since the creation
of the state government in 1850. There is no purpose here to enter
into a history of the legislation upon the subject, biat merely to out-
line it as briefly as possible, with particular reference to its bearing
upon the records of the recorder.
Under the first revenue bill, approved JIarch 30, 1850, it was pro-
vided that the treasurer should collect the taxes. No publication of a
delinquent tax list was required, it being merely provided that if the
taxes on real property were not paid by the required date the property
should be sold, after notice, by the treasurer. The treasurer was to
execute a deed of conveyance to the purchaser, acknowledge the same
and file it in the office of the recorder. The property might be
redeemed within a year, but if not so redeemed the deed became abso-
lute.-- The following year the sheriff was made ex officio tax collector,
the provisions for the sale of real property for taxes remaining other-
wise the same. After the sale the sheriff was required to execute a
certificate of conveyance to the purchaser and deposit the same in the
office of the recorder. After the expiration of a year, if the property
was not in the meantime redeemed, the sheriff was to make a deed to
the purchaser.--- The revenue act of 1852 declared, as had the previous
one. that every assessment is a judgment and has the force of an execu-
tion against the property and party liable for taxes. The sheriff was
required to seize and after notice sell propertj' on which taxes remained
unpaid. There seems to have been no specific provision made for
redemption.-* In 1853 the provisions for sale of real estate for taxes
w-ere in general the same as in 1851, but now the sheriff, after the sale,
was required to execute a certificate of conveyance of sale and deliver a
certified copy to the purchaser. The recorder, on being paid his legal
fee, was to record this certificate. Six months were allowed for
redemption and after that period the sheriff was to execute a deed of
conveyance in fee simple and the sale became absolute.-^ This system
remained in effect until 1857, when .some modifications were made in
details of the law. In this year the tax collector was first mentioned
in the general revenue bill. This year also for the first time there was a
requirement of the publication of a delinquent tax list. The procedure
for sale was the same, but after the sale the tax collector was required
to issue to the purchaser a certificate in duplicate. The tax collector
was also required to keep a book for the purpose of entering a record
of lands sold for taxes. The recorder was required to keep a book
==Stats. 1850: 135 et seq.
==Stats. 1851: 153 et seq.
=•81318. 1852 : IS et seq.
^Stats. 1853:233 et seq.
60 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
similar to that of the tax collector. If the property was redeemed
within six months the fact was to be noted on the eertifieate and on
the margin of the book. If no redemption was made within six months,
the tax collector was to make, upon demand, a deed which sliould give a
valid title to the property.^"
In 1861 a radical departure was made from the former method of
enforcing the collection of taxes on real estate. By the revenue law
of that year and by a supplemental act, it was provided that after the
publication of the delinquent tax list, this list was, after a specified
period and after due notice of the fact, turned over to the district
attorney, who was required to bring civil suits in the courts for the
amount of the taxes, penalties and costs. In accordance with the work-
ing of this law the records of the district court contain many titles
relating to tax suits. Judgments secured in these suits became a lieu
on all property of the defendants liable to taxation.^' This plan, with
minor modifications in detail, continued in force until the adoption of
the Political Code in 1872.
The Political Code of 1872 did away with the tax suits which have
just been mentioned. It provided that after the publication of the
delinquent tax list and notice of sale, which notice was required to be
filed in the office of the clerk and recorder, the sale should be held by
the tax collector. After the sale the latter was to make out in dupli-
cate a certificate of sale, one copy of which was to be delivered to the
purchaser and the other filed in the office of the recorder, who was also
required to make an entry in a book provided for the purpose. The
property might be redeemed within twelve months. If so redeemed
the recorder was required to note the fact on the certificate and in the
record book. If the property was not redeemed within twelve months
the tax collector was then to make to the purchaser a deed of the prop-
erty, reciting the facts in the case, and this deed conveyed an absolute
title, saving only the prior rights of the United States or the State of
California.-'^ This system, with several amendments in detail, con-
tinued in force until 1895.
In 1895 amendments to the code were adopted under which the sale
of land to private partie.s for non-payment of taxes was discontinued,
and it was provided that at the time of the delinquent tax sale the
w'hole amount of property assessed and then remaining on the delin-
quent list, should be struck off to the state as the purchaser, and the
proper notations made on the assessment list, provided that on the
day of sale the owner or person in possession may pay the tax&s, pen-
alties and costs due; and provided further, that wlien the original
s'Stats. 1S57 : 325 et seq.
=^'Stats. 1861 : 419, 471.
=spnl Cnde (1872). « 3746 et seq.
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61
tax ammiiits to $300 or more on any piece of property the state may
liriiiij; .suit for collection. Property tlins sold to the state might be
redeemed within five years or at any time prior to entry or sale of said
lands under the land laws of the state, and during this five years it
continued to be assessed as before the sale in the name of its owner until
a deed was made to the state. If the property was not redeemed within
five years the tax collector was required to make a deed to the property
to the state. This deed was to be recorded in the usual manner and
then forwarded to the state controller, except in the case of state lands
upon which the full purchase price of $1.25 had not been paid. In the
latter case the deed was forwarded to the surveyor-general and the
land was then open to entry and sale in the same manner as other state
lands, except that the former owner was the preferred purchaser for
six months.-" Such lands for which deeds to state had been filed with
the state controller'" were then subject to sale at public auction upon
application to the county tax collector and the authorization of the
state controller, no bid to be accepted for a less amount than the aggre-
gate amount of all taxes, penalties and costs then against the property,
including costs of sale. Until so disposed of by the state it might still
be redeemed by the former owner upon making the proper payments.
If redeemed in this way after the deed has been made to the state the
receipts of the treasurer, controller and auditor in connection with the
transaction might be recorded in the recorder's office in the book of
deeds, and then had the effect of a deed of reconveyance.-''^ An amend-
ment adopted in 1913 provided that on the day of the delinquent tax
sale any property which had been sold to the state five years before and
not since redeemed should be sold by the tax collector at public auction.
No bid shall be accepted for a sum less than the amount of taxes,
penalties and costs for the year for which the property was sold to tho
state for delinquent taxes. The purchaser then has thirty days in
which to redeem all subsequent taxes, penalties and costs remaining a
charge on delinquent taxes. If no sale is made, or the successful bidder
does not make the redemption as described within thirty days, then the
property is deeded to the state as previously provided.--
Liens for Public Improvements. The methods employed to compel
payment of assessments made for public improvements are very similar
lO those used to collect the regular property taxes. Liens are filed
against the property until the amounts assessed are paid. These are
usually for street improvements, or through irrigation, lighting or
sanitary districts.
»Pol. Code, §§ 3785, 3788, as amended by Stats. 1895 : 32S, 329.
™Pol. Code, § 3897, as amended by Stats. 1895: 338.
"Stats. 1895 : 18 et seq. ; 308 et seq.
"Stats. 1913 : 557 ; Pol Code, § 3898; Pol. Code (1915), § 3746 et seq.
b2 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Squirrel Claims. An uncommon record of the type just described
is that rehiting to the destruction of ground squirrels. The records
of the county officials frequently bring to light illustrations of how local
conditions have affected legislation. An interesting instance of this
kind is found in the records regarding squirrel claims or squirrel
nuisances. Laws on this subject began to appear on the statute books
early in the history of the state. They were all special enactments
affecting certain specified counties, but sooner or later practically the
whole of the agricultural portion of the state was covered by them.
They were all designed to encourage the destruction of squirrels, gophers
and other similar pests. A typical law is that of March 10, 1874,
applying to Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Squirrels are declared
to be a nuisance and it is made the duty of all i:)ersons owning land to
keei3 it clear of squirrels. Squii'rel districts are created and inspectors
authorized, whose duty it is to destroy the squirrels wherever the land
owners fail to do so. The cost of such destruction, with certain added
penalties, are made a lien upon the property, and provision is made
for suits to enforce the lien. The recorder is required to keep a siJecial
record under the provisions of the law.^^ Many similar laws were
pa.ssed, but all were repealed about 1880, or superceded by the uniform
county government act, which authorized the board of supervisors to
destroy pests. ^* Special volumes for recording these claims are found
in Alameda. Contra Costa, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara and Stanislaus
counties.
Attachments, Liens, Lis Pendens. Since 1851 the recorder has been
required to keep separate volumes in which to record all notices of
attachment upon real estate, mechanics' liens or notices of actions, usu-
ally called lis pendens.^" The latter is a notice of pendency of actions
which, if affecting the title to real property, must be filed with the
recorder of the county within which the property is located. It must
contain the names of the parties, the object of the action and a descrip-
tion of the property affected. In nearly all of the counties the law
requiring distinct record books has been followed; in a few they have
been combined with other records, being, however, kept distinct by
means of a separate index.
Certificates of Sale under Execution. By a law enacted in 1866,
the recorder was required to keep a volume entitled "Certificates of
Sale" within which he was to record all certificates of sale of real
estate sold under executions or under any order made by any judicial
proceeding. In connection with this, he was required to keep an index
»=Stats. 1873-74: 321.
='Stats. 1880 : 7, 105. 120 ; 18S3 : 308 ; Pol. Code (1915). S 4041.
'■■Stats. 1851 : 201 ; 1883 : 325 ; Code of Civ. Proc, § 4011.
THE RECORDER. Od
showing for each entry the name of the plaintiff, the defendant, the
purchaser and the date of sale."" xVt the time of the adoption of the
Political Code in 1872 this provision was incorporated in that part
setting forth the duties of the recorder, and since then has appeared in
the various county government acts and is included in the present
Political Code."
So far as the existing records are concerned, certificates of sale under
execution are closely related to certificates of sale for taxes. In some
counties the two are kept in a common series, in a few cases the com-
mon series covering only a portion of the record and distinct series
being used for the balance. Where a distinct series of volumes is used,
The titles upon the volumes are found to vary, only a few using the
actual title, "Certificates of Sale Under Execution." Among the more
common variations may be noticed "Certificates of Sheriff's Sales" and
.similar designations. In a number of counties the record was begun
earlier than 3866. Certificates of sale under execution, as also those
for taxes, are in their effect similar to deeds and it is therefore not
surprising that in some eases these instruments have been recorded in
the deed books. In other cases they have found their way into that
eatch-all, iFiscellaneous Records.
Transcripts of Judgments. Among the recoi-ds required to be kept
liy the recorder since the act of 1850 is the Transcript of Judgments,
where the judgment conveyed or affected the title of real estate. It
was also specified in the civil practice act of 1851 and continued in the
Code of Civil Procedure that a transcript of the original judgment
docket certified to by the clerk might be filed with the recorder of any
other county. From the time of filing, the judgment becomes a lien
upon the property of the judgment debtor within the county, the same
as the docketing of the judgment by the clerk had affected the prop-
erty of the judgment debtor in the first county."'*
MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY RECORDS
Maps. No specific law required the recording of maps before the
act of March 9, 1893. As early as 1850, however, it was set forth as
one of the duties of the recorder that he was to liave the custody of,
safely keep and preserve all maps, as well as other records deposited
in his office. Since the title I" a j)iccc of |ii-opprty depends very largely
upon the description of it^ liii'iitiiui :iiid sinci' this in turn is often given
in terms of a map or surveyor's notes, the importance of the map or
record of survey in its relation to the record of the title to the property
"Stats. 1S65-66 : S13.
"Pol. Code (1872), § 4237 ; Stats. 1883: 327; 1891: 326; 1893: 379 ; 1897: 486; Pol.
Code (1915), § 4133.
"Stats. 1850:151-2; Code Civ. Proc, § 674.
64 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
!,s apparent. It is but natural, therefore, that many maps were filed
for record before the law speeifieally demanded that tliey be so filed.
By the aet of March 9, 1893, it was provided that whenever any city,
town or subdivision of land into lots, or any addition shall be laid out
in lots for sale the proprietors shall have made an accurate map or plat
thereof, this map to be certified and filed in the ofSce of the recorder
in the county in which the city, town, etc., is situated.^'* An amending
act of March 14, 1901, pi-ovided that the recorder shall paste all such
maps securely in a book of maps, when it shall be deemed to have been
recorded.*" By an act pas.sed in 1907 it was made the duty of the
recorder to examine all maps presented for recording, to see -whether
they conform to his records and the law, and to refuse to accept all
maps which do not so conform.*^
An act of March 16, 1907, to define the duties of and to license land
surveyors, provides that within sixty days after the making of a survey
by a licensed surveyor he must file wdth the recorder a record of the
survey, made in "good dranghtsman-like manner." This the recorder
i-; recpiired to paste in a stub book provided for that purpose; he is
also required to keep an index to such records of surveys. *-
Prom ttis it will be seen that there are at least two sets of maps
which are to be found in the office of the recorder: one, frequently
entitled a record of maps: the other, a record of surveys by licensed
surveyors. While this distinction has been followed in a large number
of the counties there is no uniformity in regard to the map records.
In addition to these maps there are usually miscellaneous maps of
towiLs, county maps, road surveys, and the like, some of which are of
considerable historical value.
Licensed Surveyors. By an act of March 31, 1891, to define the
duties of and to license land surveyors, the state surveyor-general was
required to transmit monthly to the recorder of each county a full and
cori-ect list of all persons licensed as land surveyors, and it was made
the dut}' of the recorder to keep these lists in his office in such a way
that they may easily be accessible. An aet of ]March 16, 1907, con-
tinued in force the provisions of the previous act regarding the filing
of licenses.*^ These lists are kept on file, usually in filing boxes, though
in a few cases they are pasted into a book. In a few counties an index
register is kept. As the lists are all the same and simply duplicates
of the surveyor-general's lists, the record in any particular county is
of importance only for local reference.
Marks and Brands. The influence of the great number of men
engaged in the stock and cattle business and of the wide-extending
'-'Stats. 1893 : 96.
"Stats. 1901; 288-9.
^'Stats. 1907: 290-2.
'=Stats. 1907 : 310.
"Stats. 1891: 479; 1907: 310; Deering, Gen. I^a^
THE RECORDEK. 65
iiiieiiclnsed r;iiich(>s is to be seen very clearl.y in the early legislation of
the state. ;ind in some of the public records. This is especially to be
noticed in the laws regarding the identification of animals, and providing
for the recovery of those lost or strayed.
By an act of the first legislature it was provided that the owner of
liorses, mules, cattle, sheep, goats or hogs was to have a mark, brand,
and counter-brand different from that of his neighbors ; the mark to be
different from any other in the county and the brand in so far as
[icssible to be different from any other within the state. The owner
was to deliver to the recorder of the county a full description of the
i-ar-mark, and present to him for examination his branding iron, a
fill] description of which was to be recorded in the ofRee of the recorder.
The act was modified slightly during the session of 1851, requiring that
tlie iiiai'k be cut upon a piece of leather and the brand and counter-
brand be burned upon it. This was then to be kept in the office of the
recorder and to be considered as evidence in any court of law.** No
mark or brand was to be considered lawful unless i-ecorded.
In order that there might not be confusion regarding the brands of
ad.jacent counties it was further provided that after recording a mark
and brand the recorder was to transmit to the recorders of the adjoin-
ing counties a transcript of each mark and brand recorded.*^
As a u.^ual rule it is safe to say that these provisions have been very
well adhered to. Frequently the early entries are found to have been
recorded in Spanish, and in some eases the brand books contain interest-
inu specimens of the artistic work of the recorder or his deputies.
Estrays. Before 1897 there was no general law relating to estray
domestic animals. There were many special acts, whose provisions it is
not possible here to relate in detail, although there were some features
which were fairly uniform. Beginning with the act of May 1, 1851,
which applied to about two-thirds of the counties, the recorder was
required to have an Estray Book, in which to keep a record regarding
estrays found in the county. Provision wa.s made for the recovery of
these animals by their owners where the latter were known or where
Ihe brands and marks on the animal were on record in the book of
marks and brands.*'^ In 1897 and in 1901 general laws were passed
which require that persons taking up estray domestic animals shall file a
iiDtice with description, etc., in the office of the recorder. Provision is
made for the recovery of the animal or animals by their owners and
for their .sale in case the owner is unknown. Tliis law, with some
amendments in detail, is now in force. *^
"Stats, iv-ii: -14--1.-. : 1 ST, 1 : 411-41 :'. : 1 Sfil : 373 ; Pol. Code (1915), §§ 3167-3172.
- . ■ :',.,"■..,'','' i'; isfiO: 9: 1863: 697 ; 1SG3-4: 386.
Si ', !■■■ i "'! '-; :■••■-■ ■ I :"i7: 132; 1909: 1060, 1079: 1915: 636. In
;:•!■ I VI |ii..,pi.ci 111. Li iiM .-. ii.il 1,^-. ill. i> be with the county poundkeeper.
bb COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
The Civil Coilc provides tliat the finder of a thing other than a
domestic animal must, in ea.sc the owner i.s known, inform liim of the
fact. If the owner is not known the finder must, within five days, file
an aifidavit with the justice of the peace, who will summon thi-ee dis-
interested persons to make an appraisement of the thing found. Two
copies of their report of appraisal and valuation shall be made, one to
go to the justice of the peace, the other to the finder, who must within
five days have it recorded by the recorder in a book known as the
Estray and Lost Property Book. Other sections of the law provide for
the recovery or sale of the thing found.^**
Though most of the counties have one or more volumes devoted to
estrays, these records do not bulk very large in the aggregate. Only
eight counties have more than oni; volume for this purpose, and in only
one (Yolo) are there to he found both an Estra.y Book and an Esti-ay
and Lost Property Book.
VITAL STATISTICS
The records of vital statistics, notwithstanding their great importance,
were during the earlier years very poorly kept. As early as 1851 the
statutes required that the recorder keep a record of marriage certifi-
cates and contracts, but it was not until the act of April 26, 1858, that
any attempt was made to keep a record of any other vital statistics.^
This act provided for the registration of marriages, births, divorces and
deaths. For this purpose tlie office of state registrar was created, it
being provided that :
"He shall prepare and furnish to the county recorders of each
county suitable blanks and books, prepared according to the follow-
ing forms: For Marriages — Entries of the date, locality, name,
surname, residence, and age. of the respective parties, the place of
nativity of the same, when the record was made, together with the
name, place of nsidiiiee. and official station of the person per-
forming the m,nri;i-v .Tivmony. For BirtJts^Enh-'ws of the date
and locality of iln' .same the name, sex, and color of the child, the
names, nativity, color, and residence of the parents, and the date
of the record. For Divorces — Entries of the date of the divorce,
Christian and surnames, and residence of the parties obtaining the
same, title of the court granting the divoi'cc. and the name of the
party making the application, the <;inini,l^ ii|.,,ii which the divorce
was granted, and the date when the ni nnl was made. For Deaths
— Entries of the date, and name, sex, age, color, single or married,
occupation, nativity, disease, or cause of death, place of interment,
and date when the record was made."
The recorder was required to .nter every record of marriage, birth,
divorce or death, accordinji to insi ructions received from the state regis-
trar. A duplicate of the record was required to be sent to the .state
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registrar. In order that tlic records might be turned in to the recorders
it was made the duty of every person performing a marriage ceremony
to report it to the reeoi'der. lu similar manner physicians, parents,
and keeper.s of institutions were required to report births; persons
obtaining a divorce were to report the fact; and the sexton or other
person having charge of burials was to furnish the information for the
death records. It was further provided that persons entering the record
of each of these matters should pay to the recorder a fee of fifty cents ;
while failure to report the fact laid the guiltj' person liable to a fine of
not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars. Unfortunately,
notwithstanding the explicit provisions of the act and the penalties
imposed upon persons neglecting to report, the law seems not to have
been taken as seriously as its importance demanded. In most cases the
records show the statistic-s for the years 1858, 1859 and probably 1860,
but after that date few entries appear.
At the time of the adoption of the Political C'cide in 1872 the secre-
tary of the state board of health recommended a simpler law on the
subject of vital statistics. All persons perfoi'ming marriage ceremonies,
assisting at births, or in attendance upon deceased persons, funerals or
inquests, were required to keep a register showing certain specified
facts regarding- the case. The marriage certificates were to be recorded
within thirty days after the marriage, and in the case of births or
deaths the entries were to be reported to the recorder at the end of
each quarter. In the case of births and deaths a fee of twenty-five
cents a name was imposed, the money to be paid primarily by the
parents or the person next of kin. If no fee was paid the fact was to be
reported anyway and the money paid by the supervisors of the county.
Neglect to report the.se statistics )uade the party subject to a fine of fifty
dollars. The recorder was to record the facts regarding births and
deaths in separate registers known as "Register of Births" and "Reg-
ister of Deaths." As the result of this legislation many of the local
officials once again were aroused to aetion : in some cases this resulted in
continuous records, but in the majority of counties thej' were again
neglected after a few years. -
Amendments tn the Political Code passed in 1905 called for more
strict attention to the matter of vital statistics and as the result the
records from that date seem to be practically complete: By this act,
approved March 18, 1905. all persons performing marriage ceremonies
were required to file with the recorder within three days after the
marriage a certificate of registry of the marriage in which was to be
stated, among other things, the date of the marriage ; the sex, age, race,
color, birtjiplace and residence of each of the parties; the number of
the m arriage; the occupation of the parties; the maiden name of the
Tol. Code (1872), §§ 3074-3082.
68 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
wouiau if i>rcvi(iusly married: tlu- names and hirlli[>laee of tiie parents
iif each and the iiiaideu name of the mother of each. Thi.s data should
be incorporated by the recorder in hi.s Eegister of JIarriage.s, the
original certificate being then sent to the state registrar.
In a similar manner physicians or others in attendance at the birth
of a child were required within five days to return to the recorder, or if
in incorporated cities to the health officer as registrar, a certificate of
l)irth showing the time and place of birth; the name, sex, race and
color of the child; the occupation and residence of the parents, with
the maiden name of the mother ; and whether or not the child was born
in wedlock. This was to be entered in the Register of Births, after
whicli the original certificate was to be sent to the state registrar."
By the amendments to the codes passed in 1907. it was provided
that the recorder should make a complete and accurate copy of each
certificate registered by him upon a form identical with the original
certificate, to be filed and permanently preserved in his office as the
local record of such marriage or birth.*
More definite rules for the registration of deaths were adopted in
a statute approved March 18. 1905. '^ This act gave to the State Bureau
of Vital Statistics the general supervision of the records of death. In
tliis they were to be assisted by local registrars, the city clerk or recorder
in incorporated cities and towns, and the county recorder in the district
lying outside of incorporated municipalities. No burial permit was
to be issued until after the return of a satisfactory certificate of death.
This certificate must be of standard form recommended by the United
States census office and the American Public Health Association and
must contain information as to the exact time and place of death;
the name, sex, race and color of the deceased; whether married, single
or widowed ; date and place of birth ; name and birthplace of the father ;
maiden name and birthplace of the mother; and the occupation of the
deceased. Other items regarding the cause of death, place of burial,
etc., are to be supplied by the physician and undertaker. The local
registrar is required to make a complete and accurate copy of each
certificate upon a form identical with the original certificate, this copy
to be filed in his office as the local record of such death. The original
certificate is then sent on to the state office. In 1907 further amend-
ments were made in regard to the registration of deaths, but none of
these affected the method or form of the records as above described."^
Although during the earlier years the records regarding marriages,
births and deaths were very poorly kept, the survey of the county
archives shows that since 1905 these various records have been kept in
'Stats. 1905:
104-105.
••Stats. 1907
: 114: Pol. Code
(1915),
'
■-■Stats. 1905:
: 115-122.
: UIMj ; Pol. Code
(1915),
S 29S4.
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excellent shape in nearlj- all of the counties of the state and for the
student of sociological questions should furnish invaluable information.
Burial Permits. In 1889 a provision was inserted in the Political
Code, requiring- that burial permits be filed with the recorder." This
was repealed in 1905,* but in 1913 a section relating to burial permits
was again added to the code, and among its provisions is one requiring
superintendents of cemeteries, boards of health and health officers to
report weekly to the recorder the names of all persons interred during
the preceding week." In one county (Stanislaus) the recorder, taking
cognizance of the new provision in 1889, added to the archives of his
office a volume for recording burial permits, and this record has been
kept up to date. In no other county has a separate record been kept
of these permits.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
In addition to tiiose already drsrrihrd there arc a number of sets
of records in the office of the recorder that are not readily capable of
classification. They have therefore been reserved for consideration
under the general title of misr-r'Unnenus records. As used in this sense,
the descriptive title must mt lir mnfused with the particidar set of
records usually known as .Alisci'llaiieuus Records, although both titles
arise from similar conditions. The Jliscellaneous Records, sometimes
called Miscellany or Promiscuoas Records, contain those documents
which by their peculiar nature do not naturally belong elsewhere. They
therefore, especially in the volumes for the earlier years, contain a
great deal of interesting and valuable information from the historical
point of view.
Agreements. Although not specified as one of the records required
to be kept in a separate book, about one-half of the counties have a book
for the recording of agreements. In the majority of these counties the
title of these records is Agreements, but many use Covenants or Con-
tracts or a combination of titles. In those counties which do not have
a separate record of this title, instruments of this character are recorded
in a volume known as Miscellaneous Records. The index to the record
v.ill show at least the names of the contracting parties and the volume
;'.nd page where the document may be found. It may also give the date
;ind general nature of the document.
Architects. By an act "to regulate the practice of architecture,"
approved ^March 23, 1901. it is provided that an architect, before enter-
ing upon the practice of his ])rofe.ssion in this state, must receive a
'.s;tats. 1889 : 37.
-Stats. 1905: 107.
"Stats. 1913:106; Pol. Code (1915), §3084.
70 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
license from the State Board of Areliiteeture. It is further provided
that the lieeuse must be recorded in the ol^ice of the recorder in each
county in which the holder shall practice. A failure to have the
license recorded is sufficient cause for revocation of the license.^ The
license may be revoked for cause, and when so revoked by the State
Soard of Architecture, notice of such revocation is to be .sent to the
recorder of each county in the state, who shall thereupon mark the
certificate "canceled."^ The provisions of this act, with minor amend-
ments, are now in force.' In several of the counties this record is kept
in a bound volume; in others, the certificates are merely filed, either
with or without an index.
Banking' Records. Banking Assets; Banking Capital. By an act
approved April 1. 1876. all enrporatinns or persons doing a banking
bu.siue.ss were required to publish in January and July of each year
and also file with the recorder a sworn statement of the amount of cap-
ital actually paid into such business. In like manner all banking
houses were required to publish and have recorded a sworn statement
showing the actual condition of the assets and liabilities. The recorder
was to keep two sets of well-bound books for the recording of these
statements, to be labeled respectively. "Statements of Banking Assets"
and "Statements of Banking Capital." This act was repealed by an
act dated March 26, 1895.* Since these volumes are no longer required
to be kept as current records they have been, in many counties, relegated
to storerooms.
Election Expenses. By the provisions of the act to promote the
purity of elections, approved February 23, 1893, candidates and cam-
paign committees were required to file itemized statements of their
receipts and expenditures, with proper affidavits. In the case of
candidates for offices filled by the electors of the state or of political
flivisions greater than the county, members of the senate and assembly,
representatives in' Congress and members of state commissions, these
statements were to be filed with the secretary of state. In all other
cases they were to be filed in the office of the clerk and were also to be
recorded in the office of the recorder and to become a public record.
These provisions were retained in the act of March 19, 1907, and are
still in force. ^
As a result of this law there are in most of the counties volumes
devoted to the recording of candidates' and committees' statements of
election expenses. A large number of such statements are also to be
found recorded in Miscellaneous Records.
'Stats. 1901: 643-4.
=Stats. 1901: 644.
"Deering, Gen. Laws (1915) : 59 ct seg.
'.Stat.s. 1875-76:729; 1895:77.
=Stats. 1893:12 ct seq. ; 1907:671-2: Deering, Gen. Laws (1915), 353 et seg.
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Fee Books. Tlie first ijeneral law regarding fee booi;s was that
ol April 1, 186-1, but before that date there had been ]>as^ed laws
requiring the keeping of fee books in certain counties.'' The law of
1864 required that every officer authorized by law to receive fees for
olificial services should keep a fee book, in which to enter all fees or
other compensation received or to be received by him or hi.s deputies
giving tile date, name of person paying or to pay, and the nature of
tiie .service rendered. During January and Jvily of each year this book
was to be filed with the clerk of the supervisors with the sworn state-
ment of the officer that it was correct.'
The uniform county government act of ]\Iarcli 14. 188:5, contained
a provision that each officer authorized to receive fees under that act
must keep a fee book, open to the public, in which must be entered, at
once and in detail, all fees or comi)ensation received by him. On the
first IMonday of each month he must add up each column to the first day
of the month and set down the totals. On the expiration of his term
of office he must deliver all fee books kept by him to the auditor.*
The uniform county government acts of ]March 31, 1891, and March
24. 1893, incorporated the provisions of both these laws, but the county
government act of April 1. 1897. included only the provisions of the
law of 1883, and this requiri'iiirnt lia.s been incorporated in the
Political Code as it now stands."
The fee book is not a record in the ordinary seii.se. its function being
to check the financial operations of the office. It is therefore only
temporarily useful and is consequently one of the first to be relegated
lo the storeroom. These books not infrequently find a more or less
permanent abiding place in the auditor's office, and in a few counties,
w here offices are combined, the fee book of the combined office may be
found in the room devoted to the business of the clerk or auditor.
An examination will show gaps in the series of fee books in a number
of counties, indicating that many of the volumes have been lost or
nllii'rwise disposed of.
Newspaper Files. It will l)e seen by examination of this report,
that there are in the various courthouses of the state a large number
of volumes of newspaper files. These have in large part come into the
county archives by virtue of several laws passed by the legislature
during the earlier yeai'S of the state's historj'. The most important
v.-as the act of April 8, 1862, by which it was made the duty of the
recorder of each county to subscribe for from one to three newspapers
yiublished within the county, the particular paper or papers to be
•stats. 1855:97; 1861:114; 1861:477.
'Stats. 1863-4:277.
"Stats. 1883: 362.
''Stats. 1S91: 371, 41S ; 1893: 442, 509; 1S97 : 573; 1907: 547; Pol. Code (1915),
5 4293.
72 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP C.U.IPORNIA.
designated Ijy the board of .supervisors. These papers were to be
received and preserved by the recorder, who was to have them bound in
volumes and kept in his office ' ' for the use of the Courts, when needed,
of strangers, and the inhabitants of the county," all of whom were to
have access to them during office hours free of charge.^" No special
act has been found whereby this law was repealed, bxit in the Index
to the Laws of California (1907), prepared under the supervision of
the Commi.'sion for the Revision and Reform of the Law, it is classed
as (me of the acts repealed by the codes. ^^
Three other laws, whose purpose seems to have been mainly political,
liave required the deposit of newspapers in the eount.v clerk's office:
(1) A law "to provide for the better publication of official and legal
notices," approved May 3, 1853, designated by name seventeen news-
papers throughout the state in one or other of which all legal notices
must be published, each one of the papers serving for one county or a
uroup of counties. These newspapers were required to furnish two
copies of each issue to the secretary of state and to the clerk of each
eount.v and these officials were "required to keep and preserve the same,
open to public inspection."'- The law was repealed the next year.'^
It is very doubtful whether its provisions were strictly adhered to while
it was in force, but certain files which were until recently in the office
of the clerk of Santa Clara County were probably deposited there as
a result of this law, and it is possible that other instances might be
found. (2) An "Act to protect litigants," enacted in 1870, made it
the duty of each district judge to designate one newspaper in each
county within his jurisdiction, in which must be published all legal
and judicial advertising for that eount.v. Copies of these newspapers
liad to be furnished to the clerk of the county in which it was published,
and he was required to have one file bound." This law was repealed
at the next session of the legislature.'^ (3) In 1870 another law was
passed which authorized the governor, secretary of state and attorne.v-
general. or any two of them, to select a newspaper published at Sacra-
mento to be the official state paper, in which all state official advertising
and all legal notices to non-residents must be published. The publisher
'vas required to "furnish two copies of the said newspaper, free of
charge, to each and every County Clerk in the State, to be regiilarly filed
bv him and kept in his office for reference.""' This law also was
repealed at the next session of the legislature," but its presence on the
.statute books for two years is the explanation of the files of the
Sacramento E< pdiier to be found in several courthouses of tlie state.
"Stats. 1S62 : 141.
"Davis, John i- . Inilp.x to l^avv:? of C'ahfoi ni.-i (19071 94.^. 9jrK
>=Stats. 1853 : 135.
"Stats. 1854 : o.
"Stats. 1869-70:435.
>=Stats. 1871-72: 123.
"Stats 1869-70: 510.
"■Stats. 1871-72 : 122.
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Frniu the historical piiiut of view the eiTect of these early laws has
been must fortuuate. for iu soiue cases the files to be found in county
offices arc the only ones now in existence. ^lany of these files are still
carefully retained in the main offices, but in some other instances,
though still kept as a part of the archives, they are verj' poorly cared
for, being crowded into storerocms or basements. In some cases it is
known that files once in the courthouse have been removed by private
parties. There is no uniformity regarding the particular office within
which these papers are now located, for though the bulk of them are
in the recorder's office, a considerable number are with the clerk and
ill a few cases some have been found with the auditor.
Newspapers continued to be deposited in various county offices
throughout the state long after all these early laws had gone out of
operation, and in some counties files of local newspapers are still being
received. In part these are no doubt files of the county ' ' official paper, ' '
as the paper is commonly called in which the delinquent tax list is
published; and part of them are sent in because of the publisher's
desire to have a file of his paper preserved in a safer place than his
own office.
By an act approved March 19, 1909, the county board of supervisors
may authorize the recorder to deposit with any free public library
maintained at the coimty seat such newspaper files or portions thereof
as may be in his custody. Before making the deposit, however, the
■ board must obtain from the trustees of the libraiy an agreement that
they will properly preserve these files and make them accessible to the
public.'*
Official Bonds. The act of February 28, 1850, concerning official
lioiids of (itficiTs. provided that the official bond of the district attorney
should be api>roved by the judge of the district court and filed and
recorded in the office of the clerk in some county of the district desig-
nated by the .judge. The official bonds of the .sheriff, coroner, justice of
the peace and all other county officers were to be approved by the county
judge and filed and recorded in the office of the recorder. The act
establishing the recorder's office, approved April 4, 1850, recjuired that
official to record in a separate book all commissions and official bonds
required by law to be recorded in his office." The Political Code in
1872 provided that unless otherwise prescribed by statute, the official
bonds of county and town.ship officers must be approved by the county
judge, recorded in the office of the recorder and filed in the office of the
clerk. The official bonds must be recorded in a book kept for that
purpose entitled "Record of Official Bonds." An amendment in 1873
Laws (1915), 462.
74 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
provided that the clerk's bond, after recording, shonld be filed in the
office of the treasurer. A further amendment in 1880 substituted the
superior judge for the county .judge as the official by whom the bonds
should be approved. These provisions, thus amended, are embodied
in the present Political Code.-"
Slavery Papers and Indian Indentures. Although slavery was
forbidden by the state constitution many documents to be found in
the county archives give abundant proof that this in.stitution did exist
for many years after California became a state. These are usually
.single documents in the form of emancipation or mamunission papers
which are i-ecorded in deed books or in the volumes devoted to miscel-
laneous records. Examples of this may be found in the arcliives of
El Dorado, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Placer, Santa Clara. Santa Cruz,
and elsewhere.
In the archives of Humboldt County was found an interesting
bundle of documents entitled "Indian Indentures." It is probable
the miscellaneous records of other counties having a large Indian popu-
lation may also contain similar documents. An act passed April 22,
1850, provided that any person having obtained a minor Indian through
the consent of the parents or relatives of the child might go before
a justice of the peace and after having shown that no compulsion had
been employed to secure llir chilil, re(|nii-i' tlie justice to issue a certifi-
cate authorizing the applic:uit to liavi- tin- ".•an', custody, control and
earnings" of the child until he was eighteen years of age if a male,
fifteen if a female. On the other hand, the applicant agre<'d to feed
and clothe the child and to treat him in a humane manner.-'
In 1860 the act was amended, action now being taken before a district
or coimty judge who was to issue duplicate copies of the articles of
indenture, one copy to be filed in the office of the recorder. This act
extended the provisions of the former law to include not only children
but adults as well if they were held as prisoners of war, or vagrant
Indians who had "no settled habitation or means of livelihood, and
have not placed themselves under the protection of any white person."
In 1863 the acts permitting this practice were repealed."
Sole Traders. On April 12. 1852, an act was approved authorizing
married women to transact business in their ov\ti names as sole tradens.
Under this act the woman was to make a declaration before a notary
stating that it was her intention to carry on business in her own name,
setting forth the nature of tiic business and from what date she would
be individually re.sponsib](' foi- all debts incurred. This declaration
was then to be advertised in some public newspaper of the county and
=»Pol. Code (1S72), §§950. n.il ; CoJt- Amdt.-^. 1S73-74: 73; ISSO : 20; Pol. Code
(1915), §§ 9S6. 4022.
"'Stats. 1850:408.
»=Stats. ISISO: 196-197; 1863:743.
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filed with the recorder.-" The following is one of the first entries in
the Record of Sole Traders of Humboldt County :
"Magdalena Stanislowsky Sole Trader
To all whom it may concern, Magdalena Stauislow.sky wife of
Gustave Stanislowsky resident within the County of Humboldt
and State of California hereby declares and makes known that it
is her intention, and that she intends to carry on, in her own name
and on her own account within said county and State the business
of Brewing, and the business of washing and Ironing and that she
will be individually re.sponsible in her own name for all debts
contracted by her on account of her said business, and that the
amount of capital invested or to be invested in said business does
not exceed five thousand dollars.
Magdalen.v St.\xislowsky
Attest
Byron Demixg
•John L. W.\gxeb
June 28, AD 1859."
An amendment to this act was adopted April 8, 1862, by which it
was required that the applicant present the petition at a .session of the
district court and the creditors of the husband were then to be permitted
to interpose objections to the proposed action. The order of the court,
entitling the applicant to the privileges of the act, together with the
oath of the petitioner, were then to be recorded in a book kept by the
recorder for that purpose. The court action was subsequently trans-
ferred to the superior court but otherwise the provisions of this act are
viow incorporated in the Code of Civil Procedure.^*
Special Partnerships. The formation of special partnerships was
authorized by an act approved March 4, 1870. This act permitted a
special partnership for the transaction of any business except banking
or insurance. Such a partner.ship was to consist of one or more persons
called general partners and one or more persons called special partners.
.V special partner enjoyed certain specified rights and exemptions, the
most important being that he was not liable for the debts of the partner-
sliip beyond the amount of capital contributed to the firm.
Each member in the special partnership was required to sign a
certificate setting forth the name under which the partnership was to
be conducted; the general nature of the busine.ss to be transacted; the
names of all the partners, with their residences, indicating which were
general and which special partners; the amount of capital contributed
by each special partner to the common stock; and the period for which
the partnership was formed. This certificate was then to be acknowl-
edged by each of the partners and recorded in a book to be kept for that
purpo.se by the recorder of the county in which the principal business
76 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
of the partnership was to be transacted. It was also to be publishi'd
in a newspaper of the county, or as near thereto as possilih', "ncc -a
week for four successive weeks. If the business of the partinTsliip \\:is
to be conducted in more than one county, certificates shoulil be tiled
for record in each county.-'
With the adoption of the Civil Code in 1872 the act of 1870 was
incorporated almost as it stood into that code. One new feature,
liowever, is to be noted, for in the code it was now provided that the
eertififcate of special partnership should not only be recorded by the
recorder but that it should also be tiled with the clerk. In their general
form the provisions of the act as first adopted are still to be found in
the Civil Code of the state.-"
Stallion Register. By an act of ]\lay 1, 1911, a stallion registration
board was created with authority to issue licenses, and it wa.s provided
that all licenses issued for stallions and jacks must be recorded by the
recorder in the county in which the stallion or .jack is used. An
amendment adopted in 1915 did awa\' witli the reiiuirement for the
recording of licenses by the recorder.-'
==Stats. 1869-70:123-125.
=»Civ. Code. §§ 2477-2485.
='Stats. 1911:1306; 1915:1495.
THE SCHOOL AND FIf;CAL OFFICIALS. 77
THE SCHOOL AND FISCAL OFFICIALS
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The otiicc of county superintendent of schools was first mentioned in
an ait api)roved May 3, 1852, entitled "An act to establish a system
of eoinnion schools." This act, although it defined the duties of the
sui)ci-intendent, failed to state how he was to be elected or appointed.'
An amendatory act" passed the next year provided that
"The County Assessor of each and eveiy county in the State
shall be, and he is hereby, constituted the Superintendent of
Common Schools within and for his county."
Although it may appear strange that the assessor should have been
entrusted with the headship of the eoimty school department, it must
be remembered that in this eaiiy period the duties of superintendent
of schools were few compared with his activities at present and did
not require the full time of an official ; furthermore, a very large share
of his duties related to the administration of the school lands which
included the sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections in each township.
I'lider these circumstances the assessor, whose regular duties took him
over the whole county, was the natural one in whose hands to place
this work.
The ottice of superintendent of schools was made a separate and
distinct office in 1855. The act provided that a superintendent of
eommnn schools should be elected in the county at each general election.
The term of office at that time was fixed at two years.-' According to
the act it was to be his duty:
"First, To visit each school in the couni \ iiiidcr his c.ntrol, per-
sonally, at least once a year, and to exercis. ,i -i ncinl siiiici'vision
over the interests of Common Schools in his i-imntw and Liivc to the
School Trustees. .Maishals and Tcadici's such aid and counsel as
may be iniporlant tn liic prnsiicrity nf the scIhkiIs.
Second. To aid the \ai-iiins Scliniil Trustees in the examination of
teachers for i)ulilie scIkhiIs. ;iiid to see that the examination in all
ca.ses is sufficiently ri-i.l and tlmroii-h.
Third. To disli-iliute pi'oniptly such blank reports, forms, laws
and instructions, as shall be deposited in his office for the use of
the School Trustees, Teachers and Marshals, and any other officers
entitled to receive the same.
Fourth. To draw his warrants on the County Treasurer in favor
of, and deliver the same to. the persons entitled to receive the
same; . . .
"Stats. 1352:117-118.
=i5tats. 1853: 231.
=Stats. 1855: 231.
78 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP C.VLIFORNIA.
Fifth, To keep on file iu his offii-c the repoft of tlie Srhool
Trustees, ilarshal.s and Teachers, received by him, and to record
all his official acts as such County Superintendent, in a book to be
providi'd for that purpose; and at the close of his official term, to
deliver to his successor such records and all documents, books and
papers belonging to his office, and to take his receipts for the same,
which shall be filed in the office of the County Treasurer.
Sixth, To make full report, in writing, annually, on or before
the twentieth day [of] November, for the school year ending on
the last day of October next previous thereto, to the Superintendent
of Public Instruction ; such report to include an abstract of all the
various annual reports of the City Boards of Education, School
Teachers, Marshals and Teachers, by laws required to be made to
the County Superintendent for the preceding school year. ' '
In addition to this he was to apportion the school funds among the
various districts in proportion to the number of white children residing
therein.
This list of duties varied from time to time. The Political Code as
it now stands defines the general duties of the school superintendent
to be as follows :
1. To superintend the schools of the county.
2. To apportion the school moneys to each school district each
quarter.
3. To draw recpiisitions on county funds for expenses of school
districts.
4. To keep open for public inspection a register of requisitions
shdwiiiu the usi' of each school fund.
."). To visil each school in the county at least once annually,
(i. Til preside over teachers' institutes in the eountv.
7. To Lssue temporary certificates to persons qualified to receive
them.
8. To distribute all laws, reports, circular, etc., to school officers.
9. To keep on file the reports of the superintendent of public
instruction.
10. To keep a record of his official nets and of the proceedings
of the county board of education.
11. To pass upon and approve of all plans for building school-
houses, etc., in towns not having city boards of education.
12. To appoint tru.stees to fill vacancies.
13. To make such reports upon the condition of schools as may
be demanded by the superintendent of public instruction.
14. To preserve cai'efully all reports of school offieei-s ami
teachers.
15. To grade each school in the county once each year.
16. To recommend and advise the local boards of education in
reference to receiving federal aid in teaching Indian children.*
Annual Report. One of the important records of the office is the
annual report to the superintendent of public instruction. This is used
THE SCHOOL AND FISCAL OFFICIALS. 79
l)y the state superintendeDt iu the compilation of his annual report.
While a large part of the information may therefore be found in
printed form in these reports, there is nevertheless much additional
\aluable information of a local nature to be had from these county
superintendents' i-eports. The reports are compiled in printed form
boolvs prepared under the direction of the state superintendent and
vary in the nature of their contents according to the ideas of that
official. In general they give detailed information regarding the
school districts, length of term, number of pupils, attendance, school
property, etc.
In six counties — Contra Costa, Fresno, ^Marin, San Diego, Sonoma
and Yolo — these reports begin as early as 1865; in Mendocino, Saera-
ineuto and Santa Clara they date from 1866. In nearly all the offices,
with the exception of the early years which are frequently lacking,
these reports are complete. Usually several years are bound together
in board covers, although in some counties they are filed in their original
paper covers.
Records of the Board of Education. Since 1880 the superintendent
of the schools of the county ha.s been by virtue of his office the secretary
of the county board of education. = He, therefore, has charge of the
records of that board. The most important of these are the minutes
of board meetings and the records of examinations of candidates for
teachers' certificates or diplomas of graduation from the schools of the
county. The minutes of the board are asually known under that title,
but they are also referred to as Records or Proceedings. In several
counties the first dates of these records precede the year 1880 ; most of
tliem. however, begin at that date. From the date of beginning they
arc in nearly all cases complete.
Certification Records. The granting of teachers' certificates is one
of the iiiiist iiiiiiortant functions of the county board of education.
These are is.sued either after examination or upon the presentation of
the required credentials from properly qualified educational institu-
tions. The record of this action may be found either in a Record of
Certificates, in which entries giving the name, grade of certificate, date
i.ssued, and period covered are shown, or in the certificate form-books.
The latter are stub-books containing the printed certificates. These
form-books vary according to the grade of certificates issued. Since
these certificates are usually left on file in the superintendent's office
many are to be found luiremoved from the stub. In case of removal
from the county the certificate is taken out and given to the teacher.
These documents may be nf much value in ascertaining the record of
80 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
;i teacher's activity or other information regarding the individuals
concerned.
School Census Records. Until 1911 the apportionment of school
funds wa.s made according to the relative number of children of school
age in each school district." To determine this number it was necessary
to take a censas once a year of all children residing within the district
who- were of school age. The records are the field notes of the census
mai-shal, and the census report. The former give the name, age, and
other information regarding each child in the district and is arranged
in the order m which the information was acquired, it is therefore
usually by families ; the latter is an abstract based upon the field note^
including the names of parents and children. The great value of these
records is readily apparent to anyone who has need of information
regarding population or in reference to the personal or family history
in the community. Unfortunately, the records have usually been con-
.sidered of only temporary value. In no case were they found to be
complete. Since 1911 the apportionment of school funds has been made
dependent upon actual school attendance rather than school population,
with the result that the school census has been discontinued.
Reports of Teachers, Trustees. Since 1852 the superintendent has
been required to keep the reports of teachers and trustees and to compile
from them the information for his annual report to the state superin-
tendent. Unfortunately, as a rule these school district reports have
not been kept. In some cases, however, they are still to be found for
early dates and furnish very valuable information regarding the begin-
ning and development of the school system in the places concerned.
Examination Records. Since one of the chief duties of the county
board of education is to examine into the qualifications of teachers
aiid candidates for graduation the records relating to this subject are
usually kept in separate books. The examination records contain the
names of those examined with the grade attained in each subject in
which they were examined. This applies both to the examination of
teacher and pupils. In some cases files of examination questions are
preserved and in othei-s the papers are still be be found.
Journal or Record of Official Acts. Since 1852 the superintendent
has been required to keep a record of his official acts. This is presum-
ably a record book in which is to be inscribed a report of all the activities
of the superintendent in the discharge of his official dutias. This book
is to be found in about one-third of the counties. Its value and impor-
tance vary according to the nature of the person holding the office
of superintendent. In most cases it follows the form of a diary or
THE SCHOOL AND FISCAL OFFICLVLS. 81
journal and hence is called a journal. Although many of these books
are merely perfunctory statements of official business some of them
ai-e of great interest owing to the fact that they are written in a form
which gives an insight into the activities of the superinendent.
Financial Records. Records relating to financial matters are to be
rec-iip-nizcd liy their titles as Register of Requisitions, Register of
Warrants, School District Ledger, Superintendent's Fee Book and
Teachers' Retirement Fund Record. At the time of the adoption of
the code in 1872 the superintendent was required to keep a Register of
Wiirrants showing the fund upon which the warrant wa.s drawn, its
number, to whom issued and for what service, together with a I'eceipt
from the person receiving it.^ In 1880 this was replaced by the Register
of Requisitions which is essentially the same record.^ In some counties
l)nth records are kept. The nature of the School District Ledger is
evident from its title, for it gives under one heading the financial
cnudition of each separate district or fund. The value of these records
is not confined merely to financial matters, as may be seen from the use
made of them of recent years to establish the facts in reference to the
term of service of public school teachers, such a record being mo.st
necessary in connection with claims for the teacher's retirement fund.
Tiy an act passed in 1913 teachers are granted a pension upon retire-
ment after a specified term of service. The fund for this j)urpose is
raised by levying upon the monthly salary of the public school teacher-;.
A record of tliis fund is kept liy tlu' superintendent.
THE FISCAL OFFICIALS
The fiscal officials — auditor, treasurer, assessor and tax collector —
Iiave under their control a great mass of records relating to the financial
end of the county government. Not only will the per.son studying
l)roblems of finance find these records useful, but furthermore the
seeker for general historical information is often forced to refer to
records of this character in order to verify a fact, or transaction, even
though it be only incidentally related to financial matters. For this
reason, notwithstanding the fact that they are only incidentally record-
keeping officers, they have been included in this guide to county
archives, in the belief that the addition of these officers will be found
useful to many persons wlio desire to use the archives.
THE AUDITOR
In all financial matters the archives of the auditor are most impoi'-
tant. For although the treasurer is custodian of the money and the
=Pol. Code (1S72), § 1543.
•Code Amdts. 1880:31.
7— n-210
82 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
assessor and tax r-oUector are closely eoDnected with the I'aising- of the
county's revenue, it is the auditor who is respousible for all money
received or paid out in the name of the county. He does not himself
handle the county's funds, but is entrusted with the respon.sibility of
seeing that these funds are used in a legal manner. lie has, therefore,
records dealing with all phases of the financial affairs of the county.
In many cases these records duplicate similar ones kept by the treasurer,
tax collector or assessor and not infrequently records once used by these
officers are deposited with the auditor after they have ceased to be of
immediate use to their particular office. For these reasons it has not
always been possible to distingiiish records which have originated in
the auditor's office from those of other officers. On account of the
similarity of the records these errors, however, are unimportant.
Assessment Rolls. The assessment rolls u.sually dccupy the i^reater
part lit the (it'fice of the auditor since the law requires tlun alter these
books have bei'u made up by the assessor and the taxes e.itliei-ed b.y the
collector the hooks shall be given into the charge of the auditor. In
general these are divided into original, duplicate, delinquent and per-
sonal property assessment rolls. These are records covering the whole
county. In addition to these are to be found special books for school,
.sanitary, irrigation, or lighting districts, and towns. Accompanying
the asses.sment rolls there are usually one or more volumes of indexes
to the names of property owners.
The original assessment rolls are of value in showing the distribution
of property and the development of property values. In about two-
thirds of the counties these records have been found for the first years
of the organization of the count.y. In the early years the records show
that the a.ssessor took particular pains to set down in detail the exact
nature of the property as well as its total assessed value. When this
was done the assessor's rolls partook of the nature of an annual ceusu.s
of agricultural and industrial products. The published reports of the
state surveyor-genei-al before 1880 give much of this data in statistical
tables, but the assessment rolls are valuable for distribiiting the amounts
and items among the various individual taxpayers, and for this rea.son
are xeiy useful to one who desires to make a detailed study of any
county or connnunity. Unfortunately, during recent years it has
become the tendency for assessors to describe the property only in
general terms, giving the total valuation of real estate, improvements
and pei'Sdnul ]iroperty. In this case much less definite infoi-mation
ean be acijuii-ed from the assessment rolls.
Bonds. Since the great part of the money spent by the county
for improvements upon schools, highways, etc., is raised by means of
the sale of bonds, a record of these is kept by the auditor. This record
THE SCHOOL AND FISCAL OFFICLVLS. 83
is fiequeutly in the form of a register, which gives the character and
denoniinatioii of thi- lioiul, naiiK' of purchaser, date of maturity, and
date of sale. In addition to the register it is, usually, the custom to
paste in scrapbooks all interest coupons as well as the canceled bond
itself as soon as they have been paid by the county.
Care of Dependents. The coimty assists in the care and support
of these persons who through unfortunate circumstances are unable
ti) provide for themselves. In the administi-ation of the funds dealing
with this matter several record books are to be found in the county
archives; among these are books relating to the county hospital, aged
indigents, and the support of orphans and half-orphan.s. The former
relates to the countj- hospital as an institution whereas the latter deal
with individual cases which are wholly or partially supported by the
i-ounty and state outside of its institutions. They frequent^ contain
iiuich infoiiiiation regarding the dependent persons and their families.
License Record. Licenses, unless determined by statute, are fixed
i>y the board of supervisors and collected, in general, by the county
tax collector. The auditor, however, keeps a record of all licenses issued
and of all funds received from the sale of licenses. In some of the
counties the license records are practically complete from early dates
and may be found useful in tracing the development of those lines of
business for which a license has been required.
Tax Sales and Redemptions. The subject of tax sales and redemp-
tions of land sold for taxes is too great to be handled here. In the
discussion in relation to the archives of the recorder the subject was
quite fully considered." The more common titles found in the auditor's
otfice are: Kecord or certificates of tax .sales, delinquent tax record,
and redemption of land sold for taxes.
School Funds. Records dealing with tlie school funds are found
in till' offices of the superintendent of schools, the treasurer, and the
auditor. On account of the fact that all three of these officials are in
some way concerned in the transaction affecting school fimds it is diffi-
cult at times to distinguish the books kept by the separate officers.
Since one set of records is a check upon the others they must of neces-
sity be very similar. The fact is that in many cases they are practically
identical. These records relate to school bonds, school district funds,
teachers' annuity fund, apportionment of .school money, wai-i-ants,
superintendent 's fee books, and others of a similar nature.
Warrant Books. Records dealing with warrants are of two kinds :
One a register of warrants; the other a record of registered warrants.
The former is merely a record of claims paid by tlie treasurer, usually
'See above, pp. 54-63.
84 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
showing- the name of the elaimant, the amount of the warrant, the
nature of the .serviee by which it was incurred and the date of payment,
witli the signature of the chiimant as a receipt for the amount. The
recoid of registered \\arrants relates to those warrants which have been
jiresented for payment when no funds were available for meeting the
amount of the claim. In thi.s ca-e the warrants are registered and
paid, in the order of registration, as soon as money is available in the
iund against which they were issued. In actual practice the term
Register of Warrants and Registered Warrants are often used indis-
criminately.
THE TREASURER
In addition to those records which have been considered in the treat-
ment of the auditor's office there are others belonging more distinctly
in the otifiie of the treasurer. For the purpose of keeping a record of
the transactions of his office as well as a check upon the different funds
belonging to the county, the treasurer has a number of general record
books including a cash book, day book or journal, and a ledger.
Although records of this character have been kept by each of the
counties from the date of organization an examination of the archives
reveals the fact that not all of the books have been preserved. Jlany
of the early volumes have long since become destroyed or lost. On the
other hand, due to the careless use of the loose-leaf system, many of
these records for recent years are in danger of being destroyed at any
time. The rule should be rigidly enforced that as soon as a volume of
a loose-leaf record has become completed it should immediately be bound
in a permanent manner and properly labeled.
Inheritance Tax Records. In 1893 the legislature passed an act
establishing a tax on collateral inheritances, beciuests, and devises.
The amount of the tax was determined by the market value of the
estate or fixed by appraisers appointed by the court for that purpose.
The tax was collected by the coimty treasurer and the money thus
acquired paid over to the controller twice a year. The probate depart-
ment of the superior court contains records relating to tlie property
of deceased persons and with them records relating to the inheritance
tax. Prom this court the treasurer is also furnished with a record of
appraisements in order to assist him in collecting the proper amount
of the tax. Receipts of all money paid for taxes are kept by the
treasurer.'"
School Funds. The treasurer's records in reference to pul)lic
schools are of a twofold character: Those relating to the administration
'".stats. 1S93:1'J3; 1905:311.
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of school fiiuds ; and those rehiting- to the sale of state school lauds,
ruder the former heading are to be found school district accounts, cash
hooks, and ledgers; records i-elating to the bonding of school districts;
and those concerning the teachers' annuity and retirement fund.
State Land Sales. By action of Congress the states were given
rontrol over a large part of the public domain. This included the
sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections in each towTiship, in addition to
another 500,000-acre grant, which were set aside as school lands.
There were also all swamp and overflowed, tide and salt-marsh lands
within the state. Since payments upon lands sold by the state were
made through the count.y treasurer the archives of that officer usually
contain separate records dealing with the sales of public lands within
the county. As most of this land was school land the record most
frequentl.y found is in reference to the sale of school lands. In addi-
tion to these, swamp land books are frequently foimd. These books
are often valuable records for anyone making a study of the land
question or the early settlement of the region.
THE ASSESSOR
The chief fmictiou of the office of the as.sessor has always been to
determine the value of property subject to taxation within the county,
to the end that the taxes of the coimty may be equitably distributed
among the property holders. In addition to this task he was, during
tlie earlier years, given other duties which now fall exclusively to other
officers. As seen in the section regarding the duties of the clerk, the
assessor was required to assist in the registration of voters." This was
doubtless due to the fact that his work throughout the county brought
him in contact with a very large portion of the population. This was
an important consideration in the days when roads were few and poor.
A more peculiar function was attached to the assessor's office during
the years from 1853 to 1855 when he was made ex-officio county super-
intendent of schools.'- There is so little in common between appraising
the value of taxable property and supervising the education of children
that this combination of offices seems strange. Yet it must be remem-
bered that during these years the educational system of the state was
in a very embryonic .stage, there were few scIumiIs tn supervise, while
on the other hand great amounts of school hiiuls within the counties
were yet unsold. No one was in a better positidn t(i know the location
and status of the ownership of these lands than was the county assessor.
The duties of the assessor are such that few records remain in his
archives. His chief work is to levy assessments on property within the
86 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
eoimty, the results being incorporated in the assessment rolls wiiich.
after being used by the tax colleetor, are finally deposited in the archives
of the auditor. In order to assist him in making proper assessments
the assessor frequently ha.s a number of records which are themselves
of ^•alue to the research worker.
Assessment Statements. Statements or afSdavits made by property
owners in regard to the ownership and valuation of their property
form a large part of the records of the assessor's office in many of
the counties. In five counties — Calaveras, Humboldt, Mendocino, San
Joaquin and Yuba — these records date back to the fifties and sixties.
In the other counties they are relatively recent, the earlier lists having
been destroyed. The information contained in these statements is
similar to that of the assessment rolls. The field notes of the assessor
and deputies serve as a check against these statements.
Land Office Returns. One of the methods by which the assessor
keeps informed in reference to the changes in ownership of lands is by
securing reports of patents issued by the federal and .state land offices.
A record of this character is to be found in about one-third of the
counties. It varies in form between large loose-leaf sheets containing
the list of land entries, bound volumes for record under townships and
sections, and a card index system. When access can not be had to the
land office records themselves these records are useful in matters per-
taining to the settlement and ownership of land.
Poll Tax Records. Before the ai)olition of the poll tax in 1914, the
assessor was charged with the duty of collecting this tax. This was a
tax levied by the state upon each able-bodied man between the ages of
twenty-one and sixty for the benefit of the state school fund. In con-
nection with this was the county road tax levied by the board of
supervisors. . The utility of the records relating to these taxes consists
chiefly in their furnishing names of men residing within the county at
the date of the record. As a rule they are less complete and are less
uniformly found in the counties than is the great register of voters.
Since the poll tax included all able-bodied men between the ages speci-
fied, regardless of citizenship or their right to vote, the poll tax records
supplement the other records by containing names not found in the
great register.
Maps. The maps and ])lat books used by the assessor in keeping
a record of o^raers of real estate are frequently of considerable historical
value if, as in a few counties, they have been preserved for earlier
years. Together with the regular plat books the assessor very
frequently has in his archives early town plats, maps of districts within
the county, or maps of private ranchos or holdings. . Unfortunatelj',
THE SCHOOL AND FISCAL OPFICLVLS. 87
but few of the assessors make it a point to preserve the older maps.
In San Diego County an effort is made to obtain copies of all maps
relating to the county or of land surveys within the county. The result
is a most valuable collection of maps and surveys of value both to the
research worker and to the officials of the county.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
As is implied in the name, the chief function of the tax collector is
to collect the taxes for the county. Some of these, however, as in the
case of the tax on personal pi-operty unsecured by real estate and in
former years the poll and road tax. are collected by the assessor.
By a constitutional amendment adopted in 1910 the state and county
tax .system was divided, the count}- receiving all funds from taxes on
general property, the state being supported by a tax on corporations.
In addition to county taxes the tax collector gathers the tax on all
public corporations outside of incorporated cities and any other genei'al
taxes required by the state. He is also required to collect all county
license fees as well as all state licenses except those granted by the
county clerJv. In case the tax on property is not paid within the legal
time limits the tax collector is required to sell the property to the state.
ilost of the records of the tax collector consist of cash books, journals,
balance records, ledgers, receipts and other books used by him to keep
a check upon the amount of money passing through his hands. Prom
the financial viewpoint they are of value, but to the average research
worker they are apt to arouse but little interest.
For the purpose of collection of taxes the assessment roll for the
current year is kept by the tax collector. It is afterwards deposited
with the auditor. All taxes which remain unpaid at the end of the
time allowed are recorded in a delinquent roll which is kept by the tax
collector until the tax is paid or the property sold. The subject of
tax sales and redemption of property sold for taxes has been considered
iHore fully in dealing with the archives of the recorder. ^=
The liceu.sc records, since they include all county and state licenses
for saloons, peddlers, merchants, auctioneei-s. etc.. are in many cases
of value and interest since they give an index to the amount and kind
of business done throughout the county.
The records of the tax collector are not usually looked upon as being
of more than temporary value and, as a result, it is seldom that full
sets of records are still to be found in the archives. ^Many of the tax
collectors deposit all books with the auditor or in some storeroom as
soon as their immediate usefulness was passed.
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PART II
GUIDE TO COUNTY ARCHIVES
Alameda County.
Stats. 1853:56; Pol. Code (1872). §3953.
Pol. Code (1874), §3953; (1919), §3909.
For key to maps see page ix.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 91
ALAMEDA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Ahnneda County was created in 1853. Before that time a large
part of its territory was under the jurisdiction of Contra Costa Coitnty
which until 1853 extended as far south as Alameda Creek. At that
time portions from Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties were taken
to form the new county. No impoi-tant chauiics have been made in the
county boundaries.
On the other hand, changes in the location of the county seat were
frequent during the first two decades. Originally the seat of justice
was placed at Alvarado, or New Haven. Agitation, however, soon
arose to have it moved further north and at an election in December,
1854, San Leandro was awarded the honor. In April, 1855, the board
of supervisors met at San Leandro and for several months this was the
local capital. In August, however, by action of the District Court, the
late election was set aside on account of charges of fraud and the county
offices once again moved to Alvarado. Since this was not pleasing to
a large part of the population, the matter was taken to the legislature,
which passed an act fixing the county seat at San Leandro, whither it
was taken in IMarch, 1856. The growth of Oakland led to further
agitation, with the result that an election early in 1873 cho.se that place
as the center of justice. Opposition from the outside districts, which
showed itself in the board of supervisors, caused the buildings to be
placed at Brooklyn (now East Oakland) rather than Oakland proper,
as was desired by the Oakland people. Appeal was once again made
to the legislature, which, during the spring of 1874, passed an act under
the terms of which the county bviildings were to be erected upon the
plaza squares on Broadway.
During these changes the county archives were moved from place to
place. In 1874 the present courthouse was built. In common with
other buildings of its age and style it is not fii'eproof. It is now used
for courtrooms and contains some of the county offices, the Assessor
and Tax Collector being located on the first floor. A hall of records
acros.s Broadway contains all of the other offices examined. Alterations
in the hall of recoi-ds have been made since the information for this
report was compiled. A large addition of reinforced concrete has been
built, the first floor of which is occupied by the Clerk.
These alterations have materially affected much of the semi-discarded
material which is shown in the report to have been in the basement.
92 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
That which is listed as being in the south basement has since been over-
hauled and some material, of seemingly worthless nature, has been
de-stroyed, the remainder being classified and arranged on shelves.
This basement is at the south end of the Hall of Records, and is under
the custody of the clerk. The material reported in the north basement
for the most part has been lost, the grand jury having ordered its
removal, without consulting the officials under whose custody it
belonged. These records were of little administrative value, but many
of them would have been useful for historical purposes. This part of
the basement is no longer used for storing records. Unless specified
otherwise, the term "basement" as used in this report will refer to the
basement of the particular office whose archives are being described.
The examination of these archives has been made at various times, the
Clerk's and Recorder's offices being examined during December, 1915,
tlie other offices during the spring of 1917.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, lcS5.^-188l)
Execution Book, 1872-1879. 1 v. (1), in the north basement;
1879-1880, 1 V. (2).
Execution Docket, 1853-1880, 2 v. (1-2).
File, 1853-1880, 267 f.b., cases 1-5408; also 11 bdls. in the south
General Index, 2 v.
Judgments, Abstract of, 1870-1876. 1 bdl.. in the south basement.
Judgment Docket, 1853-1879, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1853-1870, 1 v..
in the south basement.
Judgment Record, 1853-1879, 7 v. (A-G).
Minutes. 1853-1879, 6 v. (A-C. 3-6), indexed.
Order Book. 1876-1880, 1 v., in the north basement.
Register of Actions. Civil, 1853-1880, 8 v. (A-H) ; Criminal, 1866-
f869, 1 v. (1) ; 1869-1874, 1 v., in the north basement.
County Court, 185.3-1880
Pile, 1853-1879, 61 f.b., cases 1-1627.
General Index. 2 v.
Judgment Docket, 1 v. (1), in the north basement.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1853-186,3
:Minutes, 1853-1863, 2 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 18S3-date
Bonds and Letters Probate, 1861-1879, 5 v. (2-6); 1880-1914,
9 V, (1-6).
One volume. Pacific Surety Company ; some of volumes overlap iu dates,
but are supplementary.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 93
Bouds of Executors aud Administrators: Upon Qualifying, 1881-
1915, 39 V. (1-29) : Given on Real Estate. 1888-1909, 2 v. (1, 1),
1 V. (3), iu the north basement; Pacifie Surety Company, 1902-
1907, 1 V. (1) ; Surety Companies, 1902-1915, 4 v. (1. 3, 3-4) ;
U. S. F. & G. Co.. 1911-1913, 1 v. (1).
Bonds of Guardians: Upon Qualifying, 1881-1915, 20 v. (3-19) ;
Surety Companies, 1902-1907, 1 v. (1).
Calendar, 1878-1879, 1 v., in the north basement ; 1882-1885, 1 v. ;
1888-1892, 2 v., in the north basement; 1892-1898. 1902-1909,
13 v., scattering.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905-1908, 2 v.
Docket: 1890-date, 2 v. (1-2), loose leaf; Dept. 1, 1887-1893,
3 V. (1-3); 1895-1896, 1 v. (6); Dept. 2, 1885-1896, 3 v.;
Dept. 3, 1881-1887, 3 v., 1890-1895, 1 v.; Dept. 4, 1893-1915,
52 V.
File, 1853-1880, 128 f.b., eases 1-1224; ISSO-date. 1926 f.b.. cases
1-21072 ; Extra file, 49 f.b.
Index, 1853-1910, 9 v.
[nventories. Estates of :\Iiuoi-s, Record. 1880-1902. 3 v. (1-3) ;
1907-1910, 2 V. (2-3).
Judgment Record. Dismissal of Stii)ulation. 1899-190.5. 2 v.
(41-42).
Letters of Administration. 1881-1914. 18 v. (3-19) ; with will
annexed, 1896-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Tublic Administrator, 1900-
1912, 1 V. (1) ; Special Testimony, 1890-1916. 1 v, (1).
Letters of Guardianship, 1881-date, 9 v. (4-12).
Letters Testamentary, 1881-date, 11 v. (2-12).
.Minutes, 1858-1879, 15 v. (1-15); 1880-1896. 477 v. (1-477);
Dept. 4, Jan. 1896-date, 38 v. (1-38).
I'rintcd form books aiv <i«-:] aliimsi .■\c!usiv..|\ . ra. h n^ji ii^iii- num-
liered in its own .-lii.^-. Sin..' ^r^.■r-.\^ I k- ni:i,. .ini i"'n iisHd at
oue time the dabs .i-.nl.iii. aii'i ilh' iiv ..f li;iir iiiih.Ihi- ^u NitiTS on
volumes malies it imiins^ililc to a^cMiain wlarlicr m- ii.a ih, sories is
complete without a careful exaniinntiou aud comparison of each
\cilnme. Theoretically, all these volumes form one main series. The
eurrt-nl volume at the time they were examined \vas the number given
above.
Register of Actions, 1853-1879. 4 v. (1-4) ; 18S0-date, 43 y. (1-43).
Wills, Record of, 1879-date, 24 v. (1-24).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Arraignments, 1896-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Calendar, Dept. 2, 1881-1888, 1 y., in the north basement.
Coroner's Inquests, 1870-date, ](IS f.b., cases l-9.")63 ; Index.
lS68-date, 2 v. (3-4).
C'riminal Record, 1880-1896. 1 v.
Demurrer Docket. 1880-1913. 45 v.: Dc'iit. 2, 1881-1882, 1893-1894,
2 v., in the north basement.
Docket, Trial, 1880-1913. 74 y„ iu the south basement ; 1913-date ;
Dept. 2, 1887-1894, 4 v., in the north ba-semeut.
Examinations, Register of, 1881-1897, 2 v. (1-2).
Executions, 1870-1896, 2 bdls.. in the south basement.
Execution Books, 1879-1896, 13 v. (3-15). in the .soutli basement.
94 COUNTY ARCHIVKS OP CALIFORNIA.
Fee Books, Civil, lsii:,-llin4. 7 v.
File. Civil. ISSO-d.iir. l'Cl':^ IM... eases 1^>^. 112; Criminal, 1880-
date, 212 f.b., eases 1 -CiMl : Depositions, ete., 40 f.b.
General Index, 188U-date : Civil, 40 v. ; Insolvencies, 1 v.
Grand Jnry Record, recent, 2 f.b.; also 3 v. in the north basement.
Insanity, Certificates of Discharge from State Hospital. 1903-date.
2 V. (1-2).
Insanity Commitments, 1897-1910, 5 v. 1 1-4. (i i : File. 20 f.b.:
Index, 1869-date, 2 v. ; Dipsomania, 1911-date. 2 v. ; 4 f .1).
Insanity, Judgments of, 1903-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Insanity, Minutes of, 1903-1909, 3 v.; 1916-date, 1 v.; Dipsomania,
1911-date, 1 v.
Insane, Record of, 1869-1897, 10 v.
Judge's Assignment Docket, 1914^date, 1 v. (3).
Judgment Record, 1880-date, 113 v.
One volume, 1S80-1S85, in the north basement.
Judgment Docket, 1895-?, 9 v., in the north basement.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1853-1907, 5 v. (1-5), in basement.
There are three copies of vol. 2 and two copies of vol. 4.
Jury Book, 1886-1 90fi. 2 v.. in the .south basement: and Dept, 2.
1885-1896, 1 v.: Dc]it. M. liMtl. 1 v.: Dept. 4. 1S97-1!HH). 2 v.,
all in the north ba.seiiii'iit.
Jlinutes, Dept, 1, 1880-date, 30 v. (1-5, 3-27) ; Dept. 2, 1880-date,
33 V. (1-33) ; Dept. 3, 1881-date, 35 v. (1-35) ; Dept. 4, 1893-
date, 10 V. (1-5, 12-14, 14-15) ; Dept. 5, 14 v. (17-30) ; Dept, 6,
1909-date, 6 v. fl-6).
Motion Docket, 1881-1912, 34 v.; Dept. 2. 1888-1895, 4 v.. in the
north basement.
Office Calendar, Probate and Civil, 1909-1912, 12 v.
Preliminary Hearings : Police Court Notes, 326 .shorthand books in
office; Justice Court papers and reports, 1875-1888, 60 bdls.;
others unclassified in the south basement; 1895-1897, 10 p.h., in
the north basement.
Register of Actions, 1880-date: Civil, 86 v. (1-86): Criminal,
12 V. (1-12) ; Taxes, 1 v. (2), in the .south basement.
Reporters' notes, shorthand, a large quantity in the south basement
together with transcripts of evidence and tran.scripts on appeal;
in tlie north basement are also 251 p.h.; 28 boxes.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1903-date
Docket, 1903-date, 7 v. (1-7).
File, 26 f.b., eases 1-2377.
General Index, 1 v, (1),
Judgment Record, Commitments, 1913-date, 2 v.
Minutes, 1903-date, 5 v, (1-5).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book: Certified List of Claims Allowed, |18S5]. several
rolls in the .south ba.sement ; Claims Allowed, 1883-1888, 1 v, ;
1895-1896, 3 v. ; 1902. 1 v., all in the north basement ; "Record of
Claims," 1898-1913, 24 v. (1-24),
Since 1013 the "Record of Claims"' is in the Auditor's office only.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 95
Assessment List, Oakland, 1895, 1 hdl. in the south hns.'mi'iit.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers. 1889-190], 1' v.
Contrat-t Kecord. 1897-date. 2 v.
K(|uaIization, .Minutes of the Board of. lS72-date. 2 v. 1 1-2 ) : 1 f.l).
Fih', 44 f.h.
Franchise Book, 1873-1912, 1 v. (1).
Index to Documents, 1853-1894, 1 v.; 1894-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; serials
1-13400.
liidiuviits. Dist. No. 2, No. 3, 1894, 2 v., in the basement; 1899, 1 v..
Ill thr l.asciiient; 1904-1908, 1 v.; 1909-1910. 1 v.. in the south
liasriiiciit: 1904-1908, 1 V.
Infirmary Dii'eetors' Minutes, 1870-1874. 1 v., in the north base-
ment.
Inventory County Property. 1906-date. 2 f.b.
Invoice Book. 1885. 1892-1893. 2 v.. in the n<irth b;is.-iiieiit.
I.ighting Districts, Record. 1909-1912. 4 v.
Liquor Licenses: Applications, 1891-1902, 1 v.; 1901. 1902. 1904.
1907. 1907-1910, 12 bdls. in the south basement: curniit 3 f.b.;
Protests, 1 f.b. : Stub-books, 1913-1915, 1 v.
Maps, Alameda County, 1907, cloth mounted, 12 copies, in tlie base-
ment.
Minutes. Board of Supervisors, 1853-date, 46 v. (1-4(5) ; Index,
10 V. (1-10) : Newspaper Clippings, 1885-1893, 3 v.
Miscellaneous ]i;i|h rs iimxamined), 20 boxes in the north basement.
Ordinance Book. 1>^:; HU-'). 1 v. (1).
Ordinances ami Franchises, Index to, 1883-1915, 1 v.. worn.
(Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 3 v.
Relief. Applic-ations for, ?-1906, 3 v. (5-7), in the north basement.
Report, l!io.')-1llOf:. 1 roll, in basement.
Road R(M-.,i-,|. I^.Vi <late. 8 v. (0, 00. 1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Road Reuistcr. ls.-,:;-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Tax Estimates and Kates, 2 f.b.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Accounts. ]\Iemo of, i-iM-ent. 1 box. in thi' south basement. '
Appointments, Deputy Clerks, 1894-1911, 3 bdls.. in thr south base-
ment.
Cash Book, 1874-1890, 8 v., in the Clerk's ba.sement; Petty Cash,
1896-1910, 15 v., in the Clerk's basement.
Correspondence, Press Copies, 1895-1899, 5 v., in the south base-
ment; Miscellaneous, 1906-1914.
Fee Books, 1870-1907. 15 v.
Hunting Licenses: Application stubs, etc., 1 box, in the basement;
Register, 1907-1909, 1 v.
Military Roll, 1894, 1 v., in the basement hall; 1908, 1910, 1915, 3 v.
Miscellaneous papers, 1886-1900, in the .south basement.
Official Bonds. 1853-1884. 10 p.h,. in the south basement.
96 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF C.VLIFORNIA.
Receipts, stul)-books. 1895-1897. 1 lidl.. in tlic smitli ImsiMiiPiit :
1915, 3 V.
Cai'bon coi)ire of receipts are pasted into the volumes.
Special Deposits, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1913, 4 v., in the south base-
ment; Auditor's Receipts for Special Deposits, 1906-1915. 1 v..
pasted into scrapbook; Superior Court, Dept. 2, 1914-1915, 1 v.
Trust Fund, County Clerk, 1914-date, 1 v.
Miscellaneous funds, game licenses, court actions, etc.
Naturalization
Applications for Citizenship: District Court, 1868-1879, 3 v.;
County Court, 1876-1879, 2 v.
Certificates of Citizenship, County Court, 1871-1876, 1 v.
Declarations of Intention, 1858-1895, 6 bdls., in the basement:
Stubs, 1868-1871, 1 v., in north basement : 1871-1880, 4 v. (2-5) :
1880-1906, 26 V. (1-26).
Declarations of Intention, Record of. lOOH-diiti'. 17 v. '1-17);
Index, 18;53-1910, 1 v. (1).
Naturalization; Acts of. District and County Coui't, 1S79. 1 bdl. in
the basement; Certificates of, 1880-1904, 14 v. (1-14) ; Record of,
1904-1906, 6 V. (1A-6A) ; Petiti(m and Record, 19(Mi-dnte. 13 v.
(1-13).
Naturalization Depositions. 2 f.b.
Naturalization Docket, 1909-1913, 1 v.
Naturalization Minute Hook, 1909-date, 4 v.
Xaturalized Citizens. Index to. 185(i-1911.
Registration
Aflidavits of Registration: 1878, 32 bdls., by lettci's: 1881, 1882,
in the south basement; 1900-1910, bound vol.. in tlie south base-
ment; 1912-1914, bdls., by precincts, in the ba-ciiient : 1916, in
Registrar's office.
Great Register, 1866-1884, 4 v. (1-4). in the noi'th hasrment ;
1885-1886, 1 V. (1), in the south basement, 1 v. (2), in the north
basement; 1887-1890, 2 v. (3-4), in the south basement: 1S90-
1906, 947 v., in the north basement.
Great Register, printed, 1876-date. in the basement.
Precinct Maps, 1912, 1914, 1916.
These are maps of each township : there were ten maps coverins tlie
whole count.v in 1!)1(!.
Elections
Candidates' Statements. 1902, 1907, 1 bdl. each, in the .south
basement.
Certificates of Primary Hlection, 1 f.b.
Verification Deputies. Record of, 1 f.b.
Votes Cast, Abstract of, 1886, 1 bdl.; 1892, 1 v.. in the .south base-
ment; 1902, 1 roll, in the south basement.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 97
Marriage and Public Health
.MaiTiiiuc Licctis... stubs. 1870-1897, 98 v.; Affidavits. 1897-date,
69 v.; In. Irs. Hil()-(l;ii... :] V. (12-14).
Dental I;. -i-i. r. l---:. liiiiM. 1 v.; 1903-date. 1 v.: Index. 1 v.
Drllg■gist■^ lii'-istci'. l!Mi:).^date, 1 v.
Medical Certiticates, 1876-date, 4 v. (A-D).
Optometrists Kegister, 1903-date, 2 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Artic-les of Int-orporation. 1854-date. 54 f.b., .\os. l-(i()8(); ("opv of,
1870-1882, 1 v.: In.lex. 1 S.-,4-(late, 4 v. (1-4).
Worn] and Suivty ('(.inp.nii.--. I'HO-date, 1 v. (1).
Certitii-ates of Sale. 1 s , .'i l^i'.t. 1 SS3, 4 bdls., in the south hasement.
Church Elections and Incorporations, 1869-1889, 1 v.
Copartnership, Certiticates of, 1 f.b.. 1-287.
C. P. R. R. Preiprht Rates. Jan. 1, 1876, 1 v., printed.
Fictitious Names, Register of Persons and Partnerships Under.
1 V. ; 5 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
Partnership, Register of, 1874-1911, 1 v., indexed; File, 5 f.b.
Nos. 1-800.
Private aeconnt books. 20 v. for dates from 1868-1886, in the north
basement.
Sole Traders' Applications. 1875-1880. 1 bdl.. in the south basement-
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, 10 bdls., in the south l)a.sement.
Those are classified by offices.
Cash Counted, Statement of, recent, 1 f.b.
Census of 1870: Field Notes of Census :\larshal. 1 bdl., in the south
basement.
County Officers' Reports, 1906-date: Auditor, 1 f.b.; Treasurer.
2 f.b. ; others. 2 f.b. ; 1 box in the south basement. Coroners, Road
Supervisors, Justices of the Peace, etc.
District Attorney's Opinions, 1894-1897, 1 v. (2) ; Letter Book,
\>'J7) ISDii. 1 v.. all in the north basement.
Humane ()fli,-ers. Record of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Justice Couit Dockets: Oakland Township, 1857-1899, 37 v.. all in
the nortii li;isciiiriii r\r, pt 2 volumes which are in the main office;
Alameda Township, )s!)ti^l898. 1 v.
JiLStices of the Peace, Statement of Fees, 1891-1898. 2 v., in the
south basement.
Notaries Public, List of, 1894-date. 5 v. ; Index, 1913-date, 1 v. ;
Stub-books, 1897-1906, 1 bdl., in the south basement; Records.
31 vols, of various dates, mostly recent.
Public Administrator, Re.gister of, 1895-1898, 1 v.; Reports, in
news]iapers. about 1911. 1 tilin.u' saf(>.
9» COUXTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE RECORDER
Assignments in Bankruptcy, 1867-1884. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, Index, 1853-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Attachments, 1866-date, 37 v. (A-Z, 27-37) ; Index, 13 v.
Banking Assets, 1876-1894, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v., in the north basement.
Births, Register of. 1859-1861, 1873-1874. 1888-date, 9 v. (A, A-D,
1-4) : Record of (Jhinese Births, 1900-1912, 1 v.
Brands, F.,-r,m\ nf. lS.Wrl,-,te. 1 v.
Builders' ('(iiiti-.iris. li'i; di-;iwcrs.
liuilders' rniili.M-ls iin.l Itmids, Index, 1885-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Certificates of Sale. 18li6-date, 18 v. (A-R) ; Index, 10 v.
Charters of Cities and Towns, 1895-1911, 1 v.
Deaths. Record of. 1859-1860, 1873-date, 13 v. (A-P. 1-7).
Decrees of Distrilmtion. Index. 1891-1898, 2 v. (1-2). in the north
basement.
Deeds, 1853-date, 2410 v. (A-Z. 27-2410) ; Index, 1853-1913. 171 v.
(1-171), 1914-date, 16 v.
Election Expen.ses: Candidates' Statciiieiits, 1893-date. 7 v. (1-7);
Index, Candidates' and Committees' Statements, 1 v. (1).
Estray Book, 1853-date. 1 v. (1) ; another vol. for 1853-1898.
Pee Book, 1915-date, 1 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 46 v. (A, A-Z, 27-45) ; Index, 7 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1866-date, 12 v. ( A-L) ; Index, 7 v. (1-7).
Lea.ses, lS57-date, 48 v. (A-Z, 27-48) ; Index. 8 v. (1-8).
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
:\lap Books, 28 v. (1-28) ; Index, 1 v.
Marriage Licenses and Certificates, 1853-date. 74 v. (A-Z. 27-74) :
Index. 24 v. (A, 1-23).
Marriaue Register, 1905-1912. 5 v. (1-5).
I\Iechanies Liens, 1853-date, 70 v. (A-Z, 27-70) ; Index, 17 v.
Mining Claims, Affidavits of Labor and Improvement.s on, 1899-date.
1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 V. (1).
]Miscella neons Record. 1853-date. 60 v, (A-Z. 27-60) ; Index, 13 v.
(1-13).
Mortgages, 1853-date, 1112 v. (A-Z. 27-1112) ; Index, 1853-date, 55 v.
(1-55); Chattel, 1858-date, 108 v. (A-Z. 27-108); Index, 10 v.
(1-10).
Nevpspapers :
San Leandro. Ahnimla Cmnihi G(i~rlh. June, 1862-June. 1864;
March. ISdIi-.luH.', 1S7II. 16 v.
Oakland. Daihi Tnms, n,,l. September. 1870-Oetober, 1871. 1 v.
Daihi ThiKs. Julv -Jii. lsS4-,Tan. 7. 1885, in the north basement.
Notices of Action, 1857-date, 42 v. (A-Z, 27-42) ; Index, 29 v.
Official Bonds, 1871-date, 19 v. (A-S) : Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Original papers on file, 190 f.b.
Ovster Beds, 1877-date, 1 v.
Patents. 1858-date, 3 v. (A-C) : Index. 1 v.
Powers of Attornev. 1857-date. 23 v. ( A-W) ; Index. 1853-date, 5 v.
(1-5).
Pre-emptions, May. 1853-1871. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 99
Proofs of Labor, "Affidavits of Labor and Improvements ou Mining
Claims," Index, 1 v. (1).
Recorded in Mining Claims, a few early ones in Miscellauoous liocords.
Releases of Mortgages, Index, 1853-date, 44 v. (1^4).
School Lands, 1853-1878. 1 v., only two entries; Index, 1 v. (1).
Separate Property of Married Women, 1899-date, 1 v. (1).
See below under Sole Traders and Separate Property.
Sole Traders and Separate Property of Wives, 1878-date, 2 v. (B-C) ;
Index, 1 V. (1).
Squirrel Claims, 1874-1876. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales, 1857-1861, ISTd 1s7l', isyi;- IS'C!, 24 v.; Berkeley, 1909,
1911, 3 v.; Berkeley Scininl Disn-in. iimim, ] y.
Tax Sales, Certifieates of, ls:)-J-lSli4, l!)()4-1909, 10 v.; Commeree
Street, Oakland, 1899, 1 v. ; Street Improvement Bonds, 1915. 1 v. -.
Certificates of to State. 189-1-1910. 67 v.; Returns to Asse.ssor of
Lands Sold to State, 1895-1901. 7 v. ; 1903-1906, 4 v. ; 1910-1911, 4 v.
Tide Lauds, 1869-1896, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Water Right Notices, 1872-1915, 1 v. (1).
Wills. 1886-date. 1 v.: Index. 1 v. CI).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Account Book of Superintendent of Schools, 1868-1871, 1 v.. in the
north basement.
Annual Report. 1893-1913, 49 v., unbound; Alameda (City), 1898-
1903, 1901-1914. 15 v.; Oakland, 1892-1914, 17 v., scattering; Berke-
ley. 1900-1914, 12 V.
Board of Education, Minutes of. l'^sn-(l;iti\
Census Marshal's Field Notes, is:.:, is^'i. scattering, in the basement;
1870-1880, 1 box; 1900, 1 v.; K.|h.ii.. 1.s:.:i-1879, 1886-1888, 4 boxes,
in the basement; 1903-1910, 11 v.
Certifieates, Record of, 1891-date, 2 v. ; File, 1911-date.
One case of the record for earlier dates is found in tlie room of the Board
of Education.
( 'omuiunieations received, 1855-1880, in the l)aseiiLi'nt ; Teachers and
Trustees, recent, 2 filing eases; Miseellancous, 4 letter boxes.
Communications sent, 1910-date.
In scrapbook marked "Invoices": these consist of lelte''s sent to prin-
cipals, teachers and trustees, examination questions, etc.
Courses of Study, printed, 1907, 1911.
Credentials Record, 1910-date.
This is a scrapbook of all the circulars from the Stale P.onrd in reaard
to credentials.
Fee Book of Superintendent. 1S93-1906, 1 v.
Grammar Schools. "Rr-istn- of ( Iradiiatiou, 1881-1890, 1 v.. in the base-
ment; 1909-1111:., I'll:,. IDK;. J witical files.
Institutes, Minnlr.s (.!', 1S!)S dale, -2 v.
Journal, 1857-1866, 1 v.
Maps of Alameda County: Allardt, 1874; Nu.sbaumer & Boardman
1889, 1900; Prather, 1907.
100 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Maps of Bay Counties: Bancroft's Map of the Bay Counties, 1895 ( ?) :
Whitaker & Ray, New Relief Map of the Bay Counties, 1905.
Receipts, stub-books, 1907-1916, 3 v.
School Di.strict Clerk's Reports, 1857-1880, 1 bo.x. in the basenu-nt.
School District Funds. 1883-1886, 1 v.. in the north basement; 1896-
1912, 25 v.. in the basement; 1912-1913. 4 v. (1-4).
Teachers' Examinations. 1915-1916. 2 vertical files.
Teachers' Annuity and Retirement Fund, Stub-books of receipts. 1899-
1913, 2 V.
Teachers' Library Record, 1911-date, 1 v.
Trustees Institutes, Minutes of, 1916-date, 1 v.
Trustees. Record and Accounts, Olinda District, 1890-1906, 3 v.
These consist of minutes and district accounts.
Warrants, Register of School, 1879-1887, 2 v. ; Registered Warrants,
1907-1908, scrapbook.
In tlie back of tills sc-aplioolv are examination (luestious for tlie .years
1882-1800.
THE AUDITOR
Affidavits of County Officers, 1905-1912, 1916-date, 4 v. (1-3).
Affidavits of Superior Judges, 1902-date, 4 v. (3-6).
Allowance Book. "Auditor's Minute Book." 1910-1!)12. 1 v.. pasted in.
Application for Relief. 1906-1910. 4 v. (8-11). in the basement.
Assessment Rolls :
Original, 1854-1889, 1893. 1897. 176 v.. in the basement; Index.
48 v.; 1855, 1 v., worn, in the north liasenn'nt ; 1904-1914. 856 v.;
Index, 130 v.
Personal Property, 1896, 1901. 19t)4-1912, 12 v.
Sanitary Districts, 1893-1905, 14 v., scattering; 1906-1914, 31 v.
"Delinquent Tax Lists." 1855-1901, 93 v., in basement; 1902-1914.
59 V. ; 1883, 1 V. (2). in north basement.
Duplicate Tax Book. 1854. 1 v.; 1861-1862. 1870-1874. 15 v.. in
basement.
Audited Ac.i.unts, 4^70-1873, 1 v.. in north basement; 1873-1909, 20 v.
(12-31 ) ; l!iln-li)r_'. 3 v.; 1874-1889, 9 v. (4-12), in basement.
Building I'.nii.ls. Kruister. July-October, 1874. 1 v.
Cash Bodk. 1S!)4-1IH)S. ti v.; 1914-1915. 1 v.
Clerk's Fr,- l;,„,k, l'i(i5-1908, 1 v.
Clerk's Petty (asli Keeord, 1913-1914, 2 v.
Court IMonevs, Register of. 1902-date. 1 v.
Fee Book, 1858-1872, 1 v.. in north basement; 1877-1899. 1 v.; 1903-
1904, 1 V.
Indigents, Record of, 1909, 1 v.; Third Supervisorial District. 1900.
1 v., in north basement.
Journal, 1853-1874, 1 v.; 1874-1884. 1 v., in basement; 1884-1893, 1 v.;
1893-1898, 1 v., in basement ; 1898-date, 9 v.
Ledger, 1857-1885, 2 v. (1-2), in basement; 1885-1893. 1 v. (3) ; 1893-
1896, 1 V. ; 1898-1913, 6 v. ; 1913-date, 1 v.
License Book. 1903-date. 1 v. (3).
Maps, moiuited. Alameda County, 1915, showing townships, school dis-
tricts, etc., fi mile to inch; Map of Alameda County in four sections.
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 101
iliseellaneous piii)ers, :?3 f.h.. 120 p.h. : about 1885, 31 p.h.. in north
basement.
Moneys Deposit,,! with Treasurer, Register of, 1913-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Oakland Transit CuniiKiny, Accounts, 1900-1915, 1 v. (1).
Orphans, Keuurd ot. IIH'3. 1 v., in north basement.
Payroll. Register of General, 1913-date, 3 v. (1 :l'. I.x.sc leaf; S.-hools,
i91.3-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Justice of Peace and ( '(wist.-iliir. I!)l:;"lin5. 1 y.
Poll Ta.\ Record, 1873-1891, 1 v.. in north basciihiil : ISlli' 1!)U, 1 y.
Poll Tax Roll, 1877-1878, Brooklyn Township, 1 v., Eden Township.
1 y. ; 1881. Oakland Township. N-Z, 1 v., 1893-1894, 1896, 4 v.. all in
north basement; 1897, 1899-1914, 17 v.
Public Administrator's Ledger, 1909: 1910-1913; 1914-date. 1 y. each.
in safe.
Receipts, Reuist^r of. 1!)(»8-1913. 2 y. (1-2) ; :Money Receiyed in County
Treasury. l--."i.! l->."i^. 1 y., in north basement.
Recorder's Fcr l;nu|<. 1S78-1881, 3 y.. in north basement: 1882-1889,
t; y., in .south baseimnt ; 1889-1900, 8 v.; 1902-1915. 39 y.
Redemption Journal. 1910-1915. 1 v.: Certificates of Redemption. 1896-
1915. 75 f.b. DOS. 1-15900.
Reyenue Claims Allowed, 1889-1 898, 3 v. (2^), in basement; 1899-
1913, 5 V. (5-9).
Road Foreman's Report. 1913-date. 2 y. (1-2). loose leaf.
Road Tax, Index, 1894. 1 y.. in nortli ba.sement.
Sanitary Funds, l!Hi!i lUli', 1 v.
School Ui.strict Bon, Is. i;,-msi,r. l.sSl-datc. 1 v.
School District Funds. lfS66-lb69. 1 y. (1) ; School Funds, 1878-1883,
2 y.. 1885-1890. 2 v.. all in north basement; School District Funds,
1890-1898, 4 y., in north basement; 1901-date, 17 v.; Ledger School
and C-ipifiil Fnnds, 1912-1913, 1 v.
School Li-duii, l>si lss3. 1 y. (1). in nortli basement.
Sheriffs Vrr i;.H,k, i:i(i:;-1909. 2 y.
Special I'lsi.-.i^. Lrdger, 1912-date. 1 y.
Statist ir.i I \.r,\'rv. 1895-1899, 1 v.. extra large in north basement.
Tax S;,l,.s. PKIl). 1 V.
Taxes. Record of. 1872-1893. 1 v.. in north basement; 1893-date. 4 y.
(3-6).
Teachers' Annuity Ledger, 1912-date, 1 v.
Teachers' ( 'crtilir'^itrs. Receipts, 1857-1882, 2 v.
Trust Funds. 191:; ,l,ih-. 1 v.
Vouchers, K'ecdid ot General. 1913-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Warrants. Keoister of Order.s, 1856-1873. 2 v., in north basement;
Ri'.jistrr ,,l' Warrants. 187^1900 (?), 24 v. (3-21ci, in basement;
Register III (ieiieral. Salary, and Infirmary, 1901-1909, 9 v. (23a-
31a j; 191(J-1913. 4 v. (1-4); General, 19i3-date. 2 v. (1-2), loose
leaf; District Road Warrants, 1901-1912, 11 v.; Official Warrants,
1909, 1 v.; School Warrants. 1866-1874. 1 v. (1). 1880-1881, 1 v.,
both in north ba.sement ; 1913-date, 3 v.. loose leaf; Special, 1913-
date, 3 y. (1-3); Sundry, 1893-1896, 1 y. ; 1901-1910, 11 y. ; 1912-
1913, 2 V.
102 COUNTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Warrants Canceled, General. 1897-1904. 3 boxes, 1915-1916. 28 f.b. :
Soliool, 1908. 1912, 2 boxes; 1915-1916, 28 f.b., besides about 50 boxes
unexamined in basement.
Warrant stub-books. 1869-1870, 1889-1890. 2 v., in north basement:
School Warrants, 1889-1890. 1897. 1900-1901, 5 v.. in north basement.
THE TREASURER
Allowance Book, Get. 1882-Dec. 1904, 19 v. fl-19) ; 1904-date, 14 v.
(20-26).
Since 1914 there are volumes A & B for each number, used for General
and Road Funds, respectively.
Bonds, Record of : School, Sept. 13, 1884-date, 1 v. ; Sanitary, Sept. 30,
1893-date. 1 v. ; Building, Julv-October, 1874, 2 v. ; County Bonds.
Oct. 1. 1883, 1 V.
Ca.sh Book, October, 1859-1874, 7 v.; 1874-1913. 16 v. (1-16).
Dailv Cash Balances, 1910-date, 6 v.
Day Book. 1855-1857. 1 v. : 1859-1866. 2 v.
Delinquent Tax List, 1874-1875. 1877-1893. 1895-1896. 19 v.
Deposit Register, 1907-date. 1 v.
Disbursements, Register of. 1869-1913, 51 v. (1-511-. 1913-date. new
series.
Fee Book, 1876-1886, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts. 1900-date. 5 v.
Journal, Jan. 1. 1857-Julv 31, 1861; Dec. 22. 1874-D('c. 17. 1886. 2 v.
Ledger, Sept. 1. 1853-191.3. 9 v.; 1913-date. 1 v.
Licenses. Register of, 1870-1878, 3 v.
License and Poll Tax Account. 1864-1870, 1 v. ; 1868-1893. 1 v.
Migratory Stock. 1874-1875, 1 y.
Public School Teachers' Fund. Mux 1, 1897-date. 2 y. (1-2).
Receipts. Register of, 1859-1891. 4 y. ; 1901-date, 7 v. (4-10).
Redemption Book. 1870-1871. 1 y. ; Redemption Book Tax Sales. 1875-
1886. 2 y. (1-2) : Redemption Journal. 1910-date, 1 y. (1).
Road Warrants. 1875-1889. 3 y. : 1891-1895. 1 y. (21.
School District Funds, 1866-1880. 2 y. ; 1880-1912. 12 v. (1-12) : Oak-
land School District. 1896. 1 v. (1).
State Land Record, Ortobci-. IS'^l-date. 1 y.
Tax Collector's C,-isli I'.nuk, 1ss:;-ls84. 1 y.
Tax Collector's Rruisl.T .,1 I 'in|M.r1 v Sold for Taxes, 1857-1861. 1 y.
Tax Sales. 1870-1 S7!t, 1,S«()-1^S4, 1886-1893, 21 y.
Warrants. Register of. 1871-1894, 5 y. : Fruitvale Sanitary District.
1896-1905, i y.
Warrants Registered: County Orders Registered. 18,)3-1858, 1 y. :
County Orders Redeemed. 1859-1864. 1 y. : Warrant Books, 1863-
1866, i y.; 1869-1877, 2 y, ; 1877-1904, 1 y. (4).
ALAMEDA COUNTY. 106
THE ASSESSOR
Asst^.ssment Statements, "List," 1914-date.
Automobile Record, 1917, on cards.
Foi- several years precedins the record was kept in books. A special
statemeut is required of automobile owners.
Building Inspector's Records: Complaints, 5 f .b. ; Record of Building
Permits. 4 large f .b. ; Book Record of Complaints and Action in same.
Cashier's Records: Cash Book, 1911-date, 6 v.; Ledger. l!)ll-date. 6 v.
I'lir poll ta.xes and unsecureil personal property.
:\rap.s and Plats: Plat Books, lS91-date, complete. lart;v niuuber of
vols.; Index maps for Assessor's maps, laruc blue print map, com-
plete set for whole county; Block Book of Oakland. ISflO, 1 v., in
north basement: Wall INIaps. county, city, and township, aboiit 20
current maps; Plates of blocks. 100 drawers.
The last named are the plates from which negatives are made for printing
the blue print map for the l)loek books.
^fortgages. Transcript of: Murray Township, 1861-1878. 1 v.: Oakland
Township, 1 v. (8), 1 v. (10), in north basement.
Pencil Roll, current, 79 v.
(In i^am.' form of book as regular assessment roll : an office memorandum,
liirrteted each year, from which the official roll is written up. These
liuoks are used until filled up or worn out.
Personal Property. Assessor's ileiiid Book of, lOOO-date, large number
of vols.
Probate Department Record, eurrcut, 3 v.
.V special record, for use of assessor, of every open case in the probate
department of the Superior Court.
War Veterans' Exemptions. Index to. current. 1 v.. loose leaf; State-
ments, file.
A special statement is re(|uirfd each yea
under Sec. 1^, .\rt. XIII. . ( the stat
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment RoUs, current, 67 v. ; Index, 16 v.
Cash Book, 1900-date, 2 v.; 1904-1905, 1 v., in north basement.
Cash Receipts, Grove Street Assessment, 1887. 1 v.. in north basement.
License Book, 1868-1888, 1 v., in north basement.
Licenses, Cash Account of. 1895-date. 2 v.
Receipt stub-book, 1 trunk, in south basement.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CAL1F0R>
ALPINE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Alpine has the distinction of being- the smallest county in the state,
the population being less than 350. The county was created in 1864,
during the time of the mining excitement in that region, at which time
th(^ population ran well up into the thousands. There have been no
changes in the boundary lines. At the time of the organization of the
county in 1864, Silver ^Mountain was selected as the county scat, but l)y
;oi.nty.
(1S72)
1875 the population of tlic town had decreased to such an extent that
the seat of government was imived to ilarkleeville. where it has since
remained.
Until 1898 the county rented buildings for the courts and county
offices. In 1886 the I. 0. 0. F. Hall in Markleeville was leased for a
courthouse, and in 1898 tin- building was purchased bv the county for
.VLPINE COUXTY. 105
^5011. It is a woodeu building- of two storifr's. the greater part of the
upper Hoor being used for a general assembly and lodge room. The
eourt room and offices of the various officials, except the Superintendent
of Schools, are located on the first floor. The offices of Clerk. Auditor
and Recorder are combined. There is one large main office, which is
iiscil by all the officers except the Sheriff-Tax Collector. Adjoining
this main office is a small brick vault with iron shutters and double iron
door with combination lock. The greater part of the records are .stored
in this vault and would probably, though not certainly, be safe in case
of fire. A few of the older records are relegated to a small room on the
second floor. The records of the Superintendent of Schools are not
kept in the courthouse.
The archives of the county are small in ((uantity. but the essential
records seem to be kept in proper shape. Tlu' fixtures of the various
offices are not of the most modern design, except a .small set of filing
boxes and book shelves in the vault. Gas is used for lighting purposes,
iind the heat is furnished by wood stoves.
The examination of the archives was made iu July. 1917.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1864-1879
Calendar, 1865-1879. 2 v., in storeroom.
The second volume includes calendar of Suiierior Court. lSSl>-li)0.j.
Executions, 1866-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Execution Docket, 1865-1870, 1 v.. in storeroom.
The volume is marked "Criminal Calendar — District Court."
File, a large box in the vault contains judgment rolls of the Dis-
trict, County and Superior Courts.
Judgments and Decrees. 1864-1879, 1 v. (A).
Includes also same record for Superior Court. ].s.S()-date.
Judgment Docket, 1864-1879, 1 v. (A).
Includes also same record for Superior Coinl, 1SS0-1'.WI4.
Minutes, "Records," 1864-1878, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1864-1879, 1 v. (A).
.Viul same record for Superior Court. ISSO-l.S!!.").
Tax Suits, all iu storeroom :
Decree Book. 1865-1872, 4 v. (A-D).
Regi.ster of Actions, 1865-1871. 1 v. (A).
Index. 1864-1870, 1 v. (A).
"Lcger. " 1865-1869. 1 v.. containing entries of fees in tax
suits, and copies of the publi.shed notices (summons) of tax
suits.
106 COUNTY' ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
County Court, 1864-1879
File, see under District Court.
General Index, 1 v. (A), in storeroom.
Judgments, 1864-1878, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1864-1878, 1 v. (A).
Minutes, "Record," 1864-1880. 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1864-1 878. 1 v., in storeroom.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1864-datL>
Bonds, Probate. l.sii4-lS(;7, ISSl. 1 v., in .storeroom; 1871-date,
Iv.(A).
Of the volume in the stori'iomn onl.v 10 pauos were iiseil ; vol. A includes
official bonds, 1SC4-18T0.
Calendar, 1908-date, 1 v.
File, 6 f.b.
Letters: Administration. 1864-date, 1 v. (A) ; Tcslaincntary, 1S64-
date, 1 V. (A).
Order Book, 1864-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Register of Actions, 1864^date, 2 v.
The first volume is called "Fee Book."
Wills, Record of, 1871-date, 1 v. (A).
Superior Court, 1880-<lale
Attorneys Admitted to Practice, Record of, 1880-1882, 1 v., only
2 entries.
Calendar, 1880-1905, see under District Court; lOO.'i-datc 1 v.
Execution Book, see under District Court.
File: Civil, 5 f.b. ; Criminal, 1 f.b. ; and see under District Court.
General Index, 4 v. (A-B).
The first two volumes are in the storeroom.
Insane CommitiinMits. issO-lsD?,, 1 v.
Judgments ami I iiiiv. s. l>~~n date, -Jfe under District Cmirt.
Judgment Docket, l>Mi-l:in4, s, , under District Court ; l!)0.")-datr.
1 V. (B).
Minutes, lS80-date, 3 v. (1-3),
Register of Actions, 1880-1895, sec under District Court; 1895-
clate, 1 V. (B).
Superior Court, Juvenile, 19UI-(lale
Minutes, 1910-datc. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1873-1901, 1 v, (1) ; 1907-1916, 1 v.
Franchise Book, 1883-datc, 1 v. (A).
Last entry is dated ISilT.
Minutes, "Records," 1864-date, 4 v. (A, 2-4) ; Index. 1 v.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 2 v.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid, Record of, 1911-date, 1 v.
Road Book, 1893-date, 1 v.
ALPINE COUNTY. 107
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Book. 1864-1870, 1 v., in storeroom ; Clerk and Recorder, 1877-
date, 2 V.
Hunting Licenses, Countv Register of. 1907-1912, 1 v.
.Military List, 1892-1893. 1895-1903, 1905, 1908, 1909, 13 v.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, Record, 1910-date, 1 v.
Index, 1 V.
Includes applications for citizenship, lSSO-1902 ; and admissions to citi-
zenship, lSSO-1000.
Naturalization, Record of, 1901. 1 v.. only two entries; Petition and
Record, 1908-date, 1 v.
Naturalization, Certificates of, stub-book. 1909-dat('. 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits, 1908-date.
Great Register, 1866-1910, 7 v.
Precinct Register 1896, 5 v.
Elections
Abstract of Votes Cast, 1912-date.
Tliese are the statements required to be entered in the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors, but the form is too large to be inserted in the
minute book. They are marked "Supplemental Minutes of Board of
Supervisors.'"
Ballots, Record of, 1894-1910, 1 v.
Election Returns, original, 1916.
Other Records
Articles of IncoriKiratidii. Index, 1 v.
Justice Court D.M-krt, Tliird Township, 1890-1898. 1 v.
Marriage Licens,. stub-books. 1883-1906, 1 v. ;*1909-date, 1 v.
Notarial Record, A. C. Folger. 1876-1878, 1 v., in storeroom.
THE RECORDER
AdministrMl()i-"s mid (iiiardian's Sales, 1865-1890, 1 v. (A).
Agreements .■iiid Contracts, 1865-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index. 1 v.
AttacbiM.'iils. ls!)S-date, 1 v. d).
Bills .,r S;,|,.. lsi;s-date, 1 v. (A).
Births. Regi.st.r of, 1905-1913, 1 v. (1) ; 1905-1916, 1 v. (lA) ; Record
of, 1905-date, 1 v. (2).
\'ol. 1 has also a few entries for the 70's and a t<'\v undated. Vol. lA
is a small volume in paper cover.
Brands, lS74-date, 1 v. (A).
Certificates of Sale (under execution), 18G6-date, 2 v. (A-B) ;
Index, 1 V.
Deaths. Register of. 1905-1913. 1 v. d) ; Record of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Deeds. 'l864-date, 9 v. (A-I) ; Index, 2 v.
108 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Deeds, Trust. 1908-date. 1 v. (1).
Decrees of Distribution, see under Miscellaneous.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 189-1-1904. 1 v. (A), in
storeroom; Committees' Statements. 1894-1904. 1 v.. in .storeroom:
1906-1907. 1 V. (B).
Hcinpstrails. 1S(i4-<late, 1 v. (A).
lii.orpni-ati..ii. Certificates of. 1867-1878. 1907, 1 v.
.rn(loiii,.iits. Traiisci-iiits of. 1864-date. 1 v. (A).
Liens. lS64-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Ijis Pendens, spp Pendency of Actions,
ilaps and Plats :
j\Iap of Markleevillc. surveyed by L. L. Hawkins. 1877. 2^- x 2i
feet.
Map showing Markleeville Towusite. surveyed by J. B. Reddick,
July and August, 1909, under instructions from Hon. L. T. Price,
Superior Judge. Map proper is 34 x 34 inches.
Township Plats, 1 v.
Wall Map of Alpine County, n.d.
This is talscn fi-om the plats at tlie Land Office in Saeianiciitci.
Markleeville Townsite : Record. 1909-1911, 1 v.; Jnuniai, 1909-1910.
1 v. ; Field Notes, 1910, 1 v.
The R.'C.n-,! ,-,.nlaiiis a liislnry „f .Marklccvill.; 'l^.n-nsitr (a mum of
CPrlili^.i' ' . ' I, ,'i ,• "''' .. 1 l''|'';i^--: "Ma'l.'li.'riil ^lin,^ll,^ is<||!,,|,'',.
of (Tl'liii .>;■ ■ 1 |..: : 1.. in.'i'i ^liMuiiiu uAUry^. .'. |.:m.vs, ■Ha'
.Tournal was l,His,.|y iiisn-l,.,! thr small volumr' of Field' .Noli's nf the
official siirvev made l)y .1. K. Keddick. Other records are listed under
Maps.
]\Iarks. ser Brands.
.Marriage Licenses, 1864-date, 1 v. (A) : Register. 19(ir)-dati'. 1 v., only
4 entries.
Mining district records:
.Monitor District. 1863-1895. 2 v. (B-C).
Vol. B includes hiiilding lot claims in town of Mouilur.
Mogul District, 1874-1891, 2 v. (C-D).
Mining Record. 1874-date. 4 v. (A-D) ; Index. 6 v.
Miscellaneous. 1864-date, 1 v. (A) ; Miscellaneous Record and Deerees
of Di.stribution. 1880-date, 1 v. (B) ; Index, 1 v.
Mortgages, 1864-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 4 v.; Chattel, 1864-date, 2 v.
(A-B) ; Index 2 v.; Assignments, 1866-date. 1 v. (A).
Newspapers :
Bodie, MoHo-Ali>iiii Clironkh, Nov. 30. 1878; Dec. 21. 1878.
ilarkleeville, Alpine Argus. June 13. 1884-Dec. 25. 1886, 2 v.
Alpine Argus, (2), Sept. 15, 1913..
.Monitor, Gazette, Mar. 18, 1865.
Alinnc Miner, Nov. 17, 1866; May 30, 1868.
Argus, Mar. 1, 1880-June 6, 1884, 2 v.
lu the four volumes of the Argus listed the papers have been tiled between
pages of other record books. The assessment mil for l.s;T2 has been
ALPINE COUNTY. 109
Official Bonds, 1864-1875, 1 v., in storeroom; 187<i-date. 8 v. (B-Di.
Pendency of Actions, 1887-date, 1 v.
This bears the outside title ■'Order Booli — T:ix- Suits — A."
Powers of Attorney, 1864-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Pre-emption Claims, 1864-1882, 3 v. (A-0), in storeroom.
Vol. C is entitled "Possessory Claims."
Eeleases of Mortgages, 1864-date, 1 v. (A).
Separate Property Man and Woman, 1864-1869, 1 v. (A).
Sole Tni.l.Ts, l.s(;.V1868. 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Siih's. is;:; 1S94, 2 v.; Records of Certifieates of Sale of Real
Estjitr, ls:i4-ll)(ir). 1 v.; Index (to Record), 1 v.
Water Hiiilits. ]S7:i-date. 2 v. I A-H).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS'
Accounts. Record of, 1904-date, 1 v.
These show the amounts drawu out and the halaucr.
Annual Report, 1900-date.
Earlier ones may be stored in boxes in courthouse.
Apportionment of Funds, lS64-date, 2 v.
Tliese two books contaiu the princiiial sclinol i onls of the county from
18i;4-date.
Auditor's communications, 1 drawer.
Board of Education, Record, 1864— date, 2 v.
Census Marshal's Field Notes and Reports, 1895-1910.
Certificate Books : Grammar-grade on credentials, 1865-date ; on exam-
ination, 1864-date; Second-grade on examination, 1864— date.
Course of Study of Alpine County Schools, 1898. 1904, 1909, 1913, 1917.
Miscellaneous papers, 1 drawer, and also some stored in courthouse.
Re(iuisitions, 1905-date, 1 v. ; stubs. 1900-date.
Earlier stubs at courthouse.
School District Accounts. Ili(i4-d;iti'. 1 v.
School District Ledun-. I!l(i4-(lati'. 1 v.
Superintendent of I'ulilic liistrui-tion. coinmuuications, 1 drawer.
Teachers' Reports, 1895-date.
Others in courthouse.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls:
Original. 1S(;4, ISlif), IXliT; 1S(HU(hite, 25 v.
The nill ini' |si;| i^ :i -Tiiiihl r,.|iy of the asse.ssment roll of township 9,
.VmlhImi ('..mux. [;ru;ii.liii^ ilic roll of 1S72, see under Recorder's
.\rclii\''s. ihx\ j,ii:i|iii iih'. I li.- volumes prior to 1880 are in the store-
Duplicate, 1872-1875, 4 v., in storeroom.
Delinquent, 1875-1877, 1 v.
The volume is entitled "Ledger" and tln' first part of it was used as the
ledger of the Good Hope Mining t'o.. Markler\ ill.-. lS(;4-18t;."i.
Personal Property, 1909-date, 1 v.
'Note — Thi.s report was prepared by Mrs. Eugenia M. Bruns. County Superintendent
of Schools, who says: "At present (December, 1917) there are only two schools in
Alpine County and I find no record of there ever having been more than four schools
open at one time, so the records are not extensive."
110 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOKXIA.
Aiulitor's Journal. 1869-1877, 1 v.; 1912-1915, 1 v.
Of tlio last volume only a few pages were used. ■
Auditor's Ledger, 1879-date, 4 v.
Cash Book, 1864-1915, 2 v.
The first volume is iu tlie storeroom.
Income Record, 1880-1915, 1 v.
Journal, 1864-1912, 2 v. (x, 2).
Accouut current with collector. First volume is in the storeroom.
Journal — Account Current with Treasurer, 1864-1873, 1 v. (A).
Contaius also Register of Claims of deceased persons, 1SSS-1!-I04.
Ledger, 1913-date, 1 v.
License and Tax Accounts, State and County, 1864—1866, 1 v.
Also lists of licenses issued, 1S67-1S69 ; and some entries regarding tax
suits, 1S6G-1S69.
Road and Poll Tax Rolls, 1892-1905, 1911, 15 v.
School Warrants, Register of, 1880-1887, 1 v. ; Register of School Funds,
1887-1915, 1 V.
Warrant register and school district ledger.
Warrant Register, 1864-date, 3 v. (A-B, 1911).
Vol. A is called "Register of Claims" : vol. B. "Auditor's Register."
THE TREASURER
Cash Book, 1877-1912, 1 v.
Income Record, 1878-1915, 1 v.
Similar to Auditors record of same name.
Journal, 1871-1905, 2 v.
First volume is in storeroom.
Ledger, 1905-date. 2 v.
Records, 1869-187'7, 1 v.
This is a valuable re.
warrants are listed.
1S64-1S77.
State Land Redemption, Ca-sh Book. 1876-1886, 1 v.
Warrants Redeemed, 1878-date, 3 v. (x. x, 1912).
The first volume is in the storeroom. The last
"Warrant Register."
Warrants Registered, 1864-1907, 1 v. (A).
Entitled "Treasurer's Registry of Warrants."
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment List Book, 1875-1877. 1879. 8 v., iu .storcron
Assessment statement bound iu volumes.
]\Iortgages, Abstract of, 1880-1908, 1 v.
W(
IMADOR COUNTY. Ill
AMADOR COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Under the terms of au act passed May 10. 1854. Amador County was
created from territory which, np to that time, had belonged to Calaveras
County. Its original territory included that part of the present
county which lies south of Dry Creek, as well as a considerable portion
of what is now Alpine Coimty. By subsequent legislation the northern
line was shifted northward to the Cosumnes River. The development
of the country lying east of the Sierra Nevada during the early sixties
led to the creation of several new counties, one of these being Alpine,
which was separateh' organized in 1864. The greater portion of Alpine
was taken from Amador County, reducing that county to about three-
fifths of its former area. Since the time of its organization the county
seat has remained at Jackson.
Two liuildings connected by a bridge are used to house the county
offices. The older is biiilt of brick and stone, the newer of brick and
concrete. They stand on the corner of a block not far distant from
numerous wooden buildings. Practically all of the records are in the
newer building, since it is considered fireproof. This building would
probab.ly be alile to withstand fire from the outside, but the use of much
wood in the interior finish prevents the interior being considered fire-
proof. Gas and electricity are used for lighting purposes, while the
rooms are heated by wood stoves. Vaults are not provided except in
the Treasurer's office. The archives were examined in July, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1S.=;4-18;9
Execution Book, 1867-1889, 1 v. (A).
E.\tends also into the Superior Court.
File, 34 f.b., cases 1-1675 ; Tax Decrees, 4 f .b.
General Index, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1854-1879, 2 v. : Index, 1 v.
For both District and County Court.
Minutes, 1854-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Register of Actions, 1854-1879, 6 v. (A-P).
County Court, 18S4-1879
File. 10 f.b., cases 1-574.
:\Iinutes, 3 v. (A-C).
Register of Actions. 1854-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
112 COtTNTY ARCHI\^S OF CALIKOKNIA.
Court of Sessions, Criminal
Minutes, 1S5J-1S59. 1 v. (A).
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, KS5()-datc
Pile. LS.3()-1.S7I), 20 f.b.. eases 1-421; 18S0-date, 83 f.b., cases
1-1440.
Guardians' Inventories and Apprai.sements, 1887-date, 1 v.
Letters of Administration, Guardianship, and Bonds, 1854-1879.
2 V. (A-B) ; 1880-date, 9 v. (A-I).
Minutes, 1854-1879, 4 v, (A-D) ; 1880-date, 17 v. (1-17).
Register of Actions, 1854-1879, 1 v.; 1880-date. 4 v. (1-4).
Superior Court. 1879-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1879-date. 1 v.
Calendar, 1887-1901, 1 v.
Coroner's Inquests, 1879-date, 8 f.b.; Index. 1 v.
Divorces, Interlocutory Decrees, 1903-date, 1 v.
Execution Book, 1879-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Pile, 1880-date. 216 f.b.
General Index. 1 v.
Grand Jury Reports, 1868-date, 2 f.b.
Insanity Commitments, 1880-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Judu-nii'iit Oncket. 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Jud-innii i;,.,,,r,l. 1880-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Minut-s. issd ,late, 15 v. (1-15).
Resist, ■!• ..r Artions. 1880-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-d.Tte
Pile, 1 f.b., eases 1-15.
Minute.s and Orders. 1909-date. 1 v.
Record, 1909-date, 1 v.
Registei- of Actions, 1909-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Amador County. Organization of, 1 v.
An ;u(ouiit written by I. C. Shipmau. Coimt.v Clerk, in 1854.
Cancellation' of Erroneous Assessments, 1902-date, 1 v.
Equalization, jMinutes of the Board of, 1872-date, 1 v.
Franchise Book. 1883-date, 1 v.
Minutes. 1854-date, 11 v. (A-K).
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v.
Orphans and Half-orphans, Record of, 1904-date, 2 v.
Road Accounts. 1876-1891. 1 v.
Road Book. 1854-1879. 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Cash Book. 1854-date. 3 v.
Fee Book, 1880-date. 8 v. (1-8).
Military Rolls, 1882, 1884, 1888, 1891-1S92. in basement; 1901-
date,"l f.b.
Miscellaneous file, 1855-date. 46 p.h.. in basement; recent, 3 f.b.
AMADOR COUNTY. 113
Naturalization
Declaratiou of luteulion, Record. 1907-date, 2 v. ; 1860-date, 1 f.b. ;
Index, 1854:-date, 1 v.
Naturalization, Decrees of, 1880-1906, 2 v.; Petition and Record,
1906-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1855-date, 1 v.
Xatnralization, Cei'tificates of, 1907-date, 6 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration. 1910-date.
Great Register, 1866-1909, 10 v. ; Indexes printed, 1910-date.
Elections
Certificates of Election, 1854-date, 1 p.h. in basement ; 1 f.b.
Nominations, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Verification Deputies Record. 1910-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
^Marriage Licen.se Affidavits, 1905-date. 2 v.. indexed.
Dental Certificates, 1891-date, 2 v.
Medical Certificates, 1876-date, 1 v.
Optometrists, 1904-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists and Assistants, 1905-date, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, lS63-date, 5 f.b. ; Index, 2 v.
Partnership, Register of, 1874-date, 1 v.; Certificates, 187-1-date,
lib.
Private account books, a number of recent date.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointment of Officers, 1901-date, 1 f.b.
Bonds of Officers, 1854-1861, 6 p.h., in basement : 1864-date, 5 f.b.
District Attorney's Opinions, 1895-date, 1 f.b.
Justice Court Dockets, 1855-date, 17 v.
THE EECORDER
Agreements, 1912-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Sec below uuder rowers of Attorue.v.
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, 1874^date, 2 v. (A-B).
Attachments, 1855-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 2 v.
Births : Record of, 1873-date, 3 v. ; Register of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Certificates of Sale, 1866-dat.e, 2 v. (A-B).
Conveyances, 1900-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Form books, all in use at same time.
Deaths, Record of, 1873-date, 4 v. ; Register of, 1905-date, 3 v.
Decrees of Partition, 1902-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Deeds, 1854-date, 65 v. (A-Z, 1-39) ; Index, 11 v.
\'ols. A-B also contain Moi'tgages.
114 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Deeds of Trust. 189S-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Fonn hnnUs except vol. ."p. wliicli is loose leaf.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Estrays, 1864-1895, 1 v. (B), indexed.
Executions. 1S9Vdatp. 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Fee Books. ISDI ,l,-,(.'. L' v. (1-2).
Pile of niiscclhiiirniis papers, 56 f.b.
Homesteads, Jyiiil-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 2 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1859-date, 2 v. (A. 1) ; Index, 2 v.
Leases, 1904-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. '
Earlier leases were recorded in Jliscellany.
Licensed Surveyors, 1 f.b.
Lis Pendens, 1854-date, 2 v. (A, 1) ; Index, 2 v.
Maps: Official maps, 3 v.; Index, 1 v.; Amador County, wall maps,
1881, 1904; Town Sites, 10 maps.
Marks and Brands, 1867-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Adjacent Counties, 1 f.l).
Marriages, Keeord .if, 1s,-,-|-1lHl4, 6 v. (A-P) ; Eegister, 1905-date, 1 v. ;
Marriage Licenses. ls.'i4 d.itr. C v. (A-P).
Mechanics Liens, is.'il-dalc, •") v. (A-E) ; Index, 2 v.
Mining Claims, 1862-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Quartz Claims, Certificates of
Location, 1897-1906, 1 v. ; Index, 2 v. ; Preliminary Locations, 1897-
1905, 1 V. ; Proofs of Labor, 1909-date, 1 v. : Index, 1 v.
Mining district records: Clinton District, 1870-1897. 1 v.; Jackson
District, 1863-1894, 1 v.; Plymouth District. 1863-1893, 3 v. (A-C) ;
Robinson District, 1877, 1 v. ; Volcano District, 1858-1893, 4 v.
These volumes are of odd sizes and, for the most part, in bad condition.
Miscellany, 1861-date, 8 v. (A-H) ; Index, 2 v.
Mortgages, Real Estate, 1856-date, 31 v. (C-Z. 1-7) : Chattel, 1868-
date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
OfScial Bonds, 1854-date, 6 v. (A-P) ; Index, 2 v.
Patents: Miscellaneous, 1872-date, 1 v.; Patents (form liook), 1903-
date, 1 V. (1); Agricultural. 1877-date. 2 v. (A-B); Index, 1 v.;
Homesteads, 1891-date, 2 v. (B-C) ; Town Lots. 1871-date. 1 v.
(No. 1) ; Placer Mineral, 1878-date. 1 v. (A) ; Quartz .Mineral, 1878-
date, 2 v. (A-B).
Powers of Attorney, 1854-date, 9 v. (A-I) ; Index. 2 v.
The eight volumes before l'.)03 are "Powers of Attorney and Agreements."
Pre-emptions, 1854-date, 3 v. (A-C), indexed.
Relea.ses of Mortgages and Leases, 1909-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v.
Separate Property of Wives, 1855-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Sole Traders, 1907, 1 v., one entry.
Special Partnerships. "Certificates of Partnership," lS91-date. 1 v.
Stallion Register, 1915-date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds, 1889-1906, 3 v. (1 ).
Those contain al>out a (lc:;:cn entries in all.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1872-date, 12 v. (A-E, 1-7) : Redemption
Receipts, 1895-date, 2 v.
Water Rights, lS72-date. 2 v. (A-B) : Index, 2 v.
AMADOR COUNTY. iiti
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Aumial Eepurt, 18cS5-l'JU2, 190:J-date, 35 v.
Census Marshal's Reports, 1883-1906.
Certificate Books, 1872-date, 33 v., stub-bool\s.
Courses of Study, 1914, 1916.
Examinations, Record Book, 1889-date, 6 v.
Minutes of Board of Education and Teachers' Institutes, 1880-date, 2 v,
Miscellaneous papers, 1883-date.
Including corn'spondence, teachers" and trustees' reports, etc. Tied in
bundles.
Official Visits, Record of, 1900-1915, 2 v.
Requisitions, Register of, 1908-date, 3 v.
School District Ledger, 1872-date, 6 v.
School District Map, 1914.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 11114— date, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book, 1887-date, 2 v.
Assessment Rolls: Original, 1855-date, 121 v.; Deliu([ueiit, IS^fj-date,
105 V.
Bond Register, 1912-date, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1876-date, 3 v.
Ledger, 1878-date, 6 v.
License Record, 1870-date, 3 v.
License Tax Collector's Reports. 1870-date, 3 f.b,
Reports, 3 f.b.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1877-date. 2 v.
Treasurer's Reports, 1878-date, 1 f.b.
Warrants on file, 1909-date, 24 f.b.
THE TREASURER
Cash Book, 1878-date, 2 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Appraisements. 1894-date, 1 v.; Receipts,
1908-date, 2 v.
Ledger, 1905-date, 2 v.
Miscellaneous papers, before 1909, in basement ; 1909-date, 20 f.b.
School Funds, 1889-date, 7 v. (3-9) ; 1859-1906. 9 v.; Warrants, 1909-
date, 8 f.b.
Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
Warrants, Register of, 1856-date, 15 v.; Registered Warrants, 1860-
date, 2 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements, 1907-date, 40 v.
Field Enrollment Books, 1907-1914. :i v.
Maps: Block Books, 6 v.: County Map, 1904.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book, 1911-date, 3 v.
License Ledger, 1903-date, 1 v.
License Register, 1885-1894, 1 v.
116 COUNTY ARflllVES OF CALIFOR>
BUTTE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Butte County was one of the original counties into which the state was
divided in 1850. Since at that time Colusa was also attached to Butte
County for administrative purposes, its archives also contain records for
Colusa County for the yciir IS^O-lS.")!. Many changes have been made
in the county boundaries since 1S.")(), for Plumas, Lassen, Tehama. Glenn
and Sutter each contain territory which was once a part of this county:
the chief changes, h()\ve\ei-, were in 1854 when more than half of the
original county was cut off and organized under the name of Plumas
County, and in 1856 when, upon the organization of Tehama County, a
large portion of the northwestern part of the county was added to that
county.
During tlie early years the county seat was subject to frequent
changes. The original act permitted the voters to choose between Chico
and Butte City ; the people, however, preferred neither of these places,
hence much confusion. In July, 1850, the administrative center Avas
temporarily placed at Chico, only to be moved the next month to Bidwell
Bar, where it remained until Hamilton was made the county seat by a
second popular election held in September. The county seat was at
Hamilton from October, 1850, to August, 1853, when by legislative act it
was again removed to Bidwell Bar. Here it remained imtil, by a vote
of the people, it Was established at Oroville in 1856.
The courthouse is built of stone and stands in the center of a block
three hundred feet square. A portion of it was built in 1856, to wliich
an addition, which houses the offices of Clerk, Auditor and Recordei-.
was made in 1878. In general it may be said to be safe against outside
fires, particularly the newer portion of the building. Its interior con-
struction, however, does not render it free from the danger of tires
originating within the building. The building is heated by steam and
lighted by electricity. The equipment in the main offices is modern and
convenient.
The shifting -of the county seat has resulted in the loss of a number
of papers and documents which probably otherwise would still be in the
archives. Some of these have been preserved in private collections.
Furthermore, the crowded condition of the offices has caused many of
the older records, as well as a large number of more recent ones, to be
placed in store rooms which are not suitable for this purpose, since they
are not fireproof and du.st and mice do their work of destruction. These
BUTTE COUNTY.
117
.storerooms are designated in the report as the ' ' attic, ' ' which is located
ou the second floor; "the jail," two cells of which are devoted to archive
purposes ; and the "basement," which is in reality merelj^ a brick tnnnel,
with steel door but dirt floor, nnder the courthouse.
The archives were examined in June. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1880
Attornevs. Eoll of. 1850-1880, 1 v.
Calendar. 1859-1880, 3 v. in the jail. 1 v. in the attic.
Doeket.1856-1858.lv. (2).
Execution Book. 1867-1880, 1 v.
Fee Book, 1856-1859, 1 v.
File, ■ 1850-1863, 46 f.b., cases 1-1770; 1864-1879. 50 f.b.
cases 1-1853.
Jail Commitment Book, 1853-1857. 1 v.
Journal, 1849-1861, 3 v. (1. 1-2).
Judgment Book. 1859-1880, 3 v. (B-D).
Judgment Docket, 1851-1858, 2 v.
One volume in the attic.
Minutes, 1859-1880, 5 v.
Register of Actions. 1858-1880, 6 v. (1-3, 5-7).
County Court, 1850-1879
File, 1850-1878, 2 boxes, eas&s 1-815; 1878-1880, 3 f.b., cases
816-942.
Judgment Book. 1858-1879. 1 v. (B).
Judgment Docket, 1856-1872, 1 v. (B).
Minutes, 1850-1880, 4 v. (1-4).
Ccurt of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1880
Fee Book, 1855-1859, 1 v.
Jury Book, 1857-1880, 4 v.
Two volumes in the attic, two in the jail.
Minutes, 1850-1862, 1 v. (2) ; Index.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date
Collateral Inheritance Tax Records, 1899-1911, 3 v.
Execution Records: Estate of John Bidwell, Annie E. K. Bidwell,
Executrix, Day Book, 1900-1904. 2 v. (A-B) ; Time Book, 1900-
1904, 3 V. (C-E).
Pee Book. 1899-1916, 2 v. (1-2).
File, 1850-1880, 43 f.b.. cases 1-756; 1880-date, 244 f.l).,
cases 1-2771.
Guardians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1872-date, 2 v. i A-B).
Index, 1887-date, 2 v.
118 COUNTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Letters Testameutarv. Administration and Bunds. 1859-18(il. 1 v.:
1906-1912. 2 V. (6-7).
:\Iinuti's. ls,-,(i-lss(i. 6 V. (4. 1-5) ; 1880-date, 24 v. (1-24).
Onl.-rs ,-,11, 1 |),.iv,s, 1870-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index. 1 v.
Jii'oistcr (it ( asi-.s. IS.iO-date. 4 v., incomplete.
Wills, Record of. lS50-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1898-1901, 1 v.
Superior Court, ISSO-date
Calendar, Trial, 1880-1896. 2 v. (1-2) ; Law. 1880-1896, 2 v. (1-2).
Vol. 1 of each set is iu tlie attic.
Execution Book, 1896-1897, 3 v.
File. 1880-1914, 276 f.b., cases 1-6800; Current cases, 32 f .b. ;
Miscellaneous file. 12 f.b.
General Index, 1880-date, 6 v. (1-3).
Insanity : Commitments, 1897-date, 2 v. ; Index. 1 v. : Record of
Commitments. 1881-1903, 5 v. (1-5); Index, 1881-date.
5v. (1-5).
Judgment Book, 1880-1913, 8 v. (A-H).
Jury Book, 1911-date. 1 v.
Minutes, 1880-date, 14 v. (A-N) : Original Blotter. 1880-1909,
26 v., incomplete, in the attic.
Orders. Civil and Criminal, 1901-1903, 1 v.. in the attic.
Receipt Book, 1899-date, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 15 v. (1-15) ; Index. 1895, 1 v., iu
the attic.
Reporter's notes, 1 box. in the basement.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, included with Superior Court.
^Minutes .and Orders, 1912-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1SS3-date. 21 v.; Index, 1 v.
Assessment Rolls, iscii -isi;!. l v.. iu attic.
Burial of Ex-riiiM,, s,,|,liiTs. 1889-date, 1 v.
Equalization. :\lmuUs of ilic Board of. 1872-date, 2 v. (1-2).
File, 88 f.b.
Franchises. Record of. 1901-1907, 1 v.
Indigents. Record of, 1891-1901. 1 v.. in attic.
Minutes, lsr.4 .l.ilc 14 v. (1-14).
Ordinanrr i;,,nk, lsS3-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; File, 2 f.li.
Plans anel Speciiications, 1 drawer, 1 ease.
Road Account Book, 1875-1876, 2 v.
One volume in tlie jail, the other in attic.
Road Ledger, 1862-1885, 2 v., in attic.
Road Overseer's Reports, 1876-1890. 25 f.b,. in attic
Road Register. 1883-date, 2 v.
Warrants, 1861-1862, in attic.
BUTTE COUNTY. liy
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Cash Book, 1860-1875, 1 v., iu the jiiil.
Fee Books, 1876-1879, 2 v.. in attic.
Field Notes of the County Surveyor. 18o3--lS69, o v.. in the attii-.
File. 20 letter boxes, in attic.
Hunting Licenses, Register of. 1907-1908, 1 v., in Supervisors'
office.
Letter Books, 1893-1908. -t v.. incomplete, iu attic,
ilileage Certificates, 1894. 1895, 1 v.. in attic ; Stnl)-book, in jail.
Jlilitary RolLs, 1886, 1 v., in attic; 1903, 1 v., in Siipervisors' office.
IMiscellaueous file, 100 f.b., unassorted papers, in basement.
Statistics of Condition of Land, n.d.. in jail.
Naturalization
Declaration of Inteutiun. 1872-1913. 3 v.; File, 1902-date, 2 f.b.;
Index, 1852-1879. 1 v.
Naturalization, "Citizensliip." Certificates of. 1859-1916. 6 v.
(A-F).
Naturalization Petition and Record, 1906-date, 2 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1850-1879, 2 v.
Registration
Affidavits Furnished Deputies. 1915-date. 1 v.
Affidavits of Registration, scattered in Clerk's office. Supervisors'
office, jail, basement and attic.
Great Register, 1866-1915. 25 v.. in Supervisors" office and jail.
Elections
Election Officers. Register of. 1898. 1909. 1 v.. in attic.
Election Returns, 3 sacks in basement.
Registration by Precincts, 1914, 7 v., in jail ; File, 91) f.b. ; Index.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License Record, 1862-date, 19 v., incomplete; Stub-books,
1851-1915, 14 V. (A-L) ; Index. 1850-1915. 5 v.
Klpven volumes of the record. .3 voluniPS of stuli-lwoks. ami 1 volume of
the index are in attic.
Dentists, Register of, 1885-date, 1 v.
:\ledical Certificates. 1876-1912. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, lS51-date, 9 f.b.
Bond and Surety Companies, Records of, 1910-1915. 1 v.
Certificates of Sales, 1857-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Miscellaneous private account books, 61 v.
Tlii'sf consist of articles of incorporation, casli bonks, cciiifieates of
. '.ri".i :in-ii. . i.ustitutions and by-laws. ibi.\ Ii.M.ks. jniiriial^. minute
! ' I I ks, etc. 25 vols, are in ili-' :iiii'- -'■' '"1-. m iln' base-
111 the jail, 1 vol. in the Recmilri ^. .iili.'. :ni.l i h. _r.-inaining
.'. i~ 111 ill' i.'Ierk's office. They cover tin- y-ars IS.iO-lS^i.
120 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Relating to Other Officers
Coroner's Register, 1855-1899, 1 v.
Justice's Court, Docket: Oregon, 1883-1905. 5 v., incomplete,
Chieo, 1895-1898, 1 v.. Gridley, 1902-1905, 1 v.. all in the jail ;
Wyandot, 1860-1894, 1 v., in the basement ; Ophir, 1858-1906,
6 v., incomplete, of which 3 v. are in the attic ; Kimshew, 1860-
1864, 1 v., Oro, 1878-1883, 1 v., Hamilton, 1883-1886, 1 v.,
Mt. Springs, 1883-1884, 1 v., Bidwell, 1893-1906, 1 v.. all in the
attic.
Notaries, Record of. 1860. 1 v., in the basement: 1914-1911;, 1 v.
THE RECORDER
A.ssignments of Mortgages and Leases, 1855-1916. 6 v. (A-E),
Attachments, 1850-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; 5 f .b. : Index, 1883-date, 1 v.
(A-C).
Banking Statements: As.sets, 1876-1893, 1 v.; Capital, 1 v.
Births. Record of, 1874-date, 5 v.
Certificates of Sale Under Execution, 1857-1912, 12 v. (A-L) ; Index,
1878-1912, 3 V.
Conveyances, 1863-date, 9 v. (1. A-H).
Covenants. 1878-date. 14 v. : Index. 1872-date, 1 v.
Deaths, Record of. 1892-date, 3 v.. incomplete; Register of, 1895-1907,
1 V.
Deeds, 1850-date, 159 v.: Ind^x, 19 v.; Mining, 1874-1896, 4 v. (A-D) ;
Index, 2 v. ; Deeds of Trust, 1915-date, 1 v.
Divorces, 1859-1893, 1 v.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1896, 1 v.
Estravs, 1855-1897, 1 v.
Fee Books, 1866-1914, 10 v.
T'hree volumes are in the attic and four volumes in the jail.
Homesteads. 1860-date, 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 1 v.
Leases. 1857-date. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 4 v.
Letter Books. 1875-1886, 2 v., in attic and .iail.
Licensed Surveyors, 1906-1913, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Actions,
Maps and Plats, n.d.. 6 v.; Drawings and Specifications, 1 case; Colusa
County. 1885. .showing Mexican grants ; Index, 1872-1916, 2 v.
Marks and Brands, 1850-date, 2 v. ; Leather samples, 1 box.
Marriages, Record of, 1859-1862, 1 v. (B) ; Register of, 1851-date, 4 v.,
incomplete.
One volume of the Register is in the jail.
Mechanics Liens. 1851-1914. 6 v. (1, A-E) ; Index, lS56-date, 2 v.
One volume of Liens is in the attic.
Mining Claims and Water Claims, 1852-date, 14 v. (A-N) ; Index, 2 v.
Mining district records: Oregon Gulch. 1853-1896. 4 v.; Forbestown,
1863-1893, 1 V,; Lovelock, 1865-1897, 3 v. (B-D) ; Magalia, 1878-
1888, 1 V. ; Cherokee, 1880-1897, 7 v.
These usually contain Constitution, B.v-laws, and Notices of Locatiou.
BUTTE COUNTY. 121
:\Iisc-ellaneoiis Records. 1852-clate, 10 v. (B-K) ; Register of, 1855-1857,
1 v., in the jail.
One volume of the Records is in the attic.
Mort<?age.s. 1850-date, 80 v.; Index, 21 v.; Chattel, 1857-date, 30 v.
(A-Z, 25-30) ; Index, 1852-date, 4 v.
IVo volumes of the Index to Mortgages are iu the attic, one volume iu
the jail.
Newspapers (in Recorder's office except as noted) :
Chico, Butte Becord, Nov. 11, 1854-Nov. 4, 1855, 1 v. : Jan. 4, 1862-
Oct. 31, 1863. in Clerk's office; Jan. 2, 1864r-Oct. 28, 1865;
Oct. 26. 1867-Aug. 2. 1873, 3 v. ; Nov. 1, 1873-Dec. 26, 1874 ;
Oct. 18, 1877-Ang. 31, 1878, in Clerk's office; Oct. 18, 1879-
Sept. 23, 1882; Sept. 30, 1882-Dec. 26, 1883, 1 v., in Clerk's
office; Jan. 1. 1886-Dec. 31, 1882, 2 v. Total volumes. 12.
Northern Enterprise, 1871-May 24, 1881, 4 v. ; Jan. 2, 1875-Oct.
11, 1879, 1 v.: Jan. 3, 1890-r)ec. 20, 1901, 9 v., in Clerk's office;
and jail cell.
Beview, Oct. 18. 1871-i\ray 24, 1872, 1 v.
Chronicle Becord, Jan. 7, 1888-Dec. 25, 1897. 9 v. ; Apr. 5, 1898-
Dee. 29, 1899 ; Jan. 2, 1903-Dec. 31, 1905, 2 v. ; 1904-1910, 15
v. ; 1914-1915, 3 V. ; almost a duplicate set May 11, 1889-Dec.
31, 1897. 6 V. ; Jan. 3, 1902-Dec. 18. 1903, 2 v., in the jail.
Oroville, Union, Aug. 2, 1862-Mar. 14, 1863. 1 v., in Clerk's office;
Nov. 21, 1863-Jan. 16, 1864, 1 v.; Nov. 4, 1865-Oet. 19, 1867,
1 V.
Mercury, July 6, 1888-June 28, 1889, 1 v. ; Jan. 4, 1889-Dec. 27,
1889, 1 v.;" July 3, 1891-June 30, 1893, 1 v., all in the jail;
July 7, 1893-Dec. 25, 1896. 2 v. ; Jan. 7. 1898-Dec. 29, 1899, 2
v., in Clerk's office; Jan. 4. 1900-Dec. 25, 1903, 3 v., in jail.
Begister, Jan. 3, 1895-Dec. 31, 1896, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Notices of Actions. 1853-1859, 1 v., in the attic; 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Official Bonds, 1850-date, 6 v. (1, 1, 1, A-C) ; Index, 1857-date, 1 v.
One volume of the record is iu the basement and one in the jail.
Patents, 1855-date, 8 v. (A-H) : Index, 1860-date, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1850-date, 5 v. (A-D) ; Index, 2 v.
One volume of the index is in the attic.
Pre-emptions, 1850-1875, 3 v.
One volume iu the attic.
Reclamation Districts, 1889-1892, 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages, 1851-date, 25 v. (A-Y).
Separate Property of Wives, 1851-1881, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Stallion Register, 1904-date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds to State, 1896-1912. 1 v.
Taxes. Certificates of Sale, 1908. 1 v. ; 1870-1904. 6 f .b.
Transfers, Index of. 1878-1880, 1 v.
Water Claims, see Mining and Water Claims.
122 COUNTY ARnin-ES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Keport, 1904-date, unbound.
Apportionment of Funds, 1907-date, 1 v.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1899-date.
Certificates, Register of Teachers', 1893-date. 1 v.; Eighth Grade, 1910
date, 1 V. :
Letter file, 1890-1910. 20 letter files.
Oroville High School, Day Book, 1892-1896.
Requisitions, Register of, 1881-date, 12 v.
One volume iu the jail.
School District Ledger, 1880-date, 8 v.
One volume iu Kecorder's office, one volume in attic, two volumes in jai
Trustees, Regi.ster of. lS99-date, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls, 1852-tlatc, 76 v.; Duplicates, 1858-1881, 7 v.; Dcliii
quent, l873-date, 34 v. ; Personal Property, 1897-date, 20 v. ; Publi
Service Corporations, 1911-1915, 3 v. ; Index, 1881-1914, 4 v.
Eleven of the 70 volumes are iu the jail, two in the attic, and two i
the basement.
Bond Register. 1899-1906. 1 v. (A).
Cash Book. 1860-1870, 2 v., in attic.
Claims, Certified List of, 1886-1895, 4 v., in the .jail. •
Clerk's Fee Book, 1858-1879, 4 v., incomplete, in attic.
Delinquent Drainage Assessment Book, 1880-1881, 3 v.
Two volumes are duDlicatcs.
Journal; 1874-1891, 3 v.
One volume in the jail, oue in attic.
Ledger, 1876, 1889, 2 v. ; General Ledger, 1905-date ; 1907-date.
One volume of the Ledger is in the jail.
License Record, 1859-date, 6 v.
One volume iu the Tax Collector's office, three iu th.' altic.
License Tax Collectors' Reports, 1886-1894, 2 v.
One volume in the attic, oue iu the jail.
Oi'phans and Half-orphans on State Aid, 1907-1912, 1 v.
Personal Property Tax. Receipt Book Stubs, 1912-1914, 20 v.
Poll and Military Tax List, 1873. 1 v., in attic.
Receipts, 1857-date, 13 v. ; Receipt Book Stubs, 1913-1914, 7 v.
One volume of Receipts in jail, five in attic.
Receipts and Expenditures, 1914r-date, 1 v.
Road Ledger, 1888, 1 v.
Road Tax Register, 1907-date, 1 v.
Road Warrants, 1911-1914, 1 v.
Sheriif's Certificate of Sale, 1850-1894. 3 f.b.
Tax Lists, Delinquent, 1901-date, newspaper file.
BUTTE COUNTY. 123
Tax Receipt Books, stub.s. 200 in the jail.
Tax Sales, Redemption of, 1895-1896, 1 v. (A), in jail.
Warrants on file: Road, 1876-1909, 12 v.; Sohool, lOll-datc, 1 v.. 16
f .b. : Stub-books, 1903-1905, 7 v.
Two volumes of Road Warrants an- in tlic .iail. ami one in the attic.
Warrants Redeemed, 1898-date. 240 f .b. ; Court Warrants Redeemed,
1916-date.
Warrants, Register of, 1857-date, 9 v., incomplete.
Two volumes are in the attic.
Warrants Registered, 1883-1910, 7 v.
One volume is in the jail.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Record of, 1862-date, 3 v.
Ca.sh Book, 1851-1911, 12 v.
Two volumes in the attic, four in the jail.
Claim.s, Certified List of, 1886-1899, 1 v., in the jail.
Day Book, 1860-date, 2 v., incomplete.
One volume in the attic.
Deceased Persons, Treasurer's Book of, current, 1 v.
Drainage District books : Gridley, District No. 1, Account Book, 1913-
date; Sacramento and San Joaquin District, Ledger, 1915-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1912-1916, 1 v.
Ledger, 1859-date, 8 v.
Three volumes in the jail, one in attic.
Receipt book stubs, 20 books.
Reclamation District Warrants, Register of, 1915-date, 1 v.
Road Warrants Redeemed. Register of, 1867-date, 7 v., scattering.
One volume in the attic.
Warrants Redeemed. Register of, 1859-date, 15 v.
Four volumes in the jail.
THE ASSESSOR
Block Books, 1908-1010. 2 v.
Field Books of As.sessor's Deputies, 1S78-1900, 1 box. in the jail
Lot Books, 1903-1910, 5 v.
Mortgages, Record of, 1883-1909. 9 v., in the Recorder's office.
Notices to Tax Payers, 2 shelves, in attic.
Plat Books, 1887-1914, 28 v.
Poll Tax Rolls, 1863-1864, 2 v.
One volume in the attic.
124 COUNTY ARCHR'ES OP CAIJFORNIA.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book, 1877-date, 14 v., scattering.
Six volumes are iu the jail, five in attic.
Check Rea;ister, 1911-date, 1 v.
Day Book, 1887, 1889, 1 v., in the jail.
Express and Money Orders, Register of, 1908-1915, 1 v.
Fee Book, 1888-1890, 1 v.
Files, 1880-1900, 10 letter f .b., in the jail.
Licenses Collected, Ledger of, 1878-1907, 4 v.
Two volumes iu the attic, one iu the jail.
Receipts for Licenses, 1901-date.
Receipt stub-books, 200 v., in the jail.
Record, 1887-1889, 1 v., in the jail.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1873-1894, 3 v. ; Index, 3 v. ; Newspaper clippings,
1908-date, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Delinquent, 1857, 1 v.
CALAVERAS COUNTY. 125
CALAVERAS COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Calaveras is one of the original counties, having been created in 1850.
Its territory at that time was several times larger than at present, for
it has subsequently contributed heavily to the territory of Amador,
Mono and Alpine counties. The county seat has shifted between four
towns. In 1850 it was placed at Double Springs, but later in the year
was moved to Jackson where it remained until 1852, when it was removed
to Mokelumne Hill, then an important mining center. In 1864 a fire
is said to have destroyed a number of the older records. In 1866 the
county seat was transferred to San Andreas, its present location.
The county offices are located in the courthouse and building
ad.joining it in the rear, the two buildings being connected by a bridge.
Both buildings are constructed of brick, but, on account of their prox-
imity to other buildings, can not be considered fireproof. Much wood
is used in the interior finish and they are heated l)y wood stoves. They
nre lighted by electricity.
The arcliives of this cnunty wc^re oxainined in Ansust. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
(',-ilrii,l;n-. l>;r,i)-is7r). 2 v.
Kx.MMItlnli |'„i,,k. lMi(i-18T9. 1 V.
File, s,, uiulrv Superior Court.
.fiKl-iihuf i;,mk. 1 ^.-,1-1879, 4 V. (A-D).
.rii.l-iiirnt Dnrkri. ist;7-1879. 1 V. (2).
-hn-y l.isis, Ln:.(I-1s:.5.
See also under Treasurer's
Miinite.s, July, 1850-November, 1851, 1 v.; 1854-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Tlie volume for 1850-1851 contains also Sojiarate Propevt.v of Marrii'il
Women, 1862-1866.
Register, of Actions, 1867-1879. ] v.
Tax Decree Record, 1868-1869, 1 v.
County Court, 1850-1879
Calendar, 1870-1879, 2 v.
Pile, sec under Superior Court.
Judgnaent Book, 1852-1858, 1 v.
:\Iinutes, August, 1850-February, 1851, 1 v. ; 1854-1875, 3 v.
The volume for 1850-1851 contains also record of Mining Claims, Minutes
of Court of Sessions, July, lS.50-October. 18.51, and Jury Lists.
Register of Actions, 1872-1879, 1 v.
126 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
3Iiuutes, 1850-1853, 1 v. ; 1853-1863, 2 v.
The Minutes of Coimty Court, 1850-1851, contains also Jlinutos of Com
of Sessions, July, lS50-October, 1851.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1830-datt
Collateral Inhei-itauL-e Tax Keeord. 1893, 1 v.. only one entry.
File, sec uoiler Superior Court.
Index, 3 v.
Letters, Boud.s and Wills, 1866-date, 8 v.
Minutes, 1850-1854, 1 v. ; 1857-1880, 4 v. ; IS.sO-date, 10 v.
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorney's, Roll of, 1889-1 iXll. 1 v.. nine entries.
Calendar, 1880-date, 10 v.
Coroner's Inquests, 1850-date, 16 f.h. : Index. 1910-dat(\ 1 v.
Execution Book, 1880-date. 2 v.
File of Superior Court.
The files of the various courts are in much confusion anrl arc not ade-
quately indexed. There are 420 file boxes in all. about L'."iO of whiol
belong to the Superior Court.
General Index, 3 v.
Grand Jury Lists, 1898-date, 1 f .b. ; Reports, 1907-date. 1 f.b.
Insanity Commitments, Record of, 1902-date, 2 v.
Judgment Docket, 1893-date, 2 v.
Judgment Record, lS81-date, 4 v. (1^).
Jury Lists, 1873-date, 1 f.b.
Minutes, 1880-date, 9 v.
Register of Actions. Civil, 1888-date, 7 v.; Criminal. 1906-date
1 v.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 1 IM)., ease.s 1-30.
Minutes, 1909-date, 1 v.
Record, 1910-date, 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1883-date. 4 v.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, 1890-date, 1 v.
Equalization. INEinutes of Board of, 1872-date, 1 v.
File, 24f.b.
Frandiisr Uoolv. ISKl ilatc, 1 v.. only two entries.
Hospit.ll i;rr,,nl. ISMI 1S!I4. 1 V.
Minutcx is:,:, .l.nr, i:i v, lA-Mi.
Ordinance Him.I;. 1 ss:',- ,hite. 1 v.
Orphans and llair-nrpli.nis on State Aid. 1904-date, 2 v.
Road Book. lss'.)-,lalr. 1 v.
Road Register and Townsliip Record, 1860-1880. 1 v.
CALAVERAS COUNTY. 127
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
('MiTr>|.,,ii,l,.,i.-,. r,.,.,,r,l. ]:ill-daU'. 14 letter boxes.
F..,. liuuk... I'll.] ,|;i|,., 7 V.
JIuiiliii- Lirriis,, j;,,,M,i-d. 1907-1908. 1 v.; Stub-books for current
year.
Military Rolls, 1899-tlate, 1 f.l).
.Ali.scellaneous file. 20 f.b.
Naturalization
Ueelaratiou of luteutiou, liS5O-190t). 5 v. (A-E) ; Record, 190G-
date, 2 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Naturalization, Acts ot 1869-1906, 5 v. (C-G) ; Record of, 1904-
1906, 1 V. ; Petition and Record, 190G-date, 2 v.
Naturalization, Certificates of, 1907-date, 5 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index to, 2 v.
Registration and Election
Atifidavits of Registration. 19()4-date.
(ireat Register. 1866-1877. 1 v.; 1886-date, 14 v
Precinct Map of the County, 1896.
Nomination: Record of, 1910-date. 1 v.; Certificates df. i:i()4-datc
2 f.b. '
Verification Deputies. Record of. 1910-date. 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
.Man-iase Licen.se Affidavits, 1907-dafe ; Index, 1882-date, 1 v.
Denta
1 ("I'rtifiente^.
9(lf;^
date. 1 V.
Mr,]\r
ll ('ertifir;i1,-s.
HTi
date, 3 V.
Optni
Hl-ists. lle^Lsl
■1- n|'
1911-date. 1 V
Phan
laei.sts. ]>'eL;lsl.
1- i.r.
190,-wlate, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
.\HirIe, ..f liir,,rp,,nition, ]85()-datc. 9 f.b.; Index, 3 v., with
l\ei(ii-(lci-'s index (if Agreements.
Pailiieisliip, i;e-i>tei- of, 1874-date, 1 v.: Certificates, 1874-date,
2 f.b.
Private account books, between 40 and 50 volumes.
! Sole Traders' Applications. 1870-1879, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, 1900-date. :> f.1i.
Bonds of Officers. 4 f.b.
THE RECORDER
Agreements and Powers of Attorney, 1853-date, 14 v. ; Index 2 v
Attachments, 1876-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 2 v.
Bills of Sale, 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 2 v.
Births: Record of, 1858-1905, 2 v.; Register of, 1905-date, 3 v. (3-5).
12iS COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Certificate of Sale under Execution, lS66-date. 3 v. (A-C).
Deaths: Eecord of, 1858-1905, i v.; Register of, 1905-date, 3 v.
Deeds, IS.'.i'-.lnt.', !M) v. (A-Z, 1-64) ; Index, 13 v.
Deeds of TniM, IDK'.-datc, 2 v. (1-2).
Election Expenses. ( 'dinmittees' Statements, lS94-date, 1 v.
Estrays, 185d^date, 3 v.
Fee Books, 1907-date. 6 v.
Homesteads. 1860-date. 4 v. (A-D).
Jr.dv i,i-, Tr.in.scripts of. 1864-1880, 1 v.; 19l)n-,hitc, 1 v.; Transfers
cf, ! :'. . ■ -■, 1^ V. (A-B).
Lc:i-s. 1-::^ .l;ite, 4v. (A-D) ; Index, 2 v.
Lis rcudeu,, lS58-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 3 v.
Maps and Plats: 14 M-all maps of ranches, precincts, townsites, etc.;
two county maps ; townsite surveys, n.d., 1 v.
Marks and Brands, 1854-date, 3 v. ; Adjacent Counties, 1907-date, 2 v.
Marriage Record, lS54-date, 8 v. ; Register, 1905-date, 2 v.
Mechanics Liens, 1855-date, 6 v. (B-6) ; Index, 2 v.
Mining Claims, 1852-date, 32 v. (A-Z, 1-6) ; Index, 5 v.
Mining district records : Angels, 1855-1874 ; Carson Creek. 1852-1855 ;
Poremans, 1857-1879; Glencoe. 1850-1874, 2 v.; Stanislau.s, 1870-
1872.
Miscellaneous Records. 1898-date, 2 v. (B-C).
]\lortgages, 1852-date. 31 v. (A-Z, 1-4, 6) ; Index, 5 v.; Chattel, 1857-
date, 6 v. (A-F).
Newspapers :
San Andreas, Calaveras Chromdc. 1861-1862. 1865, 1868-1881,
11 V.
Calaveras Citizen, 1881-1885, 3 v.
Independent, September, 1857-September, 1860.
Official Bonds, 1850-date, 10 v. (A-J) ; Index, 2 v.
Patents, 1883-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney. 1854-1858, 1 v. ; 1858-date. see under Agreements.
Proofs of Labor, Index, 6 v.
Recorded iu Mining Claims.
Separate Property of Wives, 1859-1906, 1 v.
Sole Traders' Declarations, 1854-1899, 2 v.
Stallion Register, 1912-date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds, 1872-1896, 7 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Deeds to State, 1896-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1896-1911, 16 v.
Water Rights, 1896-date, 1 v.
Earlier entries in Mining Claims.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Reports, 1902-date.
Apportionment of Funds, 1887-1911. 1 v.
One volume of newspaper clippiugs. See below under Record Book.
Board of Education, Minutes, 1887-date, 2 v.
See below under Record Book.
CALAVERAS COUNTS. 129
CrnsiH .MnrslKil's Ki..|.l \.ii,.s. 1910.
(Vrllllr,-,|r .Sllll,-l:n,,ks. 1 VMI ,late, 10 V.
Cm Illlii'.ltKUls ivcrivcil. etc., 6 p.h.
Coiuvei; of Study, printed. 1912-date.
Examinations for Graduation. 1902-date. 1 v.
See below under Record Book.
File of miseellaneous papers, 8 f.b. and 40 p.h.
These contain financial reports, teachers' and trustees' reports, etc.
In.stitute.s, Minutes of, 1909-date, 5 v.
See below under Record Book.
J.ife Diplomas. Recommendations for, 1885-date, 9 stub-books.
Record Book, 1874-1888, 2 v. (A, C).
These Yolumes contain record of apportionment of funds, examination
(juestions, official acts of the superintendent, school district accounts,
minutes of institutes and minutes of the board of education.
Requi.sition stub-books, 1906-date, 31 v.
Hchool District Ledger, 1880-date, 9 v.
See above under Record Book.
School District Boundaries, 1881, 1 v. ; 1904. 1 v., printed.
Teachers' Association, Minutes, 1878-1880. 1 v.
Teachers' Examination Record, 1908-date, 1 v.
Standing- of candidates for certificates.
Teachers' Reports, 1908-date, 2 f.b.
For earlier reports see above under Fil.' nf luiscrllMiicdus papers.
Tru.stees, Register of, 1881-date. 2 v.
Warrant Register, 1908-date, 8 v.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Books, 1889-date, 3 v. (2-4).
Assessment Rolls, Original, 1856-date, 310 v. ; Personal PropertA', 1907-
date, 10 v.; Delinquent, 1864-date, 95 v.
General Ledger, 1906-date. 1 v. ; Sub-ledger for fund.s, 1906-date, 2 v.
Journal, 1906-date, 1 v.
Receipts and Disch.-irge from State Controller, 1908-date, 2 v.
School Disin,-1 I, ,,!._.. I-. 1906-date, 1 v.
School WHiTiiiit.. Kr-ister of, 1907-date, 1 v.
Treasurer '.s Jiepuit.s. I'.illl-date, 1 f.b., in Supervisor's room.
Warrants, Register of, 1905-date, 3 v.
Warrants on file.
-Vll canceled warrants are piled awa.v without system in the Supervisor's
room. In the future it is intended to destroy them after they have
been examined by experts.
130 COT'XTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE TREASURER
Allowance Book, 1859-1864. 1 v.
Cash Book, 1857-1913, 2 v.
County Indebtedness, 1852-1855, 1 v. (E).
On the fly leaf is a copy of a uotice from the Treasurer to all holders
of Calaveras County scrip, calling on them to report the amount of
their holdings immediately. This book is a register of this scrip.
Day Book, 1864-1867, 1 v. ; 1875-1913, 2 v.
Deposit Certificates, 1916-date.
Drafts on Calaveras Connty Bank, Register of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts. i912^date, 1 v.
Journal, 1857-1874, 1 v.
Ledger, 1889-1913, 2 v. ; 1913-date, 3 v.
A new system was adopted in 101.3. There are now kept one general
ledger, two subledgers and one cash journal.
Miscellaneous file, (i f.b.
Renii1t;iiiir Ur.jistcr, 1913-date, 1 v.
Repoi-is, ,|n:iii'ilv. 1913-date. 1 f.b.; .Monthly. 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Road U-iimIs, 1s(;4-1865, 1 v.
Tills vohuiie also contains list of Grand and Trial Jurors for 1871-187-1.
School Fund Ledger, 1889-1897, 1 v.
Settlements with State Controller. 1914-date. 1 f.b.
Warrants, Register of, 1855-1882, 16 v.; 1882-date, 7 v. (1-7).
The volumes for 1S.'55-1S82 are general record books and, in addition to
being a register of warrants, contain a record of registered warrants,
bond and interest accounts and redeemed scrip.
Warrants Registered, 1855-1857, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
nent Lists, 1858-date.
Pei-sonal Property Collection Book. lS78-date, 3 v.
Plat Book of Propertv Holders, 5 ^•.
Poll Tax Account Book. 1911-1914. 1 v.
Poll Tax Rolls, 1894-1914, 168 v. In- townships.
Tract Book, 2 v.
Entries made directly fniui (iciieral and State Land Office records
THE TAX COLLECTOR
As.sessment Rolls, current. (I v.
Cash Book, 1915-date, 1 v.
Since 191.5 record of Tax rollectur and Treasurer couibined.
License Cash Account. 1915-date. 1 v., loose leaf.
License Ledger. 1857-1875, 6 v.
License Register, 1905-1907, 1 v.
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Colusa
County.
Solid blue
1850:62.
1851:179.
1856:124, 222; 1859:359.
Stats.
1857:109.
Stats.
1859:359; 1863-4:111.
Stats.
1867-8:269.
t
Pol. Code (1872). §3916.
g
Stats.
1891 :98.
Stats.
1893:158.
Eed
Pol. Code
(1919), §3914.
For
key to maps see page Ix.
COLUSA COUNTY. 131
COLUSA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Colusa County was created in 1850, but was not separately organ-
ized until 1851. As originally created it corresponded roughly to
what is now Glenn County, including that part of Tehama lying west
oi the river and south of Red Bluffs, its southern line runnino; several
miles north of the city of Colusa. In 1851 the southern boundary was
placed nearly as it stands at present. Subsequent legislation has dimin-
ished the area of the county by cutting off portions at its northern
end, fir.st in 1856 when Tehama was formed, in 1891 when Glenn County
was detached. Another change on the west in 1868 gave to Lake
County an area wliieh liad for some time been a matter of dispute.
Since 1893 there has been no change in the boundaries.
The first county government was organized, somewhat irregularly,
in 1851, with the seat of government at ^Monroe's Rancho, or Monroe-
ville. In the same year the legislature named Colusa as the county
.seat, but the government remained at Monroeville, under color of a
somewhat dubious election held that year, and it was not until after
the election in 1853 that Colusa became the actual seat of the county
government, as it has been since that date.
In 1854 the first courthouse, a frame building, was erected at a cost
of $3,000. Ten years later this was replaced by the present court-
house, built of brick and wood, and costing about $19,000. In 1877
some additional room was provided for the county officials by the
fitting up for that purpose of the old jail building. In 1882 a Hall
of Records was built and was used until 1915, when the present Hall
of Records was completed. The latter is a splendid biiilding of con-
crete and steel, costing about $50,000. In it are located the offices
of tlie Clerk-Recorder, Auditor and Surveyor, and the Supervisors'
room, and in the basement the County Library and two large rooms
which provide a safe, dry place for the .storage of a large quantity of
the older records from the various officas, one room being used by the
Clerk-Recorder and Superintendent of Schools and the other by the
remaining officials. "Very few record books are kept in the offices in
the courthouse except those which are now being used.
Both buildings are lighted by electricity. In the Hall of Records
a gas heating system is installed ; in the courthouse wood .stoves are
used.
The archives of this countv were examined in Januarv. 1917.
132 COUNTY ARCIIR'ES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1X51-1879
Calendar. 1S73-1879. 1 v. (A)-
Docket. 1851-1853. 1 v.
Execution Book, 1878-1879, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Pee Book, 1859-1879. 4 v. (A-D) ; Redster of Aetions and Fcr
Book, 1879, 1 V. (1).
File, 106 f.b., cases 1-1867.
(xeneral Index, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1852-1881, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index In vol. 1!. 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1851-1880. 2 v. (A-l'.l: Index to Judgineiit
Book and Docket, 1 v.
Minutes. "Records." 1851-1879. 5 v. (A-D. D).
Register of Actions, 1860-1865, 187()-18S(). 5 v. (A, A, C, D. 1).
Tax Decree Record, 1867-1872, 1 v.
The volume is entitled "Record of Delinquent Taxes."
County Court, 1851-1879
Calendar, 1873-1879, 1 v. (A).
Fee Book, 1869-1870, 1 v., in basement; 1870-1879. 2 v. (A-B).
Pile, 23 f.b., cases 1-421.
General Index, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1852-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgment Docket. 1878-1879. 1 v.
Mimites, "Records," 1851-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Register of Actions, 1878-1879, 1 v.: Criminal. 1873-1880. 1 v. (C).
Court of Sessions, Criminal. 1851-1863
-Minutes, •■Hccnls." lS,-.4-1862. 1 v. (B).
re are two docu-
^ papers
marked
. Court
for th.
„1 a few
scatter-
usiness.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1 85 l-date
Bond.s, 1873-date. 3 v. (x. 2-3).
Calendar, 1864-1869, 1 v.
Collateral Tax. 1899-1903. 1 v.
Decr.M.s. issO ,late. 5 v. (E-I).
Estate ('l.iiiii^. i;cgister of, 1915-date, 1 v. (1).
•|'hr 11 1". V arc divided into columns for showins : uumbei- of estate: estat
of; name of claimant; character of claim; tiled by; date of rejection
date of tiling; when approved; amount allowed; rate of interest.
Fee Book, 1876-1880, 2 v. (A-B).
Pile, 174 f.b., cases 1-1569.
General Index, 2 v. (x, 2).
Letters, Administration, Guardianship, Testamentary, luider v;u-i
ous titles, 1864-date. 11 v.
ilinutes and Orders: Records, 1851-1878, 5 v. (A-F) ; Order,^
1878-date, 22 v. (G, 1-21).
COLUSA COUNTY. 133
Register, 1859-1875, 1 v. (1), a fee book.
Resister and Fee Book, 1880-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Wills. Record of. 1858-1878, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attornevs, Roll of, 1879-1901, 1 v.
Blotter, lS81-date, 26 v. (2-27).
.\11 except the last two volumes are iu the liasement.
Calendar: Civil. 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2); Criminal, 1880-date, 2 v.
(1-2).
Clerk '.s Fee Book, 1880, 1 v. (1).
Clerk's Fee Book and Register of Actions, 1880-date, 19 v. (2-20).
A'ols. 2-11 are in the basement.
Iv\criitiiiii>. l."^l)li-clate. 1 V. (1), only one entrv.
Kx.M-ulinn l)n,k..t. lSSO-1899. 1 v. '
l-'llc. :;ilS i:.h., rasrs 1-3999.
Ceueral Index, 10 v. (2-6).
(irand Jury Reports, 1852-1907. 1 f.h. ; 1911, 1 v.
The volume for 1911 contains report of the grand jur.v. minutes of their
meetings and expert's ri'iiort.
(fraud and Trial Jury Li>ts and (liand .Jury Reports, 1908-date,
1 f.b. ; Jury Li.sts, 1877-1907, ;3 f.h.
Inquests, 1852-1910, 7 f.b.; Inquisitions, 1911-date, 2 f.b.
Inquisitions, Record of, 1851-date, 1 v.
There are columns for number, name, age, sex, color, uativit.v, date of
death, date of inquest, cause of death, general remarlss.
Insane Commitments, 1881-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.; Comniit-
iiicnts for Intrnipcj-an.-c. 1912-date, 1 v. (1) ; Record of Dis-
(•liar'.:(d I'ali.iiK ri'.aii State Insane Asylum, 1910-date, 1 y.
Ju.luiiinii Dorkct. ]ss(i-,late, 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 1 v.
Judgment Record. 1M«()-1881, see under District Court Judgment
Book; 1881-date, 8 v. (D-K).
Jury Book, 1872-date, 4 y. (x, 2^).
The first three volumes are in the basement.
Minutes, 1880-date, 29 y. (1-29).
Orders, Civil and Criminal, 1880-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Register of Action., Criminal, 1880-1883, 1 v.; Civil and Criminal,
1880, 1 V. (1); lss(U,iate, see itnder Clerk's Fee Book and
Register of Actions.
Reporters' notes, several hundred vols, in li.iscmcnt.
Transcripts of Evidence, several hundred vdIs, in basement.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File. 1 f.b., cases 1-15.
Minutes. 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Record, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
134 COUXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORXIA.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, three series of volumes, as follows:
Reeord of Claims. 1861-1870, 1 v. ; Record of Claims Allowed.
1880-1912. 1914-datp. 5 v. (A-D, D).
Record of Claims Allnw.d. 1894-1915. 6 v. (D-H, 1) ; Record
of Special Cl.-iiinv ]'.n:> date, 1 v. (2).
Record of Claims. 1^7,s-iss8. :3 v. (1-2, 1) ; Clerk's Regi.ster,
1888-1891. 1 V. ; Record of Claims, 1891-1897, 1 v. (4^ ;
Index to Claims Allowed. 1897-1911. 3 v. (5-7).
The first series is the allowance book proper, the second a record of
special claims and orders, the third is a series of index volumes. The
second series is made out in duplicate, the originals going to the Auditor.
Several of the volumes are in the basement.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc.. 1902-date, 1 v. (1).
Equalization, Minutes of Board, 1880-date, 1 v.
Two papers found in a file of miscellaneous papers marked of "no value"
contain the minutes of the Court of Sessions as a Board of Equaliza-
tion for 1S51 and 1852. These minutes are not recorded elsewhere.
File, 1851-date, about 100 f.b.
Minutes: Court of Sessions, County Business, 1851-1855, 1 v. (A) ;
Supervisors, 1855-date. 18 v. (x, A-Q) ; Index, 7 v.
The volume for 1851-1855 is entitled "Records, Court of Sessions, A."
Ordinance Record, 1883-date, 1 v. (A).
Road Record. Old Series. 1851-1882, 1 v. (1) ; Road Record. 1862-
1883, 2 V. (A, 1).
The last two volumes contain maps, field notes of surveys, reports of
viewers, etc.
Road Register. New Series, 1883-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Roads, Index to, 1 v. (1).
The pages are divided into columns for petitioner: number of road: date
petition filed ; date established ; record, number and page ; township :
range : number of road district ; terminal points and course of highway.
Scalp Bounty, Register of Claims for, 1891-1894, 1 v.
Toll Roads, 1889, 1 v.
Only one entry, that being for the Fruto and Rounil Valley Wagon Kciacl.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Balances, 1889, 1 v. (1).
As reported to grand jurv by expert in 1891.
Central Irrigation District, :\laxwell: Cash Book. 1888-1897. 1 v.;
Ledger. 1888-1893, 1 v.
Delivery Register. 1888-1894, 3 v. (1-3).
Fee Book. Miscellaneous. 1878-1880, 1 v.. in basement.
Military Rolls. 1863. 1876-1915, 40 v., in basement.
Miscellaneous file, about 50 f.b.
Four f. b. marked "Miscellaneous Papers — No Value" contain papers from
1851 on : petitions to court of sessions and board of supervisors : justice
of peace papers : transcripts of judgments : original minutes of the early
courts : a few judgment rolls, etc.
Residence, Index to Certificates of, 1 v.
COLUSA COUNTY. 135
Naturalization
Declaratinns of Intention, 1880-190C, 1 v. (1) ; Berord. 1907-dato,
1 V. (A) ; Index, 1852-1899. 2 v.
The second index volume, lSSO-1890, has only a few scatteriuu; entries.
Naturalization, Record of: Di.strict Court. 1879. 1 v.; County
Court. 1879, 1 v. (A).
Naturalization.s, 1880-1902. 1 v. (1); K.-.ord. 19():J-1906, 1 v.;
Petition and Record, 1908-date, 1 v. (A).
Naturalized Citizens, Index. 1855-1879, 1 v.
Rei;istration
Affidavit.s of Registration, 1914. 1916. originals and duplicates.
Afitidavits, Record of, 1912-date, 1 v.
Great Register. 1866-1909, 13 v.. in basement.
Numerical Regi.stration of Voters, 1882, 1890, 1894. 3 v.. in base-
ment.
Elections
Ballots. Record of. 1892-date. 1 v.
Election Returns, 1914, Primary. General and Special; 1916,
Primary and General.
Primary Election Otificers, 189S. 1 v., in ba-sement.
Marriage and Public Health
".Marriaov Crrtilirates." 1882-1896. 9 v. (1-9), in basement.
.\lli'l:i\ ii^ Imi marriage licenses. The earlier volumes are stub-books.
:\rarria-r l,i,,.ns,. stub-books. 1879-1880. 1901-1905, 1907-date,
5 v., in liu.seiiieut.
Dental Register, 1907-date, 1 v.; Dentists' Certificates, 1885-date,
1 V. (A).
Pharmacists. Register of. 19()r)-date, 1 v. (1).
Physicians and Undertakers. Regi.ster of, 1 v.
Includes Optometrists and Veterinary Surgeons.
Physicians' Certificates, Record of. ]87fi-date. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1859-date. 4 f .1). : Index. 1 v. (1).
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1 v.
Fictitious Names, Index to, 1 v.
i'arlnei'sliip, Regi.ster of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1) ; 1880-date, 1 v. (1).
rallol, )mt entries are not
Private account books :
Blacksmith shop account book, 1852-1853, 1 v.
Account books of J. Hop Woods, druggist, Colusa : Day Book,
1865-1867. 1 v.; Journal, 1867-1870. 1 v.; Ledger, 1863-
1870. 2 V.
Colusa Jockey Club. Treasurer's Book, 1870. 1 v,
136 rOfTXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOKXIA.
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of Offifers. 1908-date, 1 f.b.
District Attorney's Opinions, 1 f.b.
Experts' Reports. 1887. 1892, 1896, 1907. 1 f.b.: 1893. 1 v.
Audit of county books.
High School Records, 1901-1912, 1 v.
certificate of vote ou questiou of forma-
Justice Court Dockets, all in basement :
Colusa Township. 1858-1888, 9 v.; Union Township, 1857-
1858, 1 v.; Cirand Island Township, 1864-1866, 1 v.;
C. L. N. Vaughan, 1870, 1 v.; Recorder's Court, Cohisa,
1881-1888, 1 v.; Second Judicial Township. 1888-1897.
3 v.; Sixth Judicial Township, 1889-1893, 1 v.
Notarial Records, all in basement :
W. J. Clarke, 1S83-1S04. 1 v.; D. :\r. Gates. 189.5-1897. 1 v.;
John P. Foucli. l.s! IS- Hills. l> y. ; J. ('. White. 190.5-1912. 1 v.
Treasurers' Statements, r.il^-ibitr. 2 f.l),
Under-Sheriff's Reconl. 1852-1855. 1 v.. in basement.
THE RECORDEE
Assio-nmeiits for Benefit of Creditors, 1877-1888, 1 v. (A).
Assiiioments of ^Mortgages and Lease.^, 1853-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index.
1 V. (1).
Attachments, 1870-1880, 2 v. (A-B) : 1880-date, sre under Executions.
Banking Statements: As.sets. 1876-1893, 1 v. (1) : Capital, 1876-1893,
1 V. (1), both in basement.
Births, Register of, 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ; 1905-date, 4 v. (x, 2-4).
Certificates of Purchase and Receipts, 1853-date, 1 v. (A).
These are records of location of school land warrants, certificates, etc.
Certificates of Sale (under Execution), 1870-date, 3 v. (A, 1-2);
Index, 1 V.
Contracts and Agreements, 1889-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; and S(c under Leases.
Deaths. Register of. 1873, 1 v. (1) ; 1889-1905, 1912, 1 v. (2) ; Register,
Duplicate Death Certificates, 1905-date, 2 v. (x, 4).
Deeds, 1851-date, 113 v. (A-Z; 1-87) ; Index, 20 v. (1-10).
Some Spanish in vol. A.
Description of Lands in Colusa County, 1 v.
No date is given, but it is evidentl.v for an early period. Description and
valuation of 58 pieces of land, with names of owners.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-1908, 1914-date,
2 V. (1-2) ; Primary, 1912-date, 2 v.; Committees' Statements. 1896-
1908. 1 V. (1).
E.strays. 1857-date, 1 v, (A).
Execiitions and Attachments. 1880-date, 3 v, (C-E) ; Index. 1 v.
Fee Book and Daily Record. 1878-date, 13 v. (1-13).
All except the last vohinie are in the basement,
COLUSA COUNTY. 137
Homesteads. 1861-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Judgments, Transcripts of. 1851-date. 2 v. (A, 1) ; Index. 1 v. (1) ;
Assignments of. 1854-1863, 1 v. (A), four entries.
Land Sold for Taxe.s. 1859-1860, 1 v. (A).
Land Sold to State for Delinquent Taxes, Abstract of, 1875-1911. 2 v.
Leases. 1855-1874, 1 v. (A) ; Leases, Contracts and Agreements. 1874—
1891, 3 V. (B-D) ; Leases. 1891-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 2 v.
Licensed Surveyors, 1891-date. 1 v.
Lis Pendens. 1870-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index to Notices of Action, 2 v.
Maps and Plats:
Map Books, 2 v. (1-2) ; Record of Surveys. 2 v. (1-2) ; Subdivision
maps, about a dozen in rolls on floor: Town PIat«. 1 v.; Town-
ship Plats. 7 V.
S. Y. I. Map Book, 1 v.
Sacramento Valley Irrigation Co. maps uf farm lateral system.
Road Plats and Records. 1 v.
Koads shown on town^lilii |.l:ii-. interleaved with sheets giving a record
of the number of ili- i I. il:in' of filing of petition, date of viewers'
report, date of apiir^'.il ••< >. , date when road was declared a high-
way, width, length, ami nniaiks.
Marks and Brands, 1857-date, 1 v. (A).
There are also two f. b. of certificates and the original brands on leather.
Marriages. 1859-1860, 1 v. in basement; Register of, 1905-date. 3 v.
(x, X. 2) ; Record (of licenses and certificates), 1853-date. 8 v.
(A-C, X, 3-6); Index, 1 v. (1).
Mechanics Liens, 1852-date, 4 v. (A-D); Index, 1 v. (1).
Mining Claims, 1864-date. 5 v. (A, 1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Location notices and proofs of labor; by-laws of mining districts in vol. A.
Mining district records: Sulphur Mining District, 1863-1872, 1877-
1897. 2 V. (x, C). in basement; also an older copv of the first part of
vol. C.
Miscellaneous Records, 1882-date, 3 v. (A. 1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1).
Miscellaneous file, about 25 f.b.
Mortt;;i-Ts. IS."! -date, 75 v. (A-Z. 1-49) ; Index, 11 v.; Personal Prop-
erty. IsTT d.iir. 28 V. (A-Z, 1-2) ; Index, 3 v. (A-B).
MortuM-c SaiiNnictions, 1851^date, 12 v. (A-L) ; Index to Releases of
Morl-aurs, Real Property, 5 v. (A-E).
Newspapci's :
Colusa. Wrikhj Sun, 1865-1892, 1894, 16 v.
One volume (IS & 19) is in the gallery, the balance in the basement.
Daily Sun, Nov. 1, 1891-Oct. 31, 1892, 1 v.
Orland, News, Apr. 16, 1887-Dec. 29, 1888; Dec. 7, 1889-Sept. 27,
1890, 3 V,
Sacramento, Reporter. July 4, 1870-July 30. 1872. 4 v.
Notices of Action, see Lis Penclen.s.
"Notice of Liens, etc., Certificates of Incorporation," 1868-1879. 1 v.
(A), in basement.
Only 23 pages used. Consists chiefly of certificates of election of trustees
of churches and lodges,
138 COUNT!' ARCHIVES UF CALIFORNIA.
Official Bonds, 1858-date. 9 v. f A-I) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Patents, 1858-date, 13 v. , A-aI) ; Index, 1 \. (1).
Possessory Claims, 1851-1883, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index. 1 v.
Vol. A is entitled "Laud Claims."
Powers of Attorney, 1853-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Record of Sales, for delinqneut asses.sments :
Orland Southside Irrigation District. 1890-1891. 1 v. (1).
Kraft Irrio-;ilinii Distrirt. iSiiii. ] v. (1).
Colusa Irriij^iiioi, Dl.niri. Hiki, i v. (1).
Releases of Mort-nL^.v ,iii,| |.,.,is.-,s : Real Property, see under ^Mortgasv:
Satisni, -lions; I'.isnii.il l-inpri-lx. 1 s' 17-date, 2^ V. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v.
Sclinnl I.,mhI ChniMs, >., mi,|,T Critiliralcs of Purclia.se.
Separatr l'i'M|M.||y of .Marncl Womm, 1 S,-)7--date, 1 v. (A).
Special Partiici'ship. lS81-dat('. 1 v. (A).
Swamp Land Record. lS55-date. 2 v. (A-B).
Swamp Land District No. 64, 186(j. 1 v.
Contains plat and description of land iueluded, and state land ivgister's
certiiicate of amonnt paid, unpaid and unsold.
Tax Deeds, 1882-1887, 1 v. (3).
Tax Deeds to State, 1876-1882, 2 v. (1, 3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Vol. 1 is called simply "Tax Deeds."
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1873-1894, 6 v. (1-6).
Tax Sales to State, Certificates of, 1881-1911, 20 v. (4-23).
Tax Sales, Index to Certificates of, 2 v.
Tax Sales, Certificates of. Central Irrigation District. 1889-1895, 3 v.
(1-3).
The second volume is called "Book of Descriptions." etc.
Wills. lS74-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
The last eutr.v was made in 1S!I4.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 1886-1887, 1891-1893, 1896-date, 25 v.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1880-date, 2 v.
The first volume is in the basement.
Census Marshals' Field Note.s, 1910, 4 p.h.. in liasemenf ; Reports,
1889. 1890, 1907, 1908, 4 p.h., in basement.
Certifii-atc P.noks. stubs, 1880-date, several dozen volumes, a part being
ill lli>- l.as.Mnciit.
Exaniiiiatioii of Pupils, Record of, 1898-1903, 5 bdls., in basement;
RecortI of 'I'ests prepared l)y teachers and by County Board, 5th to
Sth (irades, 19().")-1910. 1 v.." in basement.
High School Warrants, Register of, 1893-1900. 1 v.
Institutes. Minutes of. 1907-datr. 1 v.
Official Visits. Record of, 1899-1 IK id, L' v.. in basement.
Opening of Schools. Record of. lS!)ii. 19(1(1. 1 v. in ba.seinent.
This volume contains also record of closing in spring of IflOO. and the
names of the teachers.
Requisitions. Register of, 1900-1914. 5 v. (A-E).
'J'his is a combined register and ledger.
COLUSA COUNTY. 139
School District Boundaries, 1 v., incomplete.
Scliool District Ledger. 1881-1900, 2 v. (3-4) ; Fund Ledger, 1914-
date, 2 v.
The Fund Ledgor is a combined ledger and register of warrants.
Teachers' Exaniinatious, Record of, 1887-1910, 3 v., in basement.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Kecord, 1913-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reports, 1908-1912, 4 bdls., in basement; 1913-date, filed
in office.
Trustees, Register of, 1898-1904. 1 v. in ba.seiiieiit ; 1915-date. 1 v.
Warrants, Register of, 1878-1900. 2 v.
The seeond vohinip is in th.- lia^i'imMit.
THE AUDITOR
.\|)portionnients and Discharges, stub-books, 1885-1898, 1900-1904,
1906-1911, 12 v.. in ba.sement.
A.s.si>siiii'iit l.'nils: In the Auditor's safe are kept two .small leatlier-
cii\ii-(il \( liiiiics, one of which contains the "List Book" of John
Fitcli, AssrsMir of Colusa Count,y, 1853; the other contains the dupli-
cate tax list for 1853 and 1854, and the delinquent list for 1852-1853.
Original, 1863-1874, 1880-1883. 17 v., in basement; 1875-1915,
117 V.
There are also in the basement about a dozen small assessor's field books
for years between 1857 and ISfiO. containing the sworn statements of
propert.v holders.
Duplicate, 1860-1862, 1866, 1872-1874, 1876, 6 v., in basement.
Delinquent, 1860, 1863, 1870-1882. 16 v., in basement ; 1883-1915,
33 V.
Personal Property, 1887-1911. 25 v., in basement; 1912-1915. 4 v.
Index, 35 v.. in basement; 39 v. in main office.
Coiumnn School A.s.se.ssment Roll, 1871, original, duplicate and
(l('liii(|ii('iit. 1 V. each.
DclM'i. Assessment Roll, 1881, 3 v.
Migratory Stock from Other Counties. 1879, 1880, 1 v.
"Auditor's Book," 1860-1879. 1 v., in basement.
Balance Book, 1895-1906, 3 v. (x, 2-3).
The first two volumes are in the basement.
Claim, Receipt for, 1897-1914, 15 v. (1-14).
Claims, Certified List of, 1885-1890, 2 bdls.. in basement ; 1892-1906,
7 v., in bns..iii(iit : IIHIC- (hitc. 2 v.
Fee Books: Ainliin,- :,,„1 i;,.,-,,,-,!,,!-, is(;4-186.i. 1 v.: Clerk, 1864-1865,
1 v.: Shcrilf, lst;4-1^7u. 1ss:,-1:m)7, 8 v., all in ba-senient.
File, about 100 f.b.
Financial Transactions, Report to State Controller, 1911-date, small
pamphlet each year.
Journal, 1889-date, 6 v. (C-H).
Vols. C-F are in the basement.
Journal. 1853-1877, 1887-1893, 4 v. in basement.
It is uncertain to what officer these books belong.
140 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CAIJFORNIA.
Ledger. 1878-date. 4 v. (x. C-E).
All except the last volume are in the basement.
License Tax Collector's Cash Book, 1887-1894, 1 v. (2).
Contains also Tax Sales to State, 1911-1914.
License Tax Record, 1885-1915, 8 v. (4-11), in basement.
Military Tax, small vol. in basement.
No date, but early. Some paid 25 cents and some 50 cents.
Orphans and Half -orphans on State Aid, 1904— date, 1 v.
Personal Property Tax Collected by Assessor, 1880-1884, 5 v., in
basement.
Plat Books. Town and Township. 1878-1914. 113 v.; also al)out 25 v.
in ba.sement.
Poll Tax Roll. 1873-1914, 22 v.
Thirteen of the volumes are in the basement.
.School Ledger. 1885-1893, 1901-1914, 3 v. (1. 1-2); Library Fund.
1881-1900, 1 v., in basement.
The two volumes numbered "1" are in the basement.
School Warrants, 1911-date, 2 v.; High School, 1913-date, 2 v.
School Warrants Paid by Treasurer. Statement and List of, 1894-1914,
2 V.
The first volume is in the basement and is called "List of School Warrants
Paid and Returned." The second volume is called "School Journal."
Trial Balance, 1894, 1 v., in basement.
Warrant Check, 1894-date. 1 v. (1).
Warrants, Auditor's Index to, 1884-1902, 190(i-1914. 9 v. (x. 2-5,
7-9, 9).
.Vll except the last two volumes are in the basement.
Warrants, Colusa County, 1911-date, 2 v.
This is a register.
Warrants, Register of, 1878-date. 11 v. (x. 2-10, x).
All except the last three volumes are in the basement.
THE TREASURER
Bond Register, 1882-date, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1874r-date, 19 v. (x, A-R).
All except the last four volumes are in the basement. Vols. A-J are
called "Cash Book and Register of Paid Warrants."
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1910-date, 1 v.
Journal. 1851-date, 6 v. (x, A-D, x).
All except the last volume are in the basement. The first volume is called
"Ledger."
Ledger, 1888-date. 6 v. (x, A-E).
The first five volunws are in the basement.
Public School Tea.'liriN- I'mnanent Fund, 1913-date. 2 v.
Redeemed Warrants. lsi;n Iss;;. 7 v. in basement.
This series in.-.T.I.d ili,. Ledger series.
COLUSA COUNTY. 141
Redeemed Warrants, School Fund, 1876-1884, 2 v. (A. x). in basement.
Redemption Funds, 1875-1879, 1 v.
Register of Unpaid Warrants, 1872-date, 2 v.
These are registered warrants.
Registered Warrants, 1854^1859, 1861-1878, 3 v., in l)asement.
School Ledger, 1893-1908, 2 v. (2-3), in liasement.
School Warrants, Regist.T ..f SH|M.riii1.'iHl.'iit"s, 1870-1880. 1 v.
Supph'inental School (Accniint . 1^^:)-1>:)+. 1 v.
S\vaiiii> and Overflowed Lands surveyed and sold in Colnsa Countv,
Register of, 185.5-1873, 1 v. "
lie of inux-liaser. (lescriiitioii
THE ASSESSOR
.Vssessiuent Statements. 1911-datc. tih-d in main office; "List Book,''
1879, 11 V. in basement.
The List Bools contains the oriitinal assessment statements bonnd.
ilortgages, Abstract of, 15 v., m basement; Index, 7 v., in basement.
Plat Books, 1911, 1912, 1915, 3 v.
Assessment rolls to the Auditor's
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, 1916. 5 v.; Index. 2 v.
Cash Book, 1881-1885, 1895-date, 24 v.
All except the last volume are in the basement.
License Record, 1916-date. 1 v.
Taxes Collected, 1859-1862, 1 v.. in basement.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1879-1882, 1889-1894, 3 v. (x. 4-5), in basement.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALTFORXIA.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Contra Costa County was one of the original twenty-seven counties
into which the state was divided by the first legislature in 1850. Its
territory at that time extended as far south on San Francisco Bay as
Alameda Creek (Niles Canyon), and hence received its name, meaning
the opposite coast. With the formation of Alameda County in 1853 il
assumed in general its present limits.
Martinez was selected as the county seat at the time of the formatidn
of the county and maintained that distinction ever since. In 1854 a
courthouse was erected. This was supplemented in 1875 by a separate
building, situated upon an adjacent lot, which contained the offices of
the Clerk and Recorder of the eoimty.
The present courthouse was first occupied in 1903. It is a subst;in-
tially built stone structure standing in the middle of a small-sized city
liloi'k. It may therefore be considered reasonably safe from fire.
Within the building the furnishings ai-e such as to give a very neat
appearance and also to be proof against fire. The books are kept on
metal roller cases, while the papers are in metal filing boxes.
Notwithstanding the fact that the building was so recently erected it
has already been found too small for the growing business of the
county. A small storeroom in the basement contains a great quantity of
old records and papers, the latter being stored in boxes. Much material
was lost or destroyed at the time the present courthouse was being
occupied.
The archives were examined in November, 1915, and June. 1917.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
Alcalde Records, April-August, 1840, 1 v.. in Recorder's office.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
Execution Book, 1865-1879, sre under Superior Court.
File, 76 f.b., cases 1-1688.
General Index. 1 863-1 SSO. 2 v. (1).
Judgment Bonk. l,N:,n IsM). 5v. (1-5).
Judgment Dockd. lsr,() issu, 2 v. (1-2).
Minutes, 1850-1879, 8 v. (1-8).
:?
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 143
Register of Actions, 1850-1879. 7 v. fl-7') ; District and t'onnty
Court, 1859-1862, 1 v. (3).
Tax Suits: Decree Book. 1865-1873, 1 v.; Order Book, 1864r-1873,
1 V. ; Register of Actions, 1865-1872. 1 v. ; Index, 2 v.
County Court, 1850-1879
( 'ounty Court Book, 1850-1862, 1 v.
Contain?; orrlnrs nf thp connty iiidse nn :i ^ri-rvt variety of subjects.
aniniT,- fli'-iM lu-inir nrrlnrs rlivirlini foiiiiiy iiirn icAviisliiji* : calling elec-
tion^, "i'li'ij ■-. i!mi^ jihi'--- :inil :\|i|HMniinL: .•!r.i i..ii .,tti.-i:il> : requiring
Clin-' , . . - :-■ !. . X ni I'll 111 I -li 1 1.111(1- :iihl \i\]\ri ill. .iiihiiiiit of bouds ;
ciilliii. -,-,,i: -<--)M,s ,,r Cnuiu Cuiiii .nmI Ciuii ui S.ssicms; a few
prubair ui,lri^ ■■: ^al■iuus kiuds. t^tc.
File, 34 f.b.
Index, 1 V.
Judgment Book, 1852-1879, 1 v. (1).
Judgment Docket, 1851-1879, 1 v. (1).
Minutes, 1850-1879, 6 v. (1-6).
Register of Actions. 1874-1879, 1 v. (1), cases 44-209: Squirrel
Suits, 1875-1876, 1 v., 127 cases.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
.Minutes. June, 1850-August. 1858. 1 v. (1) ; 1858-1863, see under
Board of Supervisors, Minutes of Court of Sessions, County
Business; Rough Minutes, 1850-1856, 1 v., "Jlinutes Court of
oiifside title "Minutes County Court.''
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date
Collateral Inheritance Tax, 1901-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Fee Book, 1852-1879, 3 v. (x, 2-3).
File, 1850-1879, 33 f.b., cases 1^51; 1880-date, 220 f.b., cases
1-4010.
Index to Probate Orders, 1 v. (1).
Letters and Bonds, 1863-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Index, to volumes 5-17.
Iv. (1).
.Alinutes, 1850-1879, 9 v. (1-9) ; 1884-date, 24 v. (1-24).
From lSSO-1884 the probate minutes were not kept separate from tlie
other minutes of the Superior Court.
Orders and Decrees, 1898-date, 14 v.
Register of Actions, 1889-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Prior to 1SS9, in Civil Register of Actions.
Wills, Record of, 1851-date, 6 v. (1-6).
luperior Court, 1880-date
Attornevs, Roll of, 1850-1888, 1 v.
Execution Book, 1865-1898, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Before 1S80 this is a record of the District Court.
File: Civil, 450 f.b., cases 1-6430; Criminal, 1850-date, 69 f.b.
In tlie criminal file the cases from 1S72 to date are numbered 1-1143.
144 COUNTY ARCHIVES UF CALIFORNIA.
General Index, 6 v. (1-3).
Inquests, 1857-date, 34 f.b. : Index, 1 v. (1).
Insane Commitments, Kecord of, 1881-1907, 1 v. ; Judgment Book,
Insane Commitments, 1907-date, 2 v. (2-3) ; Index, 1 v.
These volumes include certificates of discharge.
Judgment Book, 1880-date, 15 v. (1-15).
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Jury Record, 1870-1899, 2 v. (1-2) ; .ALinutes, Superior Court,
Jurors' Fees, 1900-date. 1 v.
Minutes, 1880-1914, 28 v. (1-28); Dopt. 1, 1915-date, 1 v. (]);
Dept. 2, 1915-date, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions: Civil. 188()-date, 10 v. (1-10): Criniinal,
1872-date, 3 v. (1-3).
AVitness Fees, 1900-1910, 1 v.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 19()9-date
File, 1 f.b.. eases 1-106.
Minutes, 1909-1912, 1 v. (1).
Record, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Register of Aetion.s, 1909-date, 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1878-date, 15 v. (1-15).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1906, 1 v. (1), only one entry.
Double Assessments, Order of Cancellation, 1902-date. 3 v. (i-3).
Franchise Book, lS73-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Minutes: Court of Sessions, County Business, May, 1850-July,
1854, 1 V. "Court of Ses.sions, 1"; August, 1854-Fel)ruary. 1855,
1 V. "Minutes Court of Sassions, 1"; Board of Supervisors,
"Record," July, 1852-March, 1854, Mav, 1855-date. 19 v.
(1-19) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4).
The second volume for the Court of Sessions contains also minutes of
the court for criminal business. 1S5S-1S63.
Ordinance r.(N,k. lSS:V,1ate, 1 v. (1).
Road Book, l-^n i:h>:,. l' v. (1-2).
Road Record. 1m.:;-1>s:). 1 v.
Road Register. lS99-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Roads, Index to, 1872-1909, 1 v.
School Record, 1875-date, 1 v.
School district boundaries.
Swamp Land Commissioners, IMinutes of Board of Supervisors as
Board of, 1866-1869. 1 v. "Supervisors' Record." only 17 pages.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Docked Horses, Register of, 1907, 1 v., only four entries.
Fee Book, 1850-date, 15 v. (1-15).
Martinez Partition, 1873-1876, 1 v.
jMiseellaneous Index to Boxes, 1 v.
CONTKA COSTA COITNTY. 145
Wall ilaps:
Xapa Couuty. official, 1885, 1908. 1914.
Portions of Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties and City and
County of San Francisco, 189-4.
San Pablo Kancho, accompanying and forming part of final
report of Referees in Partition, 1893.
Voting Precincts, City of Richmond.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. 1880-1906, 3 v. (1-3); Record. 1906-
date. 3 V. ; Index, 1851-1906, 1 v.
Acts of Naturalization, District Court, 1869-1880. 1 v.
Inehifles two for Superior Court.
Decrees if X.itiir.ilization : Countv Coui't. 1871-1879. 1 v.: Superior
Court, ]>Mi ]i!(i:;. 7 v. (1-7). "
Record of .\:ilm:ili/.ation, 1904-1906, 1 v. (8) : Petition and Ki'cord.
1906-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Affidavits for Naturalization. 1904-19(16. 1 v. (1).
Petition and aflidavit of appliraut ami afiidavit.s of witucssos in support
of petition.
Index Naturalized Citizens. 1852-1910, 1 v. (1).
Registration
(Jivat Register. 1866-1895, 4 v. (1-4); 1896-1908, by precincts,
laruv number of volumes,
(iivat K.-ister (printed), 1881, 1884, 1886. 1888. 1890, 1892, 1894.
1 V. each; 1896, 1898, 2 v. each.
Elections
IJallot Record, 1892-date, 1 v.
\'er.v incomplete before 1010.
Nominations, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Primary Election Officers, Record of, 1898, 1 v.
Verification Deputies, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
IVIarriage and Public Health
Denti.sts, 1885-1902. 1 v.: Dental Register, 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
.Marrinu-c T^icnsps. lS73-.late. 7 v. (1-7).
M.'dHMl c^iiiii,;,!,.. i;,.nr,l of, 1876-date, 1 v.
()l>t(mi.t.v C, ini„;ii,s. U'.rordof, 1908-date. 1 v.
Plianiiaci.sls. Hc-i.strr of. 19U5-date, 1 v. (1)
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1859-date, 13 f.b., Nos. 1-1194; Index,
1 V. (1), "Record."
Tiie index begins with No. 97.').
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1898-date. 1 v.
Co-partnership, Certificates of, 1874-date, 1 f.b., Nos. 1-214.
146 COITNTY ARCHrVT:8 OP CALIFORXIA.
Fictitious Names. Record of Co-partnerships and Persons doino-
business imder. 1 v. ( 1) ; Xanies of Persons of Partnerships, 1 v.
Partnerships. 187-i-date. 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Judgments (Justice Courts) , Abstract of, 1908-date. 1 v. (1). an
index.
Justice Court Dockets :
First Township, 1869, 1 v.. in storeroom.
All tax cases ; 273 suits.
Fir,st Township, 1892-1896. 2 v., in storeroom.
Tliird Township, 1870-1871, 1 v., "Record."
Fourth and Seventli Townships, 1883-1888, 1 v., in storeroom.
Oatlis and Bonds. 1850-1873, 4 v. (x, 1-3).
Volume numbered 1 has also minutes of the Martinez Lyceum. Jan. 9.
1854 (organization! to March IS, 1854; and constitution and by-laws.
Oaths, Bonds and Appointments. 1877-date. 1 v. (4^.
nc, office, when bond approved, when fil.'d.
Tax Collector. Journal of. 18S.")-1S<)2, 1 v., li(eiise account.
THE RECORDER!
Assignments of ^lortgasfcs and Leases. lS73-datc. 5 v. (l-o); Index.
6 V. (1-3).
Attachments, 1855-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2).
Births, Register of, 1873-1878: 1889-date, 4 v. (1. 1-3): Index, 4 v.
(1-4).
Builders' Contracts and Notice of Completion. Index. 1 v.
Certificates of Sale, 1866-date, 1 v.; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Certificates of Sale for Non-improvement, 1903-datc, 1 v.: Certificates
of Sale, Local Improvement Bond. Index, 2 v. (l-2"i : Street Assess-
ment, Citv of Richmond, Index, 6 v. (A-F).
Deaths, lS73-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 4 v. (1-t).
Decrees of Distribution, 1891-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2).
Deed Books. 1849-dafe. 260 v. ( C, 1-259) : Index, 58 v. ( 1-29) .
Election Expenses: Candidates' Stafemeiits. 1894-date. / v. 11-7):
Index, 1 v.
Estray Record. 1851-188S. 1 v.
Fee Books. 30 v. (1-26).
General Index, 47 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgments, Transcripts of. 1851-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Land Claims, 1852-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 6 v. (1-6).
Vol. 1 is Tule Lands, lS5.">-1.S7o. The regular series begins with vol. 2.
Leases, 1862-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Lis Pendens, .see Pendency of Action.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 147
Map Books, 26 v. (A-F. 1-13); ludox. 1 v.; Index to Licensed Sur-
veyor's Maps, 1 V.
:\rarks aud Brands. 1850-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2).
:\[arriages: Rec-ord of. 1905-date, 1 v.; Certificates, 1851-date, 12 v.
(1-12) ; Index, 8 v. (1-4).
Mechanics Liens, 1850-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Miscellaneous papers. 1849-date. 72 f .b.
Miscellaneous Record. 1872-date. 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Mortgages, 1854-date, 78 v. (1-78) ; Index. 14 v. (1-7) : Chattel. 1858-
date, 23 v. (1-23) ; Index, 12 v. (1-6).
Official Bonds, 1873-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1857-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5).
Pendenev of Actions, 1851-date. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index to Notices of Action,
6 V. (i-6).
Powers of Attorney. Ist.ii-dalr. 3 v. (1-3) : Index. 1 v.
Satisfaction of :\r(irt-,mvs, 1^7:;-(late. 1!) v. 1 1-19) ; Index. 14 v. (1-7).
School Land Warrants, 1n.'i_- lMi5. 1 v.
Squirrel Liens, 1876-1877, 1 v. (2).
Stallion Register, 1913-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Sales, 1873-date, 23 v. (1-23) ; Index. 1 v. (1-2) ; Town Property.
6 V. (1-6); Index, 1 v. (1).
Trustee Deeds, Index, 1 v.
The record is found under Deeds.
"Water Rights, Index, 1 v.
AVills, 1875-date, 1 v. ; Index. 1 v.
Wives' Property. 1851-date. 1 v.: Index. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1865-date, 7 v.
Two volumes (lSStJ-lS94) are in tiie stoivrui.ni.
Apportionment of Funds, 1877-1906, in ^linutes of the Board of
Education; 1901-date, 1 v., "Scrap Book."
Tlip Scrap Boole has also newspaper clippings giving accounts of insti-
tutes, 1.89(M!J01.
Hoard of Education. :Minutes of, 1S77-date. 5 v.
'I'lh' lirsi !«.. \n]\i < III,' ill i1m vI"1vi ,,,,111. These two volumes have the
:i|,|i.irii..iiiu.iii<. 1^77 l;:iii;. nn,! t,,i- -nme years also the minutes of
in^iiluli's. V nil (il i.-n<-h, rs' fN:iiaiiiat ions, record of examinations fo'
L;radualion from the srammar schools, etc.
Cen.siLS Marshals' Field Notes and Reports, 1907-1910, 2 v.
Certificate Books, stubs. 1885-date, 12 v.
Certificates, Register of, 1895-date, 1 v.
This has also fees for certificates, 1S9.5-190C, and registered school war-
rants, 1895-1903.
Courses of Study, 1905-clate. printed pamphlets.
Current volume is loose leaf.
Examinations for Elementary School Diplomas, Record of, 1905-date,
1 V. ; Examination Reports of Public Schools, for years ending June
30, 1888, 1890, 1895, 1896, 4 v., in storeroom.
148 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Pees, Certificate, Superiiifenilciit "s Accuniit of, 1895-1906, see under
Register of Certificates: 1911 -date, 1 v.
(iradinu' "f S.-liools, 1887-1895, see •• Register— (irade of Schools."
Institutes Minutes of, 1896-1901, in Scrap Book: 1904-1908. 1911. 1 v.:
Institiile I'liiurams, 1905-date. file.
Letters, 1^4 drawers.
]\Iiseellaneons papers, 28 f.b.
Orders Presented for Payment, 190.S-1908, 1 v.
"Register— Grade of Schools," 1887-1902. 1 v.
Coutains Grading of Scliods. 1SST-1S!(.".. and Itcu'i.'^tcr of Trusters,
1S87-1902.
Register of School Re(]nisitions. 1905-(late, 11 v.; Iliuh Schools. 1904-
1905, 1 V.
School District Bonndaries, 1884-date. 1 v.
School Di.strict Ledger, 1872-1873, 1 v., ■'Journal C," in storemon
1873-1880. 1 v., "School Distriet Fund !),"; 188(1-1886, 1 v. (A)
Keuister of School Districts, 18S(;-19n5, s v. (x, C-I) ; 1905-date, .s(
under Register of School Requisitions.
Teachers, Record of, 1915-date, 1 \-.
Teachers' Examinations, Reeoi^d of. 1908-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reports, 1904-date, file.
Trustees, Register of, 1887-1902, scv "Register— (Jrade of Sehools;
1903-date, 2 V.
Tiustees' Reports, 1904-date, file.
I'uapportioned School iMoneys. 1909-1911, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book, 1902-1906, 1 v. (1), in storeroom.
Assessment Rolls:
Original and Duplicate (includino- Personal Property), 1850-1915,
200 V.
Xine volumes of Personal Propert.v (1897-1IIOI1. T.ni;i are in the store-
Delinquent, 1853, 1856-1863, 1866. 1868, 1871-1915. 57 v.
Cash Book, 1874-date, 21 v. (1-21).
Most of these are in the storeroom.
Fee Book, 1895-date, 1 v.
Hospital Account, 1904-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Journal, 1874-1885, 1887-1888, 2 v. (1-2), in storeroom.
Ledger, 1874-1 s75, lss7-1888, 2 v. (3, x), in storeroom; 1889-date, 2 v.
License Bonk. jsTs 1>S3, 1 v.; Register of Licenses. 1881-1889. 2 v.
(4,x) ; 1,S9(;-1IM!1, i:)(iti-1911, 6 v.; License Record, 1900-d:ite. 1 v.
AH except the last volume are in the storeroom.
i\Iigratory Stock, Assessment of, 1875-1879, 1 small v.
Miscellaneous papers, 177 f.b.
Orphans on State Aid, Account of, 1904-date. 2 v. : Record of Orphans
in Private Institutions, 1910-date, 1 v.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 149
I'oll Tax Roll, 1877-1914, 36 v., iu storeroom.
Pre-emption Claims. May, 1851-Jiine, 1852. 1 v.
Redemptions. 1887-date, 7 f.b.
Reports to State Controller, 1889-date, file.
School Warrants. Regi-ster of. 1907-date, 3 v. (2-4).
Sheriff's Aec-ount Book. 1854-1865, 1 v.
Tax Record, Delinqiient, 1872-date. 5 v. (1^, 1) ; Pi-operty Sold to
State for Delinquent Taxes. 1885-1905, 1 v. (1).
Warrants. Register of, 1850-1870, 1887, 1889-1890, 1897-1905. 6 v.;
1908-date, 6 v. (^9); General and School Fund. 1890-1908, 3 v.;
Roads and Miscellaneous Funds, 1875-1913 (not complete), 20 v.
Jlost of these arc in the storeroom.
Warrants Registered. Road Funds. 1873-1898. 3 v.. in storeroom.
THE TREASURER
Bond Record. 190(l-date. 1 v.; Bond Register. 1 v.
Ca.sh Book. 1862-date. 17 v.
Funding Commissioners, Record of, 1862-1873. 1 v.
General Warrant Book, 1864-1882, 2 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, stubs, 1897-date.
Ledger, 1857-date, 11 v. (A, A-J) ; Road Fund Ledger. 187-1-date.
5 V. (1-5).
License Record of Tax Collector. 1883-1885, 1 v.
iliseellaneous papers, 15 f.b.
Receipt stub-books, 1882-1908, 2 v.
Reai.ster of Warrants: Road Funds, 1893-1898, 1 v.; Hospital Funds,
1872-1893, 1 V.
School District Accounts, 1873-1910, 8 v. fl-8).
School District Account Book, current. 1 v.
School Fund Account. 1857-1863, 1 v.
Tax Account, 1873-1874, 1 v.
Tax Sales. Record of, 1872-1894, 4 v.
Treasurer's Balances, 1893-date.
ITnion High School District Accounts, 1901-1911, 1 v.
Warrant Book, General and Salary, 1893-1900, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
p:iectors, Assessor's Roll of. 1881-1890. 1892-1894, 1896-1898, 3 v.
storeroom.
Field Books, 1853. 1 v.; 1883-1910. 600 v.; 1910-date, new form.
These contain the statement of the inrlividual as.sessed.
Map Books, recent, 15 v.
;\Iortgage Statements, 1909, 1910, 2 v., in storeroom.
Statements made to assessor of holders of mortgages.
ilortgages, Assessor's Abstract of, 1882-1913. 25 v., in storeroom.
150 COUNTY ARCHIVED (.IF CALIFORNIA.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assi'ssiiiriit Riills, furreiit.
Cash l!o(,l<, St;itc and County. 1903-1907. 8 v.: Incorporated Towns.
19():;-llHi:,. :i V. ; Road Di.striet, 1902, 1903, 2 v. : all in the storeroom.
Lediicr. lss:;-lss;). 1 v., in the storeroom.
Road DLstriet Tax Book, 1877-1878, 1881, 1885, 1886, 1889. 1891-1893.
1895-1898, 12 v., aU in the storeroom.
School Di.striet Tax Book, 1891. 1 v., in the storeroom.
Collection on special taxes in five districts.
Taxes Collected: in incorporated towns, 1884-1894, 1896, 1897, ]900,
6 V. : in school districts, 1902, 1903, 2 v., all in the storeroom.
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Del Norte County.
Solid blue Stats. 1857:35; 1858:21.
a Pol. Code (1S72), 13909.
b Pol. Code (1887). §3909.
c Stats. 1901:600.
Red Pol. Code (1919), 13916.
For key to maps see page ix.
DEL NORTE COUNTY. 151
DEL NORTE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Del Norte County was freated in 1857. Before that time it had been
within the limits of Trinity County, and later in Klamath County.
Del Norte at first included much territoiy upon the upper Klamath
River around Happy Camp. In 1887, however, the eastern boundary
was shifted further west and all of this region given to Siskiyou County.
The county seat has always been at Crescent City.
The courthouse stands in the center of a large block and is separated
from other buildings except a wooden shed, or storehouse, in the rear.
It is constructed of wood and is therefore not fii-eproof. The hazard is
increased by the u.se of wood stoves for heating purposes. A good-
sized vault, however, is provided and the attempt is made to keep the
greater part of the more valuable records in it. It is located off the
office of the Recorder and Auditor and most of his records are kept in
it. This is also the ease with the older records of the Clerk and other
officials. The clerk also has recently had installed an enclosed steel
cabinet for his court record books. Just how safe the records would be
should the building burn, is a matter of speculation. The danger from
fire within the vault is increased by the necessity of u.sing candles for
lighting purposes during practically the entire day.
The archives of this county were examined in October, 1917.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1857-1879
Calendar, 1857-1873, 1 v.
Execution Book. 1866-1877, 1 v.. in tlie vault.
File, with Superior Court.
General Index, Defendants, 1 v.
Judgment Book, 1868-1879, 1 v., in vault.
Continues under Superior Court to ISOli.
Judgment Docket. 1857-1879, 1 v.
Minutes, or "Record," 1857-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
\o\. B contains Superior Court Minutes. 18SO-1883.
Receipt Book, 1857-1888, 1 v., in Supervisors' room.
Register of Actions, 1873-1879, cases 1-91, 1 v.
-Vlso contains Superior Court Register, 1880-1887. For District Court
Register, 1864-1867, see under Recorder's archives. Separate Property
of Wives.
Taxes, Decree Book of Delinquent, 1870-1871.
Only lil pages so used ; tb
187."i-190S, and for medi<
152 COUNTY ARClin'ES OF CALIFORNIA.
County Court, 18S7-1879
Calendar and Docket, 1859-1879. 1 v.
File, with Superior Court.
Judgment Book. 1874-1879. 1 v. (B) ; Record, 1858-1879. 1 v.
Judgment Docket. 18t;(i-lS79. 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1857-1862
.Minutes. Auuiist. lS57-Octoher. 1862.
Lnlirl.Tl ■■Amri'iariits Librr A." mid su usetl after ISIj-J.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1857-date
Bonds and Executors and Guardians, 1894— date, 1 v. (A).
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905.
File. 49 f.b.
Lcltci-suf Adiniiiistr.-ititiii ;in(l < iuardianship, Index, 1 v.
.Miiiiitr^: l.'rror.l. l,s:,7 -Iss]. -J v, (A-B) ; 1898-date, 2 v. (A-B).
I'roluitc Onlci's and Dc-nvs. 1S74-1893, 1 v. (B) ; 1893-1911, 2 v.
(A-B).
Probate Record of Wills, Letters Testamentary, Bonds and Lettei-s
of Administration. 1861-1891, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1857-1889, 2 v.
The first volume, 1S57-1864, is labeled "Caleudar" : the .seooud. "Keyislcr
of Estates."
Wills Admitted to Probate, 1891-date, 1 v.: Index. 1 v.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1880-date, 1 v.
Coroner's Inquests, 3 f.b.
Decree Book, 1911-date, 2 v. (C-D).
File: Cases Pendinu'. 24 f.b.; Old Ca.ses, Civil, 56 f.b.; Criminal,
22 f.b.
This includes also papers of District and County t'ourts.
General Index, 2 v.
Grand Jury Reports. 1 f.b.
Insanity: ConmiitiiMnts. l!)12-date, 1 v.; Minute.s. 1910-1912, 1 v.
Judgment Book. IMH' .hit.. 1 v.; Index. 1903-date, 1 v.
Judgment Docket. lJ>8U-date 1 v.
Jury Book, 1902-date, 1 v.
Minutes, 1883-date, 20 .v. (A-T).
For 1880-tS83. see District Court. Miuutes
Regi.ster of Actions, 1887-date. 5 v. (B-F) ; Appendix, 1880-1892,
1 V.
I'.ef.ii-e 1SS7. see District Court. Ke.u'ister.
Superior Court. Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 1 f.b.
Record. 1909-1910, 1 v.
Register, 1909-date, 1 v.
DEL NORTE COUNTY. 153
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowaoc-e Book. 1893-1901. 1 v., in vault; 1901-date, 2 v.
Canvassers, Minutes of Board of, 1872-date, 2 v.
These contain the election retui'us.
Equalization, Minutes of the Board of, 1857-date. 1 v.
Minutes, 1857-1867. 1 v.; 1868-date, 8 v. (A-H).
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 1 v. (A).
Orphans and Half-orphans, Record. 1914-date, 1 v.
Roads and Highwavs, Record of, 1877-1895.
Road Plat Book, 1911-1916, 1 v.
School District Boundaries, Record of. 1912. 1 v., loose leaf.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Books, 1865-1869, 1 v.; 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3).
The volume for 1805-l.SU!) is for both Clerk and Kocurder.
Military Rolls, 1892, 1894, 1895, 1904, 1908.
Papers filed. Index to, 1911-date, 1 v.
Poll Tax List, 1894.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1880-1906, 2 v. ; Record, 1906-date. 2 v.
(1-2) ; Index, 1857-1905, 1 v.
Naturalization: Record of. 1857-1880, 1 v. (A); Certificates of,
1871-1903. 3 V. (A-C); Record of, 1904-1906. 1 v.; Petition
and Record. 1906-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1857-1903, 1 v.
Registration and Election
Affidavits of registration, recent, a great (|ua)ititv.
Orcat Register. 1866-1898, 4 v. ; 1908-1909, 1 v.
Verification Deputies, Record of, 1914, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
INIarriage License Affidavits. 1908-date, 1 v.
Dental Certificates, 1908-date, 1 v.
Medical Certificates, 1908-date, 1 v.
For 1ST6-190S, see under District Court. Taxes.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1868-1912. 1 v.: 1 f.b.
Bond and Surety Companies. Record, 1 v.
Fii-titiiiiis Names, Register of, 1 v.
I'tii'tnci-ship Register, 1877-1889, 1 v.
Private ai'count books:
ClifL' Cooper Mining Co., Record, March-August, 1863, 1 v.
Evoca Mining Co., Records, ]\Iarch 3, 1860-Jan. 16, 1863;
Minutes, 1 v. ; Journal, 1 v.. Tran.sfer Book, 1 v.
Lannes :\IcLaren, Ledger, 1898-1899, 1 v.
154 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of Officers, 1 f.b.
Census Enumerators' Field Notes, 1860, 1 portfolio.
Justice Court Dockets, several.
Notaries, Register of, 1875-1908.
See uote uiidor District Court, Taxes.
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1868-date, 2 v. (A-B).
The first volume was used orisinallv for Miuutrs of the Court of Sessious,
1857-18G2.
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, Index of, i v. (1-2).
Attachments of Keal Estate, 1897-tlate, 1 v. (A) ; Index. 1 v.
Bills of Sale, 1896-date. 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.; Notices of, 1903-date,
1 V. (A), indexed.
Births, Record of, 1873-1898. 1 v.; 1903-1905, 1 v.; Register of, 1905-
1911, 1 v.; 1912-date, 1 v., certificates.
Certificates of Sale under Execution, 1866-1868, 1 v. ; 1896-date, 1 v.
(A).
Deaths: Register of. 1873-1903. 1 v.; Record of, 1904-1909, 1 v.;
Certificate. 1910-date, 1 v.
D.'cds. is:,7-ls69, 1 V. (A) ; 1857-date. 33 v. (A-Z, 27-33) ; Transcript
of i),'r.ls ri-<.,ii Klamath County. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 6 v.
Fee Bi.oks, 19Ul-date, 2 v.
For 1SG5-1S69, see Clerk's Fee Book.
File of miscellaneous papers, 24 f.b. ; and several p.h. in back room.
H(iiihvs|,.:i(N. isiid ,b,t,.. :; V. (A-C) : Index, 1 v.
Jiid-iiMiit.. Tr,ni^rn|,is nf, l,st;>-lS!i6. 1 v.; 1895-date, 1 v. (A).
Land Claiiiis .ind l'iv-,-iiii)f mns. Aug. 1857-1881, 1 v. (A) ; Transcripts
from Klamath County, 1858, 1 v.
Leases, 1857-date, 2 v. "(A-B).
Vol. A is entitled "Leases aud Agreements."'
Lis Pendens, 1864-date, 2 v. (s, B) ; Index, 1 v.
Maps, Official, 1 v. ; Filed, 1 v, ; Index, 1 v. ; Map of Del Norte County,
Nov., 1866 (Randall) ; Map of Del Norte County, 1903 (Wahn-
Morgan-Draper Co.).
The map of 18GG is roughly drawn on heavy paper. It is of interest in
sliowing some of the settlements in the county, the townships, etc. It
also shows a number of Indian villages on Klamath River. Scale,
one mile to inch.
Marks and Brands, 1877-date. 1 v. (A), 9 pages only.
Marriage Record, 1857-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Register of Marriages, 1907-
1913, 1 V. ; Board of Health Certificates, 1914-date, 1 v.
Mechanics Liens. 1858-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Transcripts from Klamath
County. 1853-1858, 1 v.
Mining Records :
Deeds, Mining Claims, 1860-1878, 2 v. (A-B).
District Records, Rockland District, 1862-1863, 1 v.
Contains district laws and minutes.
DEL NORTE COUNTY. 155
Locating Notices and Mining Claims, 1860-date. 10 v. (A-J) ;
1915-date. 1 v. (12), 1 p.h. in back room; Index, 1 v. (6).
Proofs of Labor, 1892-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Miscellany, 1875-date, 2 v. (A-B).
:\lnvtgages, 1857-date, 14 v. (A-N) ; Index. 2 v.; Transcripts from
Klamath County, 1858, 1 v.; Transfer of. 1860-1901, 1 v. (A);
Assignment of, 1900-date, 1 v. (B) ; Releases of, 1859-date, 2 v.
A-B); Index, 2 v.; Personal Property, 1893-date, 2 v. (A-B),
indexed.
Newspapers :
Crescent Citv. Herald, June 10. 1854-June 8. 1861. 3 v.
Del Xorte I!<,or<], April 28. lS88-Marcli 16, 1889, 1 v.
Official Bonds. IS.lT-date. 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1900-date, 1 v.
Physicians, etc., 1915, 1 v.
Powers of AttorneA", 1857-date, 3 v. (A-C), indexed; Kevocation of,
1870-1907, 1 V. (A), indexed.
S,-|.arate Property of "Wives. 1873-1898, 1 v. ('A'.
Ill realit.v but 17 pages in the miilill.- ^.f ih. li.nk are used for this pur-
pose. 'Tlie first pases are used as a lii^i^iri- ui' .\etions of the District
Court. 1 8(14-1 s;<"m. followed by a few ]jai;ts uf agreements between the
Aiiira Ciippi'r Coniiianv and .Tames Bkick : and that in turn followed
by KeLiisler of Artious' of District Court, 1868-1872.
Sole Traders' Declarations, 1859-1883, 1 v.
Sprciiil Partnerships, 1882-1893, 1 v.
Swamp and School Lands, 1858-1868, 1 v. (A), indexed.
Tax Deeds, 1896-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Tax Sale, Certificates of, 1895-1917, 19 v. (A-S) ; Certificates of
Hcdemption of Real Estate, 1877, 1 v.
Water Rights, 1896-date, 1 v. (A).
Wills Admitted to Probate, 1893-date. 1 v. (A).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 1895-date.
Apportionment of Fund.s, 1911-date, 1 package.
Board of Education. Minutes of, 1890-date, 3 v.
Census :Marshars Field Notes. 1903-1910; Reports. 1903-1910.
Certificate Books, stubs, 1894-date.
Certificates, Applications for, 1911-date.
Communications received: Auditor, 1 package; District Clerks, 1
package ; General, 1 package.
('nurses of Study, 1904, 1907, 1911, 1914.
Kxaiiiinations for Graduation from Elementary Schools, 1895-date, 1 v.
Pee Books of Superintendent, 1911-date, 1 v.
Grading of Schools, 1911-date, 1 v.
Institutes. :\linutes of, 1891-date, 1 v.
Opening of Schools, Record of, 1911-date, 1 v.
Requisitions. Regi.ster of, 1898-date, 1 v.; Requisition stub-books, 1911-
date.
School District Boundaries, 1899, 1909, 1914, 3 pamphlets.
156 COUNTY ARCHn-ES OF CALIFORNIA.
School District Ledger, 1897-date. 2 v.
School District Maps, current, 1 set.
School Library Books. Record of. 1917, 1 v.
This list includes former lists.
Teachers' Employment Record. 1911-date, 1 package.
Teachers' Examinations. Record of, 1895-date, 3 v.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reports. 1895-date.
Trustees. Register of, 1911-date. 1 v.
Trustees' Reports, 1895-date.
Warrant Resjister. 1908-date. 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls : Original. 1857-1870, 11 v. ; 1880-date. 66 v. ; Index.
30 v.; Duplicate. 1872-1880. 9 v.; Delinquent, 1885, 1890-date,
unbound lists.
Bond Register. 1910-date. 1 v.
Cash Book. 1860-1902. 1 v.
Fee Books. 1892-1900, 1 v.
Auditor's and Recorder's together.
Journal. 1857-1876, 2 v.; 1885-1887, 1 v.. in Treasurer's office: 1892-
date, 3 V. (C-E).
Ledger. 1885-1889. 1 v.; 1892-date. 3 v. (B-D).
License Record, .stub-book, 1874-1876. 1 v.
iliscellaneous file, 12 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans, 1913-date, 1 v.
Poll Tax Rolls. 1893. 1895. 1897-1900. 1902.
School District Funds. 1891-1892. 1 v.
AVarrants. Resister of. 1857-1867. 1 v. (No. 1) ; 1869-1888. 1 v. (No. 2) ;
lS88-date, 6 v. (1-6); Road District, 1888-1893, 1 v.; School Dis-
tricts. 1892-1895. 1 V. ; 1907-1915, 1 v. ; 1915-date. 1 v., loose leaf.
Warrants filed, a great pile in the vault enclosed in envelopes.
THE TREASURER
Cash Book. 1885-1887, 1 v. ; 1893-1914, 3 v.
Dav Book or Journal. 1885-1890. 1 v.; 1891-1892. 1901-1902. 1 v.
Auditor's office; 1915-date, 1 v.
Lr,I-vr. iss.-,- 1886, 1 v.: 1899-date, 4 v. (2-5).
Moiithlv i;,.|M,iis. 1915-date. 1 f.b.
Public Scliool Teachers' Retirement Fund. 1914-date. 1 v.
School Warrants, 1913-date, 1 v.
Warrants, Register of. 1913-date. 2 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current.
Cash Book, 1904-1917. 4 v.
Licenses, Cash Account, 1887-1917, 2 v.
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EL DORADO COITNTY.
EL DORADO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
El Dorado was cue of the original counties into which the state was
divided ))y the act of February 18, 1850. Since then sevei-al changes
have been made in its boundaries, in nearly all of which El Dorado has
lost something to adjacent newer counties : Amador County, created in
1854, took from El Dorado that portion of its territory lying between
Dry Creek and the Cosumnes River, while approximately one-third of
Alpine County was taken from El Dorado in 1863 and 1864. The first
county seat was Coloma, which, through the prestige gained by the
original gold discovery, w-as the only applicant for the place. After a
spirited contest Placerville was given the county seat in 1857, and has
retained the honor since that date.
In 1861 buildings for the county offices were purcha.sed. Just how
long these served is not known. A courtliouse was destroyed by fire on
May 15, 1910, and many of the records at that time were burned.
Diu'iiiL;' tlic yi'jii's 1010-1012. ln-forp the present Inulding was completed,
the cdiinty (iflii-cs were located in various places. During these changes,
many of I he vohuiics became misplaced, and were considered burned
until discovered during the examination made by the Historical Survey
ConuuLssion. The present courthouse was accepted in December, 1912,
and is apparently fireproof, although much wood is used in the interior
construction and the lot upon which the building stands did not permit
its being placed far from other buildings. It is lighted by electricity
and furnished with steam heat.
In general the filing cases and book shelves are modern and fireproof,
although a few of the papers are filed in pasteboard filing boxes. With
the exception of the offices of the Treasurer and the Tax Collector, there
are no vaults. Many older semi-discarded records were found in the
basement. The basement has a cement floor and is used in part as a
jail. One room has been set apart for older records and is referred to
tliroughout this report as the Clerk's basement. It contains a large
nutiiber of miscellaneous volumes, many of them showing the effects of
the fire. Besides those books there are many others stored away in a
small room below the stairs leading dow-n from the Sheriff's office.
This is referred to in the i-eport as the Sheriff's basement. Among
these latter books were found many old and interesting documents as
well as some of present value. They had Ijeen misplaced in the con-
158 COUNTY ARCIin-ES OF CALIFORNIA.
fusion at the time of the fire in 1910, and since then had not been
located. They were restored to their proper places and are so listed in
the report.
This courthonse was examined in ilay. IDltJ.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
Alcalde's Docket, 1849-1850, 1 v.
Inside title, "Old Dry Diggings, Territory o£ Calif.. Oct., l.j. 1S4£»-
Jan. 25, 1S50." Vine! Daniels, Alcalde. The record contains 28 pages
of civil suits between the dates given, and 5 pages of probate matters.
Oct. 13, 1S49. A small volume, 7* s 12 inches, in Clerk's basement.
THE CLERK ^
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
Bar Docket, 1850-1851, 1 v.; 1853-1855, 1 v.; 1858-1867, 1 v.:
1854-1879, 1 V.
The volume for 1850-1851 is placed unbound in Judgment Book A ; the
last volume is in the Clerk's basement, the others in the Sheriff's base-
ment.
Court Doekct. 1 ^."..^-1867, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement.
Docket. l>:.n l.s:.:). 2 v., in Sheriff's basement; 1854-1865, 1 v. ; an
undated vol., lor cases 31-91.
The last two are in the Clerk's basement.
Execution Docket, 1851-1879, 2 v., in Clerk's basement.
Fee Book, 1851-1856, 1 v. (A).
Judgment Book, 1850-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Vol. B is in Clerk's basement.
Judgment Docket, 1856-1879, 2 v. (B-C).
Minutes, 1850-1852, 1 v., in Clerk's basement; 1854-1879, 6 v.
(C-H).
Register of Actions, 1855-1856, 1 v., in Clerk's basement; 1857-
1859, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement.
The volume for 1855-1S5C also contains Jury List for 1S5(J-1ST0.
Tax Suits: Decree Record, 1864-1873, 2 v. (A-B) ; Order Book,
1865-1873, 1 V. (A). All in Clerk's basement.
County Court, 1850-1879
Court Docket, 1851-1863, 1 v.. in Sheriff's basement.
Execution Docket, 1850-1852, 1 v. ; 1850-1878, 1 v. Both in Clerk's
basement.
Judgment Book, 1857-1879, 1 v. (D).
Judgment Docket, 1850-1878, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Minutes, 1851-1857, 2 v., in Clerk's basement; 1857-1879, 3 v.
(C-E).
Register of Actions, 1861-1867, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement.
Outside title "County Court Records."
^See also Pre-statehood Records.
EL DORADO COUNTY. 159
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
Docket, April, 1856-August, 1857, 1 v., iu Clerk's basement; Crim-
inal Docket, 1853-1863, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement.
The volume for 1.S56-1S57 also contains Judgment Record of District
Court, August, ISei-November, 1865.
Minutes, 1851-1868, 4 v.
All are in Clerk's basement except lS.jo-185o.
Rogi.ster of Aetion.s, Hay, 1853-1857, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate. ISSO-date
Fee Book. 1910-date, 1 v.
File, 1850-1880, 30 f .b. ; 1880-clate, 84 f.b.. cases 1-1256.
Index, 1 V. (1).
Inventories and Appraisi'mciils, 1S,^4 date, 1 v. (A).
Letters of Guardianship .iiul IhukIs. ■I'.ouds, Letters and Wills,"
1861-1867, 1 v., iu Cl.'ik's l.nsiiiM'iit: 1867-1879, 1 v. (G) ;
1879-date, 5 v. (C-G) : Index, 1 v.
Minutes, June, 1850-1879. 4 v. (A-D), indexed; ISSO-date. 11 v.
(D-E, G-H, J-K, M-Q).
Original minute book. 1S50-1S.">1. paper-bound, and a copy of it witli
continuation to 1858 in Clerk's basement.
Regi.ster of Actions, 1910-date, 1 v. (5).
Superior Court, ISSO-datc
Docket. 1879-1890, 1 v.. cases 1-679.
Execution Book, 1866-1885, 1 v.. 1885-1912'. 2 v. (B-C).
File, 91 f.b., cases 1-2179.
General Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Grand Jury Lists, 1870, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement; Report of John
Munson, expert, to the Grand Jury, 1890, in Clerk's baseminit.
The expert's report reviews acts of county officers, 1S83-1S90.
Insanity, Record of Commitments, 1881-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgment Book, ISSO-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Judgment Dorkd, ls,-,.-,-,l„te. 2 v. ('1-2).
Minutes. ISSd-d.itr. 11 v. i A-K).
Reoister of Actions. l:il()-date, 1 v. (5).
Otliers destroyed iu lire of 1910.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
Minutes, 1909-date. 1 v. (1).
Record, 1910-date, 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1873-1882, 1 v. (A), in Clerk's basement.
Auditors, Minute Book of Board of, 1874-1880, 2 v. (A-B).
Equalization, Minutes of Board, 1880-1913, 1 v., in Clerk's base-
ment.
File of miscellaneous papers, 10 f.b.
160 COUNTY ARCHIVES l)F CALIFORNIA.
^liuutes: Court of S(^ssious. 'Shw L'l-Scpt. 28. 1850. 1 v.. in .Slicr-
iffs basement; .Fnly. ls:)l_Fcl)niMry. 1S57. 2 v. (A. AA ) ; Board
of Supervisors. IS.M; ,l;ii,.. !) v. ( I5-.M ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Ordinance Bonk. I^s:; dnti-. 1 v. (Aj.
Road Record, 18r>0-ilale, 1 v., with index.
Saloon Bonds. 1910-date. 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Pee Book. 1853-1855, 1 v., •'Denver.s Fee Book;" 1855-1857;
1861-1877.
The first two an- in 81uTiff'.s ImsMiu-ut, tlic hitter in Ch-rk's baspiuuiU.
Hunting License Record, 1913-date, 1 v.
Land Entry Record, 1913-date, 1 v.
Coutaiuing record of entries ou United States Laud.
Poll Tax and Military Rolls, 1895, 1897, 1898. 1900, 1901. 1!)04.
1906, in Sheriff's basement; 1913, 1914.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention, Record, 190G-date, 2 v.
Naturalization, Certificates of, 1869-1883, 1 v. (A); 1877-1898
1 V. (B); 1883-1903, 1 v. (C).
The first two volumes are for Couut.v aud Supei-ior Courts, and District
and Superior Courts, respectively.
Naturalization, Record of, 1903-1906, 2 v. (2, D).
Naturalization, Petition and Record, 190-1— date, 2 v.
Naturalization, Index, 1851:-date. 1 v. (1).
Registration and Election
Affidavits of Registration, current, 11 drawers.
Great Register, 1866-1871, 2 v., original and copy; 1889-1902, 5 v. ;
1910-1912, 2 v., all in Clerk's basement; 191-t-1915, 1 v.
Miscellaneous papers, 2 f.b.
Nomination, Record of, 1910-date. 1 v.
Record of Ballots, 1892, 1 v.
Verifieatiou Deputies, Record of. 1910-date. 2 v.
Marriage and Public Health
.Marria-v Liens.. Affidavits, 1910-date, 1 v.
Medical Crrtili.-.itrs. 1901-date, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, "By LaM's of Incorporations."" 1873-
1907, 1 V. (A) ; 1 f.b.; Index. 1910-date, 1 v.
See also under Recorder. ■'School Lauds, Record A".
Bond and Surety Companies. Record of. 1901-date. 1 v.
EL DORADO COUNTY. 161
Private account books:
Ledger, 1852-1853, 1 v., but little detail.
H. C. Roland, Sacramento, Account Book, August, 1852-
iMarch, 1853.
Green Mountain Mining Co., Cash Book, 1866-1867 ; Ledger,
1898; Journal, 1898-1900.
Register of Central Hotel, Placerville, 1881-1882.
Ledger of [unknown] Mining Co., 1897-1898, badly scorched.
With the exception of the last, the.se are all in the Sheriff's hasement.
Relating to Other Officers
Justice Court Docket, Placerville, 1859-1860, 1 v.; 1860-1863, 1 v.,
in Sherilf's basement.
Notaries, Records of, E. B. Carson, December, 1858-January,
1860, 1 v., in Sheriff's basement; Wm. Burton, Kelseys. 1880-
1900, 1 V.
Sheriff's Execution Book, 1872-1876.
Record of Sheriff's sales, itr.
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1879-date, 6 v.( B-G).
Assignments in Bankruptcy, 1868, 1 v., only two entries.
In Clerk's basement. The first fifteen pages contain minntes of the
"Democratic Club" of Placerville, July-August, 1859, giving the names
of 102 members on the roll.
Assignments of Jlortgages, Agreements and Judgments, 1873-date,
3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Attachments, November. 1850-June, 1874, 1 v., in Clerk's basement;
190P-date, 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
The volume for 1850-1874 is entitled -Attachment Record. Suits Pending
and Transcript of Judgment."
Birtli Register, 1859, two entries; 1910-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Certificates of Sale by Sheriff, 1856-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Deaths, Register of, 1910-date, 3 v. (l-S).
Decrees of Distribution, Index to, 1 v. (1).
Decrees are entered under Deeds.
Deeds, June, 1851-date, 85 v. (A-Z, 27-85); "Informal Deeds and
Mortgages," 1852-1853, 1 v.
The latter volume was restored to the Recorder's office from the Sheriff's
basement.
Deeds of Trust, 1912-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1893-date, 2 v.; Coramit-
trcs' StMtciiii'nts, 1894, 1 v., only two entries.
E,stnns. ]>:,] -11)02. 1 v.
Fee 15o..k.s, ls(jl-1870, in Sheriff's basement; 1877-1897, 3 v.; 1910-
date, 1 V.
General Index, 1850-1851, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Judgments, Abstract of. 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
162 COUXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Leases, 1855-date, 3 v. (A-C) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Licensed Surveyors, 1891-1902, 1 v.; 1910-date, on file.
Lis Pendens. 1874-date, 4 v. (D-G) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
See Suits Peudiug, 1S5&-1S74, under Attachments above.
Maps and Plats, 1910-date, 1 v. ; wall map of Plaeerville, 1872, 8 x 12 ft.
Early maps were burned in fire of 3910,
Marks. Brands and Estrays, 1851-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Marriages: Record of. 1851-date, 6 v. (A-P) ; Register of, 1859-1860.
1 v., in Sheriff's basement; IPlO-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2 1.
Mechanics Liens, lS53-date, 4 v. (2-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Tlie volume fc.r Isri.VlS.-.T is in the Sheriff's liasement.
ilining records:
District records: El Dorado District, 1863-1883, 1890-1905, 3 v.
(A-B, D), in Clerk's basement.
Contains mining laws of Apr. T. 3SG3. Other minina district records
were burned in the fire.
Locations, 1850-date. 21 v. (1, .\-T) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4).
Vol. E, p. 51. sives nilos and resulnfions adopted at Seneca Bar. May 2C,
1S.51.
Notices of N()ii-li;iliility. I!l(l7-datc. 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
Proofs of Labor. 1896-date. 12 v. (A-Q).
-Miscellany, "Record Book A," May 4. 1850-Aug, 9, 1852.
This volume was probably used to leroid all the papers recorded during
tlids.' il.-il.'s. as il has' ,1 1- iii.rluajrs. notes, bonds, liens, mining
claims, iiiai I ia'.;.-. rii, i >• .11 and .T45 are to be found two
<l Is rinaii. ii.aiiiii; ip^i- 1 liook was found in the Clerk's
Miscellany, 1887-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Mortgages, 1854-date. 35 v. (A-Z, 1-9) ; Index, 3 v.; Personal Prop-
erty, 1880-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
For Mortgag:es. I.'<.o2-185o. see also under Deeds. "Informal Deeds and
Mortgages."
'The following is a transcript of .1 ileerl of emancipation recorded in Record Book A.
p. 541:
"Taylor Barton
Negro Bob
State of Califo
'Emancipation'
:o°unty SS i ^old Springs Precinct
El Dorado County
Know all men to Whome these present
of the State of Missouri and ownt-r of
Seal given this Ninth day of 1 1. 1 1
Fifty One Set free from Bon. la u.
him forever hereafter his own m ■ v
Condition that my Said Bob shall n
unto me until the twenty flft day <.i
"Witness my hand & seal on the c
"In presence of
December 25th 1851
"I do hereby declare mj- Slave Boli to be forever free from and after this date
Taylor Barton (S.S)
"In presence of
I. G. Canfield J. P.
'Filed for Record
.Tany. 5th 1S52 at 4 O'clock P.M.
Jno. A Reichert Recordr
of El DoraCo. Cal."
EL DORADO COUNTY. 163
Newspapers :
Placerville. El Doyudo L'rpuhlinui uiid Xnfjud, I'JlO-lOlo. (J v.
The volumes for l'Jll-l'.>13 are iu tbe Clerk's basement.
Mountain Democrat, 1910-1915, 6 v.
The volumes for 11)10-1913 are in the Clerk's basement.
Official Bonds, April, 1850-1857, 1 v. (A), in Sheriff's basement; 1875-
date, 6 v. (B-G) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1869-date, 12 v. (A-L) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Powers of Attorney, 1851-date, 3' v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Pre-einption.s, 1850-1877, 3 v. (A, C-D).
'I'hese were found in Clerk's basement but restored to tlie Recorch'r's office.
Releases of Mortgages, 1881-date, -1 v. (A-D) ; Index, 2 v.
"School Lands, Record A," June, 1852-Jannary, 1869.
A book of 7.S pages. About one-half of the entries are records of school
land warrants, the remainder being devoted to Articles of Incorpora-
tion, mostly churches, lodges, cemetery associations, etc.
Separate Property of Married Women, 1852-date, 1 v. (A).
Stallion Register, 1912-date. 1 v.
Tax Deeds, 187-i-date. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Tax Deeds to State, 1895-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1873-1900, 6 v. (1-6), in Sheriff's basement;
Sales to State, 1878-1894. 2 v., in Sheriff's basement; Placerville,
1901-date, 1 v.
Water Rights, 1872-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS'
.^nnnal Report. PllL'-datc
Apportionment of Funds, J!)lU-date, 1 v.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 191(l-date, 2 v.
Certificate Books, 1910-date, 12 v.
Communications received, 1910-date, 2 vertical files.
Courses of Study, 1912-date, 2 v.
Diplomas, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Life and Normal school diplomas.
Requisition, Register of, 1908-date, 3 v.: Stuh-liooks, IDlO-d.-ite.
School District Boundaries, current, 1 v.
School District Map, shown on count v map, 1908.
School Unit Records, 1910-date, 1 v. '
Showing units of attendance.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reports, 1910-date, 6 v.. annuallv; High School Principals,
1 V.
Title of School Properties, 1910-date, 1 v.
Trustees' Reports, 1910-date.
These are filed annually. Itefer mainly to valuation of property.
COUNTY ARCillVES OF
THE AUDITOR
Allowauce Books, 1.SM:J-11S!»6. -J. v. (P.-O. in Clerk's bascuii'iit: 1W2~
1908, 1 V. (E).
Apportionment of Redemption Sales, 1 v. (2).
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1850-1870, in Sheriff's basement; 1875-1881, 188:!.
1886-1903, 101 v., in Clerk's basement; 1904^-1905; 1910-datr ;
Index, 1911-1914, 4 v.
The volume for 1S50 is a small book (S x 13 in.) certified to by tli
Assessor under date of Aug. 8, 1S50. The early volumes give vn
valuable information I'egarding the taxable property of the county.
Duplicate, 1855-1858, 5 v., in Sheriff's basement.
Delinquent, 1852, 1855-1856, 1858, 1862-1869, 16 v., in Sheriff's
basement; 1909-1914, 6 v.
Bonds of El Dorado County, issued to Sacramento Valley R. R., 1863-
1864, 1 v.; Bonds issiied, June 1, 1887, 1 v.; School Bond.s,
1890-1903, 1 V.
All are in Clerk's basement.
Cash Book. 1866-1870, 1 v., in Clerk's basement; 1870-1885, 1 v., in
Sheriff's basement; 1898-1901, 1 v., in Clerk's ba.semeut; Cash Book,
unclassified, 1855-1856, 1 v.
Indigents, Record of Aged, 1893-1895, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Ledger, 1857-1870, 5 v., in Sheriff's basement; 1881-1899, 2 v., in
Clerk's ba.sement; 1899-date, 2 v.; Ledger, unclassified, 1855-1856.
1 v., in Sheriff's basement.
License Record, November, 1852-March, 1854, 1 v., in Sheriff's base-
ment; 1899-1903, 1 v., in Clerk's basement; Collector's reports, 1 f.b.
Orphans and Half -orphans on State Aid, 1910-date, 2 v.
Poll Tax Accounts, 1869-1902, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Public Administrator's Accounts, 1875-1896, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Receipts and Expenditure.?, current, 1 v., loose leaf.
Reports, 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Road Overseers' Ledger, 1861-1864, 1872. 2 v., in Sheriff" 's basement.
School District Funds, 1862-1875, 3 v., in Sheriff's basement; 1880
1901, 5 v. (A-E), in Clerk's basement; 1910-date.
School Warrants, 1915-date. 1 v.
Warrants, Register of: General, 1865-1885, 1898-1909, 6 v., in Clerk's
basement; 1910-date. 3 v. (11-13) ; School, 1880-1898, 2 v. in Clerk'^
basement; Canceled Warrants, 1912-date.
Warrants, Redeemed, 1850-1864, 5 v, in Sheriff's basement; I860
1903, 4 v., in Clerk's basement.
The volumes in the Sheriff's basement are freouentlv labelled "0001111
Orders" and contain much interesting information re.gardiug ili- In-
ness of the county during those years as shown by the warraiii- -
since they give the name, number, amount, date, to whom d. !i
for what services, when presented, and when redeemed. The ln-i ! 1
volumes are labelled "Day Books."
Warrants Registered, Hospital Land. 1872-1880, 1 v., in Clerk's ba.se-
ment.
EL DORADO COUNTY. 165
THE TREASURER
' li Book, 1852-1854, 1856-1857, 1874-1S7S, S v.. in .SliL'riff's liase-
...ciit; 1878-1883, 1885-1907, 6 v.. in Clerk's basement; 1907-date,
'2 V.
Day Book, 1870-1874, 1880-1886, 2 v., in Sheriff's basement; 1886-
1891. 1 v.. in Clerk's basement.
Inlieritanee Tax Receipts, 1907-date.
Ledser. 1852-1862, 1868-1870, 2 v., in Sheriff's basement: 1864-1866,
1S70-1S79; 1883-1902, 6 v., in Clerk's basement: 1905-date. 2 v.
, Miseellaueous papers, 7 f.b.
Monthly Reports, 1860-1861, 1 v.. in Sheriff's basement: 1911-date, 1
drawer.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1914-date. 1 v.
Receipt Books, 1859-1868, 2 v., in Sheriff's basement ; 1866-1905. 1 v..
in Clerk's basement.
School District Ledger, 1889-1891. 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
State Land Record, 1880?-date, 1 v.
Givos d.-ito. unmbei-, uame of purcliiiser. towiLsliip. section, etc.. acres.
Tax Redemption Record. 1911-date, 1 v.
Warrant Register, 1911^ate, 2 v.; School Warrants, 1862-1892, 1 v.,
in Clerk's basement.
Warrants Registered, 1850-1865. 2 v.; Wagon Road Fund. June-
November, 1858. 1 V. All in Sheriff's basement.
Warrants Redeemed, 1850-1864. 4 v.. in Sheriff's basement; 1872-1891,
1 v.. in Clerk's basement.
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of Deeds. 1911-1915. 6 v.
Assessment Statements. 1880-1881. in Sheriff's basement; 1910-1912,
in Clerk's basement; 1913-date.
Field Enrollment Book, 1910-1912. 1 v.. iu Clerk's basement.
.Maps and Plats : Plat Book of sections, current, 5 v. ; Official Map,
El Dorado County, 1908, scale one mile to inch; Diamond Springs,
1871, blue print, .scale, 79.20 feet to inch; Georgetown. 1872. 100 feet
to inch.
Patents, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Arranged by political townships from entries made in Recorder's IJecord
of Patents.
State and United States Land Office Returns. 1905-date.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current.
Cash Book, 1898-1904, 7 v., iu Sheriff's l)asement ; 1905-1911, 5 v., in
Clerk's basement; 1911-date, 6 v.
Delinquent Roll, 1915. 1 v.
Ledger, 1861-1864. 1 v., in Clerk's basement: 1915-date. 1 v.
License Ledger, 2 v.; Cash Book, 1868-1870, 1 v.. in Sheriff's l)ase-
ment.
License Record. June, 1850-1858, 7 v.; 1860-1861. 1 v.; 1868-1870,
1 V. ; Miners' License Receipts, 1855-1858. 1 v. All in Sheriff's base-
. ment.
Tax Sales, Certitieates of, 1878-1892. 1 v.. in Sheriff's basement.
CUL'NTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
FRESNO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Fresno County was created April 19. 1856. from territory which
previously had been within the limits of Mariposa, Merced and Tulare
counties. Although the boundaries of the county have been modified
nearly a dozen times since the date of its organization, most of the
changes have been relatively unimportant. Two changes, however,
greatly reduced the area of the county. The first of these was in 1861
when all of the territory lying east of the Sierras was detached to form
a part of Mono County; the other in 1893, when Madera County was
formed from that part of Fresno County north of the San Joaquin
River.
By the act creating tlic i-dunty. tlie seat of .justice was placed at ilil-
lerton. A courthouse was built in 1866 and during the same year a jail
was also erected. These buildings were of brick and stone. By an
election held March 23, 1874, the county seat was moved to Fresno.
For a year the records were housed in a temporary structure until the
new courthouse was ready for occupancy in August. 1875. In 18S,s the
courthouse was remodeled by the addition of wings to the original build-
ing, besides some other changes. On July 29, 1895, fire did much
damage to the building and some of the Clerk's records were scorched;
however only a few of the records were destroyed.
The courthouse stands near the center of a large park made up of
four city blocks. It is built of stone, concrete and wood, but is not
fireproof, as its past history shows. Some of the offices have vaults, but
these hold only a small part of their records. The building is heated by
steam and lighted by electricity. The filing-cases and l)ook-racks range
in all degrees from the old style wooden eases to modern steel ones.
Some of the older records are stored in two rooms in the basement where
they are subject to dust and damage from rough handling, as they arc
piled up without regard to order. Some of these are of much value,
although others are of little importance.
The examination of these archives was made in Septemlier. 1917.
>W<a~»a aa ce
FRESNO COUNTY. 167
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, l.S56~US79
Deciv.^s (if Foreelosure and Sale. 187(i-iyi0. 1 v. (1).
For lSSO-1010, consists of Superior Court matter.
p]nti-y Docket and Fee Book. 1856-1877, 1 v. (1).
Exeeiition Book. 1866-1881, 1 v.
Execution Docket. 1857-187;), 1 v.
File. 36 f.b.. cases 1-1860,
(feneral Index. 1872-1879. 2 v.
Judgment Book. 1856-1880. 2 v. (1-2).
Judtiment Docket. 1857-1880. 2 v, (A-B).
Minutes, 1857-1879. 2 v. (1-2),
Record. 1872. 1 v.
Reaister of Actions and Fee Hook. 1874-1879, 3 v, (x, 2-3).
County Court, IS.^O-l.'^ry
Entry Ducki-t and Fee Book. 1856-1875. 2 v.
Execution Docket. 1863-1879, 1 v.
Executions. 1867-1881. 1 v. (1). in Clerk's office.
Also coutaius District and Superior Court matter.
File. 12 f.b,, oases 1-85,
Judgment Docket, 1861-1879. 2 v. (A-B),
Jurv Book. 1873-1880, 1 v.
Minutes. 1856-1879. 3 v. (1-3).
Regi.ster of Actions and Fee Book. 1876-1879. 1 v. (1).
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1856-186,3
.Minutes, 1856-1863, 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, l<S,S6-(Uitc
I'.onds of Administration, IStil-date, 14 v. (A-N) ; Index, 1 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1907, 1 v.: Record, 1905-1907,
5 V.
Docket, Old Court, 1 v.
Pee Books, 1857-1878, 1 v.
File: 1856-1880, 12 f.h., cases 1-158; 1880-dat(', 403 f.b., cases
1-4650.
Guardians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1911-date, 1 v. (2).
Letters of Administration and Guardianship, lS61-date, 10 v,
(A-J) ; Index, 1 v.
Minute Book, 1856-1879, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1880-date, 66 v. (1-66),
These are variousl.v entitled ■•r'rol>ate Proceedings," "Probate Orders,"
"Superior Court Probate."
Order Book. 1876, 1 v. (1) ; Order Pixino Inheritance Tax. 1911-
1913, 1 V. (1).
Register of Actions. 1876-date. 11 v. (1. 1-10).
Register of Claims. 1877-1902, 1 v.
Wills: Record of. 1866-date, 7 v. (1-7): Index. 1 v. (1); Nol
Proven. 1889-date, 1 f.b,
Ifi.^ COUXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Superior Court, ISSO-date
Attorneys, Roll of. 1880-date, 1 v. (1).
Calendar, 1881-1891, 1 v. (1) ; also annual vols, for each depart-
ment.
Calendar, Trial, 1887-1896. 7 v. (2-8).
Coroner's Inquests. 1859-date. 41 f .b. ; Index, 1 v.
Decrees of Foreclosure and Sale, 1878-1887, 1 v.
Spp also under District Court.
Docket, Dept. 3, 1893-1896, 1 v.
Execution Docket. 1880-1896, 2 v. (1-2).
Executions. 1881-date, 17 v.
Vol. 1 is called "Clerk's Office. Executiou."
File: Civil. HHO f 1, . .a^.s 1-19723; Criminal, 90 f.b., cases 1-3645.
General Indrx. 1>.mi .l:it,-, 14 v. (1-7).
Grand Jurv Lists. \<,{l 1898. 3 f.b.; Reports, 1858-date, 1 f.b.
Insanitv Record. 1881-1909. 3 v. (A-C) ; Minutes. 1903-1909, 1 v.
(1) ;" Orders and Record of Insane, 1909-date. 3 v. (2^) :
Record of Commitments. 1903-date, 7 f.b.; Certificates of Dis-
charge from State Hospital. 1904-date. 1 v. (I'l. indexed.
Judgment Book, 1880-1902, 32 v. (1-32).
Judgment Docket. 1880-date. 18 v. (1-18).
Judgment of Court. 1913-1917. 1 f.b.
Jurv Book, 1880-date. 3 v. (1-3).
Jury Lists. 1856-1898. 3 f.b. ; 1899-date, 1 f.b.
:Mimites and Orders: Dept. 1, 1880-date, 27 v. (1-27) ; Dept. 2,
1887-date. 20 v. (1-20) ; Dept. 3. 1893-1896, 4 v. (1-4).
Orders of Court. 1868-date, 1 f.b.
These are Orders for Ttial Jurors, etc.
Proferts, 1887-1891. 1 f.b.
Register of Actions and Fee Book: Civil. lS80-date. 3l v. (1-31) •
Criminal. 1880-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Rejiortcr's notes, shorthand, in Reporter's office and basement.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1894-date
Kil,'. 4 f.b.. cases 1-775.
.Minutes and Orders, 1894-date. 1 v. (1).
Record. 1901-date. 3 v. (1-3), indexed.
Reform School Discharges, 1907-1914, 1 f.b.
These iuclude records of commitments as well as discharges.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Affidavits of Publications, 1890-date, 1 f.b.
Allowance Book. 1873-date, 9 v. (1-9).
Applications for Aid. 1884-date. 1 f.b.
Appointments. Railroad Franchises, School and Road Valuations,
1895-date. 1 f.b.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1890-1900. 1 v. (1).
Census of Sixth Judicial Township Field Notes. 1914. 4 v.
Drainage Districts, 1887-1912, 1 v. (1).
This consists of five applications for the formation of drainage districts.
FRESNO COUNTY.
1G9
Equalization, Minutes of the Board of. 1878-date, 2 v. (A-B) ;
1894-1907, 1 f . b. ; Erroneous or Double Assessments, Certificates
of. 1902-date. 1 f.b.
Franchise Book, 1882-1900, 1 v. ; Franchises, 1887-date, 2 f.b.
Insurance Eecord, Countv Property, 1898-date, 1 v.
Judicial Townships, 1890-1914, 1 f.b.
Map, blue print, City of Fresno and Additions, by Geo. L. Hoxie,
County Surveyor, 1896.
Minutes.* 1856-date, 27 v. (A-Z, 27); Index, 4 v. (1-4); State-
ment of Votes Polled, 1910-date, 1 v. (1) ; School Bonds, 1901-
date, 1 V. (1).
Miscellaneous file, 1859-date. 80 f.b.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (A-B) : Ordinane'cs. 1904-date.
If.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans, Record, 1 v. ; Report of Orphanatre,
1898-date, 2 f.b.
Reclamation of Swamp Lands, 1869-1914, 1 v. (A).
This consi-sts of constitution, by-laws, petitions for permits to drain, etc.
[^>clamation and Irrigation Districts, 1875-date, 8 f.b.
Road Deeds. Abstract of. 1863-1910, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v.
Road Records, 1856-1906, 2 v. (A-B) ; Abandonment of High-
ways, 1915-date, 1 f.b. ; Road Plans, etc., 12 drawers.
Road' Register, 1856-1911, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
"Statistical Statements" of Fresno County, Roll of, 1910-date.
Compiled by the County Financial Agent.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Aii|...in1in.M,t of Drpntirs. 1S.-J6-1910, 4 f.b.
Coi-ivs|...iiil,Mir,. ivr,,r,l. iDin-date.
C(.iiiit\ l'in|M.|-tv. "Xcw Inventory." 1897-datc, 2 f.h.
l)(.rk,.,l Ilursrs. Register of, 1907-1912, 1 v.
Vi-r li.Hiks, l!tll-date, 2 v.
llimtini: imd Anglers' Licenses, Receipts for, 1912-1915. 1 f.b.
llunling License stub-books, a great (|uantity.
-Military Roll, 1898-1915, 1 f.b.
Tax Sale Publications, 1905-1914. 1 f.li.
^'l■t('rinary Licenses, 1897-date, 1 f.b.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1852-1906, 5 v. (A-E) ; Record, 190G-
date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1852-1906, 1 v.
Naturalization: Decrees or Acts of, 1856-1904, 6 v. (A-F) ; Record
of, 1904-1906, 2 y. (G-H) ; Petition and Record, 1906-date, S y.
(1-8).
Naturalization, Certificates of, stub-books, 1906-date.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1856-1909, 1 y. (1).
170 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOKNIA.
Registration
Affidavits of RegistrMtimi. i:tl-l-1916: t-.n-Vwr. iu basemenl.
Great Register, 1867-1 DOS. 49 v.
Precinct maps: Comity. 1911-date: City. 1908-date.
Elections
Application to serve as Election Officers. 1916. 2 f.b.
Certiticates of Election. 1856-1910, 3 f.b.
Delegates to State Conventions. Record of Elections. 19(>'_\ 1 v.
Expenses, 1894-1912. 5 f.b.
Nomination. Certificates of. 1898-1908. :] f.b.: R.M-ord of. 19IH1
1908. 3 f.b.
Precincts, 1888-date. 1 f.b.
Primarv Election Officers. Record of. 189S. 1 v. ( 1 ) .
Proclamations. 1860-date, 2 f.b.
Retixrns. Originals, in basement.
Yerific-atioii Deputies. Certificates of Ap|>ointnicnt. 1910-1911. 1 f.l
Marriage and Public Health
Dentists. Rcgisirr ,,r, l!)(i:;--(bitc. 1 v.
Marriauv Limisr Allid.ail-. iss:)-19()(). 12 f.li.: 19(l]-dalr. 12
(1-12. ; liidrx to .\laniaur l>ir,.ns(^s. 1 v.
Medical Certitiratcs. Record of. 1877-1 S99. 1 v. i 1 i. ind.'xcd.
Phj'sicians' Certificates. 1894-date. 1 v.
Registered Pharmacists. 1905-dati', 2 v. i l-2l. indexed.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles (if Ineorporation. lS:-)7-date. 27 f.b.; Imb x. --Register c
Corporations." 1857-date, 1 v.
Bank Certificates. 1909-1910, 1 f.b.
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of. 1898-1911. 1 v.; I'owei
of Attorney, etc., 1915-date. 1 f.b.
Bonds of Corporations, 1868-date. 26 f.b.
Delin([uent Corporations, Certified List of, 190.j-ilate. 1 f.b.
Fictitious Names, Register of Firms and Persons I'ndei-. 1 v.
Partnerships, Certificates of, 3 f.b.; Register of. 1874-1913. 1
(-[)■ lS83-date. 1 V. (^). duplicates.
Relating to Other Officers
Appoiutmeut.s. 3 f.li.
Auditor's and Treasurer's t^uarterlv He|)orts. 1897-date. 1 f.b.
Bonds of Officers, 1863-clate. 18 i.h.
Coroner's Register. 1897; Reports. 1893-date. 1 f.b.
Conntv Librarians' and Law Librarians' Reports. lS94-date. 1 f.
Coimtv Officers. Affidavits of. 190.o-date. 1 f.b.
County Physician. R<|hmi of. lS!)S-,bi(e. 2 f.b.
District Attorney's Oplllh:||^. 1^!!:; ,|,,|e. 1 f.l).
Health Officer. Report ,>i. l>!i:;-,l.iie. l' f.b.
Horticultui-al Coiinnission. Report (it. lS97-ilale. 1 f.b.
liniiiaiie Oflieer's (Official Oaths, 1907-d;ite, 1 f.b.
II
FKESNO COUNTY.
Justice Court Dockets. 1889-(.late, 100 v.
Livestock Inspector. Report of. lS97-date. 1 f.h.
Xotaries. Register of. 18Sf)-date, 10 v.
Notary Connnissions. lSSH-1904. 1 f.b.
Notary Public Oaths. LSOO-date. 1 f.b.
Public Administrator. Account Book of. 1885-1902. 1 v.
Treasurer's Trial Balance and Monthly Statement. l!)0.j-19]:
Water Commissioner-s. Record of, 1876-1888. 1 v.
THE RECORDER
Agreements, see Covenants.
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases. 1871-date. 32 v. (1-32) ; Index
2 V.
Attachments, 1873-date. ]6 v. (1-16) ; Index, 1 v.
Jiills of Sah-, (J V. (A-F) ; Index. 1858-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Births, 1S73-1905. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 2 v.; 1905-date. 6 v. ■ l-(i>.
Covenants. 1857-date. 84 v.; Index. 12 v. (1-6)
Deaths. 1873-1905, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v.; 1905-date, 8 v.
Decrees of Distribution, 1870-1904, 16 v. (1-16) ; Index. 3 v. (1-3 i.
Siuce 1904 these have been recorded under Deeds.
Deeds, 1856-date, 603 v. (1-603) ; Index, 62 v.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements. 1894-date. '} w. Index
1 v.; Committees' Statements. 1893-date. indexed in .Aliscellane^ous.
E,strays. 1874-date. filed bv years.
Fee Books. 1893-date. 39 v. (1-39).
Those previous to 1893 are in the .Vuditors otiice.
Homesteads, 1861-date. 13 v. (A-M) ; Index. 1 v.
Judgments. Ti'aiisrripts of, 1856-date. 6 v. (A-F) : Index. 2 v. (1-2).
Land Chiinis, ls:.7-1861, 1 v, (A).
I..',is,.s. 1856-date. 19 V. (A-S) ; Index. 2 v.
Lie, ii.cd Survevors, 1891-date, 1 v.
I.K I', ndens. 1874-date, 14 v, (A-N) : Index. 2 v. (1-2L
.Maps: Record of Surveys, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2) : :\lap nf Plats
S v. (1-8) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2) ; Miscellaneous :\Iaps, 1 v. : index, 1 v.
Card inde.\ covering all in effect since March 1. 1916.
Marks and Brands, 1856-date, 4 v. ; Index. 2 v.
Vol. 1 is entitled "Index of Marks and Brands" : vol. "J. "Records o
Krands."
Marriage Certificates and Contracts. 1856-date, 31 v. (A-Z. 27-31)
Index, 4 v.
There is an additional separate volume for 1856.
Mining Claims, 1856-date, 46 v. (A-Z, 1-20) ; Index, 14 v. (1-14).
Vols. 1-2 are transcripts of vols. A-C. Vol. 2, pp. 57-58. contains recDnl;
of claims granted previous to the organization of Fresno County, als(
proceedings of the Mining Convention in San Carlos District in thi
counties of Monterey and Mariposa, December, 1854.
172 couNTvr ARCHIVES of California.
Mining district records: Golden, Jan. 15, 1892, 1 v.; San Joaciuin, An-.
13, 1896, 1 v.; Big Drv Creek, Mar. 11, 1888, 1 v. (A) ; Aleade, .Juiir
30, 1896, 1 V. (A) ; Coalinga, April 10, 1890, 1 v.
The record of the Coalinga Mining District contains only the resolution
of the original meeting. The dates show the time of organization of
the districts.
Miscellany, 1856-date, 27 v. ( A-Z, 27) ; Index. 3 v. (1-3).
Mortgages, 1856-date, 309 v. (A-Z. 27-309); Index. 13 v. (1-13):
Chattpl. is7:i-.late, 138 v. (A-Z, 27-138): Index, 6 v. (1-6).
Official Mon.ls. Is.Ml-date. 11 v. (A-K) : Index. 1 v.
Patents. 1 si;i)-,|,-,t,., 27 v. (A-Z, 27) ; Index, 2 v.
Possessory Claims, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1856-date, 13 v. (A-M) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Pre-emption Claims, 1856-1905, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages and Leases, 1860-date, 38 v. (1-38) ; Index, 5 v.
(1-5).
Separate Pvopertv of Married Women, 1856-1914. 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
Sheriff S.ilrs. 1s:.(i-date, 11 v. (l-Il) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3) : Slieriff's Tax
Salrs. ls:.7 ls:.l). 1 V. (A).
Sheriff '.s l\ititiL-ate,s of Sale of Real E.state, 1856-1857, 1 v. (A).
Stallion Register, 1911-1915, 1 v., indexed.
Swamp and Overflowed Land, 1857-1882, 1 v. (A).
This consists of records of survej-s and petitions to reclaim.
Tax Deeds, 1886-date, 21 v. (1-21) ; Index, 1 v.
Vols. 1-13 are "Tax Deeds to State"; vols. 14-21 are "Tax Deeds."
Water Rights, 1861-1872. scattering; 1872-date. 4 v. (A-D) ; Index. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual He]i(irt, 1 S6.")-date. 25 v.
Apportiniiiiinit (if Funds, 1902-date, 1 v.
Board III' l-:,lu( Mil,,)!. Minutes of, 1893-date, 3 v.
Census .Marshal's Field Notes, 1909-1910; Reports, 1910, 2 hdls.
Tlie Field Notes are filed under districts in a drawer in (he office.
Communications from District Clerks, 1904-date, 3 f.h.
Filed under headings.
Courses of Study, 1915-date; earlier in basement.
Examination for Graduation from Elementarj- Schools, 1899-date, 4 v.
"Scrap Album" containing questions and suggestions of county board to
teachers, 1907-date, 1 v.
Expense Book for Office, 1907-date. 1 v.
Fee Books "Journal," 1891-date, I v.
Institutes, ilinutes of, 1893-date. 12 v.
The first institute was held in 1870. A record of it is in the Annii;il
Report to the State Superintendent.
Official Acts of County Siiperintendent, 1869-1874, 2 v.; High Seh.xil.
2 V.
Orders, Register of, 1893-1896, 1 v.
FRESNO COUNTY. 173
KeMluisitious. Register of. 19ll-dat('. loose leaf: He(|iiisitioii stuh-lmoks,
1913-cIate; earlier, in basement.
'•Teachers' Certificate Register," 18y:5~(late. 2 v. (l-l>).
'!'( achcr.s' Library Books. Record of, 2 v.
This is a librarj' catalogue.
THE AUDITOR
A^srssinciit Rolls:
n,i,inal, 1856. 1858-1862. 1868-1870. 1872-date.
Duplicate, 1856-1863, 1866, 1872-date.
Delinquent, 1870-date.
Personal Propertj', 1885-date.
Inde.K, complete.
In some instances by years, in others by volume.
( 't rtificates of Redemption of Real Estate Purchased hv Stale. 18!)6-
date, 20 f.b.
Clerk's Fee Books, 1885-1886. 1 v.; 1891-1892. 1 v.
Indigent Account, 1890-date.
Journal, 1881-date, 13 v.
Justice of Peace Settlements. 191(i. 1 f.b.
Ledger, lS61-date. 12 v.
License Tax ( 'ollcctnr 's Rrpm-t. 1912-date. 1 f.b.
.Miscellaneous til,., 1mm; ,l;,tr. lS f.b.
Orphans' Clauus. Applic-itu.us, 1916, 1 f.l).
Orphans in Private In.stitutions, 1890-1894: on State Aid. 1894-date,
2 V.
Recorder's Fee Books, 1885-date, 33 v.
Reports, St,-itisti,-;.l Stal.Miimt. 1897-date, 2 f.b.
Road Jrastci's l.tdi^.T. InT.'i 1894, 2 v., incomplete.
Scliool Distriii ISonds and Coupons, 1894-date. 11 v.; Fresno City
Sclinii] Di^iiict Bond and Coupon Register, l!)14-date, 1 v.
SilinnI Lriluvr. 1910-date. 6 v.
.Srhuul WaiT.iuts, .\uditors Register of, 1910-date. 2 f.l).
Sheriff's F.t Hunk-, l^s'i is'ii'. l y.
State Conti-oller s ijipoii, 1>!)9-1907, 1912-date, 2 f.b.
Superintendent of .School.^. Reports and Estimates, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Ta.\ Ledger, Delinquent, 1893-date, 5 v.
Tax Sales to State, 189^date, 8 v. (1-8).
Treasurer's Receipts, 1912-date, 5 f.b.
Treasurer's Reports, 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Trial Balance, 1896-date, 9 v.
Trial Jurors' Certificates, 1895-date, 13 f.b.
Warrants on file : School, 1914-date, 60 f.b. ; Road, 1897-1901, 1908-
date, 123 f.b. ; General Order of, 1896. 1 f.b. ; Canceled, 1897-1905,
1 f.b.
Karlier warrants are in the basement.
Warrants, Register of, 1885-date, 31 v.
In early years each fund, General, Road, etc., has a volume to itself. In
l«J^er years all funds were carried in the same volume.
174 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOKXIA.
THE TREASURER
Cash Book, Jau. 2. \s'M~,\:\ir. l!2 v.
Delintiiieut Tax Kc-m-,!. l!ML'-(hite, 1 v.
Presun Citv : Leduvi'. i:iir_'-,|,iie. :] v.; Street Bond Register. 1908-date,
1 V.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, ]!l(l!)-datc, 1 v.
Ledger. 1891-date.
Loans of County Funds. i;r,-ord of. 19()7-date. 1 v.
Public School Teaclici's' l^^lnvinent Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
Redemption Receipt I.imIl'vi-, lS95-date, 1 v.
Sacramento ;'nd San Jcjaquiii Drainage District Assi'ssnicnt List. June
14, 1915.
Settlements and Discharges from State Controller. 19()7-datc.
State Land Record, 1893-date.
AVarrants, Register of, 1909-date, 5 v. (1-5).
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of Conve.vances, 1915-1917, 80 f.b.
Assessment List, Statements to Assessor, 1910-date.
Bank Statements, 1910-1916, 2 f.b.
Church Exemption Affidavits, 1903-date, 5 f.b.
Inventories of County Property, 1912-date, 1 f.li.
^laps, 17 v.. in basement.
Alortuaoes. Abstract of, 1881-1910, 20 v.: Statements (if .Mortsae-es and
Trust Deed.s. 1904-1909. 7 f.b.
Plats, filed with Ass,'s.sment Rolls.
Poll Tax Acroiim linoks. 1909-1914.
Poll Tax ri(r(i|it siulis, in basement.
Poll Tax Roll, bNSl-l:il4.
State Land Office Return.?, 1895-date, 13 f,b.
United States Land Office Returns, 1895-date, 13 f.l).
Veterans' Exemption Affidavits. 1913-date, 3 f.b.
Warehouse Reports. 1916. 1 f.b.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current, 27 v.: ^Memorandum, 17 v.
Cash Book, 1886-date, 20 v.
Day Book, 1894-1895, 1 v.
Tliis is a cash book.
Ledger, 1908-date, 4 v.
Licenses: Cash Account of. 1903-date, 3 v.; Reyistcr of. lS78-date. 10 v.
School District Cash Book, 1891-1894. 4 v.
State Sales to Individuals. 1905-date, 1 v.
Tax Sales to State, Record of. 1877. 11 v.
nI
OLENN COUNTY. 175
GLENN COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Glenn County was oruaoized in IMDl, having- lieen formed of territory
lut oflt" from tlie northei'n part of Colusa County. The boundaries at
first included the town of Princeton and adjacent territory, but this
was soon after returned to the parent county. The town of Willows
has been the county seat from the first.
The courthouse was built in 1894. It is substantially con.structed
iif brick and wood, occupying the central part of the courthou.se
S(|uare. It is safe fi-om outside fires, but like other buildings of its
kind and date can not be eon.sidered fireproof so far a.s interior con-
struction is concei-ned. There are two large vaults used by the Clerk
and Auditor-Recorder, and a smaller one in the Treasurer'.s office, and
the greater part of the records of these officers are kept in the vaults.
The quantity of records is not as .vet large, but additional space
will soon be needed by some of tlie officials. The building is heated
by gas, and electric lights are used.
Tile archives were examined in Fel)ruary. 1917.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, 1891-date
Attornevs, Roll of, 1891-1897. 1 v. (1).
I'.iotter. 1891-date. 8 v. (1-8).
Calendar: Civil, 1891-1913. 2 v. (1) : Criminal. 1891-1910. 1 v. (1).
Cei-oncrs' Inquests, 1891-date, 4 f.b.
Executiims, 1907-date. 1 v. (1).
Fee Hook and Register of Actions,. 1891 -date, 12 v. (1-12).
File, 1891-date, 374 f.b., cases l-22fi(;.
(leneral Index, 8 v. (1-4).
Insane. Record of. 1892-1903, 2 v.: Insane Conmiitments, 1903,
1 V.
Till' fliTk has ,jnst pi-nviiliMl ii nrw fnnn hook wliicli Nvill lio iiscil, heniu-
ning with 1!)17.
•luduinents, 1891-date. 5 v. (1-5).
Judgment Docket, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Jiirv Book, 1891-date, 3 v. (1-3).
:\Iinutes. 1891-date, 14 v. (1-14).
Orders. Civil and Criminal, 1891-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Register of Actions, aee under Pee Book.
Reporters' notes and Tran.scripts of Evidence, large number of
17(5 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Superior Court Probate, 1891-(hitL-
liunds, 1891-date, 4 v. (1-ij.
(Collateral Inheritanee Tax RecDrd. I'JO.j, 1910, 2 v.
Decrees, 1891-date, 4 v. (1-4).
File, 1891-date, 131 f.b., eases 1-719.
General Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Letters: Administration, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2); Administration
with Will Annexed, 1904-1909, 1 v. (1) ; Guardianship, 1891-
date, 1 V. (1) ; Testamentary, 1892-date, 1 v. (1).
Orders, 1891-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Orders naming date of rctuin
of sale of real e.state, and Orders appointing appraisers, 191(i
date, 1 V.
Register and Fee Book, 1891-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Wills, Record of, 1892-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1910-(late
Record, 1910-date. 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS" RECORDS
Allowance Book, "Record of Claims Allowed," 1891-1915, 4 v
(1-4) ; Record of Claims, 1891-1911. 6 v. (1-6).
The la.st named series are index volumes.
Eciualization, Minutes of Board, 1891-date, 1 v. (1).
Franchises, Record of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Minutes, Apr. 1894-date, 6 v. (2-7) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Tlie first volume of minutes was reported stolen from the Clerk's vault.
Ordinance Record, 1891-date, 1 v. (1).
Road Register. 1891-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index to Roads. 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Docked Horses, Register of, 1907, 1 v.
Hunting License: Applications, 1909-date, filed; Stub-books, large
number on file.
Military Roll, 1891-1894, 4 v., in Auditor's office; 1895, 1 v.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1891-1906. 1 v. (1) ; Record, 1906-date.
Iv.
Naturalizations, 1891-1903, 1 v. (1) ; Record, 1904-1906. 1 v. (1) ;
Petition and Record, 1906-date, 1 v.
Naturalization Reports, 1915-date, 1 v.
Memorandum of reports to the department at Wa.shington.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1910-date.
Great Register, 1891-1909, 7 v.
Record of Affidavits of Registration sent out to deputies, 1913-
date, 1 V.
Precinct mai)s. current, about 20 in rolls.
GLENN COUNTY. 177
Elections
l^allot Record. 1892-190-i. 1 v.
Klectioii Returns. 1912-(late.
Xciiniiiation.s. Record of. 191-J^date. 1 v.
Primary Election Olfieer.s. Record. 1898, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
.^rarriage Certitieate.s. 1891-1891, 1 v. (1).
These are the affidavits for marriage licenses.
.Alarriage Licen.se .stub-books, 1894-1905, 4 v.
.^r,■^■l■ia-v Licnse, Te.tiniony of Applicants for, 1905-date, 3 v.
Jlelltists. Ueuister n|-. lliDM-date, 1 V.
.Mediral Certitirales. I>!i2-date. 1 V. (1); Register of. 1892-date,
1 V.
I'harniacists, Register of. 19().Vdate, 1 v. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles .if Iii.M.rpnratiMn. 1891-date. 4 f.l..: Index, srr under
Kenisler of (orpoi-ati.ins.
I'.umI mid Siiivix (■Mni|.,inicv Rcnrd of. 1891-date, 1 v. (1).
(■|ir|H,r;,tlnn.. K'r-I-iliT nf, 1 >' 1 1 - , In te. 1 V.
I'.irlncisliii,. K'c-i.tcr n\\ 1 ,^:iL'--date, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
P.outls of cfticer-s. 3 f.b.
Justice Court Dockets: Fovtrth Judicial Township. 1891-1892. 1 v.
Notaries. Records of: C. R. Moodey, 1910-1911. 1 v.
THE RECORDER
.\sM-miiriits nf .hidmiicnts, 1-in. 1 v.; Index. 1 v.
.\-si.j Ills . r .M..rt-,i-.,s ,ni,l Lea.se.s. 1891-1914. 1 v. (1) ; Mortgages,
l!)U-.latc. 1 V. i2i ; hc;iM.s. 1914-date. 1 v. (2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
lianking Statements: A^.sets, 1892-1893. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v.; Capittd,
1891-1893. 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Births: Record of, 1895-1897, 1 v. (1); Register of, 19()5-date, 2 v.
(1-2).
I Certificates of Sheriff's Sales, 1891-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
! Contracts and Agreements, 1891-date, 4 v. (1—4) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
I Deaths: Record of, 1891-1895, 1 v. (1) ; Register of Duplicate Death
i Certificates, 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2); Index to Deaths, 1891-1895,
Iv. (1).
Decrees (if Disiriliininii. Index. 1^!)1 1S94, 1 v.
Deeds, ls:n-,|,ii,.. .-,s v. i l-.'is ; Index. 6 v. (1-3).
Electien Ivxpensr,-,: CiihlHhiiis' Statements. 1894-date, 5 v. (1, 1. 2,
2-:5) ; <'onn,ii1t.e,- Statements. 1894-1898.' 1 V. (1).
Estrays nnd l.nst I'lepnty, I'.Mil-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Executions, Attachments. ISDl-date, 1 v. (1); Index, 1 v. (1).
Fee Book, lS91-date, S v. (1-8).
Homesteads, 1891-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
J3— 11210
178 COUNTY ARCriI\-ES OF CALIFORXIA.
Instruments filed (not recorded), 1910-date. 1 f.l).
Judfrment. Transcripts of. 1892-date, 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v. (1).
Lea.srs. ism d.-itr. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. fl ).
Licvii^rd SiMv.v.ii-.s, 1891-date, 1 f.b.
Lis r,-ii.i. !!s. isiil-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
;\raps and Plats :
"Maps, Vol. 1." pages 1-202. 4 v. ; "Maps. Vol. 2." pages 206-2r)S.
1 v.; ]\Iaps and Surveys, 3 v. (3-5) ; Index to Sui'veys, 1 v. (1).
;\raiis on rollers in rack, 9 maps.
Saeraraento Valley Irrigation Comjiany. map of Jacinto nnit.
.Marks and Brands, 19bl-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Marriaue Record, 1891-date. 2 v. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1) : Register, IfMt.")-
date. 1 V. (1).
^Mechanics Lien.s, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Mining Claims, Record of, 19()()-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index to :\IiniiiM: Lo.-a-
tions, 1 V. (1).
Miscellaneous Records. 1891-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 2 v. (l-2>.
Mortgages, 1891-date, 38 v. (1-38) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
Mortgages, Personal Property, 1891-date, 26 v. (l-2(i) ; Index. 4 v.
(1-2).
Vols. 5, 9, 14 are Crop Mortgages : vol. 17. Chattel aud Crop ; vols. l;i
and 21, Chattel.
Official Bonds. 1891-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Orland Unit Water Users' Association: Stock Subscription and Con-
tract, 1907-date, 1 v.: Index, 1 v.; Excess Land Contracts. lilDT-date.
1 V. ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Physicians and Undertakers, Register of. 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1891-date, 1 v. (1 ) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Residenee. Certitieates of. 1 v.
Sati.sfaetinn of .Morteaues, lS91-date. 7 v. (1-7) : Index, 2 v. (1) ; Per-
soinil l'i-n|„ i|\. 1897-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
Stalliun IJrmst-r, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Tax Der.ls to Slate. 1901-1915. 2 v. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales. Record of, 1892-1894, 1 v. : Cci'liticitcs of S.ilc to State, 1S95-
1911, 2 V. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1) : In.lrx t.i Cni iHiNit.s of Tax Sales.
State, 1 V. (1), County, 1 v. (1) -, Irriuarion l)iMn.-l Tax Sales, 1892,
1 V. fl) ; Index. 1 V.
U. S. Contracts. 1907-1909, 1 v. (1) : Index, 1 v. (1).
.Vsrci.moiits to convey laml for canal liue, etc.. iu Orland iiroject.
Water Right Ai^jjlications for Lands in Private Ownership, 19](3-date.
2 V. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Under act of June 17. 1!)02 tStats. at Larse. XXXII, 3SS), aud acts
amendatory and supplementary thereto. All iu Orland project.
Wills, 1892-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
GLENN COUNTY. 1/y
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, lS91-date, animal vols.
Board of Education. Minutes of. 1891-date, 4 v.
Certificate Books, stubs, 1891-date, large number of vols.
Grading of Sehools, 1891-date, 1 v.
Institufes. Minutes of, 1891-date, 1 v.
Journal, 1891-date, 1 v.
Requisitions, Register of, 1891-date. 4 v. (1-4).
School District Boundaries, 1891-datc, 1 v.
School District Ledger, 1891-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Teachers' Examinations, Recoi-d of, 1891-datc. 1 v.
Teachers' Reports, 1891-date, complete file.
THE AUDITOR
Abstract of Mortgages, 2 v. ; Index. 1 v.
Apportionments and Discharges, 1891-1906, 4 v. (1-4) ; Iflll-date, 22 v.
The uumbered volumes are stub-books.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1891-191"), 92 v.; Imlex, 2.') v.
Operative. 1911-date, 2 v.
Delinquent, 1891-1916, 5 v. (1-5).
Personal Property, 1895, 1897-1899, 1901-191:?. 1(1 v.; Index. 14 v.
Bond Register. 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Certified List of Claims, 1912-1916, 4 bdls.
Classified Expenditures, 1911-date, 1 v. and transferred slieets in Ixlls.
Day Boolx, 1891-1916, 3 v. (1-3).
Journal, 1916-date, 1 v. (1).
Ledger, 1891-1916, 4 v. (1-4) ; 1916-date, General, 1 v.; Fund, 1 v.
The current volumes are loose leaf.
License Record, 1913-date, 2 v.
Poll Tax Roll, 1891-1914, 23 v.
Register of Expenditure Voucher.s, Refund Vouchers, Deposit Permits
and Departmental Collection Reports, 1916-date, 1 v.
School District Ledger, 1916-date, 1 v.
Trea.surer's Reports, 1916-date, file.
Warrants, Outstanding: General, 1916-date, 1 v.; School, 1916-(latc,
1 V.
Warrants, Register of, 1891-1912. 6 v. (1-6); 1912-1916, 3 v. (7);
1916-date, 1 v.
Loose leaf beginning 1912. The three volumes numbered 7 are segregated,
for Roads and Bridges. Common and Miscellaneous, and Schools.
Warrants, Index to, 1891-1916, 7 v. (1-7).
ISO COtTXTY ARCIin'ES OP CAI.IFDRXIA.
THE TREASURER
Bond Register, lOll-d.-itc, 1 v. (1); Sdioul District and County Bond
Rea-ister, 1887-1910, 1 v.
Cash Book and Register of Paid Warrants. 1891-1913, 8 v. (1-8).
Certitird List of Claims Allowed. 1895-1897, 1 v. (1).
Deposil Mn.ik. i:)ir,. 1 V. (1).
Tnh.'i'iiaiirc T;ix Rrrripts, 1907-1908, 1910-1915, 2 v.
Joniii.d. IMH-.late, 2 v. (l,x).
]>rduv!-. isii] 1!)15, 4 V. (1-2, X. x); 1917-date, see under Register nl
Wairnnis; (ieneral, 1914-date, 2 v. (x, 1) ; Roads and Bridges, 19rJ
1913, 1915-date, 2 v. (x, "Cash Aeeount") ; Sehools. 1914-date, 2 \
(x,2).
Poll Tax Receipts, 1891-1903, 1 v.
Treasurer's account with Auditor.
Sacramento Drainage District, Assessment Roll. 1908, 1 v.
Teaehers' Permanent Fund. 1914, 1 v.
Tivasui-er's Receipts, 1891-1911, 8 v.
Warrants, Register of, 1915-1916, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1917-date, 2 v. (School
and (ieneral).
■riic current v.iluni.'s air c.iuihiiu'd Ueaistcr of Warrants and Ledger.
Warrants. Register of Unpaid. 1891 -date. 3 v. (1-3).
These are registered warrants.
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of Deeds. 1895-date. 4 v. (1-4).
Assessment Statements. 1912-date.
lUli; are lioiind iu volumes; prior to lluii.
Card system for descriptions of land, improvements, owners, etc.. 7
large f.b.
Delincpient Tax Sales and Redemjitions. Assessor's List of. 1892-1901.
1 V. (1).
jMaps and Plats:
Plat books, cm-rent. 7 v.
Official Comity Maps, 1S94. 1900. 1914.
Town and Snbdivisinn maps, laruv number in box.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Rolls, 1916, 7 v.: Index, 1 v.: Delinquent. 1915. 1 v.
Cash Book, 1891-date, 15 v.
One of the volumes (1909-1&10) is iu the Auditor's office.
Licenses Collected. Ledger of. 1 v.
Ih.sroricvil i^tJnUoO Jriiod'muH
i'-i tj^aq 3&a eqisni oj "^bA ici
stats.
Stats.
Stats.
Stats.
Stats.
Pol. Code
Humboldt County.
1853:161.
1859:98.
1860:334; 1862:6;
1873-4:755.
1901:600.
(1919), §3920.
For key to maps
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 181
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Tile territory uow within the limits of Humboldt County has, sim-e
the organization of the state, been a part of three counties and, for a
short time, was loosely joined to a fourth. At the first division of the
state into counties, in 1850, all that portion of the state north of 40°
was roughly made into two counties, Trinit.y and Shasta, the summit of
the Coast Range being given as the division line. Trinity being almost
Hii unknown region, it was joined to Shasta for judicial purposes.
In 1851 Trinity County was organized independently for the first
time, but b.v then the excitement in the Klamath mining region led to
the division of its territory, the northern half being designated and
organized as Klamath County. The county seat of Trinity County was
fixed at Weaverville. The rapid settlement of the coast region made a
further division of the territory desirable, and in 1853 the western
portion of Trinity was cut oif and formed into Humboldt County. In
1871—1875 the last important change in territorj^ was made when a
jiortion of the disorganized Klamath County was annexed to Humboldt.
The location of the countj' seat was the cause of much rivalry among
Tlic early towns. Uniontown (Areata) was given the honor in 1853,
but the contest continued until 1856, when by act of the legislature the
county seat was placed at Eureka. A courthouse and other buildings
were not erected until after the removal to Eureka, when a brick
building was erected for that purpose, and is still used as a storehouse
for some of the old records.
The present courthouse was built in 1886, and stands in the center of
;i block formerly used as a public plaza. It is constructed of brick
and from without is little endangered from fire. The offices of the
clerk, recorder and auditor are provided with metal book shelves and
filino- boxes, in the other offices the fixtures are nearly all of wood, and
in tliciii all a lire arising within the building could gain great head-
'.vay. Some of the records of the clerk and recorder and all those of
tile treasurer are kept in safes or vaults, but with the exception of the
latter olfice these are large enough for only a small part of the records.
The building is lighted by electricity and heated by steam.
Islost of the offices are now overcrowded and many of the records not
in actual use are relegated to the attic or to the old courthouse, where
dust, mice or other agencies may do their work of destruction. At
the sugge.stion of the Historical Survey Commission, the grand jury
of the county has recommended the construction of a hall of records for
the better organization and preservation of the records. The examina-
tion of these archives was made in October, 1915.
182 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1853-1879
Calendar, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Execution Book, 186&-1879, 1 v.
Pile, 1853-1879, 61 f .b., cases 1-1418 ; Tax Suits, 1 f.b.
Grand Jury lists and reports, 1853-1867, 2 large p.li. in old court-
house ; Record of drawings, 1859-1877, 1 v.
Index, 1864-1880, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1853-1880, 5 v. (A-B).
Vol. A also contains entries for County Court, 1800-1873.
Judgment Docket, 1853-1880, 1 v. (A).
Entries before 1S6S are copied from an eavlii'r Iioek.
Jury Book, 1873, 1 v. in attic.
Minutes, 1853-1879. 6 v. (A-F).
Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.; Delin-
quent Taxes, 1865-1867, 1 v.
Tax Decree Book, September, 1866-August, 1867, 1 v.
Trinity County: Docket. 1851-1852, 1 v.; Minutes. 1851-1852, 1 v.
Witnesses and Jurors, List of, 1866-1872, 1 v.
County Court, 1853-1879
Calendar, 1853-1868, 1 v. (1).
File, 1853-1879, 20 f.b., cases 1-466.
Judges' fees and insolvents, 1853-1857. 1 v.
Judgment Book. 1860-1873, see under District Court.
Minutes, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Vol. B also contains Minutes of Court of Sessions, 1SC1-18G3.
Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Witnesses and Jurors, 1866-1873, see under District Court.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1853-1863
Calendar, 1853-1859, 1 v.
Minutes, 1853-1861. 1 v.; 1861-1863, see under County Court,
Minutes, vol. B.
Register of Actions. 1853-1865. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, lS53-datc
Calendar, 1856-1859. 1 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905-1909, 3 v.
Executors and Administrators, 1858-1859, 1 v.
File, 1853-1879, 24 f.b. bv letter; 1880-date. 153 f.b.
Ledger, 1908-1912, 1 v.
Letters of Guardianship and Bonds, 1862-1879, 1 v.; 1880-date,
4 v. (1-4).
Letters Testamentary. Administration and Bonds. 1861-1879. 2 v.
d-2); 1880-date.' 8 V. (1-8).
Minors, Adoption of, 1 f.b.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 183
Minutes, "Eecord," 1853-1879, 6 v. (A-F) ; Dept. 1, 1880-date,
20 V. (1-20) ; Dept. 2, 1896-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Wills, 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1853-1906, 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-1898. 4 v. (1-4).
Coroner's Inqur-sts. I'^nfl-date, 22 f.b.
Executions, l^"^"' l^MT. 1 v.
Exhibits: maps, ili.mi .mis. pictures aud various articles, some of
which are liistoiiL-all\ interesting.
Feeble-minded Fersons, Commitment of, 1 f.b.
File. 1880-date, 200 f.b., cases 1-7381; Proferts in matter of
Claims to State Lands. 1883-date, 1 f.b. ; Writs of Habeas Cor-
pus, 1873-date, 3 f.b.
General Index, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2): Index to DcTisions. 1887-
1904, 1 V.
Grand Jury Reports, etc., 1890-date, 2 f.b.
Insane Persons: Record of Orders, 1881-189 (. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index.
1881-1897, 1 v.; Record of Commitments, 1897-date, 5 v. (1-5) ;
Order of Commitment. 1877-date, 9 f.b.; Certificates of Dis-
charge, 1903-date, 1 v.. 1 f.b.
Judgment Bonk, Issii ,lati\ 7 v. (1-7).
Judgment ])(irk. I . l>s(i date, 4 v. (1^).
Jury Book. l^Nldatr. 4 v. (1-4); Receipts for jury fees. Civil,
1897-1910, 1 v.; Jury lists, 1907-date, 3 f.b.
Justice Court papers, 3 f.b.
Ledger, civil action, 1 v.
.Minutes and Orders, 1880-date, 25 v. (1-25) ; Dept. 2, 1895-date,
10 v. (1-10) : Miscellaneous orders, 1 f.b.; Rough minutes, 48 v.,
many others in attic.
Receipts, stub-book, 1891-1901, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Criminal. 1892-1911,
1 v., in attic.
Reporter's notes, hirgc quantity in old courthouse.
Transcripts of ovidrncc. large number of books in attic and old
courtliousp.
Superior Court. Juvenile, 1905-(l:itc
File, 1906-date, 4 f.b.
Minutes and Orders, 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Register of Actions, 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Books. 1885-date, 8 v. (1-8); Index, 6 v.; Claims
Allowed, 1911-date, 19 f.b.; Claims Rejected, 1 f.b.; Orders on
county treasury, 1 f.b.
Boundaries of Townsliips, Precincts, Road Districts, etc., recent,
1 V. ; Index to, 1886, 1 v.
184: COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Boundary between Humboldt and Klamath counties, field notes.
August, 1872, one pocket notebook.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers and Marines. lS89-date. 1 v.
Communications received and si-nt. ls."i:)-ls."):i, si'\iM-;d p.h. in attic;
1865-1875, large quantity in nld mini Ikmisc ; St.itr dflicers, 1 f .b. ;
District attorney. 1 f .b. ; Miscclhnirniis. IsT-t-ilatc 2 f.b.
Elections Precincts and Officers, petitions regarding, 1869-date,
1 f.b.
Ecpializatiou, ^Minutes of Board of. 1872-date, 1 v.; File, 1858-
date, 3 f.b.
Erroneous Assessments, petition for cancellation, 1 f.b.
Franchise book, 1853-date, 1 v.
Hospitial Record, 1 v.; Jliscellaneous papers rchitiuii- to, 1863-clate,
2 f.b, ; Bids for supplies, 1 f.b.
Indigents, Record of, 1886-1903, 1 v.. used only for half-orphans;
Indigent affidavits, 1 f.b.
Minutes: Coiirt of Sessions. County Business, 1853-1855, 1 v. (A) ;
Supervisors, 1855-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Miscellaneous papers : Court of Sessions. 1 f.b. ; Bids. 1 f.b. ; Bonds,
1855-date, 1 f.b. ; Courthouse, 1 f.b. ; Inventories, 1907-date.
1 f.b.; Petitions, 1862-1894. 6 f.b.; Waterworks. 1 f.b.; Taxes,
3 f.b. ; Miscellaneous, 4 f.b.
Ordinance Book. 1883-date, 1 v. (1) : Ordinances. 1 f.b.
Orpli^m^ "" ^tntc .\id, 1904-date, 1 v.
i;-l;.ni;ilin,, .lislrirls. 1 f.b.
lOi.nl ovcisms' Ar.-uunts, 1855-1869, 4 v. ; 1887-1888, 1 v,
Koad Ke(-urd, 1870-1874. 1 v.; 1887, 1 v.
Road Register. 1883-date, 1 v. ; Index to Road Book and Register,
1 V.
Road Survey Field Notes, 70 small pocket notebooks.
Nine o£ these are for the coast road to Mendocino, ten for the Blocksburg
road, and one for the Loud survey, ISGS ; the others are miscellaneous.
Road Tax lists and reports, 1856-1868, in old courthouse; Assess-
ment lists, 1861, 7 books by townships ; 1862-1863, several books ;
i;ndated, 7 books.
Roads, bridges, etc. : Bids, 1872-date, 5 f.b. ; Claims for damages,
1874-date. 1 f.b.; Petitions. 1852-date, 8 f.b.; Specifications,
4 f.b. ; Reports of commissioners, 1862-date, 2 f.b. ; Rights of
way, deeds, 3 f.b. ; Ferries. 2 f.b.
School District papers and records : Asse.ssment roll. Eureka dis-
trict, 1867, 1 V. ; School bonds. 1 f.b. ; Petitions, 1859-1889, 1915,
2 f.b. ; Miscellaneous papers, 4 f.b.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Appointments, 1 f.b. : Registration clerks, 1 f.b.
Cash Book, 1906-1910, 1 v.
Certificates and Proclamations from Secretarv of State, 1911-date,
lib.
Fee Books. 1878-1883, 1 v.; 1897-date, 2 v. (3-4).
Hunting Licenses. Register of, 1907-1908, 1 v.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 185
Liecnse Aeconnt iiiid Salarv of Jndge and District AttoriU'V. 1868-
1872. 1 V.
.Military Li.sts, 1854. 1S61-1S67. small pocket notebooks; 1868-1898,
in old conrthonse; recent, 1 f.b.
:\Ionthlv Balances. 1900-date, 1 f.b.; :\Ionthlv reports, 1886-date,
1 f.b.'
Naturalization
l)<vlaratii.ns of Intention: District Court, 1853-1880, 5 v. (A-E) ;
Superior Court, 1880-1906, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1853-1906. 2 v.;
Record. i;MI6-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Naturalization, Acts of. District Court, 1869-1879. 1 v. (C) :
Countv Court, 1869-1880, 2 v.; Record, 1880-1906, 6 v. (1-6) ;
Index." 1853-1906, 2 v. (1-2) ; Petition and Record, 1906-date,
4 V. (1-4).
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1900-1902, in attic; 1904-1908, in old
courthouse; 1910-date, bound b.y precincts.
Assessor's Returns to County Clerk, 1866-1867. roll of large sheets
in old courthouse.
Cancelled on Great Register, List of Names. 1866-1875, 1 v., in
Recorder's office.
Great Register, 1866-1909, 20 v.; 1910-date. the affidavits them-
selves are bound as the register.
rjreat Register, List of Names entered, 1868-1899, 5 v.
Great Registers of other counties. 1869-1888, 164 in ninuber, in
attic and old courthouse.
Elections
Affidavits relating to, 1 f.b.
Boards of Election, 1869, 1 pocket notebook.
Candidates' Statements, 5 f.b.; Verification statements, 2 f.b,
Certifieates of Election, 1857, 1 v.: 1865-1888, 1 p.li. in old courl-
house; 1890-date, 1 f.b.
Certificates of Xomiuatioii. 18!I2. 1 ii.li. in old eourt house; 1898-
1900, 1 f.b.
Challenge List and Returns, 1914.
Election Returns, original, 1853-1872, in old courthouse.
Papers relating to elections, 3 f.b.
Poll Lists, 1868, 1869, 1871, in old courthouse.
Primary Election Officers, Rrr..i'd ,,f. ISOS. 1 v.
Roster of Voters, 1908, in old .(nii lliuiiv,..
Tally Sheet of Canvas.s by Suii-rvisois, 1890.
186 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License Affidavits, 1872-1909, 14 f.b.. in old .•(mrthousc ;
1910-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Eecorder's Statements, 1006-date, 1 f.b.
Dental Certificates, Register of, 1885-1903, 1 v. ; Eegister of Den-
tists. in03-date. 1 v.
Medical C.Tlili.'Mt. V l;,M-,,rd of, 1876-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Optoiiiriri.i.. l,'-'jNl,'iv,l. 1903-date. 1 V.
Osteopathists. i;.-i,slrr ,,f, 1903-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-datp, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1853-date, 14 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
Banking Certificates, 1 f.b.
Bond and Snret.y Companies, Record of, 1 v.
Bonds of Corporations, Record of Official, 18«8-1875, 1 v. (B).
Certificates of Insurance, 2 f.b.
Partnerships, Register of, 1874-dat(', 1 v. (1) ; Certificates of, 1 f.b.
Private accounts books:
Eureka Restaurant. 1853-1850. 5 books.
In oue of these tlic entries show that during April, 1854, this restaurant
purchased $243.(jO worth of elk meat.
Hull & JMonroe, butcher and produce business, 1860-1861, 3 v.
Eureka Bakery, Chas. AViggins, 1875-1877, 2 v.
Southmavd, Ledger of, butcher business, 1877, 1 v.
Biggs, S.' P., Ledger of, liquors, 1883-1887, 2 v.
JMary Blaine Mine, 1884, set of four books.
Rural Cemetery Associations, Record of, 1909-date, 1 v. ; lnc()ri)0-
ration of, 1 f.b.
Sole Traders Applications. 1871-date, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Auditor's Reports and Statements, 1 f.b.
Bonds, Official, 1853-1894, 4 p.h. in old courthouse ; Index.
Coroner's Register, 1893-date, 1 v. (1).
Horticultural Commissioner's Reports, 1 f.b.
Justice Court Dockets: Eureka township, 1 861-1 STO. 1S72-1S76,
7 v.; Bitcksport town^liip. L'^3.^-1879. 1 v.: Tax Suits. 1S62, 1 v.
Miscellaneous repoi-ls, ls.'i!i dali'. 2 f.li.
Notaries. Register nf. l^^^ .l.iii'. 1 v.
Notarial Records. 190.3-1913. 10 v.
Oaths of office, 1 f.b.
Public Administrator, Register of. 188.3-date, 2 v. (1-2) : Aceoiml
Book, 1889-1892, 1 v. ; Semiannual reports, 1908-date. 1 f.b.
Treasurer's Reports, 1900-date, 1 f.li.
United States Census Enumerators' Field Notes, 1870. 1 bdl. in old
courthouse.
United States Census, 1880, list of persons residing within districts.
24 v., in Recorder's office.
These confnin merel.v a list of (he inhaliitauls with no further data as
givfu in the earlier census.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. lb I
THE RECORDER
Architects. Record of, 1901-1906. 1 v.
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases. Index to, 2 v.
Attachments. Record ~o£ 1855-date. 5 v. (1. B-E) : Index. 1 v.
Banking Assets. Statements of. 1876-1893. 1 v. : 1 i.h.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Papers, 1 f.b.
Births, Register of, 1856-1859, 1 v.; 1873-1902. 1 v.: in02-date.
Building Contracts, etc.. mostly recent, 12 p.h. in map case: 1 f.b.
Certificates of Sale under Execution, 1853-date, 4 v. (A, 1-3) : Index.
1 V.
Deaths, Register of, 1873-1880. 1889-1898, 1 v.. incomplete; Record of.
1905-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; 1 f.b.
Decrees of Distribution, Index to, 1874-date, 1 v.
Deeds, 1854-date, 158 v. (A-Z, 1-132).
Vol. A is entitled "Record of Town Lots of Humboldt Couiit.v." ISOO-
186.5 ; vol. B begius with July 29, 1854. In addition to tliese volumps
tliei-p i.-; another, "Green Book, Deeds, City of Eureka." containius
.■iitrips for 1850.
Deeds, Trust, 1911-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 189-±-date, 5 v. (1-5);
Candidates' Statements, primary elections, 1912-date. 2 v. (2-3),
indexed; Committees' Statements, 1894-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Estray Book, 1861-date, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1873-1874, 1 v., in attic; 1883-date, 16 v.; also an "Account
Book of County Recorder." 1876-1877, containing record of fees,
fonin rl\ ii^i-d iis :i f.-irirMTs' journal.
Homcsi,ii,'ls. i;, visiri- n|-. l--(;(i date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1 v.
Indiiui Iiid. iiliiivs. lsi;ii isiii', 1 bdl. of 105 documents in old court-
liou-e.^
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of Rendei-ed \)y Justices of Peace, 1855-1882,
1 v., indexed.
Land Claim.s, swamp and overflowed lands, 1853-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Leases, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1863-date, 2 v.
Lis Pendens, 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
Matt
Aust
aprr.
and '
■>! one of these documents:
III .iii<' till- 1 iih .I,i\' of Aug. A. D. 1S60. between
M II ,! I . : I T. and on behalf of a certain
■ . ' of the first part, and Austin
; now
I'arty
hpres-
1 law,
lid during the term of seventeen years, next following this indentur
188 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Maps and plats : Map books. 11 large vols. ; Index, 1 v. ; Maps of Surveys,
1891-date. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index. 1 v. : Block Books of Eureka, 1861, 1862,
1866; Enreka and Areata. 1863. 1864, 1865; also a few undated vols.
Maps, mounted: Trinidad, 1871; Eureka, 1888, 1901 ; Humboldt Countv,
1898.
^laps. miscellaneous unmounted and unbound, abtmt a dozen.
Many of these maps are ver.v interesting, c. g.. Map of Humboldt f'itv.
IS'iO : Map of Hooktown ; Eureka waterfront, 1870, and many rond
survey maps.
Marks and Brands, lS53-date. 3 v. (A-C) ; 2 boxes of brands burned
on leather.
Book A begins with the brand of John Kneeland, originally filed in Trinity
County : book B is more detailed, giving record of transfer of brands
of cattle and also contains brands for butter.
Marriages. Record of, 1854-1858, .see Sole Traders ; Marriage Register.
1859-1866, 1873, 2 v.
Marriage Certificates and Licenses. 1873-date, 15 v. (C-Q) ; Index,
1864-1872, 1 V. (A), also contains record of one license as well; 1873-
date. 6 V. (B-D).
^feehanics' Liens, 1854-date. 4 v. I'A-Dl.
ilining Claims and Water Rights. 1874-date. 5 v. (1-5); 1874-1890.
1 v., copied into vol. 1 : Index, 2 v.
Miscellanv, 1853-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; "County Records
of Humboldt County. Bk. A." 1853-1854, 1 v.
As the title implies, this set of records contains many kinds of documents,
some of unusual interest, viz.. the agreements of the various speculation
comijanies which took up the lands on the bay in 1S50 ; the Bucksport
Laud Claim Association : the articles of the Humboldt Lumber Manu-
facturing Co.. 1854, etc.
Mortgages. 1859-date. 100 v. (A-Z, 1-74) ; Index. 12 v. (1-6) ; Chattel.
1866-date. 14 v. (A-N) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
National Guard of California, Register of 10th Bat. of Inf.. 1879.
him accordmg to law to ha%e the eire custodj control and earnings of said boy dur-
ing said pel 1 1 n 1 11 tl ei 1 1 ntages and responsibilities growing out of this
indenture ii 1 1 law contemplates
"And the nd r^rty in this agreement, doth hereby agree,
obligate ii 1 11 trul> and faithfulU discharge all obligations,
on his pait tuie according to law. That he will suitably
clothe and i 1 t t i tl s-ii 1 1 o-\ during his term of indenture.
That he will ii 11 le i t t p t 1 i\nnei That he will not take
him out of this stite noi ti xnsfei I not known in this agreement,
without the consent of leg-il authoi t and that in all respects he
will carr\ out eier\ nioMsion of Ian the safety, protection and well
n witness whei
date fiist ibove \m tl
"State of Calif oi ma /
County of Humboldt i
"And now comes Austin V^^iley and deposes as follows.
"The statements made by me in the preamble to this indenture, referring to the age
of the Indian boy .Smoky, and the manner in which I obtained him. are true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Austin Wiley.
"Sworn to and subscribed before mc on this I'lth day of .\ug. A. D ISeO.
A. J. Heustis county judge
of Humboldt County."
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 189
Newspapers (in Clerk's office except as otherwise noted) :
Eureka. Humboldt Thus. Julv 14, lS60-Aus. 16, 1862. Ai^'. 22.
lS63-Aug. 2, 1873, Mar. 4. 1874-Dec. 29, 1877, Jan. 4, 1879-
Dee. 30, 1897, 35 v.
This paper was called the Timcs-Ttlciihonc from J;iu. G. lSS3-lIay S.
ISSB.
Telephone, Dee. 31, 1881-Dee. 23, 1882. 1 v.
Xorthcrii Independent, July 22, 1869-Auo'. 8, 1872, 3 v.
WrsI Coast Snjnal. F.'li. S. 1871-Feb. 4, 1874, 3 v.
Sacraiuciitii, l,'i /mrli r. ^-^T^-1^72. unbound, in old courthouse.
Official Bonds. Kcrord of. ls.3:i-dat,'. S v. (A-H) ; Index, 2 v.
Vols. A aiul P. are entitled "Itecords ot the C'ount.v Clerk."
Oyster Beds. Record of, 1893-date, 1 v.
Partnership Record . 1873-date, 1 v. (1), indexed.
Patents, Rccnnl of. l^iKi-date. 21 v. (1-21) ; Index, 2 v.
Powers of Attorn, y. Is.lS-date. 6 v. (A-P) ; Index, 1851-date, 2 v.
Releases and Satisfactions of Mortgages. 1907-date. 3 v.; Index. 1888-
date, 4 V. (1-2).
Redemption, Certificates of, 1 f.b.
School Land Warrants, Record of, 1858-1862, 1 v.. in Clerk's office.
Separate Property of Married Women, 1864-date, 1 v. (A).
Sole Traders, 1859-1892, 1 v. (No. 1).
I'ages 1-.31 of this book coataiu Record of Marriages. 1854-1858.
Stallion Register, "Propagation License Certificates," 1912-date, 1 v.
Surve\- of Boundary between Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity coun-
ties^ 1891, 1 V.
This consists of 54 typewritten pages, describing the countr.v crossed b.v
the surveyors, ineidentallv giving much information regarding the con-
dition of the country, settlements, etc.
Surveyors, Register of Licensed, 1891-date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds, 1875-date, 7 v. (1-7) : Index by giaulois, 1 v.
"Trinity County, Cal.. Record Book. No. 1,'"' An-., \<r<n .Mar.. 1851, 1 v.
Most of the entries are deeds to lands aoHiii<i 1 1 ninlh.l.lt Bay: it also
contains, unbound, a number of sheets or pnur.; ni in.- -mption claims.
"Union. Record Book of the Town of," 1851-1853, 1 v.
The first entry in this book contains the poll list and the re.sults of an
election held at Uniontown April 1, 1851, at which time 110 votes were
east. The last entry is dated Oct. 5, 1853.
Wills. Record of, 1880-date, 1 v.; Index. 1854-1873; 18S3-date. 2 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 1^71-date. 10 v.
Apportionment of Funds, 1893-1899. 1 lidl. in old courthouse.
Applications for Certificates, life diplomas, etc.. 1 f.b.
Auditor, Communications from the, 18S7-date. 1 drawer.
Board of Education, Record of, 1880-date. 2 y.
Census Marshal's Field Notes. 1891; 1909, in old courthouse; 1910.
Gives name, age, etc., of each child in the school district and county.
190 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORXJA.
Census Eeports, 1882-1884, 1886-1888, 1899-1901. 1903, in old court-
house; 1905-1910, 7 f.b.
Certificate Books :
liigli school certificates, 1891-date, 5 v. ; grammar-grade on creden-
tials, 1887-date, 5 v. (2-6) ; grammar-grade on examinations,
1887-date, 4 v. (2-5) ; second-grade. 1880-1893, 1 v.; primary,
1887-1901, 4 V. ; special, 1891-date, 5 v.
Other books containing a few temporary and other certificates o£ scatter-
ing dates.
Course of Study in Humboldt County Schools, 1888, 1892, 1895-1896,
1897-1898, several printed copies.
District Clerks, communications from, 1 file.
These are filed in a cabinet under the names of the various districts.
District Clerk's Papers, 3 p.h. in old courthouse.
Life diplomas, recommendations for, 1889-date.
These are the stubs of recommendations made to the State Superin-
tendent. They are divided into two classes — first grade ami gramiunr
grade.
Maps of Humboldt County, 1886 (Forbes) ; 1893 (Lentell).
Official maps ; both have much early information ; used to show tlie school
districts.
Miscellaneous papers, 4 p.h. in old courthouse.
Eequisitions, Register of, 1889-date, 5 v.
Recptisition stubs, 1891-date.
Stub-book of orders on the treasury, corresponding with the record in tlie
school district accounts, etc. Arranged by years and districts.
School District Accounts, 1871-1897, 6 v. ; Record of Accounts, 1897-
date, 16 v.
School Districts, boundaries and description of, 1885. 1 v.. printed.
School District Ledger: General expenses, 1864-1871, 1 v.; Building
fund, 1867-1871, 1 v. ; both in old courthouse.
School Districts, maps of, 3 maps.
The first is an old hand-ruled map undated ; another on the I.entell map
of 1893, and a larger one for the present time.
Superintendent of Public Instruction, communications from, 1905-date.
1 drawer.
Teacher's Contracts, current, 1 f.b. ; Notices of Employment of, current,
2 f.b.
Teachers' Reports, 1877-date, 1 v.
Trustees, Certificates of Election. 19n6-date, 4 f.b.; Oaths of Office,
1 p.h. in old courthouse; Reports, 2 p.h. in old courthouse.
Trustees, Register of School, 1886-1890, 1910-date, 2 v.
Warrants, Register of School, 1873-1889, 2 v.; 175 stub-books in old
courthouse.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 191
THE AUDITOR
Accouut books: isYi'. 1 v.. in Clprk's- office ; 1863-1891, 2 v.; Accounts
with Sheriff and Asscs^dr, lsr)3-1858, 1 v., in Clerk's office; Accounts
witli Treasurer, l^'is- isi,^ 1 v,_ also in the Clerk's office.
Accounts, Register of. ls7()-1880, 2 v. (A-B), in Clerk's office.
Assessment Rolls :
Original: "Tax List," 1853-1851, 1 v., in attic; "List of Taxable
Inhabitants," 1854, 1 v., in Clerk's office; "Assessment Roll and
Military Tax," 1855, 1 v., in Clerk's office; A&sessment Rolls,
1855, 1866, 1877, 3 v., also in Clerk's office; 1860, 1862-date,
85 V. ; Index. 1881-1890, in attic- ; 50 v. in main office.
Delinquent, 1872-date, 43 v.; "List of Property Tax Unpaid."
1858-1860, 3 v., in Clerk's office.
Duplicate. 1864, 1 v., in Clerk's office; 1872-1884, 26 v., in attic.
Personal Property, 1896-date, 19 v.
Cash Book, 1897-1905. 1 v.. in Clerk's office.
Certificates Filed and Warrants DrawTi, 1853-1859, 1 v.. in attic; 1859-
1871, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Dependents Outside Institutions, Abstract of, 1913-date. 1 v.
Pile of miscellaneous papers, bills, etc., 70 f.b.
Financial Statements of County Officers, 20 f.b.
Indigent Accouut. 1896-1908, 1 v.; Monthly Allowance Record. 1907-
date, 1 V.
Land Payments. Record of, 1885-1906, 1 v.
Ledger, 1859-1875, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-1887, 1 y. (D).
Licenses, 1889-date. 2 y. (1-2) ; Licenses issued, 1883-1897, 3 v. (2-4),
in attic.
Licenses Receiyed from State Controller, 1855-1860, 1 v., in Clerk's
office.
License Tax Collector's Reports, 1878-1899, 1 v., in old courthouse,
^liscellaneous papei-s; old warrants, accounts allowed, tax receipts, etc.,
17 boxes in old courthouse.
Orphans' Claim Record, 1907-date, 2 v.
Orphans and Ilalf-orplians on State Aid, 1907-date, 2 v.
Poll and Military Tax Lists, 1883-date, 32 v.
Receipts, 1858-?. one large p.h. in old courthouse; Orders and receipts,
stub-book, 1888-1890, also in old courthouse.
Reports, 1854r-1892, one large p.h. in old eourthoiise; 1870-1875, 1 v.,
in attic.
School District Accoiints. 1880-1898, 3 v.; School Ledger, 1899-date,
2 y.
Scliool District Asses-sment Rolls, 1871-1873, 2 v.
School Land Warrants, Index to, 1853-1856, 1 v.
School Warrants, Register of. 1908-date, 2 v. ; Canceled warrants, 1908-
1911, 10 bdLs., in old etiurthnnse: 1912-date, several bdls.
Sheriff's Fee Book, 1897-1901. 3 y. (2-4).
Swamp Lamls. IJrrnnl .if b'rcripts on, 1858-1863, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Tax Collector^ K'r,. i,,is rrmn Licen.se.s, 1875-1881, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Tax Sales: (Vi-titicatcs <>(. lss,)-1892, 3 large p.h., in old courthouse;
Record of, 1872-1910, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 2 v.
192 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Treasurer in Account with the Auditor, 1853-1856, in Clerk's office,
"Certificates of Election," pp. 1-20.
Trea.surer'.s Cash Book, 1860-1898, 8 v. (A-II) ; 1896-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Trea.surer's Reports, 1859-1888, 1866-1870, 1899-1905, 3 v., in old
courthouse.
Warrants, Register of, 1 v. (A) : 1871-1874, 1909-date, 7 v. (B, D.
J-N). •
Warrants Redeemed, 1853-18;:)8, 1 v., in Clerk's office; Stub-books,
1901-dat(>. aliout 20 v. ; Stnb-lmoks nf court warrants, about 30 in
old courthouse.
THE TREASURER
Account Book, general, 1853-1856, 1 v.; ^Miscellaneous accounts, 1890-
date, 1 V.
Apportionment of Funds, 1899-date, file.
Bonds, Record of, 1893, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1859-1895, 21 v.; 1895-1908, 8 v. (A-II); 1908-date,
4 V. (1-4).
Day Book, 1853-date, 10 v. (1-10).
Depository Register, 1910-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, .stub-books, 1897-date, 4 v.
Ledger, 1853-1856, 1 v. (1) ; 1867-date, 6 v. (A-F).
License and I'oll Tax Acrounts, 1868-1885, 1 v.
Miscellaneous paiicrs, 1 drawer.
'I'li.'s,' .-..iivisl ol Aiiilitiu-'s receipts; canei.-liMl bonds : sflidol apportioii-
iiK'Ul.s. 1SGN-18',I0; rates of tiixatiou, l.Si;7-l!SS2 ; Keport of Klamath
Coimt.v Commissioner.';, etc.
Public School Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v.
Road Warrant Register, 1876-1909, 5 v., scattering; 1911-date, 3 v.
School District Accounts, 1874-1891, 4 v. (A-D) ; Transfers ordered by
Supervisors and Superintendent of Schools, 1886-date, filed.
School Wan-ants, 1SS9-1894, 1 v.; 1909, 1 v. (F) ; 1911-date, 4 v.
State LainLs, li,,-,,)',! of, 1858-1867, 1 v.
'I'liis ui\r^ ilii' iiumlier of tlie location, name of tlie purcliaser. class^ of
land (scliuol. swamp and overtiowed, etc.), townsliip and section,
number of acres, date of location, and record of pajments.
Warrants Registered, 1858-1874, 2 v.: 1874-1891, 4 v. (B-E) ; 1891-
date, 14 V.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements, 1859-1899, 333 large p.h., in old courthouse;
1900-date, in p.h. in main office.
Lands Sold in Humboldt County, Abstract of, 1871-1888, on large
unbound sheets in old courthouse.
These lists show whether the laud was sold under the law governing cash
sales, homesteads, pre-emptions, swamp and overflowed lauds, etc. The.v
also give name of purchaser, section and township, and acreage.
]\Iaps and Plats :
Maps of property holdn-s. current. 7 v.; also a number of nmps,
mostly town properties, on sliding boards.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 193
Plat Books of Eureka, S v., about ISfi!) or ISTd ,iii<l ISSd, in old
courthouse; Map of Eureka, 1881, sho\\iiiL:' lurjitidii nf pi-operty
owners, scale 160 feet to inch; another on siiiiic scale, about 1890.
School Districts, Map of, current.
Special properties, maps of, recent.
Several miscellaneous maps of special properties siicli as railroads, lumlier
companies, etc. In the case of the latter the areas cut off (luring each
year are indicated on the map.
Trinidad, Map of, u.d.
Mortgages, Abstract of. 1871-1883. 1 v.; 1880, 1882, 2 v., in Recorder's
office; also 25 vols, in old courthouse.
Mortgages, Record of, 1888-1910, 1 v.
Poll Tax Rooks. l!ll()-l!)14, .several vols.; also about l;?0 vols, in old
iMiurthouse and siniic in attic.
Poll Tax Lists, l.S(.i-l-1870, 1875, 8 v., in old courthou.se.
Real Estate Record, n.d., 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Shows alphabetical list of land owners, with location of their lands.
State Land Office, Returns from, 1875-date.
Transfer Book. 1881-1884, 1886, 1888-date, annual vols.
United States Land Office, "Record of Pinal Proofs," 1903-date.
Taken from the record of patents in the land oliice.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current.
Cash Book, 1881-1883; 1891-date, 26 v.
Delin(|iieiit T;ix (';ish I'xjnk. issl-lsMl. scattering, 7 v.
Lieeiis,-s, (';,sli .\,m.<.miiI ni. l,s!i7 d.-iie. 2 v. (5-6).
Licens.'s (•..lleete.l. L.'d-.T .,r, Iss.V-date. 7 v. (3-9).
Tax Sales. Record of. 1873-1894, 4 v. (A. 1-3).
COl'NTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
IMPERIAL COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Imperial County was created iu 1907 under a general law adopted
that year, and includes that portion of what was previously San Diego
Comity, lying east of the line between ranges 8 and 9 east of San
Bernardino meridian. Since its formation El Centre has been the
county scat.
Tlie courthouse was first occupied in January, 1908. It stands on
tlie main business street, closely adjoining other buildings on both
sides. The courthouse is constructed of brick, but much woodwork is
used. It is therefore not fireproof from either outside or inside fires.
Vaults, however, are used for a large portion of the records. Electric
lights are used and the building is heated by .steam heat, the heating
plant being removed from the main building.
With a few exceptions the filing cases and other office equipment are
modern and convenient, but the ofSces of Auditor, Assessor and
Treasurer are badly crowded.
These archives were examined during April, 1917.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, Probate, 19U7-ilate
Bonds, 1907-date, 1 v. (1).
Calendar, 1907-date, 3 v.
Filing Docket, 1908-1910, 1 v.
Pile, 1907-date. 26 f.b., casas 1-470.
Letters of Administration, Guardianship and Testamentary, 1907-
date, 1 V. (1).
Orders and Decrees, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Register of Actions, 1907-date, 1 v.
Register of Public Administrator, 1908-1911. 1 v.
Wills, 1907-date, 1 v. (1).
Superior Court, 1907-date
Calendar. 1907-date. 3 v.
Execution Register, 1913-1915, 1 v.
Pile, 1907-date: Civil, 173 f.b.. ca.ses 1-3670; Criminal, 27 f.b.,
cases 1-594 ; Juvenile, 1908-date, 2 f.b., 74 cases ; Divorce, 15 f.b.
General Index, 1907-date, 3 v.
Grand Jury, lists, panels, reports, etc., 1908-date. 1 f.b.
Habeas Corpus, 1908-date, 2 f.b.,' ca-es 1-41.
In.sane Matters, 1907-date, 4 f.b., cases 1-153.
l"^, )
I =1
J
• IMPERIAL COUNTY. laij
Judgment Docket, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgments, 1914-date, 2 v. (3-4).
.Minutes, 1907-date. 8 v. (1-8).
Resister of Actions: Civil. 1907-date, 8 v. (1-8) : Criminal. 1907-
date. 2 V. (1-2).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1907-1916. 2 v.
Ui.striet Attorney. Opinion.s of, 19l::i-date, ] f.b.
File. 1915-date, "2 f.b.
ilinutes, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3).
]\Iiseellaneous, 1907-date. 5 f.b.
I'etition.s, 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Reports of Offii-er.s. 1907-date, 5 f.b.
R,.;i,i DistriMs. I'MiT-date, 12 f.b.
R.kmI i;.'.ji-t,r. llins-.late, 1 v. (1).
S,-hu..l Huiul KlcMti,.iis, 1910-date. 6 f.b.
School District, petitions, etc.. 19(i7-(late. 2 f.l).
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Deputies. Record of, 1907-datc. 1 v., ."> f.b.
Fee Books. 1907-date. 2 v.
Notaries, Record of, 1907-date, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration. 1912-date, 1 v.
Vcriticatinn Deputies, Record. 1912-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
:\larria-v T/i. •,.„-,. .\ffidavit.s. 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
S DcnIiMs, i;,-ist,.r nf. I'.HiT-.late, 1 v.
' Dni-tui-s- (Vrtili.-alrs, i;,.-,.st(T of, 1914-date, 1 v. (2).
^Medical Certificates, 1907-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1907-datc, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Artich-s (if Incorporation, file. 1907-date. 8 f.b., Nos. 1-507; Index,
2 V.
Fictitious Names, Register of. 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Surety Companies' Credentials and Powers of Attorney, 1909-date,
' 2 f.b.
THE RECORDER
Architects. Rcp.nt ..t State Board of, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Assignment of .M.,it-;rjrs. 1907-date, 6 v. (1-6); Index, 2 v.; Chattel
Mortgages, lIHiT-datc. ."i v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Assignments of ^Mortgages and Leases, 1907-date, 2 v.
Attachments, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 5 f.b.; Index, 1 v.
196 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Bills of Sale, 1907-(late. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Births, 19()7-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Brands. 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1 f.h.
Bnilding Contraets, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Certiticates of Sale. Sheriff's, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Deaths, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Deeds, 1907-date, 121 v. (1-121) ; Index, 10 v.
Vols. 1-24 are transcripts from San Diego Count.v.
Delinquent Tax List, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Election Expenses; Candidates' Statements. 1907-date. 1 f.l).
Estrnv Xotice^. 1907-date, 1 f.h.
Vvr I'.nnks. I:i(i7-date, 10 V.
Iluini'sir;,,! I ),..-l;iration, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v.
Jiul-iiKUt.s. Transcripts of, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. ; 1 f.b.
Leases, 1907-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 2 v.
Licensed Surveyors, 1907-date, 1 f.b. ; Index. 1 v.
Lis Pendens, sec Notjees of Action.
]\larriaj;e Licenses, l907-date. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 4 v.
-Alechanics Liens. 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
.^liniiiK Claima. 1907-date, 23 v. (1-23) ; Index, 8 v.
Vols. 1-G are transcripts from San Diego Count.v.
.Minino' District Records, Ogilbv, 188-4-1896, 1 v., Caruo :\Iuehaeo.
1888-1893, 1 v.
iliscellaneous Records, 1907-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Miscellaneous papers, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Jlortgages. 1907-date, 45 v, ; Index, 6 v.
Vols. l-() are transcripts from San Diego Count.v.
Mortgages, Chattel, 1907-date, 86 v. (1-86) ; Index, 8 v.
Vol. 1 is transcript from San Diego Count.v.
Notices of Action, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v.
Official Bonds, 1907-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1907-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index. 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1907-date, 3 v, (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Proof of Labor, 1909-date, 1 v. (I) ; Index, 1 v.
Receivers' Receipts, 1907-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 2 v.
Copies of "Final Certificates" issued by the government, together with
copies of receipts for mone.v issued by Register of U. S. Land Office.
Relea.se of Mnrtgases, 1907-date, 8 v. (1-8); Index, 4 v.; Chattel
:\lnrl-n,uvs. lOOT-date, 8 v. (1-8),
Tiix S.il,.. isliii lit, 1907-date. 6 v.; Index. 2 v.
AY^itri- (■hll,M^. llicT-date, 2 v. (1-2).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Anil
i,-i| T,>,iH-rt. l:)07-,hitc, 1 V.
B,.ni
,1 nf IvliHMtinn. i;,v.,r.l of, 1907-date, 3 v
Ci'i-t
lii-.itr siiili-l ks. lino-date, 1 drawer.
('(.111
iiiiiiMiitiniis r, rrived, 1913-date, 3 f.b.
Cm II
srs nf stii,l\. 11113, 1916-date.
Fee
r...(.k nf Superintendent, 1910-date, 1 v.
IMPERIAL COUNTY. lyY
Fund Register, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Kequisition, Record of, 1911-date, 2 v.; Stub-book, 191()-date, 17 v.
School Distsriet Boundarie-s, 1911-date. 1 v.
School Distriri I,,,!-, r. IDl-t-date, 3 v.
Teachers' Eiii|.lo\ ninii Ifecord, 1907-date. 56 f.b.
Teachers' Permantnl ImmkI Record. 1911-date, 1 f.b.
Teachers' Reports, lliii7-il,ilt', .'))i f.b.
Trustees' Reports, r.Mi7-(latr. .")ti f.b.
Trustees, Register of. 19U9-date. 1 v.
Warrant Register, 1910-date, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Asses-snieut Rolls, 1907-1916. 74 v, : Delinquent, 1907-1916. 10 v.
Bond Register. 1913-date, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1911. 1 v.
Journal, 1909-1914. 2 v.
Ledger, 1908-1916, 6 v.
Orphans and Half -orphans on State Aid, 1907-date, 2 v.
Receipts, 1910-1913. 2 v.
Register of Warrants, Road. 1913-date, 1 v.; General. 1907-date, 3 v.
School Warrants, 1907-date. 3 v. (1-3).
Warrants, Cashed. 1911-1916, 3 v.
^^'arrants on File : General, 1907-date, 36 f.b. ; Road, 1913-date. 8 f.b. ;
School, 1911-date, 10 f.b.; Miscellaneous. 1911-date, 25 f.b.
THE TREASURER
Cash Book, 1907-date, 8 v. (1-8).
County Warrants. 1907-1910, 2 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1912-date. 1 v.
Journal, 1907-1908. 1 v.
Ledger. 1907-1910, 1 v.
.MisrclL-in.M.us file, 1911-1917. 9 f.b.
.Miiiithh Report, 1907-date, 1 v.
I'.ill T;ix ISooks, 1907-1914. 25 v.
Kniid WniT.-iiit Keu-istei-. 19(l7-(late, 3 v.
School District Leduer. l!ll)7-1913. 1 v.
School Warrant Ledger, 19(l7-l!)14. 1 v.
State Land Record, 1911-date. 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment List, 1911-date, 65 bdls.
Auto and Motor Bike License Reports, 1910-date, 3 f.b.
Maps: Several maps of county and parts of county, roads, school
districts, etc.
Poll Tax Account Books. 1908-1914. 7 v.
Veterans' Exemption Affidavits, 1912-1916, 2 f.b.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, 1916-date, 15 rolls.
'Cash Book, 1908-1916, 5 v., in the Assessor's office; 1916-date, 1 v.
198 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
INYO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Inyo County was created by an act of the Legislature approved in
1.S66. Two years earlier this had been set apart from Mono and Tulare
counties and designated "Coso Coiuity." This county, however, was
never organized, and on March 22, 1866, an act was approved by
Governor Low creating Inyo County from the same territory. Two
changes have been made in its boundaries, the first in 1870 when an act
was passed changing the northern boundary from Big Pine Creek to
the present line; the other in 1872 when the southern boundary was
placed upon the sixth standard south of Mount Diablo base line. The
county seat has always been at Independence.
The first courthouse was built in 1866 and was used until destroyed
by earthquake, March 26, 1872. A new courthouse was immediately
erected which, however, was destroyed by fire on June 30, 1886. Almost
all of the county records, however, were saved, due to the presence of
mind of two women. On February 10, 1887, the third courthouse was
accepted and has been used since that time. It is a two-story frame
structure, set oif from other buildings and is well protected by a very
efficient water system. There is but one vault, in which are kept the
books of all the county officers with the exception of those of the Treas-
urer, who has a separate vault. The main vault is well lighted by
electricity and well ventilated; modern steel filing cases and boxes are
used exclu.sively and the record books are kept free from dust. Some of
the files of the Sui)ervisors are kept in a room on the upper floor of the
courthouse, and other of the older records, assessment rolls, mining
location notices, ledgers, etc., are stored in a room on the upper floor of
the concrete jail building, where they are piled in such a way that they
are liable to mold and gather dust. This county was examined during
June, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, lWi6-1879
Calendar. 1S77-1879. 1 v. [I).
File of the District and County Court, 1876-1880. 1 f.b.
Judgment Book, 1867-1879, 1 v. (A).
Judgment Docket, 1867-1879, 1 v.
Minutes, 1866-1879, 1 v.
Register and Fee Book, 1866-1880, 1 v.
The record of the conclusion of cases is carried for a year or so past the
year ISSO.
\
■\,
INYO COUNTY. 199
County Court, 1866-1879
Attdi-oeys, Roll of, 1866-1877.
In Ki'gister and Foe Book.
Jury Book, 1872-1880, 1 v., iu jail .storeroom.
Cari-ied on to ISOl as Jury Book of the Superior Court.
Minute.s, 1867-1879, 1 v.
Register and Fee Book, 1866-1879, 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1866-date
Fee lUnks and Regi.ster, 1866-1880, 1 v.
Carried on from ISSO by the Register of Actions.
File, 1866-1880. 1 f .b. ; 1880-date, 54 f.b.
Letters Tcst.iiiiciitary, Admini.stration and Bond.s. 1873-1879, 1 v.
(A) : iss;, ,1,,,,.. •_> v_ (I-II).
-Minutes. 1,m;7-1n7!». 1 V. (A); 1899-1901, 1 v. (I); 1911-date,
1 V. (11).
Orders and Decrees, 1875-1900, 1 v. (A) ; 1880-date, 7 v. (T-VIl).
Vol. A contains mainly orders for distribution of property or confirmation
of sale of real estate.
Register of Actions, 1866-1880. 1 v. (A) ; 1880-tlate, 3 v. (I-III) ;
Index, 1866-date, 1 v. ; 1880-1904, 1 v.
\'oI. A. 1866-1S80, is also a fee book. A new iudo.x is being compiled
by the present County Clerk.
Wills. Record of, 1868-date, 2 v.
Superior Court, 1881)-date
Cnl.'udar. 1880-1895, 2 v. (I-IT).
Dnrkrt. 1 !»] .'>-date, 1 V.
File. iSSd-date, 92 f.b.. cases 1-1615.
(iciieral Indrx, lSS(u,|atc. 2 v.
(ii'and .Jury Lists .in,! i;r|iorts, 1886-date, 1 IMi.
Insanity, Kcciu'd (if ('ouniiitments, 1911, 1 v., one entry.
Judgments, Assignments and Satisfaction of, 1867-date, 4 v.
(A, 1-3). .
Jury Book, 1898-1899, 1 v.
For 1SS0-1S91, see Jury Book of County Court.
^Minutes and Orders, 1880-date, 9 v. (1-9).
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 4 v. (I-IV).
Trial Juries, 1908-date, 1 f.b.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1876-1883, 1891. 1 v.
File, 1871-date, 29 f.b.
Franchises, 1891-date, 1 f.b.
Hospital Record, 1892-1894, 1 v.; 1897-1899, 1 v.
This contains also a record of indigents.
Minutes, 1866-date. 8 v. (I, A-G) ; Index to Road iMatters, 1866-
1888, 1 V.
200 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Ordinance Book. 1883-date, 2 v. (I-II) ; 1885-date. 3 f.b.
Orphans and ITalf-orphans on State Aid, l!)14-dat('. 1 v.
]{n:u\ lli-rils. 1S7S lllOfi. 1 f.b.
l,'(.,i(l Kr-islrr. 1sh(;-189-i, 1 V. (A) ; 18W)-i;)l«. 1 v.
TdWllshipS. l.'r.nnl nf. 1895. 1 V,
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
An-b'i-'s LicMis,". .stub-books, 1915, 10 v.
Fee Books, 1 885-1, s98. 2 v. (1-2).
Hunting License: Applications, 1909-date, on file; Record. 1907-
1909, 1 v.; stub-books, 1911-1913. 44 v.
Military Rolls, 1890-date, 2 f.b.
Miscellaneous file, 1876-1892. 1 v.; Index, 1876-1892. 1 v.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention, 1869-1906, 2 v. (A. 1) ; Record. 1907-date,
2 V. ; Index, 1867-1894, 1 v.
Naturalization, Decrees of, 1870-1879, 1 v.; Certificates of, 1880-
1906, 2 V. : Petition and Record, 1908-date. 2 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1867-1892, 1 v.
Registration and Election
Affidavits of Registration, 1914-1916, 42 v.; Cancellation of. 1915,
2 V. ; Record of Affidavits furnished deputies, 1912-date, 3 v.
Great Register, 1882-1900. 4 v.; 1890-1896, 1 v.; 1902-1904.
1906, 3 V.
Great Register, Printed. 1886, 1888, 1890, 1S94. 1914. 1915. 6 v.
Nomination Certificate and Record of, 1906. 1 f.l>. ; 1914. 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
;\larriage License, stub-books. ]902-19()9. 2 v.. in .jnil storeroom.
.Medical ('ertifi<'Mtes. lS76^datc. 2 v. (A-B).
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1877-date. 10 f.b.; 1892-1902. 1 v. 1 1 ) ;
Index, 1877-date, 1 v.
Partnerships, Certificates of. 1874-1899. 1 f.b.
Relating to Other Officers
Affidavits of Auditor, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Appointmnits. lS!l,V,bit.', 3 f.b.
Distiiri .\tloiii(\ s Opinions, 1909-date, 1 f.l>.
.Instil-.' C.iiii't Dorkcts: I'irst Township, 1S76-1879. 1 v.. in jail
storeroom; .Sn-ond Township. 1878-1880, 1 v.; Third Township.
1885-1907, 3 v.; Sixth Town.ship, 1881-1892. 1 v.. in jail
storeroom.
Notaries, Records of. 1892-1896, 1 v., Craig, Wells and Lainar:
1900-1901, 1 v., Allingham; 1910-1913. 1 v., Anderson: 1911-
1913, 1 v., Wells.
INYO COUNTY. •^Ul
THE RECORDER
Aureements, 18(.)7-date. 7 v. (A-G) ; (.'(iimlv Am-eements. 1887-datP.
■2 f.l). ; Index. 18f)3-date, 1 v.
A-sisiiiments 'of Morta-ages, Leases and Judgments, 1872-date, 3 v.
(A-C).
AttachniPiits. 1867-date. 3 v.; Index, 2 v.
The iudox fur tlic years lSfi7-lS77 is in llio stori'i-cHim of tho jail.
Bills of Sale, 1877-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Births: Record of. 1872-1898. 1 v.; ReuisU-r of. 1905-date. 1 v.
Bonds for Deeds, 1866-date, 2 v.; Index, ] v.
(•ritifir;!trs of Redemption, 1885, 1 v.; 1885-date. 1 f.b.
C.ilitir.iirs of Sale under Execution, 1866-date, 2 v. (A-B): Index,
lS(iL;-l877, 1 V.
Drrds, 1866-1897, 26 v. (A-Z) ; 1897-1902. 6 v. ( Al-Kl ) ; 1902-datc.
2S V. (1-28) ; Index. 1866-date, 7 v.
Kl'ition expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-19(10, 1 v., in jail
storeroom; 1900-1910, 2 f.b.; 1912, 1 v.; Committees' Statements.
1 -^!)4-1896, 1 v., in jail storeroom ; 1900-1902, 1 f.b., filed with eandi
dates' statements.
Estrays. 1897-1907. 1 v., loose leaf.
Exeiutions, lS(i7-date, 2 v. (A-B) : Index. 1867-date. 1 v.
Fee i;<i<iks. 1S(;!M899, 3 v., in jail storeroom; lS99-date, 3 v.
Homrst.Nhls. ls(;ti-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index. 1 v.
Insti'iiiiiciits i;,M(.ived for Record, Register of, 1898-1913, 6 v.
Of tlicsc. two volumes for the .vears ISOS-IOOS. and two supplemental
volumes for the .years 1S90-1900 are in the storeroom of the jail.
•Judsments, Transcripts of, 1872-date, 1 v. (A).
Land. Water and :\!ininor Claims, 1866-1898, 9 v. (A-I) ; Index, 1 v.;
Land and Water Claims, 1898-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v.
Vol. U of the earl.v series is labeled "I'ri'-emption t'laims." Tliere are
several partial indexes to the earlier volniues; nil entries are included
in the indexes listed.
L.-a.M-s. lS71-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Licensr.l Siu-vvors. l^Dl^date. 1 f.b.
Lis I'rll.lnis. lM;(i-,|,l|r, 2 V. (A-B) ; LldcX. 1 V.
Maps .-.nil i-hits, lsss-,late, 4 v.
Marks and Brands, 1866-1908, 1 v.; Adjacent Counties. 1 f.ii.
Marriages: Record, 1873-date, 3 v.; Register, 1905-datc, 1 v.
^rpchanies Liens, 1866-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Mining district records:
Panamint, 1873-1874, 1 v.; 1874-1896, 3 v. (A-C); Beveridge,
1877-1890, 2 v.; South Park. 1 v.: Sherman, 1 v.: Cerro Gordo.
1877-1890, 2 V.
Mining Locations, 1896-date, 46 v. (A-Z, 1-2(1) ; Index, ]89(i-date, 13 v.
(3-15).
Miscellany, 1898-1899, 1 v. (1) ; 1907-date, 2 v. (A-B).
-Mortgages, 1867-date, 10 v. (B-U) ; Index, 2 v.; Chattel, 1877-1902,
■■', V. (A-C), indexed : 1902-date, 4 v. (D-G) ; Index, 1 v.
2(I'J COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Official Bonds. 1883-1898, 1 v. (C), in jail storeroom; 1895-1900. 1 v.
(D) ; 1910-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1871-1900, 2 v.
Partnership, Record of, 1887-1905, 1 v. (A).
Patents, 1898-date, 1 v. (A).
Powers of Attorney, 1866-date, 4 v. (A-D) : Index. 1872-date. 1 v.
There are two additional index volumes, one for the years 1872-187.J,
and one for vols, A and B,
Proofs of Labor, 1892-date, 12 v. (A-L) ; Index, 2 v.
Propagation Liens, 1907-date, 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages and Leases, Index. 1884-date. 1 v.
Road Deeds, 1905-date, 1 v.
School Land Claims, 1878-1906. 1 f.li.
Separate Property of Wives, 18(i(-lS92. 1 v. (A),
Sole Trader.s- Declarations, 1874-1894, 1 v. (1).
Stallion Kc-istrr. l!il3--date, 1 v.
Surveys, Ki'ini',1 of. Index, 1898, 1 v,, only one entry.
Swamp and Ovei-liowed Lands. 1875, 1 v. (A), three entries.
Tax Sales, Certiticates of, 1872-1891, 1 v. (A^) ; 1891-1894, 1 v. (A) ;
1895-1910, 5 V. (I-V) ; Index, 1895-1910, 1 v.; Conveyances of Real
Estate for Delinquent Taxes, 1878-1885, 1 v. (I) ; 1896-date, 4 v.
(II-V).
Water Permits. 1915-date. 1 f.b.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1882-18S.-,. 1 v. ; ls!)!l-date. Ki v.
Apportionment of Funds. 1 >^J I'^^.'i. 1 v.
Board of Education, iliiiui^^ ni'. l^Mi-date. 2 v.
Certificate stitb-hdoks : I'llmai'v. 1887-1900, 1 v.; Grammar Grade,
18S7-date, 5 v.: ILuli S,|i,m,1. 1903-date, 1 v.
Courses of Study. l>i)i;. ]:mi:;. 11)10, 19]3, 1915, 5 v.
Gradins? of Schools, 18S2-1884, 1 v.
High School Districts, Record of, 1916, 1 v. (1), in the Clerk's office.
Institutes, ilinutes of. 1895-date, 1 v.
Life Dip], ,111,1 i;,.ruiiii,i,i„l,-,ti(,ns. 1892-1899, 1 v.. stub.s.
Re,|iiisiiions: i;, eister ,,r. l-^sr.-date, 1 v.; Stub-books, 1898-1908, 23 v.
School Disiii.'t l.edeer. 1»2-1S84, 1 v„ in Apportionments. 1882-1885;
18S5-date, 3 v. (II-IV).
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1914. 1 v.
Visits, Record of, 1892-1893, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1882-1891, 10 v., in jail storeroom; 1892-1893, 1895, 1897-
date, 36 v. ; Index, 1881-1889, 1891-1893, 1895-date, 34 v.
Duplicate, 1894, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Delinquent, 1881, 1883-1886, 1888-1891, 10 v.; 1893-1897, 4 v.;
1900-1903, 1905-date, 16 v. ; Index. 1883-1884, 1890, 1895-date,
23 V.
Personal Property, 1888-1900, 3 v., in Jail storeroom; 1907-1910,
4 V. ; 1911-1913, 3 v., in jail storeroom ; 1914-date, 3 v.
INYO COUNTY. ZV6
Day Book, 1886-date. 7 v.
Tlie volume for the years 1S91-1S92 is in the jail storeroom.
Field Enrollment Book. 1897-1900, 1903, 1904, 1905. 1907-1911. 13 v.
All but the volume for 1000 are in the jail storeroom.
Financial Transaetions, Record of, 1915-1916, 1 v.
Jom-iial. l^St;--lS!)3, Iv. (l)r
Led-cr. l-^^ii-d.ilc. 6 v.; Tax Ledger, 1915-1916, 1 v., small.
Liccn.se liccoid. 1887-1904. 2 v., in jail storeroom.
Poll Tax Roll, 1891-1895. 2 v.
Receipts, 1915-date.
Reports, 1907-1913, 2 f.b.
Labeled "Auditor's and Treasurer's Reports."
Tax Sales, Record of, 1873-1892, 1 v. (1) ; 1888-1904, 1 v.
"Warrants Redeemed, 1876-1902, 4 v., in jail storeroom.
Warrants, Register of, 1897-1906, 1 v. (1).
AVarrants on file, 1903-1906, in jail .storeroom; 1914-date, in Clerk's
vault.
Warrant stub-book, 1913-date. 2 v.
THE TREASURER
Bond Record, 1884, 1890, 1903. 3 v.
Day Book, 1892-1895, 1 v.
Deposit Register, 1913-date. 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1911-date, 1 v.
Journal, 1872-date, 8 v.
Ledger, 1872-date, 6 v.
Poll Tax Receipts delivered to Auditor, Register of, 1899-1914, 1 v.
Public Moneys, Receipts for, 1913, 1 v.
Pul)lie School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
Reports, 1907-1913, 2 f.b.
Labeled "Auditor's and Treasurer's Keports."
Wai-rants. Register of. 1869-1879. 1 v.; 1883-1889, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Abstracts, Index, 2 v.
Assessment Statements, 1914-1916.
Maps and Plats: 3 plat books, one volume being mining plats; 3 map
eases, holding 42 maps; 10 side swinging wall maps; loose section
maps of school districts and supervisors' districts.
State Land OfSce Returns, 1893-date.
U, S, Land OfSee Returns, 1898-date,
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Ca.sh Book, 1902-date, 4 v.
Journal, 1900-1903, 1 v.
Licenses, Cash Account of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Licenses Collected, 1878-1887, 1 v., in jail storeroom.
Tax Sales. Record of, 1873-1892, 1 v. (1) ; 1888-1904, 1 v.; 1891-1894,
1 v. (A) ; Certificates of Sale of Real Estate, 1895-1910, 5 v. (I-V) ;
Index, 1895-1910, 1 v.; Real Estate Sold to State for Delinquent
Taxes, 1878-1885, 1 v. (I) ; 1896-date, 4 v. (II-V).
204 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
KERN COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Kern County was organized in IStiG from parts of Los Angeles and
Tulare counties, with the seat of justice at Havilah. In 1874 the county
seat was moved to Bakersfield, where it has remained. For a short time
the seat of government was in the town hall in Bakersfield, located on the
present sight of the Beale Memorial Library. A new courthouse was
built in 1876. .This l)uilding was used until the present one was ready
for use in 1912.
The present courthouse is a beautiful building occupying two city
blocks. Built of stone, brick and steel, it is practically fireproof. It
is surrounded on all sides by wide streets. It is steam heated and
lighted by electricity. The ecpiipment, book cases, filing cabinets, etc.,
is with few exceptions of modern steel structure. Most of the offices
have small vaults, but these hold only a very small percentage of the
records and no effort is made to give them more protection than that
afforded by the offices. Many of the older records are piled just as they
were moved from the old courthouse, without any attempt at an orderly
arrangement, in two rooms in the basement. The records are practically"
safe in the.se rooms from everything except dust and the wear and tear
of searching through them. The confused jumble makes it very difficult
to find out how complete the records are. and any attempt to find an old
record is very apt to result in books being thrown around and torn and
otherwise damaged. With very little ett'ort and cost, this material
could be arranged so it would be free from most of the damage just
noted. These records contain a great deal of very valuable material.
The Recorder's office is in the Hall of Records, which was built in
1907. It, too, is practically fireproof, although on two sides it is close
to buildings which are not. It is steam heated and lighted by electricity.
It is equipped with very modern steel book cases, filing cabinets, etc.
Its arrangement and equipment leave little to.be desired.
The examination of the archives was made during June. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1866-1879
Calendar. 1870-1879, 1 v.
Decree Book. 1876-1879, 1 v.
Decrees and Sales, 1870-1872, 1 v.
-.!
KEEN COUNTY. ZUO
Executions, 1868-1880, 1 v.
Execution Docket, Civil. 1868-1884, 1 v.
This contains Superior Court Docket, lSSO-1884.
Piles: Civil, 1867-1880, 27 f.b., eases 1-626, a few cases unnuiii-
liered ; Criminal, 1869-1880.
General Index, 1866-1880, 2 v.
Judo-ment Book, 1866-1880, 1 v.
Judy;ment Docket, 1866-1880. 1 v.
Minute.s, 1866-1880, 2 v. (1-2).
Register of Actions, 1866-1880, 4 v. (1-4).
County Court, 1866-1879
Files: Civil, 1866-1879, 2 f.b., cases 1-97; Criminal, 1869-1879,
8 f.b.
General Index, 1866-1879, 1 v.
Judgment Book, 1866-1879, 1 v.
Minute Book, 1866-1879, 2 v. (1-2).
Register of Actions, 1866-1879, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1866-date
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record. 1905-1907, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1S66-1877. 1 v., in the basement.
File, 1866-1880, 11 f.b.. cases 1-107; 1880-date, 188 f.b.. case.s
1-2048.
General Index, 1 v.
Guardianships and Gi;ardian.ship Bonds, 1866-1885.
Letters Testamentary. Bonds of Execution. Admini.stratioii. etc..
1866-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v.
IMinutes, 1866-1876, 1 v.
Tlie minutes from TSSO-date nre recorded in the regular court minutes.
Orders and Decrees, 1880-date, 40 v. (1-40).
TIh-si' volumes have different titles, such as "Decrees of Distribution,"
■•Orders Appointing Appraisers." "Orders Appointing Administra-
tors." etc.
Register of Actions, 1876-1880, 1 v.. indexed, in basement ; 1880-
date. 5 V. (1-5) ; Index. 1 v.
Wills, 1864-date, 2 v.; Index, 1 v.
\'o\. 1 is under Letters Testamentarj'. etc.
Superior Court, 1880-date
A.ssignment of Cases, 1913-date, 1 v.
Attorneys, Roll of, 1866-date, 1 v.
Calendar of Actions, 1880-1903. 6 v. (1-6), in basement: Calendar
of Motions, 1894-1896.
Coroner's Inquests, 1868-date, 40 f.b., Nos. 1-2045.
Decree Book, 1880-1911, 1 v.
Decree Book, State School Land, 1880-1893, 1 v.; 1896-1898, 1 v.
Decrees of Foreclosure and Sale, 1897-1907, 2 v. fl-2).
Executions, 1880-1902. 3 v. (2-4) ; State School Land Executions,
1896-1898. 1 v.
206 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Execution Docket, 1880-1910, 1 v.
File: Civil, 1880-date, 635 f.b., eases 1-10750; Criminal, 1880-date,
80 f.b., cases 1-1370.
General Index: Civil, 3 v. (1-3) ; Criminal, 1 v.
Grand and Trial Jurors, List of, 1896-date. 2 f.b. ; Order Fixing
Number of, 1887-date, 1 f.b.
Grand Jury, Reports of, 1879-date, 1 f.b.
Insanity: Record of Commitments, 1881-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Files of
Commitments, 1892-date, 3 f.b. ; Commitments for Intemperance,
1911, 1 f.b., labeled "Hop Heads"; Commission in Lunacy,
1899-date, 1 f.b.
Judgment Book: Civil, 1880-date, 21 v. (1-21); Criminal, 1880-
date, 5 v.
Judgment Docket, 1880-date. 3 v. (1-3).
Jury Book, 1878-date, 3 v. (x, 2-3).
One volume is in the basement.
Jury Lists, 1899-date, 1 f.b.
Justice Court Commitments, 6tli township, 1894-1895, 1 v.
Justice of the Peace, Abstracts of Judoments, 1882-date, 2 f.b.;
File of Complaints, Transcripts of Testimonv. etc., 1897-1904,
1 f.b.
Minutes, 1880-date, 52 v. (1-52).
Beginning witli vol. 19 each volume is given the number of the depart-
ment to which it
Regi-ster of Action, 1880-date: Civil, 25 v. (1-25); Index, 3 v.
(1-3) ; Criminal, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Reporters' notes, shorthand, in Reporters' rooms.
Sales on Foreclosure, Commissioners' reports and account of, 1896-
1898; 1 v.-; Sheriff's return and account of, 1897-1900, 1 v.
Superior Court: Rules of, 1904^date, 1 f.b.; Petitions for extra
session. 1904-date, 1 f.b.; Orders for extra sessions, 1904-date,
1 f.b.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 1909-date, 3 f.b.. cases 1-273.
Minutes, 1909-date.
Recorded in miuutes of Department 2.
Record, 1909-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Aged Indigents Outside of Hospitals. List of, 1889-1901, 1 v.;
Index, 1 V.
Allowance Book, 1874-date, 13 v. (1-13) ; 1897-date, 6 f.b.
From 186G-1S74 allowances are recorded in the minutes.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers and Marines, 1889-date, 1 v.
Count\- Hospital. R.^Hirts of SteAvard, 1897-date, 2 f.b.
County SiiiMiiiiirihlriil of Education, 1906-date, 1 f.b.
Covotc S.'alp Ccrlilicalcs. Index and Ledger, 1891-1895, 1 v.
File, cases 1-101.
Franchise Book, 1874-1902, 1 v.
Ledger, 1892-1895, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
KERN COUNTY. 207
Maps :
City of Bakersfield. 1898, in basement, map in bad condition.
Conntv Highway Map. showing highways to be improved under
bond issue of "$2,500,000.
Kern County, 1875, 1888, 1892, 1905, in basement; two maps in
file room.
'J'lip mnj) for 1875 shows township and supervisorial districts; the one for
ISSS was compiled from official records and surveys by W. R. Mac-
murdo, County Sui-veyor ; 1892, compiled by W. R. Macmurdo ; and for
1905 was compiled from public records and private surveys by M. W.
Buffiugton, County Surveyor, corrected to 190S.
Miscellaneous maps and blueprints, 2 drawers.
Tejon, Alamos, Castec, and Liebbe Grants, 1883, in basement.
Made by W. R. Macmurdo, County Surveyor, and approved by the Board
of Supervisors.
Town of Delano, 1888, in basement.
Surveyed by L. D. Norton.
Town of Sumner, n.d., in basement.
Minutes, 1866-date, 19 v. (1-19) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Ordinance Book, 1884-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Road Book. 1866-1889, 1 v.
Koad Register, 1872-date, 3 v. (1-3).
School Di-strict Bonds: Record of, 191-l^d;iti\ older ones recorded
in jMinutes; Reports of Board of Education i-'il ^ l"-!i7-date.
Supervisors' miscellaneous papers: Applic^ii mn for Apiiointment,
1897-date, 1 f .b. ; Cancellation of Taxes, l^DT date, 7 f .b. ; Con-
tracts, Bidders' Bonds, etc., 1893-date, 3 f .b. ; Opinion of Dis-
trict Attorney, 1899-date ; Petition of Indigents, 1898-date, 1 f .b.
Water Commissioners, Record of, 1877-1896, 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Anglers' License, stttb-book, 1916, 11 v.
Earlier volumes are in the basement.
Appointment of Deputies, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
( 'ash Book, Jan. 10, 1916-date.
Cciisiis Rotiiiiis, Abstract 1910.
Coii( s nlrnr.. record, 1915-date, 13 f.b.
Dorkr,l llui.s,,s. Register of, 1907, 1 v.
Pee Books, 1885-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Vols. 1-.3 are in the basement.
Hunting License, Register, 1907-1908; Applications. 1914-date;
Stub-book, 1914-date.
ililitary Roll, 1900-1915, scattering dates.
These are found in the supervisors' room .ind in the main office. Volumes
before this date are in the basement.
Receipts, Record of, 1 v.
Reports, 3 f.b.
Special Deposit, Auditor's Receipts for, 2 f.b.
2()S COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Naturalization
Declaration of Lntentioii. 19U6-date, 4 v. (1^).
Naturalization: Acts of, 1871-1903, 3 v. (x. 1-2): Record of,
1903-1906, 1 V. : Petition and Record. 1906-date. 4 v. (1-4).
Naturalization. Index. 1867-1908, 2 v. (1-2).
Naturalized Citizens. Index to. 1867-1880. 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1910-date.
Those for 1910-1914 are in the basement: for inil-date in tlio main office.
Great Register. 1866-1910. ir> v. (1-15).
Precinct inajis. current, in main office.
Elections
Abstract of Votes Cast, 1896-date, 1 f.b.
Certificates of Election and Appointment. 1906-date. 1 f.b.
Certitic;itc^ ,,f Ndiniu^ilion. liKKi-date, 2 f.b.
Electiiiii l'i'nr|;iiii;itH.ii. \ni n 1 1 Kit ion Papcrs. etc., 5 f.b.
Mi,scelhiii.oiis papers ni rei^iii'd to Primary Election. 1914, 2 f.b.
Primary Election Officers, Record of, 1898, 1 v.
Verification Deputies' Reports, 1906-1914, 2 f.b.
Marriage and Public Health
ilarriage License Affidavits, 1868-date, 13 f.b.
Dentists, Register of, 1885-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Pharmacists, Record of Certificates of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Physicians and Optometrists, Record of Certificates of, 1903-datc.
i V.
Practising Physicians. Record of Certificates of, 1876-1903. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1866-date. 24 f.b.; Index. 2 v. (1-2).
Hank Certificates. 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Bond and Surety Companias, Power of Attorney of, 1898-date,
1 f.b.
Co-partnerships. Certificates of, 1874— date, 3 f.b.
Fictitinu^ Names. Register of Firms and Persons Under. 1 v.
Partiieixliips, ijeuister of, 1874-date, 1 v.
Trade .M:ii-ks. liHS. 1 v., only one entry.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments. Certificates of. 1894-date. 3 f.b.
Bonds. Official. 1s'i4-(late. :; f.b.
Court ( 'I'liiiiii^vi 1^ .iiiil (oiirt Reporters. Certificates of Appoint-
ment and o.-itlis of, i:H;:;-i!n3. 1 f.b.
Depositions, 1899-1908, 1 f.b.
District Attorney's Opinions, 1 f.b.
Tnvpntories of County Propert.y, 1879-date. 1 f.b.
KERN COUNTY. ZUi)
Justice Court Dockets : 6th township, 1889-1905, 22 v., in the base-
ment; 7th township, Esquire Seymour, May 26, 1875^uly 12,
1876, in Recorder's office.
Notaries : Oaths of, 1881-date, 1 f .b. ; Record of, 1912-date, 1 v.
Notarial Record, February 18, 1892-Februarv 18, 1893. 1 v., in
Rpcoi-der's office; 1898-1901, 1 v., in the basement.
Proferts. 1888-1911, 1 f.b.
Reports of Officers. 1897-date. 14 f.b.
Tax Collector.s, Affidavits of. 1885-date, 1 f.b.
Undertakings, 1905-1911. 1 f.b.; Undertakings on Appeal, 1902-
date, 1 f.b.
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1875-date, 39 v. (1-39) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, 1875-date. 13 v. ; Index. 3 v.
Attachments, 1869-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 2 v.
Banking Statements: Assets, 1877-1893. 1 v.. indexed; Capital. 1877-
1893, 1 v., indexed.
Births: Register of, 1873-1905, 1 v., indexed; Record of, lilO.Vdate,
(i V. ( X. :!-7i. iiidrxed.
t!nil(liiiu < niiti-.ht^. i-crcnt. 23 drawers; Index, 1 v.
('prtifiratcs ot Sal.\ ls(i7-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Death.s: Register of. 1873-1905. 1 v., incomplete; Record.s of. 1905-
date, 4 v., indexed.
Decrees of Distribution. 1891-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v.
Deeds, 1856-1866. 3 v. (A-C) ; 1866-date, 312 v. (1-312) ; Index. 19 v.
Vols. A, B and C are records transcribed from Tulare County.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements. 1896-date, 4 v. (1-4),
indexed; Committees' Statements, 1896-1907, 1 v.
Estravs, 1908-date, original papers filed bv vears.
Fee Book, 1874-1880. in basement; 1880-1885. in Clerk's office; 1885-
date, 35 V. (1-35).
Fee Book, Mining, 1889-date, 12 v. (1-12).
Field Notes of Boundary Line between Los Angeles and Kern counties ;
also of the Ranchos "Le Liebre," "Costoc" [Castec], and "Los
Alamos y Aqua Caliente. "
Homesteads, Declarations uf. ISCC ,l,itc. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 3 v.
Judgments. Transcripts of. l^TH il.ii. . :! v. (1-3); Index. 1 v.
Leases. 1866-date. 29 v. (]-i^:i> ; IihI.'x, 2 v. (1-2).
Licenscil Siii\c\ oi-s. isnl-date, 1 v.
Lis Pi'iid.iis. .■<, , I'didiiicv of Actions.
Maps and I'lats. ls:i:;-,!ate. 4 v.; Index. 1 v.
Marks and ISiamU. l^ilH-date, 7 v. (1-7), indexed; Other Counties,
1891-datc. (il-d li\ .l.ifr.
Marriages: ( 'crtificiti-s of. 1S66-1904. 1907-1911, in basement; Record
of. 1907-date, 3 v.. indexed; Record of Licenses, 1905-date. 16 v.
(1-16); Index, 3 v.
Mechanics' and Laborers' Liens, 1866-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 2 v.
(1-2).
210 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
:\Iining district records, 1856-1897, 15 v.
These include constitutions, by-laws, record books, notices of claims, etc.,
of the following districts : French Gulch ; Greenhorn Gulch, 1856 ;
Cove, 1S62; Ke.YSville, 1874; Green Mountain, 1874; Summit, 1878;
Goler, 1896 ; Rodemarker, 1896 ; Pioneer, 1896 ; Mojave, 1896 ; O'Brien,
1897.
Mining U. r.N, isT.Vdate, 115 v. (1-115).; Index. 26 v. (1-26).
Miscellaiiruns i;,.,,r,ls. 1866-date, 18 v. (1-18) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Mortgages. lS(;(i-,l,itc. 90 v. (1-90) ; Index, 6 v. (1-6) ; Chattel, 1866-
date. 38 V. (1-38); Index, 2 v. (1-2); Relea.ses, 1872-date, 14 v.
(1-14); Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Official Boud.s, 1866-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1862-date, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Pendency of Actions, 1866-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Poso Irrigation District, Certificates of Land Sales of, 1 f.b.
Powers of Attorney, 1867-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 1 v.
School Lauds, Decrees of Foreclosure, 1872-1900, filed in steel case.
Separate Property of Wives, and Sole Traders, 1870-1912, 1 v.,
indexed.
Stallion Registration, Record of, 1912-date, 1 v., indexed.
Street Improvement Bcmds, Record of Sale of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, 1870-1893, 1 v.
These are petitions to form drainage districts, etc.
Tax Deeds to State. 1890-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Index. 1 v.
Tax Sales, 1873-1892, file of original papers.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1894-date, 21 v. (1-21) ; ludex, 1 v.; Incor-
porated Cities, 1898-date, 18 v., indexed.
In the first series the titles of the volumes vary.
Water Risrhts, 1873-date, 3 v. (1-3), indexed.
Wills, Record of, 1893-date. 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Animal R.'port. File, 1902-date.
Appuiii, ,11111,. Ill of Fuuds, 1873-date, 2 v.
Boanl .,!■ l-Miiration, Minutes of, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Certiticates. Applications for. and Register of Teachers. ISO.l-date, 2 v.
(1-2) ; 3 f.b.
Certificates, stub-books, 1880-date.
Comnninir-ations received: from Auditor. 1912-date, 1 f.b.; from Boanl
of Sup.'iMsn,,.. PH.Vdate, 1 f.b.; General, 1912-date, 1 f.b.
District Areoiiiu lln„k. 1893-date, 2 v. (3-4).
Exaiiiiiialiiiii fur Graduation from Elementary Scliools. 1911-date, 1 v.
Fee llnnk. llMHi-date, 1 V.
Ji.iinial. l:)14-date, 4 v.
Opening and Closing of Schools, ReceiMs nf. 10 1. ".-date. 2 f.b.
Requisitions and Fund Account, Register ,,\'. ls!i!i-date, 11 v. ( 1-11).
Requisition stub-liooks, Kern Countv Ili^li Si-lmol, 1914— date.
SelinnI ImiMiii- bbi- prints. 1 drawer.
8elHM,| Distriei l.r,luvr. lllU.Vdate. ,-. V. ll-o).
School Distriei I'.ouniiaries. 1111.3. printed pamphlet.
KERN COUNTY. 211
School District Correspondence, 1915-date.
One file for each district.
School District Map, copj' of county map of 1912, with present districts
shown.
School Library Books, Record of, 1915-date, 1 v.
Teachers, Register of, 1895-1913, 1 v., with few entries.
Teachers' Employment Record, 1915-date, 1 f b.
Teachers' Pension Book, 1914-date, 1 v.
Teachers ' Reports, 1912-date ; Special Reports. 1903-date.
Trustees, Register of, lS88-date, 2 v.
One volume is in the basement.
THE AUDITOR
Account with the Treasurer, 1871-1894. 5 v. (1-5), in the basement.
Apportionment Book, 1903-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Assessment Book, 1880-1891, 4 v. (1-4), in the basement.
Assessment Rolls :
Original, 1866-date, 218 v. ; Index, 36 v.
Delincpient, 1870-date ; Index, 6 v.
Duplicate, 1873-1882, 9 v. (1-9), in the basement.
Cash Book. 5 v.
County Pav Roll, 1911-date, 1 v.
Day Book, 1866-1887, 2 v. (1-2), in the basement.
Fund Account with Treasurer, 1871-1878. 1 v.. in the l);isement.
Journal, 1890-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Vols. 1-2 are in the basement.
Ledger, 8 v.
License Account with Collector, 1870-1878. 1 v.. io the basement.
License Register, 1895-1899, 2 v. (1-2) ; License Record, 1899-1904,
2 V. (1-2), all in the basement.
License Tax Collector's Statements, 1905-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Liquor Licenses, 1899-1900, 1 v., in the basement.
Maps : Official IMap of Kern County, 1912 ; Map of the City of Bakers-
field and Vicinity, 1911.
]\Iigratory Stock, Assessment of, 1877-1878, 1 v.. in the basement.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid. 1904-dat(\ 2 v. ; Original
papers, 1914— date, 1 f.h.
Poll Tax Account with Assessor. 1899-1910, 1 v.
Poll Tax List, 1896-1914, 14 v.
Property Sold to State for Delinquent Taxes, 1896-1901. 6 v.; Stock
Journal, 1 v.
Reports to State Controller, 1895-date. 1 f.b.
Requisitions, Register of, 1886-1896, 1 v., in the basement.
School Bond. Register of, ]sii,-,-,late, 2 v.
School District Asscssiii.'nl l.isi, 1877, 1 v., in the l)asement.
School District Bond .VciMiimt. 1911-date, 1 v.
School District Fund Account, 1897-1909, 1 v.
School Districts, Valuation of, 1910-date, 1 v.
212 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
School Warrants Register aucl Fund Account, 1896-1912, 4 v. fl-4).
Tax Aeeouiits. Personal Property, with Assessor and with State Institu-
tions. iDiiL'-llii'i;. 1 v., witli Tax Collector, 1899-1907, 1 v.
Tax Coll(-tn, -^ Si.-,i,.,iient, 1902-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Tax Levi.'s. isiii; ,l,it<'. 1 v.
Warrants on file, 1867-date. 313 f.b.
Warrants Outstandins:. 1897-date. 4 v. (1-4).
Warrants, Register of, 1889-date, 22 v. (1-22).
Vols. 1-5 ai-f in the basement.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Record of. 1881-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Cash Book. 1S7S- 1901. 8 v., in the basement; 1902-date, 2 v.
Deposit Rci^islii-. I'i(i7-date, 1 v.
Fund P.oiik. iMii; -1S75, 2 v. (1-2), in the basement,
luheritanee Tax Receipts. 1907-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 1878-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Vol. 1 is in the basement.
iMonthly Reports, 1902-date, file, in the Supervisor.s ' room.
Poll Tax stub-books, in the basement.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund. 1913-date, 1 v.
Road Wan-.-mls. i;, -isirr ,:[\ l.sM IMiii, 1 v.. in the Imsemeiit.
School Land l,.,r;,t mns, i;,uisi.Tnl. 1 sTll-.late. 4 v. (,]-4i.
School AVarraiits, lu-islcr of. Is7n-iss7, :] v. i l-:ii. in tiie basement.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Lists, 1895-date.
Cash Book, 1895-date, 20 v.
Double Assessments, 1875.
Field Enrollment, 1898, 1900, 1901.
Lands Sold. Abstract of, 1880-date.
Letter files. 1899-date, 1 f.b.
Maps and Plats: Maps of Bakersfield, 1873. 1887, 1891.
The first two are maps of towns lots.
Mortgages, Abstracts of. I^^OI -inns, 19 v.
Nou-Residents, Index. 1 "-'Ti-il.-iti'. 2 y.
Poll Tax Roll. 1875-lsii.l. ^.Miiniim'.
Road District Cash Book. 18,sy-l«90, 1 v.
State Land Office Returns. 1895-date.
Townslni. Valuation Plat Books, 1898-date, 19 v.
United States Land Office Returns, lS9.5-date.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book, 1881-date.
All except cnrreut vohime are in the basement.
Cash Book, Operative Property, 1913, in the basement.
Licenses, Cash Account of, 1866-1909, 1 v., in the basement.
Tax Sales to State, Record of, 1894-date.
Kings County.
Stats. 1893 :176.
Stats. 1909:827; Pol. Code (1919), §3924.
For key to maps sep page ix.
KINGS COUNTY. 213
KINGS COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Kings County was set off from Tularu Couuty iu 1893. lu 1909 it
wa.s given its present boundaries when a part of Fresno County was
added. Hanford has been the county seat from the formation of the
county. From 1893 to 1897 the county offices were located in various
parts of the city, no one building being adequate to accommodate all
of them.
In 1896 the cornerstone was laid for the present courthouse, into
whieli the county records were moved the next year. To this building
an addition was made in 1914. The courthouse is located upon a
city block upon which are also the jail and two private houses. It is
a building with two stories and a basement, constructed of stone, steel
and lirick with considerable wood finishings. It is safe from fire from
outside and, while not fireproof within, it may be considered reasonably
safe.
It is heated by steam and electrically lighted. The offices are
equipped with vaults, though in no instance do these hold all the
records of the office. Some of the book racks and filing cases are of
old wooden types, but for the most part new steel racks and cases are
used.
As may be inferred from the date of formation of the county, there
is not the great mass of old records that are to be found in the older
counties. However, the basement is being used to store some of the
older materials. Very little of this material is of much value.
The examination of these archives was made in July. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, 1893-date
.\ttornevs, Rolls of. 1893-1895, 1 v., but few entries.
Calendar: Demurrer, 1915-date ; Civil, 1895-1905, 1 v.; Law and
Motion, ]895-date. several vols.; Trial, 1901-date, several small
vols.
Coroner's Inquests, 1893-date, 4 f.b.
Executions, 1895, 1 v. (1), but few entries; Index, 1 v. (1).
File: Criminal, 1893-date, 15 f.b., cases 1-435; Civil, 1893-date,
149 f.b., eases 1-3471; Depositions, 1896-date, 1 f.b.; Cases
transferred from other counties, 1898-1912, 2 f.b.
Cirand Jury Reports, 1893-date.
Filed under Miscellaneous.
214 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Index, General, 1893-date, 2 v.
Insanity: Commitments, 1893-1901, 2 v. (1-2); 1901-date, 1 v.;
1893-date, 2 f .b. ; Certificates of Discharge from State Hospital,
1913-1916, 1 V. (1) ; Order Book, "Criminal," Index, 1 v. (1).
Judgment Book, 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Judgment Docket. 1893-date, 1 v. (1).
Judgments frdiii Justice Court, Transcripts of, 1894^date.
Jury P.ouk. ISDo-date, 1 v. (1); Jury Lists, 1893-date; Jurors'
Certificates of Fees, 1894-1915, 4 stub-books; Jurors' Orders for
Pees, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Minute and Order Book: Civil, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6); Criminal.
1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Register of Actions and Pees: Civil, 1893-date. 7 v. (1-7) ; Crim-
inal, 1893-date, 2 v. (1, 1) ; Miscellaneous, 1893-date.
Reporters' notes: Shorthand, several notebooks in Clerk's office,
remainder in Reporter's office; transcribed, 1893-date, scatter-
ing, in Clerk's office.
Transcrijits on Appeal, 1894. several copies.
Superior Court, Probate, 1893-date
Adoption, Record of, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Bonds of Administrators and Executors, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Calendar, 1915-date, 1 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Appraisements, current, 2 v., but few-
entries.
Decrees, 1893-date, 2 v.
Pile, 1893-date, 63 f.b., cases 1-806; "Exhibits," 1893-date, 11 f.b.
Guardians' Inventories and Appraisements, filed, 1893-date.
Letters of Guardian.ship and Bonds, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Letters Te-stamentary and Administration, 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Order Book, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Register of Actions, 1893-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Register of Estates and Fee Book, 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2) : Index.
Iv. (1).
Wills. Record of. 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File. 1909-date. 1 f.b.
Under head of '•Juvenile and Proliation Matter."
Record, 1909-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Alcoholic Licpiors, Statement of Sale and Dispension of. 1912-
date, 1 f.b.
Allowance Book, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, 1893-date, 1 v. (1).
Claims Allowed by Board of Supervisors, Clerk's Memoranda of,
1915-date, 2 f.b.
Delinquent Roll, County Tax Collector's, printed, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
Equalization, Minutes of the Board of, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Highway Bids, 4 f.b.
KINGS COUNTY. 215
Hospital Record, County Physician's Report, 1893-date, 2 f.b.
Map of Kings County showing Township and Precinct, May, 1915.
Minutes: Board of Supervisors. 1893-date, 5 v.; Index, 1 v. (1) ;
County Commissioners, in organization of county, etc., 1893. 1 v.
Ordinances, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans, Record, 1912-date. 1 v.
Petitions, miscellaneous, 1893-date, 2 f.b.
Public Roads, Record of, 1 v.
Reclamation Districts, 1898-date, 4 f.b.
Resolutions, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Rights of Way, Record of, 1895-date, 5 f.b.
This includos deeds for rights of waj', etc., :ind is filed under "Road
District."
Road Orders, 1893-1905.
Road Register, 1872-date, 1 v. (1).
Record previous to 1893 copied from record in Visalia.
School Bond Election Proceedings, 1893-date. 2 f.b.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Anglers' Licenses, stub-book. 1916.
Appointment of Deputies, 1899-date. 2 f.b.
Correspondence record. 1915-date, 4 f.b.
Pee Books, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Fish and Game Commission Matters, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Hunting License: Record, 1916; Countv Reuister of, 1907-1908,
1 v.; Stub-books, 1916.
:\lilitary Roll, 1894-1915.
^liscellaneous file. 3 f.b.
Special Deposit: Record, 1915-date; Auditor's Receipts for, file.
Swamp and Overflowed Land Survej's, 1863-date.
Records taljen from Tulare Count}- records.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1893-1906, 1 f.b. ; Record of, 1906-date,
4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1893-1906, 1 v.
Xaturalization, Record of, 1893-1906, 2 v.; Petition and Record.
1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Xaturalization, Certificates of, stub-books. 1906-date, 7 v.
.Vaturalized Citizens, Index to, 1893-1906, 1 v. (1).
Registration
Affidavits of Registration. 1912.
Great Register, 1896-1906.
Elections
r.allnts, Official Record of, 1894-1902, 1 v.
Candidates' Statements, 1894-1912. 1 f.b.
Election Papers, 1894-date, 5 f.b.
Nomination, Record of, 1910-date. 1 v. (1).
Primary Election Officers, Record of, 1898-date, 1 v.
216 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License Affidavits, 1893-date, 12 v.; Stub-books, 1893-
1915.
Dentists, Register of, 1913, 1 v. (1), only one entry: Index to
Dental Certificates, 1 v. (1).
Pliarmaeists, Registered, 1905-1915. ] v. (1), inde.\ed.
Physicians' Certificates, 1893-1913. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1893-date. 8 f .b. : Index. 1 v. (1).
Bond and Suretv Companies, Certificates of Anthoritv, 1912-date,
1 f.b. ; Records of, 1914-date, 1 v.
Partnerships, Certificates of, 1893-date, in ^Misccllaneou.s Partner-
ship Papers.
Private aeconnt books :
Gordon Orchard and Vinevard Co.. Bv-laws and ^Minutes.
1891-1899.
Hanford Raisin and Dried Fruit Packing Co.. By-laws, 1892,
in Treasurer's office.
John.son & Hunter, Ledger, Day Book and Journal, 1909.
Parlin Mining Co., Inc., JMiuutes. etc., of in case of the
People vs., 1909.
Relating to Other Officers
Affidavits of Expenses of Probation Office, 1910-date, 1 f.b.
Appointments and Oaths of Office, 1893-date, 3 f.b.
Auditor's and Treasurer's Joint Reports, 1911-date. 2 f.b.
Bonds of Officers, 1893-date, 3 f.b.
County Officials, Reports of, 1893-date, 3 f.b.
1893-1914 are marked "Reports"; 1914-tlate are marked "Couaty Offi-
cials, Reports of."
Justice Reports. 1913-date, 1 f.b.
Law Librarv of Kings Count\'. ilinutes of Board of Trustees of.
1904-date, 1 v. ^
Notaries : Register of, 1915-date. 1 v. ; Bonds of, 1911-date, 1 v. ;
1899-date, 3 f.b. ; Records of, Dana J. Newman, 1893-1903, 1 v. ;
J. B. Mayer, 1908-1910, 1 v.
Public Administrator, Register of. 1899-1909, 1 v., incomplete;
1912-date, 1 v.
Treasurer's Reports of IMoney in County Treasurj^, 1914-date.
Before 1914 filer] iinilcr ••Miscellaneous."
THE RECORDER
Architects. Cancellation of Certificates of. 1912-1914. 1 f.b.
A.ssignments. 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Attachments on Real Propertv, 1893-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Births: Register of, 1893-1915, 4 v. (1, 1, x, x) ; Record of, Sept. 1915-
date, 1 V.
Builders' Contracts, 1899-1901, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
KINGS COUNTY. 217
Certificates of Sale, Foreclosure, 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Contracts. 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deaths: Register of, 1893-1905, 1 v. (1) ; 1907-1910. 1 v.; Record of.
1905-1907, 1 V.
Decrees, 1894-date, 1 v. (1) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Decrees of Distribution. 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Deeds, 1893-date. 60 v. (1-60) ; Index, 9 v. (1-9).
Deeds of Trust, 1893-date, 19 v. (1-19) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Election expenses: Candidates' Statement.s, 1894-1906. 1 v. (1) ; Index,
1 V. (1) ; Priiuarv. 1912-1914. 2 v. (1-2) ; Committees' Statements,
1896-1902, 1 V. (i).
Estravs. 1897-date, 1 f.b.
Fee Books, 1893-date. 13 v. (1-13).
Hanford. Charter of City of, filed July 11, 1908.
Homesteads, Claimants of, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2): Index. 1 v.; Aban-
donment of, 1893-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Judgments. Transcripts of, 1893-date. 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v. (1).
Eeases. 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Licen.sed Surveyors, Certificates of, 1899-date, 1 f.b. : Index, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Map Book of Kings Countv. 1 v.; Index. 1 v. (1) ; Record of Surveys,
2 V. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Maps Mounted :
Official Map of Kings County. 1893. "Walker.
Map shows supervisorial districts and precincts, also gives statistics for
1S93 and includes a map of Hanford.
Official Map of Kings County, 1908.
Compiled from latest county records; shows cities of Hanford, Lemoorc.
and Corcoran on larger scale.
:Marks and Brands. 1893-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1) ; Other Coun-
ties, "Foreign Brands," 1900-date, 1 f.b.
^Marriage Licenses, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Volumes are marked "Marriage Licenses" or "Marriage Certificates."
Marriages, R.-isi.,- ,,r. 190.5-date, 3 v. (x, 1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
Mechanics Liiiis. l^'i:; djite, 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
Mining Claims, 1MI4-I>:i(;. 2 v. (A-B).
Books A & B in the "Records of the Robinson Petroleum District."
Miscellanv. 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
^birtaages, 1893-date, 34 v. (1-34) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3) ; Chattel, 1893-
■ latc, 18 V. (1-18) ; Index, 2 .v. (1-2) ; Crop, lS93-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Mnrtoages. Abstract of, 1886-1897, 1 v. (1).
.\..tice.s of Action, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Official Bonds. 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Patents. 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Powers of Attorney. 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Reclamation Districts. 1895-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Releases of Mortgages and Leases, 1893-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 2 v.
(1-2).
Right of Way, 1894-date, 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
218 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Separate Property of IMarried Women, Record of. 1894- date, 1 v. (1) ;
Index, 1 V. (1).
Stallion K'c-istir. lill-J date 1 v. (1),
Tax Drr.ls t.i Si;,ir. 1 -1 1: ; - 1 1 M 4. 4 V. (1-4) ; Index. 1 V. (1).
Tax Snlcs In St.,1... r,., till, ■ale of. 1894-1911. 17 v. (1-17); Index,
4 V. (1-4 > ; U'cal l-;^tate. City of Lemoore, 1913-date, 1 v.; City of
Hanford. 1!m::;- 1:i(i:,. :', v.
AVater Consniiins ..f Citv of Hanford, List of. 1898-1901.
Will Book. lS94-datp. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, lS93-datc.
Roports for lilOi)-<lntc are in the ottico, earlier in tlie basement.
Apportioiinient of Funds, 1893-1914, 1 v.
Since 1914 kept in Superintendent's Ledger, also filed.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Certificates : Applications for, 1893-dat6, 4 v., small ; stub-hooks, 1893-
date; Record of Teachers'. 1893-date, 1 v.
Communication received: from Auditor, 1915-date, 1 f .h. ; from Dis-
trict Clerks. 1915-date, 1 f.b. ; General, 1915-date, 1 f .b.
Courses of Study, 1914^date, in manuals.
Examination for Graduation from Elementary Schools. 1893-1905.
complete; 1914-date, 2 v. (1-2), .scattering.
Pee Books of Superintendent, 1893-date, 4 v., small.
Institutes, Minutes of, 1894-date, 1 v.
Miscellaneous papers, a large amount.
They include bills, examination papers, results, etc.
School District Book, 1893-date, 6 v.
This is a fund book and led.srer.
School District Record, 1893-1901, 1 v.
School Districts, map of, 1915.
Official map of Kings Count.v. showing school districts.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of. 1893-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Pension Book, 1914— date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reportfs, 1914-date, earlier dates scattering.
Trustees' Record. 1893-1902; 1910-date. scattering.
Trustees' Reports, 1912-date, incomplete.
Warrants, Register of School, 1893-1914, 4 v,
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls :
Original. 1893-date, indexed.
Delincpient, 1893-1915. indexed.
Personal Property, 1897-1899 ; 1905-1908.
City of Hanford, 1897-date.
City of Lemoore, 1901-date.
Assessor's Reports, 1905-1915, 1 f.b.
1 f.b.; Prnr,.,.
.liims
Double Ass,->
ill,,. Ills.
Offifial Plat I'.n,
.k. l^'l
Orphans and II;
Receipts and 1 )i
>lllll'.M'
L'eports: to I'.na
Sup.TintWMlr,
Road Dislrict C
id <lf
.1. 190
;isii Be
KINGS COUNTY. 219
Bond Register, 1888-date, 13 v.
Ledger, 1896-date, 3 v. (2-4).
License Tax Collector's Report, 1893-1915, 1 v. (1).
Miscellaneous papers : Affidavits of County Officers, 1908-1914, 1 f.b. ;
Financial Reports. 1905-date, 1 f.b.; Legal Opinions, 1915-date,
■ SM|.,Mvi.sors. 1913-date. 1 f.b.; Tax Refunds,
Iil::--.lat,', 1 f.b.
-l!Mi:;.
ius on State Aid. 1904-date, 1 v. (1).
.nts, Register of, 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4).
ipervisors, 1915-date, 1 f.b. ; to County School
1901-date. 3 v.
isii Book. 1893-date. 4 v. (1-4).
School l!(.ii(ls, issc-date, 2 v. (1-2).
School Money, General and Special Receipts, 1899-date, 2 v.
School Warrants. 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Tax Sales to State. Abstract of Delinquent, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Warrants on File, School, Road, Salary and Miscellaneous.
Vols. 1914-(late are filed in the office ; earlier volumes are in the safe.
^^'arrants. Regi.ster of. 1893-date. 9 v. (1-9).
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Register of, 1888-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Record of, 1914-date, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1893-date. 6 v. (1-6).
Delinquent Tax Receipts, stubs, 1894-1905, 1 v.
Deposit Register, 1907-date, 1 v. (1).
Inheritance Tax Receipts, current, 2 v.
Poll Tax Accounts.
These are stulvbooks stored in office aud basement.
]\Iiscellaneous paper file, 1893-date, 15 f.b.
I'ublic School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
Receipts and Disbursements, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Reclamation Districts : Receipts and Disbursements of. Ledger, etc..
1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; File of Warrants, 1914-date.
Road District Cash Book, 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4).
School District Accounts. 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2).
School Land Cash Book, 1869-1893, 1 v.
Since that date the record is carried in the State Land Cash Book.
School Land Ledger, 1869-date, 1 v.
Settlement and Discharge from State Controller, 1908-date, 1 f.b.
State Land Casli l!..(,k. 1869-date, 1 v.; Ledger, 1869-date, 1 v.
Treasurer's h'r. ,.i|il-.. IMiiJ-date, several vols.
Warrants, R.-jist.T ,,f. ls93-date, 1 v. (1).
220 COUNTY ARCHI\'ES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE ASSESSOR
Asse^ment List. 18y3-date.
Volumes previous to 1'J04 are iu the basement.
Maps and Plats:
Maps : Map of Tulare County. 1883 ; Official Map of Kino-s Coullt^
1915 ; City of Hanford, Kings County, 1908.
Plat Books, Official, previous to 1904. 2 v. ; 1904-date, 12 v.
Plats of Property Owners, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; "Inside," 1 v.
••Outride." 1 V.
ilortsases. Abstract of, 1893-1910.
Poll Tax Roll. 1893-1914, 21 v.
State Land Office Return.s. 1893-date.
Veterans' Exemption Affidavits, 1893-date.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, 1915.
Cash Book, 1893-date, 8 y. (1-8).
Cash Book, City of Hanford. 1913-date. 1 v.
Cash Book, City of Lemoore, 1913-date, 1 v.
KLAMATH COUNTY. 221
KLAMATH COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Klamath County was organized by a legislative act passed April 21,
]8ol, and included that portion of the state of California lying north
of a line running due east from the mouth of Mad River, and west of
the summit of the Coast Range Mountains. The next year more than
one-fourth of this area, along the upper Klamath River, was detached
to form a part of Siskiyou County. The county seat was moved
three times during the finst five years of the county's history, it being
located at Trinidad. 1851-1854. Crescent City, 1854-1855, and then at
Orleans Bar, 1855-1875.
From the very beginning elements were noticeable which later
brought about the division and disorganization of the county. Com-
munication w-as difficult; the shifting mining population, unstable; and
the officials often inefficient or corrupt. The district around Crescent
City, being dissatisfied at the removal of the county seat in 1855.
.secured the formation of a new county, named Del Norte, in 1857.
Extravagant and corrupt administration threatened financial ruin, so
that by act of the legislature, dated March 28, 1874, the county was
dissolved.
It was provided in the act that the disincorporation of the county
sliould depend on the approval of the two counties, Humboldt and
Siskiyou, which were to share in the distribution of the territory and
likewise the debt. Both counties approved of the annexations, but the
representatives of Siskiyou failed to meet with those of Humboldt at the
time appointed for the final adjustment, so that by action of the court
the debt was apportioned and the records turned over to Humboldt
County.
The archives of the county, probably not very extensive at their best,
have suffered much through the various migrations of the county seat.
They are at present under the jurisdiction of the Clerk, Recorder and
Auditor of Humboldt County. As indicated in the report, they are
distributed among these three offices, some, however, being placed in
the old courthouse, which is used as a storeroom by the county officials.
When the location of the records is other than the office under which
they are listed, the exception has been noted in the report. The
remarks or comments that are given regarding the care and safety of
tlie Humboldt County records apply likewise to these.
2T2. COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1851-1875
Execution Book, 1864-1875, 1 v.
File of the District and County Court, 1851-1874, 6 f.b.
General Index, 1866-1874, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1852-1874, 1 v.
See also Recorder's Archives, Marriages.
Judgment Docket, 1866-1874, 1 v.
Minutes, 1851-1874, 1 v. ; 1851-1868, 1 v.
Register o^ Actions, 1852-1874, 1 v. ; 1862-1871, 1 v.
Tax Decree Book, 1868-1872, 1 v.
Transcripts from Justice Courts, 1857-1874, 1 v.
County Court, 18S1-1874
Minutes, 1851-1874, 1 v. ; 1852-1868, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1852-1874, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1851-1864
Minutes, 1851-1864, 1 v.
Probate Court, 1851-1874
Claimants, Register of, 1863-1874, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
File, 1851-1874, 4 f.b.
Guardianship and Bonds, "Official Bonds," 1867-1870, in Re-
corder's office.
Minutes, 1851-1874, 1 v.
Proceedings, Register of, 1861—1872, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Court of Sessions, Countv Business, jNIinutes of, 1S51-1S62, 1 v.
_ Minutes, 1855-1874, 4 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Book, 1871-1874, ] v., in Recorder's office; 1872-1874, 1 v.
Miscellaneous papers, 1 box, in old courthouse.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention and Certificates of Citizenship, 1859-
1874, 2 V.
Declarations of Intention, Index to, 1852-1874, 1 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Record of, 1852-1874, 1 v.
Registration
Great Register, 1866-1874, 1 v.
KLAMATH COUNTY. 223
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Account Book, June 1, 1855-1858, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Journal, Sawyers' Bar, 1863-1866, 1 v., in Auditor's office.
This consists of the accounts of a boarding house and bar.
Ledger, "Journal," 1862-1866, 2 v., in Auditor's office.
This is the record of some fiitn on the Klamath River dealing in groceries, ^
liquors and meals.
Relating to Other Officers
County Infirmary, Board of Directors, 1868-1870, 1 v., in Auditor's
office.
Reports of Officers, 3 p.h.
THE RECORDER
Assignments [of Mortoages], 1873-1874, 1 v. (Book A).
Bonds, Record of, 1853-1855, 1 v.; 1867-1874, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
I'recedinu: the entries of Bonds in the volume for 1853-185.!) is the
Record of Brands, 1S51-1S63 ; and in the back are Powers of Attorney,
1852-1859.
Brands, Record of, 1864-1874, 1 v.
This volume also contains Assessment List for 1856. For 1851-1S63 see
under Bonds.
Certificates of Sale, 1866-1874, 1 v.
Deaths, Record of, 1858, 1 v., only one entrv.
Deeds, 1851-1874, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v."
Fee Book, 1872-1874, 1 v.
Homesteads, 1873-1874, 1 v.
;es, etc.. Book A ; for Index. 1860-1873,
Judgments, Transcripts of, "Record," 1852-1854.
See under Marriages, 1852-1855.
Laud, Claims to Public, 1853-1874, 1 v. ; Index, 1851-1872, 1 v.
Lis Pendens. 1872-1874, 1 v.
Marriages, Record of, 1852-1855, 1 v.: 1855-1873, 1 v. (A) ; 1860-1864,
1 v., with only three entries.
In back of volume for 1852-1855 is Record of Judgments of the District
and County Court. lS.52-1854. The volume for 1855-1873 is entitled
"Book A, Marriages, sole-traders, and homesteads."
Marriage Certificates, 1873-1874, 1 v. (B) ; Index, 1852-1874, 1 v.
Mechanics Liens, 1867-1870, 1 v.
aiining Claims and Miscellany, 1856-1874, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index to Mis-
cellaneous Articles, 1851-1854, 1 v., pasteboards.
Mortgages, 1851-1874, 2 v. (A-B).
Official Bonds, 1867-1874, 1 v. (B).
Powers of Attorney, 1852-1859, sec under Bonds ; 1854-1873, see under
Wills.
Pre-emption Claims, 1851-1853, 1 v., unbound.
Inserted in Marriages, 1852-1855.
224 COUNTY AECHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Probate Court, Record of Sale, 1870-1874, 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages, 1873-1874, 1 v.
Preceding this are several pages of Record of Cases in the District and
County Court.
Sole Traders, 1855-1873.
See under Marriages, etc., Book A.
Trinidad, Records of. Book A of Deed.s, 1850-1851, 1 v.
Wills and Powers of Attorney, 1854-1873, 1 v., in Clerk's office; Index
of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Sole Traders and Homesteads, 1855-
1873, 1 V.
THE AUDITOR'
Assessment Rolls, 1854, 1855, 3 v. ; 1856, 1 v. ; 1859-1864, 7 v. ; 1864.
one roll of large sheets; 1866, 1 v., in Recorder's office; 1869, 1 v.;
1869-1870, 1 V. ; 1873-1875, 3 v.
For volume for lSo6 see under Recorder, Brands, 1.SG4-1874.
Bonds Lssned, August, 1857, in Record of Funding Commission.
Bonds Redeemed, Record of, 1863-1874, 1 v.
Day Book, 1870-1873, 1 v.
Funding Coiumission, Record of, May-August, 1857, 1 v.
Contains also a list of bonds issued, August, ]S.>7; the title on the bncli
of the cover reads "Sheriff's Receipts."
Interest Account Book, 1858-1866, 1 v.
Ledger, 1863-1874, 3 v. (1-3).
License stub-books, 1872-1S74 : Billiards. 1 v. ; Liquor, 1 v.
Redemption Fund Registei-, 1863-1874. 1 v.
Scrip presented for payment, 1857-1865, 1 v. ; Received, June-August,
1857, 1 V.
Sheriff's Receipts, 1862-1874, 1 v.
Treasurer's account book, 1872, 1 v.
Treasurer's Journal, 1858-1874, 1870-1S74, 2 v.; 1871-1874, 2 v.
Treasurer's Ledger, 1853-1854, 1 v.
Treasurer's Warrant Register, 1866-1871, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
W^arrants, Register of : Court warrants, 1861-1874, 1 v, ; General, 1867-
1869, 1 V.
Warrant stub-book, 1864-1866, 1873-1874, 2 v.
^•^A«>A>=.w^:i
M
3cq 998 sqjBrn oJ yijl lO'H
Red Pol. Code (1919), §3925.
For key to maps see page ix.
LAKE COUNTY. 225
LAKE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Lake County was organized in 1S61, having been formed from the
northern half of Napa County as it then existed. The boundary lines
lijive been changed several times, three of these changes being of espe-
cial importance. Two of them resulted in annexations, one in 1864
when the upper Eel River area was added, and the other in 1868 when
the Long Valley section was annexed. On the other hand, in 1872 the
greater part of Knoxville townsliip was detached and placed again in
Napa County.
Lakeport was by election made the county seat in 1861. A second
election in 1864 confirmed this decision, but in 1867 as the result of a
third election, which was contested, the county officials moved to Lower
Lake, where they remained for three years, during which time the
question was being fought out in the courts and before the legislature.
A final election in 1870 gave a majority for Lakeport. and tliat town
has from that date been the county seat.
The first courthouse, a wooden affair of two stories, was built in 1861.
It was burned to the ground, together with every vestige of the county
records except one book of the Treasurer, in February of 1867, shortly
before the county seat election of that year. The second (and present )
courthouse was built in 1870 at a cost of about $20,000. It has lu-ick
walls, but most of the interior is of wood. There is little danger of fire
from the outside. All of the county offices, except those of the Recorder
and Treasurer, are located in this building. There is a vault in the
Clerk's office, where are kept the greater part of the court records, except
the file. There is a small storeroom adjoining the Sheriff's office, but
little of value is to be found in it. The same may be said of a small
storeroom on the second floor.
The Recorder's and Treasurer's offices are located in a small brick
building just north of the courthouse. This was built in 1895 at a cost
of about $2,000. There is a small vault in the Treasurer's office, but
only about a third of the records are kept in it. The book shelves and
filing cases in the Recorder's office are of the usual type. The filing
cases and one small set of book shelves in the Clerk's office are also of
metal and of recent type. None of the other offices have modern fixtures.
Electric lights are used in both buildings, and heat is furnished by wood
stoves. The archives of the countv were examined in April. 1917.
226 COTXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIF'ORNIA.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1861-1879
Calendar, 1876-1882. 1 v.
File, see under Superior Court.
General Index, 1 v.
Judgment Book, 1868-1884, 1 v. (1) ; Judex, 1 v.
Judgment Docket. 1868-1894, 1 v. (1).
Minutes, 1867-1879. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions. 1867-1885, 2 v. (1-2).
County Court. 1.S6I-187"
Calendar, 1876-lf^7!). 1 v.
General Index. 1 v.
Judijments. 1867-1879, 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1869-1888, 1 v. (1).
]\Iinutes, 1867-1879, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1867-1879, 1 v. (1).
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1861-1863
Xo ivrnnls to !.<■ fciinid.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1861-(late
Calendar. 19()2-date. 4 v.
Collateral Inheritauce Tax Record. 190.-)-! 906. 1 v.
Pile, 97 f.b.. ca.ses 1-1116.
Index, 1 V. (1) ; Index to Probate Boxes, 1 v.
Index to Executions and Letters and Bonds. 1867-1903, 1 v. (1).
Letters of Administration and Administrators' Bonds, 1867-1882,
Iv. (1).
Letters and Bonds. 18S2-datp. 4 v. (2-5) ; Letters Probate, 1908-
date, 1 V. (6).
A'ol. 6 i.s a form book.
Minutes. lS67-datc, 12 v. (1-12).
Vol. 11 is :i form book of orders.
Register of Actions. 1873-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Wills, 1869-1899, 1 v. (1 i ; 1^87-datP, 2 v. (1-2).
Superior Court, 188n-datc
Attorney.s, Roll of. ISSO-datc. 1 v.
Calendar. 1883-date. 8 v.
Coroners' Incjuests. 3 f.b.
File, Civil and Criminal, 122 f.h.. cases 1-2508.
Includes District Court.
[General] Index, 2 v. (1).
Grand Jurv Reports, etc.. 1889-1895. 1 tin filing can in vault:
1896-date. 1 f.b.
Index. 3 V. (1-3).
LAKE COUNTY. 227
Insane, Record of, 1881-1897, 1 v.; Insane Commitments, Record,
1903-1905, 1 V. ; Insanity Record, 1909-date, 1 v. ; Order of Com-
mitment, Intemperance, 1916-date, 1 v. (1).
The Record ot Insane (1S81-1S97) is an alphabetical register.
Judgment Book, 1885-date, 5 v. (2-6) ; Index to vols. 2—1, 1 v.
For ISSO-ISS"), see under District Court.
Jvidgment Book, State Land, 1892-1910, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1894r-date, 2 v. (2-3).
For lSSO-1894, see under District Court.
Jurors' Certificates, Register of, 1887-1894, 1 v. (1).
:\Iinutes. ISSO-date, 8 v. (2-9).
Regi.ster of Actions, 1885-date, 4 v. (3!-6).
For ISSO-lSS."!. see under District Court.
Reporters' notes, several dozen vols.
Superior Court. Juvenile, 1909-(latf
File. 1 f.h.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowauces, 1894-1898, 2 v
Duplicates of certified lists
Equalization,
Minutes of Board,
18ti
7-18i
'2,
1875-
-1888,
2 V.
The first
is a small volume ont
itlcd
••Mini
itpj
i of Be
lard ot
Sup^
No. 2J.'
:\Iinutes, Feb. 16, to Mar. 15. 1867. 1 v. (1) ; May 6, 1867
11 v. (1,3-12) ; Index (to vols. 1-6), 2 v. (x, 2).
Tlie second volume is called '•Order Book"; the third is called "T
.Minutes, Claims, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Claims are cnlcrod in this hook and arc not entered in the resular
■• 1 V. (1).
Ill Feb. 7, 1!KM5, and those enacted since that date.
in this book are copied from the book entitled Road
Hook by order of the Board of Supervisors." See
Report and Plat Book, County Roads, 1877-1885, 1 v. (1).
Field notes and maps of road surveys.
Road Book — Franchise Book. 1 v.
Koad IJecord, April. ISTfi-Mav. IsTT:
18.S.3-100G (Nos.' 1-184).
Road Book, 1876-1881, 1 v.; Dist. No. 1, 1876-1882. 1 v. (1) ; Dist.
No. 2, 1876-1881, 1 v. (1) ; Dist. No. 3, 1876-1881, 1 v. (1).
Road Record, 1867-1898, 2 v. (x, 2) ; Index of Road Record No. 1,
1 v.
Record of Supervisors" actions on petitions for roads and road changes.
Road Book of Lake County Plats and Field Notes, 1915-date, 1 v.
Similar to preceding.
_'28 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Book or Register, 1885-date. 5 v. (3, x, x, 5-6).
The first volume (3) is called "Daily File and Fee Book."
Hunting License, County Register of, 1907-1908, 1 v.
Land Entries, 1904-1913, 1 v.
Memo, on small township plats pasted in stub file, of lands filed on.
Military Rolls, 1890-1894, 1 tin f.b. ; 1895-1916, 22 v.
Seven of the volumes (l,SnO-1902) are in storeroom on secoml floi.r.
Volume for 1915 is in Assessor's office.
Receipts for Papers Taken, 1907-date, 1 v.
School Poll Tax for Year 1882, Roll of All Person.s Subject to, 1 v.
Swamp and Ov.-iHowcd l.;ni(ls. L,.duvr Account, 1861-1902, 1 v.
Prepared liy II. \'. Krrlin^ in Si|ii< ihIh'i-. 1902, tinder direction and order
of Bi)ard of Su]!' i\ i-His. [|,ix .lUo .pwnership and description of lands
within the vaiiuu.s di.stricLs.
In the vault are a large number of old filing cans, containing mis-
cellaneous papers. The greater part of these are recorded
in.stniiiiciits not i-,iI1im1 for, properly belonging to the Recorder's
ot'lici'. TliiMt' ;iri' .ilioiit twenty cans containing official bonds,
appdintiiK'iil.s and oatiis of office, of dates between 1872 and 1903.
One can contains reports, 1868-1872. One marked "Coroners'
and Insanity Paper.s" contains only marriage licenses and
certificates.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1882-1906. 2 v. : Record, 1906-date, 1 v. -.
Index, 1867-1894, 1 v.
Naturalized Citizens, 1881-1906, 2 v. (1, x).
Superior Court decrees admitting to citizenship. The second volume has
no outside title.
Petition and Affidavit, 1 '.K 14^11 )( Hi, 1 v.
Naturalization, Record of, 11)04-1906, 1 v.; Petition and Record,
1906-date, 1 v.
Index to Naturalized Citizens, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1914, 1916.
Croat Register, 1867-1908, 7 v. ; 1906, 23 v.
Elections
Ballots, Record of, 1896-date, 1 v.
Election Returns (original), 1916.
Election Return.s, 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
Tabular statement of votes oast.
LAKE COUNTY. 229
Marriage and Public Health
^larriage License stub-books, 1894-1913, 3 v.
Marriage License Affidavits, 1913-date, 1 v.
Medical Certificates, Record, 1876-datp, 1 v. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Artiele.s of lucorpoi'atioii, 3. f.b. (1-231) ; Index. 1 v., "Register of
Corporations. ' '
Articles of Incorporation, 1870-1881, 1 v.
Contains chiefly certificates of toll road companies, with field notes and
plats of surveys; but there are a few churches and mining companies.
Copartnership, Record of, 1 v.
There are only three entries (1S7G. 1SS7, 1005).
Corporations as Sole Sureties, 1910-1913, 1 v.
Communications from State Insurance Department filed in stub file book.
Partner-ship. Certificates of, 1 f.b. : Register of, 1874-1891, 1 v.
Private account book: Blue Lake Toll Road Company, 1880-1897,
1 V.
Cash account of expenses and tabular account showiuf; for each day tho
number of wasons, teams, etc., passing over road and collections from
same.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments and Oaths of Office, 7 f.b.
Grand Jury, Experts' Reports to, 1888, 1890, 2 v.
Justice Court Docket, Big Valley Township, 1877-1881, 2 v.
One of the volumes is in the storeroom.
Notarial Records:
Several at Middletown. 1879-1894, 1 v.
D. L. Bishop, 1883-1884, 1 v.
David Williams, 1894^1915, 1 v.
Swamp Land Di.strict No. 97 of Lake County, Minutes of Board of
Trustees, June 14, 1869-Aug. 6, 1870, 1 v., only nine pages used.
THE RECORDER
Assignments, 1876-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Attachments, 1872-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index to Attachments, Notices of
Action, Mechanics' Liens, 1 v. (1).
Banking Statements : Assets, 1876-1895, 1 v. ; Capital, 1876-1895, 1 v.
Births, Register of, 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ; 1905-date, 4 v. (2-5).
Vol. 1 contains very few entries before 1890.
Certificates of Sale Under Execution, 1873-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, see
under Separate Propertv of Married Women.
Deaths: Register of, 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ; Record of, 1905-1907, 1 v.
(2) ; Register of, 1907-date, 3 v. (3-5) ; Index (to vol. 1), 1 v.
I Vol. 1 contains only a few entries before 1S90.
I Decrees [of Distribution, etc.], 1902-1911, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Decrees Foreclosing Interest in State Lands, etc., 1892-date, 1 v.
Certified conies pasted in stub file book.
i'.jU COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Deeds, 1867-date. 57 v. (1-55) ; Index, 8 v. (1-4) ; Index to Tax Deeds,
1904-date, 1 v. ; Index to Deeds of Mining Claims. 1 v.
There are two volumes 9 aud two vohimes 10. Volumes 9. IG. 25, GS
antl 47 are Tax Deeds.
Deeds. Trii.st, 1898-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1898-date. 4 \.
Executions, 1872-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Fee Book, 1885-date, 12 v. (1-12) : Dailv File Book, 1876-1885, 2 v
(1-2).
Homesteads, 18G7-dat('. 3 v. (1-3) ; Homesteads of Single Persons, 186!i
1 V. (1) ; Index to Patents. Homesteads and Abandonment of Home
steads, 1 v. (1) ; Index to Homesteads and Aliandonment of Homr-
steads, 1 v. (2).
The volume for single persons coutaius only one entry.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Leases, 1873-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Lis Pendens, see Pendency of Actions.
Maps and plats:
Map Book, 1 v., only four maps.
Record of Surveys. 1892-date. 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Road Surveys and Present Ownership of Lands, 1 v.
Plat book of uncertain date, not very recent.
Town Maps, 2 v. (x. 2).
Township Plats, 1 v.
]\Iarks and Brands, lS67-date, 1 v.
Includes adjacent counties.
Marriages and Marriage Contracts, Record, 1867-1881, 1 v. (1) ; Mar-
riage Liceu.ses and Certificates. 1881-date, 5 v. ( 2-6) ; Index to
Marriage Certificates. 2 v. (1-2).
Marriages, Register of, 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2).
:\rerli,niirs' \A,-m. Notices of. iscT-d.-dv. 2 v. (1-2); Index to Attncli-
l.lcliN. XnlMM.s of Action, Mvr\uinirs- l/l.lis. 1 V. (1).
Miiiiii- Claiins and Proofs of Labor, lllOd-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v.
(x,2).
Mining district records:
Lake Mining District, 1871-1890. 2 v.
Lower Lake IMining District. 1863-1866. 1 v.
:\rammoth Ledge District, 1860-1870, 1 v.
All the above except the second volume of the Lake District contaiu laws
as well as notices of claims.
iliseellaneous Records, 1867-date, 4 v. (1-1) : Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Vol. 3 is called "Sirscellaneous Records aud Possessory Claims."
jMortgages, 1867-date, 30 v. (1-30) ; Index, 6 v. (1-3) ; Chattel. 1876-
date, 4 V. (1-4): Index. 1 v. (1).
Official Bonds. ISiw-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Papers Fil.'.l._ ludrx i<>. 1895-date, 1 v. (1).
Patents, IsdT-dati'. S v. (1-8) ; Index to Patents, Homesteads aud
Abandonment of Homesteads, 1 v. (1) : Index to Patents, 1 v. (2).
Pendency of Actions, 1867-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index to Attachments,
Notices of Action, ^Mechanics' Liens, 1 v. (1) ; Index to Notices of
Action, 1 V. (2).
LAKE COUNTY. 231
T'hysicians and Undertakers, Register of, 1 v.
l\i\vers of Attorney. 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Pre-emption Claims. Xotiee.s of, 1867-1882, 1 v. (1): Inde.x. sa uuder
Separatr !'i(i])('i-t\- of [Married Women.
Redemption. C.Ttitirates of, 1900-date. 2 v. (1-2) : Index, 1 v.
SiMic C'uuti-ullei-'s certificates.
Release.s of ifortgages, ISTT-date. 4 v. (1-4); Imlcx: i\cal I'roperty,
2 V. (x. 2) ; Personal Property, 1 v.
Reports, County Offieers, Index to, 1871-1882, 1 v.
Separate Property of ilarried Women and Sole Traders, 1867-1898,
1 V. (1) : Index to Separate Property of Married Women and Sole
Trader.s, Pre-emption and Pos.ses.sor\- Claims, Certifieate.s of Sale.
1 V. (1).
Stallion Registration, Record of. l!)12-date, 1 v. (1).
No entries since 1915.
State Surveyors' Licenses, 1893-datc. 1 v.
Survi-vdr General's montlil.v lists iiasleil in stub file liook.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, ISIKi-date. 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales:
Record of Tax Sales, 1873-1881, 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales, Wagon Road District, 1875-1884, 1 v. (2).
Certificates of Tax Sales, 1885-1894, 2 v. (3-4).
Certificates of Sale to State, 1895-1916, 10 v. (5-14).
Index, Tax Sales, 2 v. (1-2).
Index to Certificates of Tax Sales. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1890-1893. 1894-1901, 1906-1916, 22 v.
Apportionment of Funds, 1902-1909, 1914-date. 2 p.h.
Balance Book, 1903, 1905. 1907-date.
I Blotter], 1867-1874, 1881-1899, 15 v.
Census ^lai-shals' Field Notes and Reports, 1904, 1 p.li.
Courses of Study and School JIannals, 1904, 1908, 2 v. ; 1914-date, 1 v.,
loose leaf.
Examinations for graduation from elementary schools, 1915-date, 1 v.
Iliii-ii Srhools, i;,T,,f,| n\- Formation of Districts, 1 v.
Instiliiles. .Minnies ..f, isHT-date, 1 v.
Regi.stei- of Sehool ()i',l,-fs. llKIS-thlte. 1 v.
Itcgisturcd orders.
[School Di.strict] Ledger, 1875-date. 10 v.
Tlie first volume is called
1886-1895, are iu the store
School District Boundaries, 1867-1896 ( ?), 2 v.
The first volume is in the storeroom.
School Library Books, Record, 1 v.
Teachers' Certificates! Record of, 1911-datc, 1 '
232 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CAIJFORNIA.
Teachers' Exaininatinns. Record of. 1867-1879, 1895-1899, 1916-date,
6 V.
'i'eachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-1914, 1 v.
Teachers, Register of School, 1908-date, 1 v.
Has also I'ecord of holders of life diplomas aud normal documents.
Teachers' Reports, 1902, 1 p.h.; 1913-date, file.
Trustees' In.stitutes. Record of, 1913-1914, 1 v.
Trustees' Reports, 1 f.b.
Warrant Book, 1872-1873, 1 v.; Register of School Warrants. 1875-
1881, 1 V. ; School Register, 1881-date, 8 v.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book, 1878-1884. 1 v.
Apportionment of Funds, 1878-1884, 1 v.
A.ssessment Rolls:
Original, 1867-1915, 200 v.
Two volumes, 1S69-1S70, and 1S75. are in the storeroom.
Duplicate, 1872-1874. 3 v.
Delinquent, 1867-1895, 1900-1915, 44 v.
Index, about 100 v.
AV;moii R,,,h1 Di.striet. 1874-1879, 5 v.; Delinquent, 1874-1878, 4 v.
Estates. Ar, .Mints with, 1913-date, 1 v. (1).
Journal, IsTii- iss:). 2 v.; Day Book, Mar.-May, 1876; 1894-1900, 1 v.
Ledger. 1867-date. 8 v. (x, x,"^A, x, C, A, x, C).
liicense Book, Sheriff's Office, 1872-1882. 1 v., in storeroom.
[Licen.se Record], 1880-1899, 1 v.
Orphans on State Aid. Record of. 1905-date, 1 v.
Poll Tax Rolls. 1887, 1 v. in storeroom; 1888, 1889, 1893. 1895-1906.
15 v., in .storeroom on second floor; 1907-1914, 8 v.
Redemptions of Real Estate Sold to State for Delinquent Taxes. 2 v.
Taxes of 1S70-1915 ; Redemptions from. 1007-date. The second volumi
is loose leaf.
Redemptions, Record of, 1913-date, 1 v. (1).
Reports. Trea.surer's and Auditor's Quarterly, 1873-1879, 1 v. (1).
Road Ivedger. 1904-(latp. 1 v.
Sehodl Disti-icl Lr.l-rr. I^'IL' (late. 5 V. (B. x, 1-3).
School Warr.iiils. Ki-im.i- of, ]!l07-date, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Record ul, lb7:J-lt-'J4, 5 v.
Warrants. Register of, 1886-date, 6 v.
The first volume is called "Ledger."
THE TREASURER
Allowance Books, 1874-1878, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Blotter, 1878-date, 28 v.
Yariousl.v called Blotter. Day Book or .lourual. The first 17 volumes ar*
numbered.
Bonds. Register of. 1880-1898, 3 v.
Cash Book, 1874^date, 6 v. (x, B-P).
LAKE COUNTY. 233
Day Book, Mar. 1867-Apr. 1868, 1 v. (A) ; 1868-1870, 1 v.
Vol. A has inside title "Ledger A." It contains also a Registry of War-
rants, 1866-1869.
Ledger, 1861-1867, 1 v. (A) ; 1867-1868. 1 v. (A) ; 1870-1892, 5 v.
(x, X, E-C4) ; 1895-date, 3 v. (D. E. x ).
• I- I 111'- I - r.M.ik A." It is the oulj
■ ■ '~|, li < .iiii:i III-, also a Registry
of Unpaid Warrants, l^'-^ 1'"' j I I i-il. A contains also a
Registry of Warrants. l^rJ 1^.1 I ii- -■ I vol. E is in the Aud-
itor's office.
Poll Tax Account, 1872-1890, 1 v.
Account with Auditor.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1913-date, 1 v.
Hedeiiiption of Real Estate, 1888-date, 5 v. (A-D).
Road Distri.-t i-i'do, r. lS74-date, 4 v. (x, x, B-C).
School Divtiirt i.iMlovr, 1871-date, 7 v. (A-B, x, A, A-B, 1); Con-
.soli(l,-,1o,l Srhoo] Finid, 1876-1881, 1 v.
School Warrants, Register of, 1880-1881, 1 v.
Seotts Valley Drainage District No. 1, Assessment List. 1916, 1 v.
"State Land Certificates. $3.00, No. 1," 1 v.
The volume contains : Registry of Warrants, 1867-1871 ; Treasurer of
Lake County in account with Register of State Land Office, 1871-1880 ;
Levy of Taxes, 1867-1877. The last is an itemized statement of the
tax levy for these years.
Warrants Registered, 1861-1864, 1872-1874, see under Ledger; 1866-
1869, see under Dav Book; 1867-1871, see under State Land Cer-
tificates; 1875-1912, 2 V. (x. B).
The last two volumes are entitled simply "Register."
THE ASSESSOR
As-iessment Statements, 191.5, 191G. 1917.
ilaps and Plats :
Town Plats, current, 1 v. ; old, ] v.
To\vu.ship Plats, current, 1 v.
Wall map of county, official, 1909.
Mortgages, Akstract of. 4 v. (1-4), in storeroom on .second floor.
Real Estate, Abstract of. 1877-1903, 5 v.. in storeroom on second floor;
Abstract of Transfers of Real E.state. 1907-1916, 10 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assc-sment Rolls. 1916. 6 v.; Index. 1 v.; Delin(iueut, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1872-1890, 1893-1894, 7 v., in storeroom; 1902-date, 10 v.
(1-9).
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
LASSEN COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
County wa.s first created April 1, 1S64, from territory wliirh
before that time had been portions of Plumas and Shasta counties.
Since its organization the boundaries have remained practically- a.s
they are now, while the county seat has always been at Susanville.
At the time the examination of these archives was made, July, lilKI.
a new courthou.se was under construction. The records were then being
housed in the countj' jail, a recent limestone structure, while the orig-
inal courthouse was used by the contractors for .storage purposes.
The new building is of stone and concrete and is probably safe from
outside fires. The Imilding is to be lighted by electricity and heated
by steam.
Most of the older records were in the vault and in good conditiun.
although a number were found still in the old courtliouse and some
in a woodshed. What care was taken of these after the completion of
the new building has not been learned.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1864-f879
Calendar, 1864-1879. 1 v.. 2 pamphlets: Duplicate, 1871-1879, 1 v.
Execution Book, 1868-1872, 1 v. (1).
File, 1864-1879. 1 box.
Judgment Book, 1864-1879, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1865-1879, 1 v.
:\Iinutes. 1S64-1879. 1 v, (A).
Register of Actions and Fee Book, 1864-1872. 1 v.: 1S64-1S84.
1 V. (8) ; 1864-1867, 1 v.
Tax Decree Record, 1867, 1 v.
County Court, 1864-1879
Calendar. 1872-1878, ] v.
File, with District Court File.
Judgment Docket, 186^1879, 1 v.
Minutes, 1864-1879, 1 v. (2).
Register of Actions and Fee Book. 1864-1879, 1 v. (2i : 18(i4-18xr),
1 V. (3).
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, !864-d:itc
Bonds. 1908-date, 1 v. (2).
Calendar, 1871-1879, 1 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Records, 1907, 1 v.
stats. 1863-4: 264; Pol, Code (1872), §3912
Stats, 1901:76; Pol, Code (1919). §3926.
For key to maps see page ix.
r-n
LASSEN COUNTY. 235
Pee Books, 1864-1867, 1 v.; 1887-1913, 1 v. (A).
File: before 1880, with District Court File; since 1880, with
Superior Court Pile.
Final Discharge of Administrators and Executors, 1915-date, 1 v.
tjuardians Inventories and Appraisements, 1908-date. 1 v.
index, 1890-1914, 1 v.
Letters of Administration, Guardianship and Bonds. 1894-1908,
1 v.; Administration. 1908-date, 1 v. (3) ; Guardian-ship. 1908-
date, 1 V. (2).
Letters Testamentary. 1903-1906, 1 v. (3); 1908-date. 1 v. (4).
Minutes and Orders, 1864-1879. 1 v.; 1888-1905, 5 v.; 1908-date.
3 V. (13-15) ; Index, 1913-date, 1 v.
Orders and Decrees: Appointing Administrators, 1915-date, 1 v.;
Appointing Appraisers. 1915-date, 1 v. ; E.stablishing Notices
to Creditors. 1915-date, 1 v. ; Publication of Notices to Creditors,
1915-date, 1 v.
Register of Actions and Pee Boole. 1864-1879, 1 v. (A) ; 1887-1895,
1 V. (<;): lSI)7--(hite. 2 V. (B-C).
Wills. l!;ns-<lalr. 1 V. (2).
Wills and I'.onds, lS(i4-]908, 1 v. (A).
Superior Court, 1880-clate
Attorneys, Roll of, 1870-1894, 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-1889. 2 v. (1, x).
Coroner's Inquests, 1 f.b.
Execution Book, 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Pile, 196 f.b., ea.ses 1-2184; Current, 32 f.b. (A-Z).
General Index, 1864-date, 4 v.
Grand Jury Lists, 1 f.b.
Insanity Index, 1904-date, 1 y.
Intemperance, Commitments for, 1911-date. 1 y.
.Tmluiiient Docket. 1865-date, 3 y. (A-C).
.Fn.l-iiirni IJcroi-,]. is80-date, 4 v. (A-D).
.Iii.l-iiicni.. st.it. Scliool Land, 1896-1909, 1 v. (C).
Jury Lists. 1897-1913, 1 v.
Minutes. 1880-date, 11 v.; Index, 1899-date, 2 y.
Register of Actions and Pee Book, 1880-date. 11 y. (3-13) ; 1911-
date. 1 y.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 190S-date
:\liiiutcs and Orders. 1908-date. 1 y. ; Index. 1 v.
Record. 19(ll)-,lalc. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1883-1909, 2 v.; 1909-date. 2 y. (3-4).
Cancellation of Erroneous A.ssessments. 1901-1914. 1 y.
Civntc Scjilp Chiiins. 1891-1895, 1 v, in Recorder's ofSce.
.Mniiilc ls(;4-:l;ilr. 7 V. (A-G) ; Index, 1864-1892, 2 v.
Onliriiin,-,. \'.„„k. 1 ss3-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Orphan- ,ni.l I l;,ir-.,rpli;ins. Record. 1899-1911, 2 y.
Road l!."-k. \|,-,|i- .mmI I )rMTiptions, 1895-1914, 1 y.
Road Hcojstcr. ls74-l!iir). 1 v.
236 COUNIY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Books, 186-J-1871. 1 v. ; 1885-date, 5 v.
Field Enrollment, 70 v.
File, 1864-date. 200 f .b. ; Index, 1 v.
Hunting Licenses, Register, 1907-1908, 1 v.
Military Rolls, 1883-1889, 3 v.; 1895-1896, 2 v.; 1898-1905, 8 v.;
1907-191 3. 7 V.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention, 1900-date. 3 v.; Index, 1865-1905, 1 v.;
stub-books, 1907-date, 3 v.
Naturalization, Record of, 1877-1907. 3 v. ; Petition and Record,
1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Naturalized Citizens, Index to. 1865-1898, 1 v.
Registration
AfHdiivits of Registration, 36 f.b. ; Receipts from Deputies for,
19]-l:-date. 2 stub-books; AtiRdavits of Registration Furnished
Deputies, 1916-date, 1 v.
Great Register, 1866-1908, 9 v. ; Printed, 1912, 1914, 2 pamphlets.
Elections
Certificates of Nomination, 1 f.li.
Election Ballots, Record of, 1894, 1 v.; 1916-date, 1 v.
Nominations, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Verifieation Deputies, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License Record, 1905-1907, 1 v.; Stub-books. 1907-datc,
2 V.
Dentists, Register of. 1883-1914, 1 v.; Dental Certificates, 1888-
date, 2 v.
Medical Certificates, 1876-1909, 2 v.; Phvsician.s' Ccrtificati'.s.
1908-1915, 1 V.
Optometrists, Register of, 1903-date. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, Index, 1892-date, 2 v.
Bond and Smvfv ( •niM,,,.inie.s, Record of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Partners 1 11 |..s. i;,-i.-rrr ,,r. 1S74-1887, 1 v.
Private nrcuiin lH,.,ks: .lohu T. Long, Journal, 1900-1902, 1 v.
Susanville Cemetery Record, 1900-1905, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, 1 f,b.
Bonds of Officers, 1 f.b.
County Surveyor's Record, 1863-1907, 1 v.
LASSEN COUNTY. 237
Justices' Court Dockets: Honev Lake Township, 1860-1864, 1 v.;
Transcript, 1861-1872, 1 v.; Janesville Township, 1864-1865,
1 V. ; Susanville Township, 1864-1874, 1 v. ; Big Valley Town-
ship, 1880-1887, 1 V. ; Township No. 4, 1889-1900. 1 v. ; Town-
ship No. 1, 1915-date, 2 v., in the Recorder's office.
Justice of the Peace Pee Book, Township No. 1, 1915-date, 1 v., in
the Recorder's office.
THE RECORDER
Aoiveiiicnts, 1908-date, 1 v.; Index. 1 v.
Entries for lS60-lflO.S, recorded witli Hills of Sale and Agreements.
Assignments of Mortgages. 1864-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1888-date,
1 V.
Entries for 1864-1893, recorded with Releases of Mortgages.
Attachments, 1873-date. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Bills of Sale and Auiv.in.-nts. 1860-1908, 2 v. (A-B); Index. 189.3-
1907, 1 v.; Bill hF s.il,.. limil-date. 1 v. (C).
Births: Record of, 1M)4-I'.in.3, 1 v.; Register of, 1873-1876. 1 v.;
1904-date, 2 v.
Certificates of Sale Under Execution. 1866-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Deaths: Register of. 1874-1875, 1 v., with few entrie.s; Record of. 1894-
1903, 1 v., with few entries; Duplicate Certificate, 190.1-1907. 1 v.,
in scrapbook; 1907-date, 1 v.
Decrees of Distribution, 1892-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deeds, 1857-date, 26 v. (A-Z) ; Index, 8 v.; Form Books, 1895-1905,
2 V. (1-2); Bonds for Deeds, 1896-date, 1 v. (A); Index, 1 v.;
Cemetery Deeds, 1899-date, 1 v. (1).
Deeds of Trust, 1894-date, 2 y. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-date, 2 v. (1-2);
ComTnittees' Statements. 1894-1908, 1 v. (1).
Esti;i\s. issc 1S87, 1 v.; 1906, 1 y., each with few entries.
Fee I '..inks. ls>:;-1884, 1 v.; 1891-1896, 2 v.; 1899-date, 5 v.
Judmnriits. Ti-.inscripts of, 1883-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Leasrs. lsi,4-,l.ite. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index. 1 v.
Lis I'.'iidriis. isdl-date, 2 y.; Index, 2 v.
ALirks iiiid Brands. 1864-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index. 1 v.
I^Iarriages : Record of, 1864-1914. 4 v.; 1916-date, 1 v. (3) ; Register,
1905-date, 2 v.
Mechanics Liens. l^nO-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Mining Claims. Is:,? (hite. 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 3 v.
Mining Distiirt i;,.,-,,r,l. Hayden Hill: Notices and Laws, 1870-1896,
2 V. ; Proof of Lalior, 1878-1894, 1 y.
Miscellaneous Records, 1883-date, 1 v. (B).
These include estate matters, certificates of purchase, notices of sale,
articles of incorporation, etc.
Mortgages, 1857-date, 14 v. (A-0) ; Form Books, 1899-date, 4 y.
(1-4) ; Index, 1861-date, 7 y.; Personal Property, 1863-date, 5 y.
(A-E) ; Index. 1874-date, 2 v.
2:58 coi;.\TY ARciin'Es of oalifornia.
Newspapers (all in Clerk's office) :
Susanville, Lassen Weekly Mail, li)()7-l!)15, 9 v.
Lassen Advocate, 1907-1915, 9 v.
Bieber. Big Valley Gazette. 1907-1915, 9 v.
Official Bouds,' 1864-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index. 1887-date. 1 v.
Patents. 1866-date, 9 v. (A-J) ; Index. 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages, 1863-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 2 v.
Separate Property of Wives, 1867-1914, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Stallion Register. 1912-date, 1 v.
Swamp Land Petitions, Record of, 1871-date, 1 v.; 18v5-1876, 1 v.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands. Record, 1862-1865, 1 v.
Tax Deeds to Stat.\ ]SI).i-datp. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Sales. ('erliHr;,t,.,s of, IMi.Vdate, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
Town Site Field Xolrs. 1s7l>. 1 v.
Water Rights. ISTl'-tlate. A v. (A-C) ; Index. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1878-1884, 1886-1889, 1893-1897, 1899-1900, 1906-
date.
]:5oard of Education, Minutes of, 1907-date, 1 v.
Certificate stub-books, 22 v.
Fee Book. 1 v.
Institutes. .Alinute.-; of. 19(l7-date. 1 v.
Led-,T. rv^O-lS'U, :, v.; Tlo.Vdate. 3 v.
Letter lile. !!l(l( -.l.-ltr. ,N li.ixrs.
Life Dii)luiiias, Recunuaeudaticins for. 1909-date. 3 stub-books.
Requisitions, 1889-1894, 1 box; 1913-date, 1 v.
1905-1913 in Ledger.
School District Boundaries, u.d.. 1 v.
School District :\Iaps. 1905. 1916.
Teachers' Examination, Record of, 1902-date. 2 v.
Teaclicrs" I'miiauent Fund Record. 1913-date. 1 v.
Tca.-h.T.- i;,. purls. 1906-date. 1 box.
Trustee.- Ke-ister of, 1906-date. 1 v.
Trustees. Repoi'ts of, scattering dates.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1867-date.' 43 v. ; Index. 1890-1915. 26 v.
Delincpient, 1872-date. 22 v.
Duplicate, lS72-lss4. 12 v.
Assessor's Accoiuits. l>!i:!-lS!)4. 1 v.
Certificate to Trea.-^urer. ]!)(l!)-19n. 2 stuli-books.
Expenditures. Record of. 19i)l, 1 v.
Journal. 1889-date, 3 v.
Ledger, 1887-1898. 2 v.; 1913-date. 1 v.: Transfer Ledger. 1913-date.
1 V. '
License Record. 1887-1892. 1 v.
License Tax Collector's Accounts, 1864-1902. 7 v.; 1901-date. 1 v.
Orphans and Ilalf-orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 2 v.
Receipts and Expenditures, 1915-date, 1 v.
LASSEN COUNTY. 239
Kedeinption Aceovint, 1888-date. 1 v.
Road Overseers Aeeoimts. 1866-1892, 1 v. : 1873. 1 v.
SL-hool District Ledger. 186-4-1879. 1 v.
School Warrants, Register of, 1903-date. 1 v. ; High School Warrants,
1916-date, 1 v.
Sheriff's Day Book, 1889-1893, 1 v.; 1890-1899. 1 v.
Shci-iff's Fee Book. 1864-1868, 4 v.; 1885-1892. 1 v.; 1899-1910. 1 v.
Sh.iiff-s Ledger. 1868-1869, 1 v.; 1889-1898. 1 v.
I'ax Sales, Record of, 1875-1906, 6 v.; Land Index, Townships 21-39,
2 V.
Treasurer's Receipts, 1901-1907, 2 stub-books.
Warrants, Register of, 1864-1868, 1 v.; 1873-date. 11 v.: rresented an.l
Redeemed, 1864-1906, 4 v. ; 1897-1902, 1 v.
Warrants on File, 1864-1898, 3 boxes; 1915-date, 15 f.b.
THE TREASURER
Ca.sh Book, 1864-1866. 1 v.; 188S-1899. 1 v. : 19().-.-date. 2 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts. 1901-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 1864-1898. 3 v. ; 1915-date, 1 v.
License Accounts. 1903-date, 1 v.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1913-date, 1 v.
State Land Record. 1865-date, 2 v. (A-B).
AVarrants. Presented and Redeemed, 1867-1868. 1 v.; 1889-1897, 1 v.;
1895-1901,1 V.
Warrants. Register of School. ]!)08-datc. 1 v.; Register of High School
Warrants, 1908-date, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
\->-' ssiuent Rolls, Operative Property, 1911-date, 1 v.
A>.sr.,iiient Statements, 1889-1915, in boxes: 1916-date. 1 v.
Field Enrollment. 70 v.
File. 1915-date. 6 boxes.
Maps and Plats:
Blue Prints and Drawings, 1 ,s;teel case.
;\lap of La.ssen County. Official, 1884, framed, 36 by 50 inches.
Town Plats: Townsite Plats. 1 v.; Town Plats, Wall. 4 blueprints,
3(1 by 36 inches: Index. 1 v.
T(n\n>lii|> I'l.iis. I.\ i;in--s. 14 drawers; Index, 2 v.
Mortu;ii:v>. Ab-,1in.-t .if, l,ss4 iss|). 1 v.. 1906. 1 v.
Poll Tax Rolls. 1866-1S7J. 2 v.; 1880, 1 v.; 1883-1884. 1 v.; 1888, 1 v.;
1891-1893. 2 v. ; 1895-1908. 14 v. ; 1910-1911, 2 v.
.Property Lists. 1 filing case.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book. 1864-1901, 1 v.: IslDv-IDOe. 1 v.
Licenses Collected, Ledger nf, 1--7"i l--^0. 2 v.
Tax Collections. Accounts (,r. 1^(;4 l^Ti;. 5 v.; 1879-1887, 3 v.
Tax Collections. Delinquent. 18iS!)-l,s!:M). 1 v.
240 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Los Augeles was oue of the original counties created at the first
session of the legislature. Since the time of its organization its terri-
tory lias been changed many times. From 1850-1851 its area was much
smaller than at present, being located along the coast from the San
Mateo Creek to the Triumfo Rancho, and inland to the summit of the
Coast Range. The next year, however, a radical change was made in
its boundaries. At this time the western boundary was defined much
as it is now observed, but extended farther north to include the Tejou
Rancho, thence extending northeasterly to the state boundary, and then
southerly along this line to San Diego County, including therefore
something more than the i^resent San Bernardino County. The area
of the county then was probably not less than 31,000 square miles. By
subsequent legislation this area has been greatly reduced. In 1853
San Bernardino County took off a great extent of territory on the
east; in 1866, 'Kern took from Los Angeles a part of its area; and in
1889 Orange County was detached and separately organized.
For a number of years the boundaries of Los Angeles County have
been a matter of much uncertainty, owing to indefinite descriptions
and to carelessness in making the surveys. This was especially true
of the boundaries common to San Bernardino on the one side and to
Ventura on the other. Neither of these lines as surveyed and observed
conformed to the descriptions laid down in the Political Code. By an
amendment to the code in 1919 these lines, together with the other
county boundaries, were redefined and in some eas&s modified. These
changes were, however, unimportant as regards the territory involved.
Since the beginning of the county^ Los Angeles has remained the seat
of justice. The courthouse is built of stone and wood, and stands upon
an elevation near the business district of the city. Its interior con-
struction is very largely of wood. It is not fireproof fi'om within, and
it is very doubtful if it would be able to stand the test of a severe fire
in the surrounding buildings. Joining the courthouse on the west is
a hall of records erected in 1908. This building is of reinforced con-
crete and of modern construction throughout, and may be considered
fireproof. Practically all of the archives of the county are in the hall
of records. The filing cases and equipment are in general modern and
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 241
eonveuient, especially in the newer hnilding. Vaults are used for but
a very small portion of the archives.
Unfortunately, the great amount of business done in the county
makes heavy demands upon archive space, with the result that older
records have been destroyed as soon as they were deemed to be no longer
of current value; consequently many of the older records found in
other counties are not found here. On the other hand, it is possible
that some of these may still be in existence, boxed and stored in ware-
houses or storerooms, unknown to the present officials and inaccessible
to the research worker.
Many of the semi-discarded records are stored in the tower of the
courthouse and in two or three rooms just below the tower. In general
they are books and documents belonging to the Auditor and Superin-
tendent of Schools. A number of volumes of Spanish record books
were found in the archives of the Recorder and Clerk. For con-
venience, these are listed in one group under the heading, Pre-state-
hood Records. They are h)cated in the Recorder's vault, or in the
Clerk's private office.
Tlie courteous manner in whieli the officers of the county assisted in
the examination of the archives under their jurisdiction greatly facili-
tated the work, which would otherwise have been practically an impos-
sible task for one unfamiliar with their offices. The examination of
these archives was made in Deeeniber. 191(i.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS'
"Record Book A," Feb. 15. 1S25-18-47, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
A bound volume of Alcalde's documents and correspondence. The dates
given here are for the first and last entries, but documents either before
or after the period staf.'il iikiv lie incUided since tliev do not follow
strict chronolo.gii-il ,i n ,i i,-. i,,. m Ar,,.! ,,f iiip d.i.'iHiiniis m-e in
Spanish, but a fr\i : I' 1', r,., ..rd i^ :i m.Imih.' ,,i' 11.t4
pages, S-i X 12 incli. ■ ii i, k-i>' mi :i v|„,-j;il wooden
box in the Reconlr;^ \:iii i I tM> Iimi. \ i^ m l':)i:;iisli. :iiii| is :i1mi badly
Archives of the Prefecture of Los Angeles, 1834-1850, 2 v. (I-II),
Round volumes of documents, Si x 12 inches. The first volume has 760
pages and ranges in dates from 1S34 to 1819; the second, SSO pages,
from 1840 to ISoO. In Recorder's vault.
Archives of the Prefecture of Los Angeles, 1834-1849, 1 v. (I).
A volume of 118 pages, being a translation from the first volume just
listed above. In Clerk's office.
Translation of Spanish Records, 1840-1850, 1 v. (VIII), in Clerk's
office.
^Chronologically arranged. These are all in Spani:
-4J C( IJNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
"Fondo Municipal. 1840, Data,"" Jan. 31-Dpc. 31, 1840, 1 v., in tli(
Clerk's office.
till' covers of the "Libro cL
"Libro de Acuerdos bervales [verbales] y sentencias gnbernativai-
Jugado [ Juzgado] 1°, Aiio de 1843."
A book of about 200 pages, 8x12 inches, riulel,v bound in .soft leatiiri
and clasped with a button. In Clerk's office.
Documents relating t" San Buenaventura. April 14-16, 1846, 1 v., in
Clerk's office.
uned by Jose Moragn,
ura.
'Juzgdo 1°, aiio de 1847," in Clerk's office.
clasped with a button.
'■Indice del Libro de Regi.stro. 1850-1851, Ygnaeio del Valle, Regis
trado," 1 v., in Recorder's office.
An index to documents i-esistereil. ;:ivins a brief statement of their eon-
tents.
Index to 01(1 Arcliivi-s. 1 v., in Clerk's office.
'I'lii> is :iii inil.x volume prepared b.v W. W. .Tones in 1S.">3. referring to
clncinniiiis wliieh at that time were evidentl.v in bundles. 20 pages.
THE CLERK^
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1880
File, 1850-1879, Civil. L'^li F.l... c,-,.ses, 1-.")431 ; Cnminal. 10 f.b.
cases 1-133; Habeas Corpus. L' fb.. eases 1-154.
One f.b., Criminal, case 02. is bil.rll,,! •■China Riot of 1871."
General Index, 6 v. (1-3).
Judgment Book. 1850-1879, 8 v. (A-H).
Judgment Docket, 1850-1880, 3 v. (I-III) ; 1851-1854, 1 v.
Minutes, June 5, 1850-June, 1851, 1 v.. small, leather-covered.
Order Book, 1868-1869, 1 v.
Register of Actions, Nov. 11, 1857-1879, 8 v. (1-S) ; Criiiiiiial,
1872-1879, 1 V. (I) ; Ta.xes, 1864-1871, 1 v. (I).
Tax Decree Record. 1864-1872, 1 v.: Index. 1 v. (1).
County Court, 18S0-188O
File, 1850-1879, Civil, 42 f.b., cases 1-1205; Criminal. 22 f.b., cases
1-813 ; Habeas Corpus. 1853-1880. 3 f.b., cases, 1-245.
Judgment Book, November, 1854-:\la.v, 1877, 1 v. (A).
Judgment Docket, 1854-1879. 1 v.
aiiuutes, May, 1852-1879. 13 v. (2-14i.
Register of Acti(ms, 1854-1879. 3 v. (1-3) : Index. 1 v.: Criminal,
1872-1879, 1 v., pages 1-2 for Homestead Declarations.
'See also Pie-statehood Records.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 243
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
File, 4 f.b., cases 1-^31.
Index of Defendants, 1 v.
Minutes, 1852-1863, 5 v. (I-V) ; Index, 1 v.
Register of Actions. ]8o4-]8fi4. 1 v. (I).
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, ISSO-date
JJonds: Executors and Admini.strator.s, 1886-date, 60 v. (1-60);
Guardians, 1887-date, 31 v. (1-31) ; Guardians on Sale of Real
Estate. 1891-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Special, 12 v. (1-12).
CaleiHlai'. 1S!I7- dale. 41 v.
(■(ill.-itrial liilirriiaiirc Tax Keceipts, 1895-1905, 1 v. (1).
Flic, .hid-iiiciit Hnll. 1850-1880. 476 file boxes, eases 1-6640: 1880-
datc, 3192 f.b., eases 1-34065.
Guardians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1870-date, 21 v. (1-21).
Index, 1880-date, 6 v. fA-Z).
.Ii!(l-iiicnt Book, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
■ lui'iLinicut Docket, current, 1 v.
hctt<-i's of Administration. 1861-date, 26 v. (1-26): Administra-
tion, Will Annexed. 1887-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Letters of Guardianship, 1886-date, 11 v. (1-11) : Giianlianship
and Bonds. 1862-1886, 4 v. (1^) .
Letters Testamentary, 1880-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Testamentary,
Administration and Bonds, 1873-1882, 2 v. (2-3) ; 1884-1888.
3 V. (2-4) ; 1884-1897, 1 v. (1), forms.
Minutes, 1851-1852, 1 v. (1) ; 1862-1879, 17 v. (1-17) ; 1880-1889,
22 V. (1-22).
Orders and Decrees: Decrees of Notice to Creditors, 1891-date, 29 v.
(1-29) ; Final Discli.-ir-v. .\.Iiniiiistr,ii ion. Execution, and Guar-
dians, 1892-date, 17 v. : Sciilrninit. 1MI2-1901, 3 v. (1-3) ; Settle-
ment of Account, and Final Distribution, 1892-1901, 7 v. (1-7) ;
Admitting "Will to Probate, 189i-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Appointing
Administrator, 1891-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Appointing Appraisers,
1891-date, 46 v. (1-46) ; Ap]H,iiitiim (luaidian.s, 1891-date, 6 v.
(1-6); Appointing Inheritaiirc Tax .Xiipiaiscr.s, 1911-date, 2 v.
(1-2); Confirming Sale of Krai Ksla1.', ]s!)l'-1901, 5 v. (1-5);
Directing Notice for Application for Guardianship, 190S-date,
2 v.; Fixing Inheritance Tax, 1911-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; of I'ubiira-
tion, 1891-date. 36 v. Cl-Sfi) ; of Sale of Real E.state, 1sI)l--1!I()1,
4 V. (1^) ; to Show Cause for Sale of Real Kstate. 1891-date, 9 v.
(l-9);toSho« Cans,. In, h ,• Srrl ion I4.1'l. 1 >!).l-date, 4 v. (1-4);
to Show Petition of Alortoa-v. llKiD-dair, ■_' v. (1-2).
Register of Actions, 1855-1880, 3 v. (1-3), cases 1-1221; Index,
1850-1880, 1 v.; 1893-date, 55 v. (1-55), eases 1-34065.
Between 1S80 and 1893 Probate cases were listed with Register of Civil
Cases.
Wills, Record of, 1854-date, 109 v. (1-109) ; Index, 1 v.
::*4 COVXTV ARf'HIVES OP CAI.irORXIA.
Superior Court, l.'^Sli ilale
Attorneys, KoH of, iyr).Vi;H)7, 1 v.
Conmiitiuent.s to Refonii Seliool, 1891-1 1)1 »:{. '1 v. (I-II).
Coroner's Inque.st. 185()-(late, 199 f.b., eases 1-11. ;U5 ; Record of
1850-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; auother, 187-1-1884.
Execution Book, 1882-date, li v. (1-Vl) ; Index, 1880-1899, 1 v.;
Writ of Enforcement re(|iiiiint>- sale of real estate, 1890-date,
33 V. (1-33).
Exhibits, Record of, 1893-date, 2 v. (2-3) ; Index, 1898-1911.
Iv. (2).
File, Civil, 1880-1913. 7373 f.b.. cases 1-100,000; 1913-1914, 1408
f.b., cases Bl-B15,700; 1915-date, 304 flat files, cases B15,701-
B45.315 ; Criminal, 1880-date, cases 1-10.100, 362 f.b., ea.ses 10,
101-12,075, flat file, 20 drawers ; Habeas Corpus, 34 f.b., cases
1-1996 ; Abstract of Judgments, 1886-date. 19 f.b.
General Index, 1880-date. 40 v. (1-20); Criminal Index, 7 v.:
Sepulveda, 2 v. (1) ; Howard, 2 v. (2).
Grand Jury Reports. 1912. 1 v.. in Supervisors' rooms; 1914-
1916, 3 V.
Insanity Record, 1881-1904. 11 v. (1-11) ; Judgments. 1904-date,
7 V. (1-7) ; Index, 1881-1910, 2 v. (1-2) ; Minutes, 1912-date.
8 V. (2-9) ; Commitments for Intemperance, 1911-date, 1 v.
Judgment Book, 1880-date, 404 v. (1-404).
lucludes also judgments for divorces, foreclosures, etc. Tlicse are iu
separate volumes but numbered in same series.
Judgment Docket, 1888-date. 24 v. (1-24) ; Dismissal. 1891-1898.
4 V. (III-VI).
Jury Book, 1885-1887, 1 v.
Law Register Docket, January, 1909-date, 1 v. ; 4 filing cabinets,
cases 1-100.
Minutes: Dept. I, 1880-1909, 27 v. (1-27) ; 1909-date, 24 v. (1-24) ;
Dept. II, lssi)-,l,-,fc, L'40 V. (1-240), largely Probate matters:
Dept III. is^T ,l:iir. :!2 v. (1-32); Dept. IV, 1887-date, 35 v.
(1-35) ; Dept. \', lss:)-date, 29 v. (1-29) ; Dept. VI, 1889-date.
31 V. (1-31) ; Dept. VII, 1905-date, 13 v. (1-13) ; Dept. VIII.
1905-date, 12 v. (l-12j ; Dept. IX, 1905-date, 12 v. (1-12) :
Dept. X, 1909-date. 10 v. (1-10) ; Dept. XI, 1909-date, 10 v.
(1-10) ; Dept. XII, 1909-date ; Dept. XIII, 1914-date, 4 v. (1-4),
also 6 V. (24-28) labeled Dept. 6, 1911-1914; Dept. XIV, 1909-
date, 7 V. (1-7) ; Dept. XV, 1913-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Dept. XVI.
1913-date; Dept. XVII, 1913-date. 5 v. (1-5); Dept. XVIII,
1913-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Register of Actions, Civil, 1880-date, 228 v. (1-228) ; Index, 2 v.
(1-2) ; Criminal, 1887-1891, 3 v. (I-III) ; Index, 1 v. (2) ;
Habeas Corpus, Index and Register of Actions, 1916-date, 1 v.
Transcripts on Appeal. Index, 1880-1911, 1 v.; 1911-date, in
Criminal Index.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 245
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1903-date
Fill'. 147 f.l)., cases 1-9,400, 12 Hat tiles, cases !),401-11,145.
General Index, 1903-date, 1 v., loose leaf; Card index record of
"Dead Cases," 1903-date; Index of Current Cases, 2 drawers.
List of Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Hall List, 1903-date, 1 v. ; City
Jail List, 1916-date, 1 v. ; County Jail List, 1916-date, 1 v.
These are all loose leaf. Older lists are bound in bundles.
Minutes and Orders. 1903-1915, 12 v.; 1915-date, 2 v.
Loose leaf since 1915 ; one volume each for boys and girls.
Register of Actions, July, 1915-date, 4 v. (1-4). cases 9,400-11.145.
The earlier cases are in the Register of Actions for oases in Dept. 8.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1873-1891, 7 v. (1-7) ; 1892-1911, 26 v. (A-Z) ;
1911-date, Al-Rl; Index. 1909-1910. 1 v. (5).
Appointees, Miscellaneous, 1908-date, 1 v. (II).
Budo-et. 1915-1917. 2 v.
Burial of Ex-rnion Soldiers, 1889-date, 1 v. (1).
Cancellation of Erroneous Assessments, 1901-1915, 5 v. (1-5).
County Charter, jMinutes of Meeting of Freeholders for Purpose of
Forming, 1912, 1 v.
County Property. Invent. iry nf. 1901, 2 v.; 1907, 1 v.; Property
Book for Lns Aiimlis ( 'oiiiily. current, 1 v.
Election Returns. Minutes, 1906. 1 v. (38A) ; 1911. 1 v, ('43A) ;
Primary Election Returns, 1910, 4 v.; 1914, 6 v.; Election of
Delegates to Party Convention, 1902. 2 v. ; 1904, 1 v. ; 1912, 1 v.
Equalization. Minutes of Board of, 1902-date. 15 v., scattering.
File, Incorporation, 5 f.b. ; Permits. 8 f.b. ; jMiscellaneous, 216 f.b.
Franchise Book, 1874-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Record of Payments on
Franchises, 1914-date, 1 v.
Lighting, Irrigation, Levy Districts ; Boundaries of Levy Districts,
1906-1907, 1 v.. two entries ; Manzana Irrigation Di.striet Record,
1892-1896. 1 v.; Rubio Protection District, 3 v.; Road and
Lighting Districts. 1907-date. 1 v. ; Lighting District Papers,
4 f.b.
Maps, Official County jMap. (Whitlock). 6x7 feet; Official County
Map, 1898, 50 x 54 in. ; County Hisihway :\Iap. 1914, 50 x 54 in. ;
County Precinct Map, 1914, 36x45 in.; Precinct ]\[ap of Los
Angeles City.
Minutes, Court of Sessions. Apr. If). lS52-Feb. 5, 1855, 1 v. (2);
Supervisors', July 5, 1852-(l;iic. "iH \ . 1 1-59) ; Indexes, 3 v.
One index volume covers vols. IT ..f Minutes; vols. 8-31 are individually
indexed: beginning with vol. '.i- there are two indexes, one volume
Koads, and one volume General.
Officers Reports, 1879-1880. 1 v. (1) ; 1883, 1 v. (3).
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 6 v. ri-6) ; 21 f.b.
-Tib COUXTi AHCIUVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Eoad Book, 1873-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Eoad Maps, 16 v.; Index to
Eoad ]\Iaps, 1 v. ; Bridges and Culverts, First, Fourth and Fifth
Districts, 3 v. ; Miscellaneous Petitions. Claims, etc., 70 f.b.
Road Register. 1883-date, 1 v.
School Districts: Bonds, 1907-date, 1 v.; Certificates of Establisli-
meut of High School Districts, 1908-1912, 1 v. ; Record of Organ-
ization of High School Districts, 1914-date, 1 v. ; Jliscellaneous
School Matters, 28 f.b.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Cash Book, 1895-189S, 5 v., small; 1899-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Cash Record, 1913-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Summon recorfl. totals by departments for each fiscal year.
Docked Ilni-.,... Iliii7-1911, 1 v. (1).
Fee Bo..k-. 1^7^ l^:l-^, 11 v. (1, 1-10) ; 1899-date, 36 v. (16-51) ;
Certifir.itrs. ci.Tk's Fee Book, 1911-1915, 7 v. (1-7).
Humane (Officers, 1913-date, 1 v.
lluntina: License Record, 1907, 1 v.
Ledger,^ 1899-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Miscellaneous Deposits, 1911-date, 1 v.
Record of valuable papers deposited with C'lnk ami ki'|il hy him in safe.
Miscellaneous Records, 1871-1873, 1 v.
Mostly bonds of officers.
Pension Certificates, 1 v.
Receipt Book, 1886-1888.
Trust Funds, 1916-date, 1 v. (1).
Naturalization'
Declaration of Intention, 1850-1889. about 65 v. ; Record of, 1887-
1906, 13 V. (I-XIII); 1906-1915. 18 v. (1-18); Index, 1850-
1911, 2 V. ; Index to Declarations and Petition and Record,
1906-1915, 1 V.
Naturalization: Certificate of Citizenship, 1888-1906, 17 v.
(I-XVII): Minors, 1876-1879, 1 v.: 1888-1906, 3 v. (I-III) ;
Index to Naturalized Citizens, 1850-1906, 2 v.
Naturalization, Petition and Record, January, 1907-June, 1915,
28 V. (1-28) ; Index, 1907-1911, 1 v.
Registration Records-
Affidavits of Registration, 1877-1883, 1 v. ; 1900-1901, 74 v. ; 1902-
1903, 185 V. ; 1904-1905, 207 v. ; 1906-1907, 264 v. ; 1908-1909,
350 v.: 1910-1911. 402 v.; 1912-1913, 727 v.; 1914-1915, 763 v.
(iivnt K.-isfrrs. June 17. 1866-Dec. 31, 1909. 67 v.
(Iiv.it Kruisicr. Printed Index to, 1896, 1 v.; 1910-1915, 21 v.
Initijitivc I'.'titions, etc.. Register of, Jan. 1, 1914-date, 1 v.
Contains record of all initiative, referendum and recall petitions, etc.
Nominations, Register of, Jan. 1, 1912-date, 1 v.
"Since June. 1915, all naturalization matters have been handled by the federal court.
=In Los Angeles County the registration records are kept by the Registrar of Voters,
whose ofBce is independent of that of the County Clerk. It is located on the first floor
of the courthouse.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 247
Precinct Maps. 1908-date, filed with County Surveyor.
Registration. Kecord of. Jan. 1, 1914-Dec. .31, 1915, 2 v.
Cnninins rpsistrntiDU li.v preciuot, se.s;roKa I cd by party and sex.
Marriage Records
Affidavits (if .Marriage Licenses. 1861-1S87. 2d v.; 1887-date. 156 v.
"Certiticates of jMarriage — ilarriage Contracts, No. 1 — Tran-
scribed." Aug. -t, 1851-18.54, 1 v., 11 pages only.
"Libro 1 de Matrimonies auo de 1850," Jan. 28, 1849-1851, 1 v.,
84 X 13, cloth, 24 entries.
Marriage License Index. October, 18S8-date. 14 v. (1-7).
Public Health
D.'iital Certificates, 1885-1907. 4 v. (A-D) ; 1903-date, 2 v. (1-2).
.Medical Certificates, 1876-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 1 v.
Naturopathic Register, 1907-date, 1 v. (1).
Optometrists. Register of, 1903-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Osteopaths, Register of, 1901-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Veterinary. Medical and Surgical Certificates, 1893-1897. 1 v. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Co
Articles of Inrorpi,rati..ii. lS54-date, 476 f.b.. Nos. 1-19. 624;
Indfx. :'. V.
lidiid :ind Siuvty Companies, Record, 1912-date, 1 v.
Co-paftiici-ships, Certificates of, 1888-date, 144 letter file boxes.
Coriioration Sole, No. 1, Record of, 1896-1903, 1 v.
.V record pertaining to the Roman Catholic Chnrch.
Fictitious Names, Register of. 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1874-
date, 2 V. (1-2).
Private record books, all in the tower except where otherwise noted:
Colton Hotel Register. Aug. 15, 1882-Oct. 22, 1883, in the
Clerk's office.
C. P. R. R. Local Freight Tariffs, 1876. 1 v. iirinted. in the
Clerk's office.
Harvard Land & Water Co.. Bydaws, 1889, 1 v.
liolcomb ]\lining and Milling Co., Minutes, 189-1-1895, 1 v.
Hotel Mitchell, Register of. 1896-1899; Hotel Register, 1877-
1881, 1 v.
Pico House, Ledger, 1871. 1 v.
ITnion Depot Hotel Register, 1880-1 S90, 1 v.
Pnion Sheet ^Metal Works. :\finutes. 1897-1899, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments of Deputies: Constables. 1885-1910, 9 v. (1-9);
County Assessors, 1885-date. 5 v. (1-5) ; County Auditors. 1901-
date, i V. (1) ; Countv Clerk. 1876-date; Miscellaneous Countv
Deputies, 1876-1907, '3 v. (1-3); Sheriffs, 1876-date. 11 v.
(1-11).
In Marriage License Department.
Un the Marriage Lieen.se Department, on the fith (lonr of Hall of Records,
248 COUNTY A.;CHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Appointments of Officers: Constables, 1876-1911, 2 v.; Election
Officers, 1876 ; Justices of Peace, 1876-1910, 2 v. ; Miscellaneous,
1876-1908, 2 v.; Koad Overseers, 1890, 1 v. (3).
Record of Appointments is kept by the Marriage License clevis.
Bonds of Officers : 1895-1915, kept in letter files ; 1915-date. in two
flat files, Nos. 1-344; Index, 1887-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Justice Court, District Attorney's Register of Actions, 1883-1884,
2 V. ; also large number of vols, in tower.
Justice Court Dockets: Los Angeles Township, 1872-1873, 1875-
1876, 2 v.; Soledad. Town.ship. 1863-1864; 1867-1874, 1878-
1889, 4 v.; also, about 37 v., between the dates 1876-1891 in
tower.
Notaries, Regi.ster of, 1870-1890, 2 v.; 1890-date, 11 v. (1-11);
Index. 2 V. (1-2).
Oaths of Officers. Index to. 1S8S-1S91, 1 v.
THE RECORDER!
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, Index to, 1851-date, 11 v.
(1-11).
Attachments. 1851-date, 61 v. (1-61) ; Index, 6 v. (1-6).
Banking Statements: Assets, 1876-1895, 1 v. (1); "Capital Stock,"
1876-1895, 1 V. (1). mezzanine floor of copyists' room; Index. 1 v.
(1), mezzanine floor of copyists' room.
Births: Register of, 1867-1881, 1 v.; Record of, 1889-date, 6 v. (1-6) ;
Certificates. 1907-date, 38 v. (1-38).
Brands and Counter Brands, 1835-1851, 1 v. (1), nearly all in Spanish :
1851-date, 2 v. (2-3).
Building Contracts, 1911-1913, copyists' room, mezzanine floor; 1914-
date, in vault; Notices of Completion, 1912-date. 1 v. (2); Index.
1885-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Certificates of Sale, Sheriff's, 1866-date, 42 v. (1-42) ; Index, 8 v.
(1-8).
Certificates of Sale. Street Improvement, 1911-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Co-]iiiitiici-sbi]>s. 1889-date, 4 v. (1-4), both for general and special
I);irtii(iNlii|>- ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deaths. i;r./is!,T of, 1873-1877, 1 v. (1); Record of, 1889-date, 8 v.
(2-9 J ; Certificates. 1907-date, 21 v. (1-21).
Deeds, 1851-date, 6404 v. (1-6404) ; Index, v. 1-86.
Early entries in Spanish as well as English ; vols. 1-2 iuclude Mortaiagps.
Leases, etc.. 1851-18.59 : the deed books include also Trust Deeds.
'Decrees of Partition and Tax Deeds, separate volumes in the set being
used for these entries.
Delivery Book, 1884-date, 166 v. (1-166) ; Marriages, 1904-date, 5 v.
This gives serial number of document as recorded, its nature and to
whom it was mailed or delivered, since May 31. 1911. have used type-
writer device keeping an exact record of the address on each envelope
mailed out.
'See also Pie-statehood Records.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ZiV
Estrays, 1890-1897, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1883-date, 1 v. (1).
Other entries in Miscellaneous Records.
Pee Books, 1871-1907, 71 v. (1-71), in the courthouse tower; 1907-
date, 17 v. (73-89).
Homesteads, Declarations of, lS61-date. 70 v. (1-70) ; Index, 2 v.
(1-2).
See under County Clerk. Register of Actions of County Court, ('rimiual.
1872-1879.
Instruments Recorded, 1889-date, 150 v. (1-150).
Irrigation Districts, Record of, 1889-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ;
San Fernando Irrigation Water District, 1913-date, 1 v. (1).
Judgments, Transcript of, 1855-date, 22 v. (1-22) ; Index, 1850-date,
3 V. (1-3).
Leases, 1852-date, 112 v. (2-113) ; Index, 4 v. (A, 1-5).
Entries before 1852 are in Deeds.
Licensed Surveyors, 1891-date, 1 f.b.; Index to, 1891-date, 1 v. (1).
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Maps: Books of Maps, 32 v. (1-32); Index, 2 v. (1-2); Index to
Unrecorded Maps and Miscellaneous papers, 1858-date, 1 v. ; Maps
of Licensed Surveyors, 1891-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ;
IMounted Maps, one case of seven maps ; several other maps in vault ;
Baist's Real Estate Atlas of Surveys of Greater Los Angeles. 1914,
containing 44 large plats.
Marriages, Record of Certificate and Contract, 1855-1870. 1 v. (1);
1870-date, 267 v. (2-268) ; Index. 30 v. (2-16).
Mechanics Liens, 1854-date. 158 v. (1-158) ; Index, 8 v. (1-8).
Mining records: Locations, 1896-date, 50 v. (1-50) ; Index, 9 v. (1-9) ;
San Gabriel District, 1891-1897, 1 v., in tower of eourthoiise; Records
of Blue Lead :\riniug District, January. 1875-1888. and Cedar Hill
Mining District. IMay 18, 1889-1900, 1 v.; Mint Mining District,
1881-1897, 2 v. (No. 1. No. 2).
Miscellaneous Records, 1854-date. 268 v. (A, 1-267) ; Index, 10 v.
(A. 1-9).
Vol. A, 1854-1872, vol. 1 begins with 1859. The records contain .school
warrants, preemptions, bonds, corporations, etc.
" Miscellaneous Record.s, County Court," 1854-1872. 1 v. (I), in haleoiiy
of copyists' room.
Includes corporations, school warrants, bonds, etc.
Mortgages, 1855-date, 4070 v. (3-4072) ; Index, 1850-date, 39 v. (1-39).
Earlier entries in deeds, vol. 1 and. 2, which are "Deeds, Mortgages, etc."
Mnrfoncroc;. Chnttol. 1857-date, 481 v. (1-481) ; Index, 12 v. (1-12).
\'Mtir,.s(,r Artinii. 1 S.jl-datc, 70 V. (1-70) ; Index, 13 V. (1-13).
<M-fi,-u,l IJnii.U. ls:.0-date. 50 v. (1-50) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Oy.ster Beds. 1912, 1 v. (1), only one entry.
Partition of Los Angeles and Orange County, Minutes of Commission on.
Dec. 3, 1889- Aug. 30, 1890, 1 v.. in balcony of copyists' room.
Patents, 1860-date, 15 v. (1-15) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Powers of Attorney, 1851-date, 80 v. (2-81) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
No vol. 1, Powers of Attorney being recorded in Deeds.
Z.M COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Pre-emptions, 1851-1898, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 2 v. (1, 1).
Releases of MortRajres. 1853-date, 557 v. (2-558) ; In.lex. 28 v. (1-28).
Rcsidrnr,.. ('.M'tificnti'S of, 1 V.
Scpar.'it.' I'lci.rrtv ..T Wives. 1851-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Sole Ti;i<lris' i),M-l;ir,-ilion.s. 18S5-date. 1 v. '1) : Index. 1 v. (1 1.
Tax Deeds, sit Deeds.
Tax Sale.s, 1873-1894, aliout 120 v. in lialr(,nv of .-.ipvists' room; Notices
of Real Estate Redeemed fi'om Tax Sale, 1891-1903, 4 v. (1-1) ;
Index, 1891-1908. 1 v. (1) ; Tax Sales, Irrigation Districts, 1890-1913,
.2 V. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; Manzana District, 1901, 1 v. (1) ; San
Fernando District. 1 v.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1887-date, 411 v. (6-417), form books;
Index, 1873-1910. 24 v.: Irrigation Di.stricts, 1890-date, 2 v. (1-2),
form books; 1893-1896, 1 v. (2), about 11 pp. longhand; Manzana
District, 1901, 1 V. (1) ; San Fernando District, 1 v.
Torreus Act Records, March, 1915-date: Register of Titles. 4 v. (1-4) ;
Reception and Fee Book. 1 v.: Name Index. 1 v.; Property Index,
Cit.v. 1 v.; Outside, 2 v.; L,M-,Mtion rii.l^.x. 1 v.
The fii-st certificate Wii.<; i^.-u.^l .\l.a. _■:;. 191.j.— li.v December. 191G. the
total number of rertitic:Ui.» was lloO.
Water Claims, 1888-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Wills, 1850-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS'
Age of Schooling Certificates, 1912-date. several bdls.
Annual Report, 1879-date, 16 v.
Apportionment of Funds. 1895-1898, 1 v.
Board of Education. Minutes. 1880-1891. 1 v.; 1891-1894. 1 v.. in tower
room: 1894-1905, 3 v. ; 1910-date, 1 v.
Census :\rarshars Field Notes. 1909-1910. sevei'al bdls.; Census Reports,
1910, many bdls.
Certificate Applications Taken. 1891-1905. 7 f.h. ; 1912-1914. 1 v.; Cer-
tificate and Life Diploma stub-books. 6 f .b. ; 1910-date, 1 drawer;
Valid Certificates, A-Z, 168 f .b. ; Expired Certificates. 3 f.b.
Certificates. Record of. 1880-1891, 1 v.: 1887-1906, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1907-
date. 9 v.
Communications from School Districts, 1913-1915, 28 p.h.
Credential Record. Received and Delivered. 1897-1906.
Di-stricts. New School. 1895-1903. 1 v.; New High School Districts.
1903-date. 1 v. ; Cliange of Boundaries. 1895-1903, 1 v.
Educational Association. Constitution and jMinutes of Los Anuclcs
County. 1892-1901, 1 v.
Examination Paper.s. many bdls.
Grading of Schools. 1895-date. 1 t.
Institutes, Minutes of Teachers', 1875-1911, 3 v.: 1911-date.
Letter files, 1897-1901.
^In addition to thr records found in the Superintendent'.^: office, many otliers are
stored loose and in boxes in a room of tlie courtliouse tower. Tliese are in general
inaccessible, and but few of them were listed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 251
Life Diplomas, A-Z, 2 drawers; Life Dipldinas. Ediii';itii)ual Diplomas
and Normal Documents, 1878-1906.
Miscellaneous communications. 75 f.b.
Miscellaneous pamphlets.
Directories of teachers, examination questions, institnic programs, etc.
Official Acts, Record of, 1885-1894, 1 v.
Pay Roll Register. 191R-1915, 8 v. (1-8).
Receipts and Di.sburs.'inrnts LcduiT. 15 v. ; 1900-,l,ii,-. s2 \ ,
School District File 1 ■--•_'- .l.iir. -^07 f.b.; High Sr| U. :;:. r.h.
School Ledger: El.-iii.nl,iiv Srhools, 1915-191ti: Kiiid.r-artrtis. 191.J-
1916; Los All-, 1-s Citv High School Districts, 1913-date, 1 v. (13) ;
Elementary SHmols. IDlS-date, 1 v. (11).
Teachers Eiii]iln\(.,|, l!i(»S-1910, listed bv school di.striets; 1910-1914,
1 v.; June. 1914, 1 bdl.. November. 1915. 1 bdl.
Teachers Examinations. 1902-date, 1 v.
Trustees' Order.s. 1903-1904.
Trustees, Register of, 1895-1908, 2 v.
Visits, Record of Legal, 1890, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR'
Allowance. 1897. 1 v., in tower ; Index to Claims Paid, 1915, 7 v. ;
1916, 21 V.
Assessment Rolls, 1850, "A list of all persons and properties subject to
taxation situate or holding in the County of Los Angeles in the Year
A. D., 1850, No. 2." In Board of Supervisors' safe.
A bool< of 25 pases Ijound in red leather, 15 pages are devoted to property
entries, and 10 to poll tax. The book shows the names of 125 property
owners. Inserted in this book is a "Statement slmwin- (li.. whole
of claims asainst the County of Los Angeles t rom n^ ..i-aniza-
to the 18 day of Sept. A. D. 1851," 2 pp. rer..r.liiiL; '.IL' warrants.
Assessment Rolls, 1853-datc. 1433 v.; Ii^lex. .52 v.; Delinquent, 1894-
1915, 253 V.
Assessor's Abstract of Mortgages, 1880-1885, 10 v., in tower.
Bond and Interest Warrant Register, 1914-date, 3 v.; Journal, 1915-
1916, 1 v.; Bond Register, 1861-date. 11 v.; Memorandum of Bonds,
1903-1907, 1 v., in tower.
Cash Book, 1888. 1889, 1891, 1903, in tower.
Correspondence, Index to, 2 v., in tower.
Date Book. 1894, 1909. 16 v.. in tower.
Journal, 1893-1897, 1 v., in tower.
Journal of Receipts and Disbursements, current.
Ledger:
Fund, 1885-1892, 12 v. ; 1893-1906. 6 v., all in the tower.
General, 1892, 1893-1895 (1) ; 1896 (2).
School District Funds, 1914-1915, 1 v.
•Practically all of the records of this office except the current records are stored in
the tower of the courthouse, their location here being designated as in tower. The
current records have been systematized and are therefore fewer in number.
'I'ol COUNTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
License :
Register of Li<-piise>;. 19(11-1902, 1904-1905, 2 v., in tower.
License AcciMnits. is!):!. in tower.
Receipt for I^innsrs. 1S97-1898. 1 v., in tower.
License Tax Collector « Account, 1852-1858; 1872-1875, 1898, 1899,
1903.
Pay Roll. 1914-1916, Ifi v.
Poll Tax Roll, 1878. 1880-1881, 1883, 1885-1887, in tower; Road Poll
Tax, 1894, 1 v.
Redeniption.s, 1891, 1 v.; also 2 v., loose leaf, in tower; Certificates.
1902 -date. Ifi4f.b.
Sch.inl Distiirt Valuation, 1890-1895, 6 v., in tower.
SchiN.I .leiiiiKil. 1912, 1 V. (30), in tower.
School K.i|Uisitions, 1903-1904, 1 v., in tower.
Tax Collector, Monthly Report of over and double collections, 189G-
1900, 3 V. (1-3).
Tax Sales, Record. 1872-1893, 67 v. (1-67) ; Notice and Affidavits of,
1877-1893. 32 v.
Treasurer's Account Book, Jul.y 23, 1850-1858, 1 v.
Treasurer's Cash Book, 1858-1870, 2 y., in tower.
Treasurer's Ledger: State Funds, 1858-1866, 1 v., in tower; Current
Expense Fund, 1858-1866, 1 v., in tower; Cash Fund, 1858-1866,
in tower; School Fund, 1854^1858, 1 v., in tower.
Treasurer's Receipts. 1887-1910, 24 v., in tower; 1911-date, 6 v.
Warrants, Protest of, 1857-1861, 1 v.. in tower.
Warrants, Receipts for, 1891-1905, 19 v. (2-20), in towan-.
Warrants, Register of, 1889. 2 v. (1-2), in tower; 1892-1893, 2 v.
(5-6) ; Law Library Warrants, 1892, 1 v., in tower; Outstanding
Warrants, 1894-1899, 1902-1905. 1908-1910. 9 v., in tower;
School Warrants. 1889-1894. 1 v.. in tower; ?-1912, 15 v. (15-
29), in tower; Warrants on File, 1850-date; Auditor's Journal
and Warrant Register, 1893-1908, 18 v. (1-18), in tower.
The original warrants since 1906 are kept in the main office, tlie older
ones in the tower.
THE TREASURER
Balance Book, 1901-1912. 2 v.. in the vault.
Bond Record. 1875-date, 1 v.
Bonds, Record of Registered, 1905-date, 1 v.
Bonds Issued on Road District Improvement. 1914-date. 1 v.
Cash Book. 1893-1911, 3 v.
Day Book, 1900-date, 42 v.
There are five or six volumes anmiall
general, one miscellaneous, foi-merly
Deposit Permits, filed by year and month.
Orders from Auditor, without which the Treasurer accepts
Deposit Register, 1914-date, 1 v.
Estates of Deceased Persons. 1889-date. 2 v.
Fund Ledger, current, 2 v.
Glendora City, Certificates of Sale, 1915-date, 1 v.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 253
liiliei'itMucc Tiix Rer-oi'd. 1894-(latc. !) v.. in tlic vault; Rec-eipts, 1910-
date, 4 v.
Journal, 1889-1910, 1 v., in the vault; 1910-ilate, 1 v.
MiscellaneoiLS papers. 48 f.b. in vault, in addition to many current letter
file boxes.
Public Administrator's Ledger, 1899-1907, 1 v.
Pul)lie School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1913-date.
Kept on card sy.stem o£ about 5,000 cards.
School Funds, 1901-1903, 3 v., in vault ; School Ledoer, 1906-1908, 6 v.,
divided alphabetically.
Tax Redemptions, 1891-1903, 1 v.
Tnist Fund Deposit Ledger, 1896-date, 3 v.
A loose leaf record of funds in litigation.
THE ASSESSOR
A.ssessment Statements, 1912-date.
Map Hooks of Property Owner.s, lS96-date.
The current maps, about 300 volumes, are arranged by school districts.
They contain all the information filed in the office regarding real estate
and improvements. The books before ISOfi wei-c made annually on
Iraclni;' cloth and have not been kept.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Apportionment of Moneys of property snld foi- taxes by the state, 1901-
date, 1 V.
Assessment Rolls, current, 89 v.
Cash Book, 1887-1905, 28 v., in the tower ; 190o-date, 60 v.
Employees Incidental Efficiency Records. 1914-date, 2 v.
Indexes, Name, current, 7 v. ; Property, 1914-date, 6 v.
From the Property Index one can easily trace the o\vner.ship of any piece
of real estate. The property is classified into city and tracts '; num-
bered tracts, township and section lands.
Letters received, 1903-date ; Requests, 30 v. ; Remittances. 30 v.
License .Iniii-nal, 1IH)1I-1912, 1 v.; 1916-date, 1 v.
Licenses, b'rvisiri- ,,|-, llUMJ-date, 11 v.
Receipts I'oi' Afmey |i;ii(l I'or property sold at sale, 1916-date, 1 box.
Registered Letlei- i;e,-.'i|,is. l!i()!)-il:ile. 1 box.
Tax Sales, IsTs Is'i:;. I'l; v.; .\l.sir;iri of Current Tax Sales, 1910-1915,
21 v.; Tax Sales liy 111.' Slate, llinii-date, 6 v. ; Index to Tax Deeds, 4 v.
Unit Cost Records, 1912-date, 1 v.
254 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNI
MADERA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Madera County was formed iu 1893, being set off fi-om Fresno
County early in that year. Since that time, Madera City has been the
county seat. The Superior Court and the Clerk's office were first
located on the second floor of the Rosenthal-Kutner Building. The
Tax Collector's and Assessor's offices were housed over the Bank of
Madera, now the First National Bank. The Recorder's and all the
remaining offices were located in the Dworack Building, now the
Palace Lodging House. In 1895 the Recorder's office was moved to
the WelLs-Fargo Company express office, where it remained until the
completion of the new courthouse in 1900. In 1897 all the other offices
were moved to the Russ House, which was used until the courthouse
was ready for u.se. Fire damaged the second story of the courthouse
on December 24, 1906, and court was held in the Masonic Hall from
December 31, 1906, until the courthouse was repaired.
The present courthouse is a substantial stone building standing in
the center of a city block. It is entirely free from the menace of firo
from the outside, but the fire which did a great deal of damage to the
second story, is ample proof that the building is not fireproof.
The courthouse is lighted by electricity and heated by steam. Thc-
furnishings vary from modern steel filing cases and book racks to
those of wood, the latter being most i;sed. All of the offices have
vaults or safes, but these will hold only a small per cent of the records,
except in the case of the Clerk's office. A vault is used to .store most
of the Clerk's records, but the vault itself is not fireproof.
Many of the older records are stored in the basement. Some of these
are in a dustproof showcase, but no special care is given most of them.
A great many show the effect of the fire and damage by water. Some
of the material is valuable.
These archives were examined in August, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, 1893-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1893-1894, 1 v., in the basement.
Calendar: Civil Cases, 1893-1911, 1 v.; Criminal Cases, 189.3-1911,
1 V. ; 1913-date, loose leaf.
The Calendar for Civic Cases is labeled "Law Calendar."
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MADERA COUNTY. i:00
Calendar, Court, 1895, 1 v., in the baseiueut; 1906-date, 1 v.
Calendar, Trial, 1893-1911, 1 v : 1913-date, loose leaf.
This is labeled "Ti-ial Docket."
Coroner's Inque.sts, 1902-date. 2 f.b.
Decrees, 1893-date. 5 v. (1-5).
Executions, 1893-1909, 1 v., in the basement.
Execution Docket. 1893-date, 1 v. (1).
File: Civil, 1893-date, 69 f.b., cases 1-1742; Criminal, lS93-date,
20 f.b., cases 1-356 ; Abstracts of Judgment, 1894-date, 1 f.b.
(ieneral Index. 1893-date, 4 v. (1-2).
Orand Jury Li.sts, 1894-date, 1 f.b.; Keports, 1894-date, 6 f.b. '
Iiid.x Drri^iiiiLs. n.d., 1 v.. in the basement.
hisanitx . i;.M ord of, 1907-date, 2 v., indexed ; File, 1904-date. 2 f.l).
.lu.l-iiHiit I'.nnk. 1893-date. 3 V. (1-3).
JiKl-iii.ni l)(Hk,.|. 1 s93-date, 2 V. (1-2).
.Iiir\ i;M,,k, I>'i:;-1'HI9. 1915-date.
Jury Lisl.s, ls:)4-,latc.
Miiuites and Orders, see Decrees.
Reuistei- of Actions and Pee Book: Civil. 1893-date. 3 v. (1-3);
Criminal, 1893-date, 1 v. (1).
An old volume of Civil Actions, 1893-1903, is in the basement.
Reporter's notes: Shorthand, several bells., in Reporter's office,
(Jerk's office, and basement: Transcribed. 1898-date; carliei-
ones in the basement.
Transcripts on Appeal. 1902-date.
Superior Court. Probate, !S93-date
Bonds. lsi)3-(lat,'. i; v. (A-F).
Cali'iidar. lUKl-datc
Cnllatcral 1 iilirritancc Tax Record, 19()(i, 1 v., in basement.
Estates and Fee Buok. 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
File, 1893-date, 50 f,b., cases 1-486.
General Index, 1 v.
Letters of Cnardian.ship, 1893-date, 1 v. (2).
Letters Tcstamciitarv. 1893-date. 1 v. (1).
ilinntcs and Orders, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Wills. Record of. 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; 1893-1903, 1 f.b.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File. 1909-date, 1 f.l)., cases 1-35.
ilinutes and Orders, entered in Superior Court IMinutes and
headed "Juvenile."
Record. 1909-datc. ] v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Board of Commissioners, ilinute.s of, IMar. 27-Ma.y 27, 1893, 1 v.
This also contains the first minutes of the Board of Supervisors.
Calendar, 1904^date.
There are several old ones in the office, and others in the basement.
256 COUNTY AECniVES OF CALIFORNIA.
C;iaiiiis Allowed, Register of, 1895-clate, 4 v. (1-2).
E(iiialization, Minutes of Board of. 189fj-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Petition.s
to Cancel Illegal A.sses.smciits, l()12-(lMte, 1 f.b.
Pile, 8 f.b.
Maps: Bridge Map.s, 5 drawcns, blue prints, one for eaeh of the
five districts; Road I\Iaps, blue priut.s of road.s in the five di.s-
tricts; Maps of Deeded Roads, 1893-date. 1 v.. indexed.
Minutes, 1893-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Inde.x, 1 v.
Oraiii;inrr B.H.k. 1S93-,h,te. 1 v. (1) ; 1 f.b.
I*ci |M'tuatinii 111' ( ni\ciiiiiient ^Monuments and Corners Restored,
l!)(i7-l!ll:!. 1 v.. Ill Ihf Surveyor's office.
Road Deeds, Index to, lS95-date, 1 v.; Road Deeds, Petitions, etc.,
1893-date, 9 f.b.
Road Minutes, 1893-1894, 1 v.
Road Register, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
Surveys of Swamp and Overflowed Land, 1893-1911, 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
.\<;- Is. ^b■lllnl■,■llldlun of, 19U8-date. Ill f.b.
.\piH,iiiiin,.|it <:l' lii'putie.s, 1894^date. 2 f.h.
lA-r Unnk.v lMi:;-date, 2 V. (1-2).
Hunting Lieense.s. Register of. i;)()7-1908, 1 v., in the basement:
Stub-books. 1916-date. 1 v. •
Military Roll, 1911-1915.
Miscellaneous file, 1908-date, 4 f.b.
Receipt Book, Clerk's, 1900-1910, 1 v.
These receipts are for liooks or papors taken from the office.
Receipts, niiscellaueous, 2 f.b.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention, Original. 1887-date.
Declaration of Intention, 1893-1906, 1 v., indexed ; Record, 1906-
date, 2 v., indexed.
Depositions taken for use in support of Petition for Naturalization,
1911-1913, a small bdl.
Naturalization, Certificate of, 1908-date.
Naturalization, Decrees of, 1893-1903, 2 v.. indexed; Record of.
1904-1906, 1 v.. indexed: Petition and Record. 1907-date, 2 v.,
indexed; Index. 1893-date. 1 v, (1).
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1894^date.
Those for 1916 are in the office, the earlier ones in tlie basement.
Great Register, 1893-1908, in the basement.
Precinct Maps : Map of Election Precincts, County of Madera,
approved Dec. 8, 1915, by Board of Supervisors; Map of City
of Madera, 1913, showing precincts.
Elections
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MADEKA COUNTY.
ififd Statriiieiit (if. 1896-date. 2 f.b.
•llrrtioll. l>:)4-,lat.', 4 f.b.
s. l-:i4-l!il4, :: f.b.
.r-. lilTJ.Iat.': Ki'cord of Nominations, 1910-1914.
tcs I if Nomination, lS93-date, 3 f.b.
.v IS! 16. 1 V.
iiitics. Record of Appointment. 1910-1912. 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
.MarriuKe Liceii.su Affidavits, 1893-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Inde.x, 1 v.
Dentists, Regi.ster of, 19Gl-date, 4 v. ; Dental Regi.ster, 19()l-date,
4 v., a few names in each.
]\redical Certificates, Register of. 1907. 1 v., only one entry;
I'hy.siciaii.s' C.-rtiticates, 1894-date. 1 v. (1).
Dptoi'iicti-i.sts. Record of, 190.S-date, 2 v., indexed.
Osteopathic Certificates, 1902-1913. 1 v.
Thi.s contains also the Veterinary and Dental Certificates.
Pharmacists. Record of, 1907-1915, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articb's of Inrorixiratiou, 1893-date, 4 f.b.; Index, 1 v.
liiiiul and Surety Companies, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Criliticates of Authorization for Banks to do Business, 1912-1913.
1 f.b.
Co-partnerships, Regi.ster of, 190S-date. with few entries: Certifi-
cates of Partnerships, 1893-date. 1 f.b.
Corporations, Register of, 1893-date, 1 v.
Fictitious Names, Register of Firms and Persons Under, n.d., 1 v. ;
Certificates of Fictitious Nam&s, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments and Oaths of Office. 1893-date. 3 f.b.
Audiliir's Statciiinit.s .if :\r(inev in Trea.surv. 1907-date. 1 f.l).
I'.oii.l.s of ()^fi,•,.l■^. l^:i:: ,latc, 3 f.b.
Cnr.iii,T-.s i;,..mstri-. l!Mis--date, 1 v.
County Officials and Dcpntirs. Imb'x. 190li-,1atp. 1 v.
Justice Court: Docket. lss4-19(ii;. in tbc basement; Undertaking
to Keep Peace. 19((7-datc, 1 f.li.: Proceedings of Third Town-
.ship. in the lias, mioiM. badl\ daiiia-cd by fire.
Notarial Record. Issl-pHiii, :; v.. in tin' basement.
Public Administrator. Kccrd, l!MMi-l!n5, 1 v.: Regi.ster, 1904-
1911. 1 V.
Reports, miscellaneous, prior to 1907, 3 f.b.; 1907-date. 3 f.b.
These include reports of health, horticultural, live stock, and other
2o8 COUNTY AR'^nVES Oi'' CALIFORNIA.
THE RECORDER
Aroliitec'ts, I'JOl.
Assignments of JMortgau'es and Leases. lSIJ3-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index,
2v. (1).
Attachments. lS93-date. 4 v. (1^) ; Index. 1 v. (1) ; Release of Attach-
ments. 18!):J-1!)13, 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
IJankins Statements, Bank of Madera: Assets, 1891-189G, 1 v.; Capital,
1891-1896, 1 V.
Bills of Sale, 1893-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Births, Record of, 1892-1905. 2 v.; 1905-date, 4 v. (2-5), all indexed.
Certificates of Cancellation of Erroneons A.sse.ssments, 1897-1914,
21 f.b.
Certificates of Sale bv Slieriff, 1894-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Covenants. 1893-date. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 2 v. (1) ; 1893-1901, 1 f.b.
Deaths: Record of. 1892-date, 6 v.; Register of, Citv of Madera, 1907-
1909, 1 V.
Decrees of Distribution. 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deeds, 1893-date, 74 v. (1-74) ; Index, 6 v. (1-3).
"Deficiency Execution," 1899-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Delinquent Taxes. 1896-date, 1 f.b.
Drainage Districts, 1895. 1 v. (1).
Liiheled "Declaration Districts."
Election Expenses. Candidates' Statements. 1894^1914, 5 v., 1910-1912.
1 f.b. Vol. 3 also contains a few Committee's Statements.
Estravs, 1902-date. 1 f.b.
Fee-books. 1914-1916, 1 v.
File, 1893-date, 17 f.b.
HomestcMils. Declaration of, 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Juduiii-iii.v Tr.iiisrripts of, 1893-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Leases. H'J:: .l.nc. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
licensed Siir\ eyors. 1891 ; 1898-date, 1 f.b.
Us Pendens, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) : Index, 1 v.
jMaps, 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
]Marks and Brands. 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2); 1S97-19U9, 1 f.b.; Index,
1 V. (1) ; Foreign Slarks and Brands, 1903-date, 1 f.b.
IMarriage Certificates. 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 2 v.
Marriatres. Record of. 1907-date, 1 v. (3).
Mechanics Li.'iis, lSil3-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Mininu- Claim.s. bsDM-date. 19 v. (1-19); Index. 3 v.; Transfer of
]Minino- Claims. 1893-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 3 v.
:\linino- district records: Hildreth, Minutes, 1886-1896. 1 v. (1) ; King
Creek. Record Book. 1879-1897. 2 v. (1-2) ; Mt. Raymond. By-laws.
etc.. 1SS2 1S92. 3 y. (A-C).
:Misccllnnv. ls'i:;-date, 5 y. (1-5) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
:\[o)t-^i-c>, lMt:;-date, 30 y. (l-3(i) : Index, 4 v. (1-2) ; Chattel. 1893-
date. 21 y. ( 1-21) ; Index, 4 y. (1-2) ; Crop, 1894-date, 13 y. (1, 6-9.
11-12, 14-15, 17. 19-21 K
Official Bonds. 1893-date. 4 v. ( 1-4) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Patents. 1893-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index. 2 v. (1).
Vol. 4 is labeled "Swamp and Overflow Laud Patents"; vol. 5 ".State
Patents School Lands."
MADERA COUNTY. 259
Physicians and Undertakers, Register of, ii.d.. few entrie.s.
Powers of Attorney, 1893-date, 2 v. ( 1-2 ) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Redemption. Certificates of. l!Hi:'. d.iic. 1 f.h.
Release of ilortgag-es and i,.sls.•^. l>:i:; date. 7 v. (1-7) ; Index. 2 v. (1).
Separate Property of Wives. lM)tl-lMi7. 1 v. (1).
Stallion Regi.ster. 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
Tax Deeds to State. Index, 1 v. ; Tax Deeds. Index. 1 v.
These are recorded under Deeds.
Tax Sales. Certificates of, 1895-1906, 15 v.; Index, 1 v. (1) ; JIadera
Fire Di.strict, 1897, 1 v.; Madera Irrigation District, 1894, 1 v.
Water Rights, 1893-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; Water Ri-lits of
Madera Canal and Irrigation Co., 189J-1911, 2 v. (2-3).
Wills Admitted to Record. 1897-date. 1 v. ; Index. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 1893-date.
Apportionment of State Funds. Notices of. 1913-date.
Board of Education, :\Iinutes of. 1893-date. 1 v. (1).
Certificate stuh-liook.s. 1893-date.
Communications received: from Auditor, 1913-date. one hdl. : from
District Clerks, filed in Di.strict filing eases; General, 1916. 1 f.b.
Courses of Study. 1914— date.
Day Book, 1899-1903, 1 v., in the basement.
Examination Questions, 1916, 1 f.b.
Fee Books. 1915. 1 v.
Grammar School Graduates, Record of, 1897-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Institutes. Minute.s of, 1893-date, 1 v.
Journal. 1893-1903. 3 v. (1-3), in the basement.
Labor Permits. 1912-date, 1 f.b.
Moneys in Treasury. Notice of, 1903-date. 1 v.
Requisitions. Register of. 1899-date. 2 v. (1-2) : Re([uisition stub-hooks,
1915-date.
School Directories. 191 ."i-dnte. n few copies.
Sclinnl Di.strict Boniidmi,-,. I'lI.Vdate.
Srhdol District Fund inidk, iihm;.
Srlin,,l Di.strict Ledger. Ib99-date. 7 v. (1-7).
Vols. 1-4 are in the basement.
Si linnl District ^Maps. 1914. blue prints.
Tencheix- Kx.iininations. Record of. 1893-date, 1 v. (1) .
Teiirli.rs- i;,.|H„'is, 1914-1915, 1 f.b.
T.,„hcivs' IJetiivmeut Salary Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v.
Trustees' Annual :Meeting, Minutes of, 1912, 1 v.
'1 iiistees. Certificates of Election of, and of Clerks. 1912-date.
These are filed under each district.
Tinstees' Reports, 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
W.iiant File, 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
260 COUNTY VK'TlIVi:- OF CALIFORNIA.
THE AUDITOR
Allowauce Book, ]Si«-,bite. 11 v. (1-11).
Assessment Rolls:
Original. lS93-d;ite.
Duplir;it.'. 1S1)4. ill iKi.scinent.
De]ini(iiriil. l^:l:;-,l;ll.^
Per.soiKil I'mpcriw lM):;-clate.
Index, lS9;3-date.
Day Book and Journal, lS93-date, o v. (1-5).
Dependents Ontsid,. Iiistitntions, lSi)::i-date, 2 v.
Led-.T, 1S!):i-da1,.. :. V. (1-5).
Lic'ciisr i;,.r,,rd. IMili-date, 1 v.
Liens,. T;ix Cnllr,. tor's Report, 18!)3-date.
Orpli.iiis ,iiid llnlC ni|,h;ins 1,11 State Aid, 1901-date, 2 v.
i;ei-i'i]ii,s, .M'lid.iN lis. ft.-., isiKi-date, in office and basement.
luM-nrdcr's !•'(■,■ lic.nk. 1Sli:!-l:)l4. 4 v. (1-4).
Kepi.i-ls, ll)o-j-date.
Scli(H,l |;,,n,l liegi.ster, 1893-date. 1 v.. indexed.
Sehuol Distrirt Ledger, 1899-date, 5 v. (1-2, 2-4).
School Warrants, Register of, 1904-date, 2 v. ; School Warrants, 1905-
date, 2 v. (1-2).
Treasurer's Reports, 1903-date.
Earlier reports in the basement.
Warrants, Paid, 1914^date, in office; earlier in l)asement; Outstanding
24 f.l..
Warrants. Register of Redeemed, l.S93-date, 11 v. (1-11).
THE TREASURER
Cash Book. is93-date, 11 v. (1-llj.
Dav ISook. lS!i.3-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Iiihci il.iiirr Tax Receipts, 1912-date. 1 v.
Lr,l-( I-. Conrrnl. 1 S93-date. 6 v. (1-6).
:\H-o||;,nooi,> U'oror.ls. .several f.b.
i\l.)iitlilv i;o|ioris. 1'ii)S-date.
School Led-cr. ls!i:!-dafo. 7 v. (1--7L
Settlement and 1 »isrli,ii-o lioii, Slate Controller, May, 1915-date
State School Land Koroid. is'.i:; date, 1 v. (1).
AVarrants, Register of, 1893-1896. 1 v., in the basement.
Later records are carried in Casli Book.
Warrants, Register of Unpaid. 2 v. (2-3).
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment List, 1898-1915, bound; 1916, filed.
Deeds, Abstracts of, 1896-date, 6 v.
Delinquent Tax Sales, Abstracts of, 1894-1911. 4 v.
MADERA COUNTY. 261
Maps and Plats:
Assessor's Abstracts of Lands, "Check Books," 189-1— date, 4 sets.
One set in basement.
County Maps: Fresno, 1892; Madera, 1908, 1914.
Plats and Valuations of Real Estate, 1894-date, 2 v.
Tdwii-lii]. I'lats (,f MadiTii County, u.d.
Mortu,-i-i'<. .\\s\v:ir\. ,[■. l>'i:; 1!)]2. 8 V.
Poll Tax l.'rrript stubs. Ilil2-l!tl4.
Karlier volumes ari' in tln' basemeut.
Poll Tax Roll, 1894-1914.
Volumes before 1906 are in the basement.
State Land Office Returns, 1895-date.
Tax Sales, Abstracts of, 1902-1911, 2 v.
Veteran Exemption Affidavits, 1912-1915, 1 bdl.
For 1916 attached to assessment list.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book, 1893-1914. 14 v.
License Report, 1899-date, 3 v. (1-3).
This contains statement of number of liceuses sold, kinds, statement of
cash paid to treasurer.
Licenses, Cash Account of, 1899-date.
Licenses, Register of, 1895-date, 9 v. (1-9).
School District Cash Book, 1893-1899, 4 v.
Tax Receipts, stubs, 1915-date, .several bdls.
Earlier ones are in the basement.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOENTA.
MARIN COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Marin Comity was created by act of the tirst legislature, passed
February 18, 1850, it being one of the original counties. Although the
statute creating the county provided that until its organization it should
be under the administration of Sonoma County, a subsequent enactment,
passed April 22, 1850, provided for its separate organization. Since
1850 there have been no important changes in its boiandaries and Sau
Rafael has always been its seat of government.
The pi-esent courthouse, together with the Hall of Records, stands in
the center of a block surrounded by trees and lawn. The courthouse is
built of brick over a wooden framework, but the Hall of Records is of
reinforced concrete. The ability of the courthoiise to withstand fire
would depend largely upon the severity of the test. The Hall of
Records may be considered a fairly safe depository for the archives.
Both buildings are lighted by electricity and heated by steam. Several
vaults are provided, but they are not used as fully as they should be
for the keeping of records. The offices of the Clerk and Recorder in
the Hall of Records are well equipped with modern bookshelves and
filing eases, but the offices of the older building are l&ss well-provided.
A few of the older records w-ere found in the basement of the Hall of
Records, which has a good cement floor and has good light and ventila-
tion. The archives of this county were examined in January, 1916.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
Alcalde (irants. 1850-]s:.:;. 1 v.. in Rcnirdcr's office.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 18.^0-1879
Docket. 1852-1854, 1 v.. small.
File, 41 f.b.. cases 1-709.
General Index, 2 v.
JudeiiMMii Dnrkrt. 1852-1879, 1 v.: 1857-1873, 1 v.
Juduiinnts. l,s7-_>-1879, 1 V. (C).
Minnt.'s. is.-.n-lsii], 2 v., small; 1861-1879, 3 v. (B-D).
Register of Actions, 1857-1879, 3 v. (A-C).
Solid blue Stats.
a Stats.
b Stats.
o Stats.
d Stats.
Red
857:209.
860:269: 1861:351.
867-8:347; Pol. Code (1872). §3957.
Pol. Code (1919), §3929.
For key to maps see page Ix.
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County Court, 1850-1879
File. S f.b.. cases 1-344.
(ienenil Index. 18.57-1879, 2 v.
Jud.siiient Do<-ket. 1854-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Jndonieiits, isr)3-1861, 1 v.. small.
:\nnntcs. 1861-1879, 3 v. (B-D).
Kegister of Actions. 1869-1879. ] v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1851-186,1
.Minnies. 1851-1863, 2 v., .small.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date
Collateral Inheritance Ta.\ Apprai.sements, 1893-1896, 1 v.; Record,
190.1-1907. 1 v., eases 1251-1385.
Estates in Marin County, Index of. 1849-1892, 1 v.. printed.
File: General, 178 f.b., cases 1-2130; Bonds, 26 f.b., filed by letter,
(inardians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1913-date, 1 v. (1).
.Tudo-nients. 1850-1853, 1 v.. small.
Ijetters Testamentary, Administration and Bonds, 1866-date, 10 v.
(A-J).
Minutes. 1853-1879, 5 v. (A, C-F) : 1880-date, 28 v. (1-28).
ResLster, 1851-1879, 3 v. (A-C) ; 1880^date, 6 v. (1-6).
Wills. Record of. 1854-datp, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1853-1868, 1 v.
Superior Court, INSII-date
Calendar: Civil. 1880-1901. 1 v. ( 1 ) ; Criminal, 1880-1890, 1 v. (1) ;
Trial, 1891-1897, 2 v.
Coroners' Inquests. 1857-date. 1 v., 12 f.b., Xos. 1-1111.
File: Civil and Criminal. 20!) f.l)., cases 1-4644; Divorces, 36 f.b.;
Insolvencies, 5 f.b., case.s 1-SS.
General Index. 1880-date. 4 v.
Insanity, Hospital Record, 1903-date, 1 v. (1) ; Insanity Judg-
ments. 1903-date, 1 v. ; another of printed forms ; Commitments
for Intemperance. 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
.Tll.lullhMl r.unk. lsMI-,l;lt,.. 9 V. (1-9).
.liKl-iMciil l)o,-l.-,.|. ISMi ,1,-ite. 1 v. (1).
.lud-ni.Miis, issd lss!i, ■_' v^ 11-2): Criminal. ISSO-date, 1 v.
-lurv P.Ook. ISsx I'Mll. 1 V,
Minutes and i)v<\rv^. l^^c ,|,,t,.. 1!) v. (1-19) ; Criminal, 2 v. (1-2).
Rcuist.M-nf .\rti.,iw. is-^d date. 11 v. (1-11) ; In.solvents, 1890-1905,
1 v.
Superior Court. Juvenile, 1909-ilatc
File, 1 f.b., cases 1-55.
^Minutes and Orders, 1909-date. 1 v. (1).
Record, 1909-date. 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book: County Fund, 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2); Roads,
1889-date, 2 v. (1-2) • Hospital, 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, 1902-1913, 1 v., four names,
i:h4 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Equalization, Records of Board of. 1872-date, 1 v. fl).
File : General, 90 p.h. and 24 f .b. ; Road Petitions, 18 f .b.
Hospital Record, 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
Maps, etc., 10 drawers.
Minutes: Court of Sessions, Count\- Business, 1850-1853, 1 v.;
Supervisors, 1852-date, 14 v. (A-B, B=, C-M) ; Index, 2 v.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 1 v. (1).
Orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 2 v.
Road Minutes, lS74-datp. 5 v. (1-5) : Index to Road Record, 3 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Book. 185:2, 1 v., small : 1899-date, 1 v.
File, 46 f.b.
License Bonds. 1889-date, 1 v.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1871-1906, 3 v. ; Record, 1906-date, 1 v. ;
Index, 1853-1906, 1 v. (1).
Naturalization of Aliens, 1880-1906. 3 v. (1-3).
Naturalization Affidavits: Aliens, 1891-1903, 2 v. (1-2); Minors,
1891-1903, 2 v. (1-2).
Naturalization Petition and Record. 1906-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Naturalized Citizens, Index to, 1852-date, 1 v. (1).
Registration and Elections
Affidavits of Registration, 1908-date. filed bv precincts.
Great Register, 1866-1908, 15 v.
Verification Deputies. Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriase License Afli<l;ivits, before 1903. 11 v. (A-K) ; 1903-date,
20 V. (L-Z, 1-3) •, Indrx. 1s73-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Denti.sts, Register of, ls'.)4-(l,il(\ 1 v.; Index, 1904-date, 1 v.
Medical Certificates, 1876-1913. 1 v.; Doctor.s' Certificates. 1914-
date, 1 V.
Optometrists, Register of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Register of. 190o-date. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 5 f.b., Nos. 1-600; Index, 1875-date.
1 V. (1).
Bond and Surety Companies. Record of, 1906-date, 1 v. (1).
Fictitious X.iiiics. Rc-istcr of, 1911-date, 1 v. ; 1 f.b.
Partiirislii|.. liiilrx III ( "iTtificates of, 1875-date. 1 v. (1).
^ilarin ('niinty \V;itiT <'<iinpany, Ordinances, 1912-date, 1 v. (]).
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of Officers. 12 f.b.
Humane Officer's Record, 1915-date, 1 v.
MARIN COUNTY. 265
THE RECORDER'
Architects. Certificates of, 1901-date, 1 v.
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, 1856-date, 6 v. (A-F) ; Index,
1 V. of each.
Attachments, 1852-1901, 4 f.b., writs Xos. 1-450; 1857-date, 3 v.
(A-C).
Banking Statements: Assets, 1876-1896, 1 v. (A) : Capital, 1876-1896,
1 V. (B).
Births, 1873-date. 5 v. (1-5).
Certificates of Sale, 1869-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deaths, Register of, 1873-date, 5 v, (1-5).
Deeds, 1850-date, 203 v. (A-Z, 1-177) ; Index, 14 v.
Election Expense: Candidates' Statements, 1894-date, 6 v. (1, 1-5).
Estravs, 1858-date, 1 v, (A).
Executions, 1885-1900, 2 f.b.; 1899-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Fee Books. 1873-date, 17 v, (1-17).
General Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Homesteads, 1860-date, 6 v. (A-F).
Horticulture Commission Record, 1882, 1 v., only six pages.
Infirmary Register, 1878-?, 1 v. (1).
Judgments, Transcript of, 1852-date, 4 v. (1, A-C) ; Index to Al)stract
of Judgments, 1 v. (1).
Land Warrants, 1852-1868, 1 v. (A).
These are school land warrants.
Leases, 1856-date, 12 v. (A-L) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Licensed Surveyors, 1890-date, 1 v. (1).
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Maps and plats, 1870-date, 4 v., in 19 parts; Tiidi-x. 1 v.; Town Sur-
veys, 1873-date, 1 v.; Index to Record ol' Sinvrys, 1 v. (1) ; Mounted
JIaps of Tracts, Towns, etc., 2 cases, I'li iii,i|is ; M,i|) of ilarin County,
1872, 80"x72"; List of Lands in .Mann County, 1861, certified to
bv Surveyor General; Sau Rafael, 1868; Map of Reclamation Dis-
trict, No." 21. n.d.; District No. 25. 1862; No. 26, 1862; No. 30, 1862.
Marks and Brands, 1849-date, 1 v. (A).
Early entries in Spanish.
iMarriages: Certificates of, 1852-date. 30 v. (A-Z. 1^); Index. 4 v.
(1-4) ; Register of, 1905-date, 8 V. (1-8).
Mechanics' Liens. 1856-date, 6 v. (A-F) : Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Mining Claims, 1 f.b.
Miscellany, 1873-date, 18 v. (A-R) ; Index, 8 v.
Mortgages. 1850-date. 74 v. (A-Z, 1-48) ; Index, 8 v. ; Personal Prop-
erty, 1860-date. 12 v. (A-L) ; Index, 4 v.
Notices of Action, 1857-date. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
OfScial Bonds. 1855-date, 5 v. (1-5); Index. 1 v. (1).
Ovster Beds, 1909-date, 1 v. (A).
Patents, 1859-date, 3 v. (A\ A^ B) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Powers of Attorney, 1854-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Pre-emptions, 1853-date. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Probate Orders, 1856-1875, 1 v. (A).
'.See also Pre-statehood Records.
266 COIJNTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Releases. 1876-date, 16 v. (A-P) ; Index, 6 v. (1-6).
Road Record. 1864-1867, 1 v.
San Rafael: nmi-ter, 1 v.: Towiisiti. Certificates, 1874, 1 v.
Separate l'i(.|.rrl\ ,,r M.-ini,.,! \V,,men. 1854-date, 1 v. (A).
Sole Trad.M>,- I )r,-l;,r,iri,,i,s, 1^7:. ihite, 1 v. (1).
Swamp anil (K ,.ril,,\\,-,| l.aiuls. lS71-date, 1 ,v. (A) : Receipts for Tav-
ments. is:,!) lsi;s, •_' v. (A-B).
Tax Sales, l>7-i-lMi4. '2 v. (A-B) ; 1894-1910, 20 v.; Sanitarv Districts,
3 V. ; San Rafael. 1 v.
Unsurveyed Lands, 1863-1864, 1 v.
Water Appropriations, 1913-date, 1 v.
Water Company Statements, 1894-date. 1 f.l),
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1865-date.
Apportionment of Funds, 1895-date, 3 v.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1880-date. 3 v.
Census Reports, June, 1887.
Others reported in the basement.
Certificate stub-bodl;^. ls(;i;-(late.
Classification of rnpiN. I'ldi! date. 1 v.
By districls. ;;i\iii;; mmli', age. atteudaute, etc.
Communications received, 1903-date, 6 filing drawers.
Estimates of Expenditures by School Districts, recent, 1 v.
Examination Questions, 1880-date.
Several bundles of printed questions.
General Que.stions, 1895-1896, 2 bdls.
Answers to personal questions asked of persons appl.-\ iuj; as teachers.
Graduation from Elementary Schools. Record of, 1905-date, 1 v.
In.stifiitis, :\niuites of Teachers'. 1891-date. 1 v.
Official Acts. K'rcord of, 1 V.
Reqiii.Miioii Uc-ister, 1880-date, 23 v.
School Funds. 1911-date.
Teachers' Certificate Register, Life Diplomas, ]894-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Employment Record, 1889-date, 1 v.
A loose leaf record containing printed lists of teachers: also a rnnl
index of experience of individual teachers.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of. 1866-1869, 1 v.; 1871-1878, 5 v.;
lSS7-1s')-_', 1' V.
Teach. rv' Kri , ivmcnt Fund Record. 1913-date. 1 v.
Trust. ■cs. i;,'i:istci- of. 18(i8-datc. 3 v.
Warrants Registered. 1912-(late. 1 v.; ,,ld warrants. 1 bdl.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Rolls :
Original. 1851-1859, 8 v.; ]8(i(l-l!)14. 243 v.
Duplicates. 1859-1862. 5 v., others in basement.
Delinquent, 1860-date, 66 v.
Index to Assessment Rolls, 189^-1914. 21 v.
MARIN COUNTY. 267
Bond Record: School Bonds, 1885-date, 3 v. (2-4) ; Railroad Fundintr
Bill. 1896-date. 1 v. (1).
C'a.sh Book. 1885-date. 14 v.
Indigent Account, Outside Suppoi-t of Adults. 1892-date. 1 v.
Journal. 186i)-lS7(i. 1 v.
Ledger. 1855-187(i, 3 v.: 1SS2-1I)13. 7 v. (2-8); also two additional
volume-s, 1856-1 Si;l', 1s7l' 1ss2.
License Account. l>->:i llUn, :; v.: lOKl-date. in Tax Collector's office.
Mi-seellaneous File. '2'A') p.li. : also several lidis. by dates.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid, 1892-date. 1 v.
Poll Tax Lists, 1909-1912, 4 v.
Road Sections. Record of, 1875, 1 v.
Road Warrants, 1874-1904, 3 v.
School Warrants, Register of, 1880-date, 7 v.
School District Ledger. 1880. 1 v. (A) ; 1885-1895, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1904-
1906. 2 V. (3) : 1907^1912, 2 v. (4) ; 1915-date. loose leaf.
School District Journal, 1885, 1 v. (1).
School Warrants, Register and Ledger, 1895-1907, 6 v.
Sheriff's Fee Book, 1880-1892, 2 v.; 1899-1910, 1 v.
Tax Record stub-books, recent, 1 v. ; Surplus Warrants. 1908-1913.
Tax Sales. Record of. Sanitary Districts, 1899-1914, 3 v. (1, 3-4).
Warrants: Register of. 1873-date. 6 v.; Hospital and Poor Farm, 1897-
1904. 1 v.: Law Library. 1897-1902. 1 v.: Salary, 1893-1903, 1 v.
Warrants, stub-books of. 1912-date. 19 v.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Record of, 1876-date. 1 v. (1).
Cash Book. 1882-1887. 3 v.; 1893-1896. 2 v.: 1902-1908. 4 v.; 1915-
date. 1 V.
Ledger, 1855-1864. 2 v, ; 1866-1883, 6 v.; 1895-1897, 1 v.; 19(12-1905;
1 V.
Miscellaneous Accounts, 1884-1907. 1 v.
Miscellaneous papers, 48 f.b.
Road District Ledtrer. 1895-date. 2 v.
Sanitary Disliirt : l),,\ Book, 1899-date, 1 v.; Ledger, 1899-date, 1 v.
School Led-er. 1s7l 1!)(I4, 5 v.
School Teachers' lirtneinrut Fund. 1913-date. 1 v.
Warrants. Register of: il..s|.it.il. 1SS2-1900. 1 v.: Roads. 1882-1888,
1892-1907, 2 v.; Schools. 1 Mil ls:i7, Iv.
Warrants Registered: Cencral. ],s,S()-1895, 1 v. (2) ; Roads, 1895-1902,
THE ASSESSOR
Asse.s.sment Statements. Field Books, current. 16 v.; older books, 20 v.
Convcy.iiiccs, Ind.'x to, issl -1S92. 4 v.
IMajis ,111(1 ri.its. :; .■.i.scs coiilciining, respectively, 12 sheets of 33 maps,
13 iii;i|ps of sect ions, jind iL! maps of tracts, towns, etc.; Block Books,
Mill A'alley, 1 v.; Larkspur, 1 v.; San Rafael, 2 v.: Sausalito, one
cabinet of drawer boards. Several discarded maps.
]\Ioi'tgages. Abstract of. 1880-?, 2 v.
ilfaS COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, Current : Sanitary District, 3 v. ; General, 15 v.
Cash Book, 1898-1900. 2 v. ; 1903-date. 21 v.
Loose leaf since 1012.
Correspondence file, 1910-date, 40 letter boxes.
General License Register, 1894-1904, 2 v.
License Accounts, 1883-1900, 3 v.; Liquor License, 1892-1902, 2 v.;
1905-1911. 2 V.
Licenses. State and County, 1874-1875, 1 v. ; 1877-1886, 2 v. ; Countv
Licenses, 1882-1895, 2 v.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1873-1894. 2 y. (A-B).
\ ;
o^^
.■^JnuoO saoq'neM
MARIPOSA COt'NTY. 269
MARIPOSA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Mariposa was one of the counties created in 1850, and included in
general all that part of the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada
region which had not already been assigned to other counties. It
extended from Tuolumne County on the north to Los Angeles and
San Diego on the south ; from the Coast Range to the eastern boundary
of the state. As the region became more populated large portions of
tlie county were cut off. In 1852 more than half was detached to form
Tulare County ; in 1855 the western portion of the remainder was sepa-
rately organized as Merced County, and in 1856 Fresno County, which
then also included what is now Madera County, was created confining
Mariposa to what are approximately her present narrow limits. In all,
over a dozen counties claim territory which at one time was a part of
Mariposa.
The county seat was originall.y placed at Aqua.Fria, but in 1854, by
vote of the people, it was removed to Mariposa, where it has since
remained. At Aqua Fria a log cabin served as a courthouse, but upon
the removal to Mariposa, a building was specially constructed for the
county's business, and this building still remains, changed only by an
addition at one end. The courthouse is built of wood and stands
alone in a large square. The building is heated by wood stoves and
lighted by electricity. Practically all of the archives are kept in two
brick vaults opening into the Clerk's office by iron doors. The shelves
and boxes in the smaller, inner vault are of wood; those in the larger
vault, which is really a "hall of records," are of steel, modern in every
respect, except the map eases, which are very poor. A few of the
older records are stored in the attic, which is dusty and mice-infested.
Tlie examination of the archives was made in July, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
li.'iich l).M-k,t, lsri7-1879. 2 v.
Kx.rnlidll lin..k. ^^72-1881, 1 v.
Ex.MMltinn l)n,k,.t, lS.50-1882, 1 v.
File, 1850-1879: Civil, 31 f.b., eases 1-1511; Criminal, 3 f.b.,
eases A-Z; Miscellaneous, 1 f.b.
General Index, 1851-1879. 2 v.
ZiO COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Judgmeut Book. 1850-1879, 3 v. (A-C).
Judgment Docket, 1850-1867, 1 v.
Jury Book, 1857-1879, 1 v.
Minutes, 1850-1879, 2 v. (1-2).
See also under Court of Sessions.
Register of Actions. 1865-1872, 2 v.
Tax Suits : File, 1 f .b. ; Index. 1 v.
County Court, 1850-1879
Clerk's Register, 1856-1879, 2 v.
Cost Books, 1856-1879, 2 v.
County Judge's Certificate of Land Claini.s, 187S-18S0. 1 v.
Pile: Civil, 6 f.b.: Criminal, 2 f.b.
Judgment Book, 1851-1879, 2 v.
Judmnent Docket, 1851-1879, 1 v.
.Minutes. 1851-1879, 2 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-186.3
I'ile. -t f.li.. eases 1-1861.
Judgment Docket, 1850-1863, 1 v.
]\rinutes, 1850-1863, 2 v. (A-B).
Kovei-se of Vol. A. lias orders and mimites of the District Court. .Tuly 30-
Dec. 5, ISoO.
"Quartz Record, No. 2," 1850-1852, 1 v.
This book contains a miscellaneous collection of records : an index, several
sheriffs' returns, docket entries for the County Court and Court of
Sessions, as well as mining location notices, mortgages and other instru-
ments relating to mines. Although listed here among the court records,
it is also included among the Recorder's mining records.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-tIate
Calemiar, 1S77-1895. 1 v.
Collateral Iniieritauee Tax Records, 1905-date, 1 v.
Fee Books. ]S."')0-1879, 3 v.; 1880-date, 2 v.
File. l><r,l-lS(;3. 4 Lb.; 1880-date, 56 f.b.
.Miimtr.s. ls:,l-1879. 3 V. (1, A-B) ; 1879-date, 8 v. (1-8).
rnil.air iioiKls. 1876-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Reaisler of Aetions, "Probate Register," 1855-date, 6 v.
Wills, Record of, 1854-1904, 1 v., indexed.
Since 1901 Wills are recorded in Probate Minutes.
Superior Court, 1880-datc
Calendar. Law and :\Iotion. 1879-date, 1 v.; Trial, 1879-date. 1 v.
Coroners' Inquests. 3 f.b.
Docket, 1879-date, 1 v.
File: Civil, 49 f.b., ca.ses 1-904; Criminal, 32 f.b.; Index. 1 v.
(ieneral Index, 1879-date, 2 v.
Grand Jury Reports, 2 f.b.
Insanity, Record of Commitments, 1879-date. 4 v.; Index, 4 v.:
Certificates of Discharge from State Hospitals. 1 f.b.
Judgment Docket, 1879-date, 1 v.
MARIPOSA COUNTY. 271
Jiidgiueut Record, 1879-date, 3 v. (D-F).
Jury Book, 1880-date, 2 v.
:\Iinutc's, 1880-date, 3 v.
Register of Actions, Civil. 1880-date. 3 v.; Criminal. 1880-date.
1 V.
Reporters" notes and tfanseript.s. l)dls. in vault.
Superior Court, Juvenile
No sei)arate l)Ooks. ■ The records of the few Jnvenile Cmii'f eases
are kept in the other Superior Conrt reeord.s.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
AUowauee Book. 1872-date. 6 v.
F,(|nalization. ^linntes of the Board of. ISol, 1 v.
Kx-lninii Snldi.is. Heeord of. Burial of, 1 v.'
Fiir. is:,:,-,i;iir. 1(111 r.b.
Fniuchiiic Book. 18S2-date, 1 v.
Map of ilariposa County, 1898, lai-ge wall map.
ilinutes: Court of Sessions, County Business, 1852-1855; Super-
visors, 1855-date, 8 v. (A-H).
Pages 1-74 of Vol. A are Minutes of Court of Sessions.
(Ordinance Book, Roads and Highwavs. 1852-date, 1 v.
Road Master's Book, 1863-1885, 1 v.
School District Boundaries, Record of, 1869-date, 2 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Book. lS.")l-]S7y. 3 v.; l>7;;)-date. 3 v.
Hunting Licenses, stulj-books. current A'ear onlv.
.Military Kolls. 1S62. 1 v.; recent. 2 Lb.
.Miscellaneous file. 18."iO-l 879. 1 f.b.
Poll Tax Lists, 2 v.
Naturalization
Deelaratioas of Intention, Record. 1851-1906, 3 v.
Naturalizations. 1853-1876, 4 v. (A-D) ; Certificate of Citizen.ship.
1877-1879. 1 v; Naturalizations. 1880-1902. 1 v. (F) ; 1902-date,
1 V.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1 v.
Registration and Elections
Aftidavils of Registration. 1908-date. kept in safe.
(iivjit K'.'jisicr, 1866-1908, 6 v.
Noiiiiii.iiioii. Record of, 1 v.
I'l-.Tinct .Maps, 21 maps.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage Liceu.ses : Stub-hooks. 1880-1907. 2 v. (1-2); Affidavits,
1907-date, 1 v. (5).
Denti,sls, Register of. 1901-date, 1 v.
iledical and Pharmacists Certificates, Register of, 1876-date, 1 v.
2/2 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. lS.32-datc, 7 f.b., Nos. 1-252; Index,
1 V.
Some earlier Articles iu "Quartz Records Xo. 2," Recorder's Arcliires.
Domestic Corporations, 1895-date, 2-1 small printed vols. ; Index,
1 y.
Fictitious Names, Register of Firms, 1 v.
I'artnership, Register of, 1874-date, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of Officers. !) f.b.
Coroner's Ki'^iisicr, issji-date. 2 v.
Justice Conn 1 1. rk.is, l^.'ti-lSS!), 4 v.
Notarial Records. ],s,s7-ilate, 5 v.
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1861-date, 5 v. (P, R-U).
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, Index, 1 v.
Recorded in Mortgages and in Leases.
Attachments, 1876-date, filed in boxes; Index, 2 v.
Births. Register of, 1873-1876, 1 v.; 1905-1910, 1 v.; 1907-date, 2 v.
Certifi.-iitcs of S;i]c lender Execution, 1866-date, 1 v. (A).
l)c,-illi.-. K.'-i^trr ,,r. Is7:;--ls7(5. 1 v. (1) ; 1905-date, 3 v.
Dcnvrs nf l)iMnl.ulii;ii. l,s:l(;^date, 2 V. (I-II).
Deeds, l,^52-l«72, 14 v., lettered; 1872-date, 28 v. (1-28) ; Index, 3 v.
The early volumes are lettered in the following order, A-D, G, M, R, S,
U, T, W-Z. See also Mining Records, Deeds.
Deeds of Trust. lS!)2-d;ite. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index in vol. 1.
Ei(Tti..ii K\|icMsrs: Ciiidi.lates' Statements, 1893-date. 1 v. ; Commit-
ters' Sl:ilriii,.iits. 1S!I4--1S!)6, 1 V.
Esti;i\s. l>:ij ls-^4. 1 v.; 1884-date, 1 f.b,
Fvr llnoks, ls7n-,|.if,.. 4 V.
II,,l,ir-,1r;Mls. lM,n ,h,T,., 2 V, (N-0).
.JiiduiiMiits. Ti-,iiisrnpts of, 1853-date, 1 v. (F) ; Index. 1 v.
Land ( laiiiis. 1^:.:' is,s2, 1 v. (K) ; Land Book, 1890, 1 v.
Leases, lSi;(l-datc. 2 v. (L-M).
Licensed Surveyors, lS91-date, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, 1859-1889, 1 v. (M) ; Notices of Actions. 1896-date.
1 V. (N),
Maps and I'lal^. I.'^.'i2-ilat(', 1 ^• ; 2 lai'i^v map eases.
Marks and I'liaiids. l>.")2(lati'. 2 w ; Adjacent Counties, 1 f.b.
Marriages. IJecird of. IS.'.l-dat.'. K v.: hulex, 1 v.
Mechanics Liens, 1852-1889, 1 v. (E),
Also in Miscellaneous Records.
]\Iining reeoi'ds:
Claim Locations, 1852-1865, 3 v. (A-C), indexed; Location Fee
Books, 1911-date, 1 v. ; Preliminary Locations of Placer Claims.
1851, 1 V, (2) ; 1897-1906, 1 v, (1) ; Certificate of Location of
Placer Claims, 1897-1899, 1 v, (1) ; Quartz Claims, 1897-1911,
1 V, (1) ; Index of Locators of Quartz Claims, 2 v, (1-2) ; Index
of Quartz Mines, 2 v. (1-2).
MARIPOSA COUNTY. 273
Deeds, 1897-date. C v. (1-6) ; Judex, 1 v.
District Record. Coulterville. 1864-1895, 2 v. (A-B), with index
in B.
Notices of Nonresponsibility, 1916-date, 1 v.
Proofs of Labor, 1892-1909, on file; Index, 1 v.; 1909-date, 2 v.,
indexed.
"Quartz Records, No. 2," 1 v., see Clerk's Archives, Court of Ses-
sions; 1865-date, 12 v. (D-L, N-P).
Record, 1850-1851, 1 v. (M) ; 1904-date, 3 v. (:\I, P, R).
The volume, 1S50-51, is labeled inside "No. 1, Mining Recor;ls."
Miscellaneous. 1856-date, 3 v. (G-I).
^Mortgages, 1857-date, 14 v. (E, II, X-Z, 1-9) ; Index, 1 v.
One volume of Mortgages is simply entitled "1S5S-1.S<W, Records." The
earliest Mortgages are in Deeds.
^Mortgages, Chattel, 1856-date, 3 v. (V-X).
Notices of Action, see Lis Pendens.
Official Bonds, 1856-1876, 1 v., indexed; 1877-date, 3 v. (B-D).
Some for the earl.v fifties are filed in the file of Miscellauenus papers.
Patents, 1857-date, 8 v. (M-T).
Powers of Attorney, 186()-datc, 2 v. (O-P); Index. 1 v.; Index to
Revocations, 1 v.
Real Estate "Q," 1863-date, 1 v.
This is a certified copy of Orders Confirming Sales of Real Estate.
Separate Property of Wives, 1890, 1 v. ; 1 f .b.
Special Partnership, Register of, 1874— date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds to State, 1875-date, 13 v. (1-13).
Tax Sales, Certificate of, 1857-1860, 1 v. (II) ; Certificates of Sale of
Real Estate, 1863-date. 1 v.: 1875-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
Wills, 1854-1904, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 1873-date.
Apportionment of Funds, 1880-date, 5 v.
Board of Education, :\linutes of, lS80-date, 3 v.
Certificate st uli-li(.(iks : lli-h S.Ikk,! Certificates, 1891-1!)00, 1 v.; Per-
manent ('iiiiiit> ('ei'titie.ii,-s. 1s:M (late, 5 V.
Certificates. liecdiiiiiieiKlal idiis tn aeeiiiiipany Normal School Diplomas,
1901-date, 2 v.; LilV I )i|,l,niias. 2 v.
Courses of Study, recent, :; pamphlets.
Institutes. :\Iinutes nl'. Isso-d-it,., 2 v.
Ledger, issu (hit,., 5 v.
Libra r\ Knn.l, 1 ss:]-1896, 2 v.
Requisiti.ins. K^-ister of. 1905-date, 1 v.; Stub-books, 1880-date, 1 v.
School Distnct liuiiihlafjes. lSS."i^date, 2 v.
Teachels' {.'epolls. IDll' -date. 1 V.
Trustees, Iteuister of. ISSL' IKK), 1 V.
274 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment EoUs, 1854-date, 130 v.
Blotter, 1858-1894, 2 v.
Day Book, 1851-1899, 4 v.
Fee Book. 1870-1892, 1 v.
Hospital Record, 1866-1895, 3 v. ; Pay Roll, 1884-1896, 1 v.
Journal, 1899-date, 1 v.
Land Payincnis, Record of Sehool Land Warrants, 1852-1871. 1 v.
Led-v]-. is:,:; date. 4 v.
Mi.s.'.liaiirniis i;,-ister. 1914-date, 1 v.
Orphans and ilall'-orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 1 v.
Poll and Military Tax Lists, 2 f .b. ; Poll Tax Roll, 1877, 1 v.: :\rilitarv
Roll, 1862, 1 V.
Eedeiiiiilioii. Cci'tilicati. at. 1911-date.
Sehnul Disiiiri. ls(;i'--is(;5. 1 v.
.SelKH.I LMirai-x Km.d Aeeonnt, 1911-date, 2 v.
Tax l>isi Salrs, 1S57-1860, 1 v.
Tax Sal.^. Krc.i-d of, Personal Property, 1858-1874, 2 v.
Treasuivr's iiainthly reports, 1911-date.
Warrants: General expenses, 1855-1864, 2 v.; 1880-date, o v.; salary,
1893-date, 2 v.; school, 1852-date, 4 v. ; 1911-date. 46 boxes.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Record of, 1865-1876. 1 v.; Re-ister of Bonds, lOO.Vdate, 1 v.
Cash Book and Journal, 1869-date, 5 v.
Day Book, 1903-1905, 1 v. ; Blotter, 1883-date, 2 v.
Deposit Register. 1910-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1910-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 188(1 dale. 2 y.
Poll Tax stubs, i:H)(;-litl4.
School Land. Recurd of, 1886-1895, 1 v. ■
Warrants. Rci^istcr of. 1865-date, 5 v. ; Road, 1905-date, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessments. Abstract of, 1896-1897. 1 v., in the Auditor's office.
Assessment Statements, 1913-date, about 360(1.
Land Filings, Abstract of, 1852-date. 1 v., Clerk's office.
]\Iaps and Plats :
Merced Countv, recent.
Town of Coulterville, 1897.
Town of Mariposa, 1860.
Township Plat Book, current. 1 v.. showing property owners.
Tuolumne County, 1906.
United States Township Siirye>- Plats. 1855-date, 1 v.
Mortgages, Abstract of, lS9S-l!)l(i. 1 v., in the Recorder's office.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash llnnk. lM)ll-date, 4 v.
Deliii(|iieiit Tax Cash Books, a large number.
License (-ash Account. 1906-date, 4 v.
Licenses Collected. Ledger of, 1888-date, 3 v.
Mendocrno County.
olid
blue
Stats.
1850:61: 1851:178.
Stats.
1852:192.
b
Stats.
1855:77, 150.
Stats.
1859:98.
d
Stats.
1860:334.
Stats.
1863-4:111; Pol. Code (1872)
§ 3918
?
Stats.
1871-2:766.
a
Stats.
1907:135.
h
Stats.
1917:1396, 1635.
Pol. Code (1919), §3931.
For key to maps see page ix.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Mendocino was one of the original counties into which the state was
divided in 1850, but it was not organized as a separate county until
1859, being until that time united to Sonoma County for judicial,
revenue and administrative purposes. During these earlier years the
boundaries of the county, especially to the east, were very uncertain
and several changes were made before they were satisfactorily estab-
lished. Before 1852 the territory around Clear Lake was apparently
claimed b.y both Mendocino and Napa counties. In that year, how-
ever, the boundary between the two become more definitely fixed. In
1855 it was again changed at the expense of Mendocino. At the same
time the Sonoma-Mendocino line was moved farther north. In 1859,
when the county was organized, the boundaries were redefined very
much as they have been up to the present, the only important change
being made in 1864 when a portion of the head waters of Eel River
were given to Lake County. Ukiah has been the county seat continu-
ously since 1859, when the county government was first organized.
The first courthouse M'as erected in 1859 at a cost of $6,000, and
served the county's needs until 1872, when the present courthouse was
built. At first a part of the building was used as a jail, but in 1892
a separate jail was erected on the northwest corner of the courthouse
square. In the same year the Hall of Records, occupying the southwest
corner of the square, was completed. All of these buildings are solidly
built of brick and are reasonably safe from outside fires. The Hall of
Records consists of one large room and two small office rooms on either
side of the entrance hall. The interior construction of the courthouse
proper does not insure against fire. Electric lights are used in both
buildings, but the heating is by means of wood stoves and fireplaces
and these constitute a serious danger to the records. No vaults are
used, except a small one in the Treasurer's office. All of the offices,
except that of the Recorder, are badly overcrowded.
An old wooden building, fittingly described as a "shack," about half
a block distant from the courthouse square, is used as a storeroom.
This building is of the flimsiest construction, almost surrounded by
other wooden buildings, and is about as unsafe a storage place for
records as could be devised. An examination of this report will show
what the building contains. Besides the records there were several
drums and cans of oil and a large number of wooden frames and other
276 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
inflammable material. ^Nlold. dust and cobwebs are everywhere iu
evidence.
It should perhaps be added tliat at the time of this examination, in
December, 1916, the Board of Supervisors had under consideration
plans for additions to and modernization of the courthouse building.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1859-1879
Calendar, 1859-1879. 2 v. (1-2) : (_'ri)niual, 1873-1879, 1 v.; Com-
mon Law, 1861-1866, 1 v. All in .storeroom.
Execution Book, 1867-1886, 1 v.. in storeroom; Index, 1 v., iu
storeroom.
Fee Book, 1864-1870, 1 v. (1), in storeroom.
File, 148 f.b., cases 1-1821.
Includes County Court.
Judgment Book, 1859-1879, 3 v. (1, x, 3).
The last two volumes are in the storeroom.
Judgment Docket, 1864-1879, 2 v. (x, 2).
The fir.st volume is in the storeroo7ii.
Jurors, List of, 1864-1874, 3 v. ; Jurv Book, District and Countv
Courts, 1874-1876, 1 v.
Minutes, 1859-1879, 3 v. (1-3).
The last two volumes are in the storeroom.
Register, 1864-1872, 1 v. (1) ; Register of Actions, 1871-1877, 2 v. ;
Register and Fee Book, 1859-1872, 1 v., in storeroom.
Tax Suits: Register of Actions. 1865-1869, 1 v.; Decree Book.
1865, 1869, 1 V. (1).
Only a few entries.
County Court, 1859-1879
Calendar, 1859-1879, 2 v., in storeroom.
Judgment Book, 1859-1879, 1 v. (1).
Judgment Docket, 1859-1879, 2 v. (x, 2).
Minutes, 1859-1879, 3 v. (1-3).
The first two volumes are in the storeroom. Vol. 2 is entitled "Records."
Register, 1861-1874, 1 v. (1^ ; Register and Fee Book, 1859-1864,
1 V.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1859-1863
Calendar, 1859-1861, 1 v., in storeroom.
Minutes, 1859-1863, see under Supervi.sors" Records, "Regi.stcr of
Roads, Schools, etc."
MENDOCINO COUNTY. 277
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 18S9-date
Bonds and Letters. 1872-1901, 5 v. (x. 1-4) ; Superior Coiirt
Bonds. 1896-1912. 2 v. (1-2); Probate Bond.s, 1912-date, 2 v.
(3-4).
Tlie last two volumes arc both current, vol. 3 liciny a form hook.
f'alendar, 1876-1880, 1885-1915, 10 v. (x, 1-9).
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905-date, 2 v.
Decrees, Probate, 1908-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Decree of Settlement of
Final Account. 1898-1912, 1 v. (1) ; Decree that Notice to
Creditors Has Been Given, 1897-date. 3 v. (1-2, 2) ; Order of
Publication of Notice to Creditors, 1896-date, 2 v. (1-2).
File, 226 f.b., cases 1-2893.
Final Discharge of Administrators, 1901-date, 1 v. (1).
Index to Settled Estates, 1 v. (1).
Inventories, 1880-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Estate of Isaac Isaac, 1893, 1 v.
Letter.^ of Administration and Guardianship, 1896-date, 4 v.
List of Guardians, 1870-1885, 1 v., in storeroom.
Minutes and Orders: Probate Court, 1859-1879. 5 v. (x. 2-4,
"Day-Book") ; Superior Court Probate, 1880-date, 19 v. (1-18) ;
1896-date, 12 v. of Orders under special titles.
Vols. 1 and 2 of first series and vol. 2 of second series are in the store-
room. Vol. 2 of first series is entitled "Records." There is one volume
numbered 9* in second series. The 12 volumes of orders are largely
form books.
lie-isler and Fee Book. 1859-1864. 1 v. ; Register, 1865-1873, 1 v.
(1) : Ke-ister of Actions, 1873-1876, 1 v.; 1880-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Wills. Kecord nf, 1860-1 S99. 3 v. (1-3); Wills, Superior Court,
1SS(M^(92, 1 V. (2) ; Wills, 1897-1903, 1909-date. 3 v. (1, 3-4).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1863-date, 2 v. (1, x).
The unnumbered volume includes the entries in vol. 1.
Calendar. 1880-1915, 16 v.
(•niiuMiliiH.nts to State Prison, 1897-date. 2 v. (1, 1); to County
.l.iil. l!)ns date, 1 v. (1).
(.'nrDiiiTs Iminests. 6 p.h.
Divorce. Decrees of. 1896-1904, 1 v. (1) ; Final Judgment. 1905-
1916. 1 V. (1) ; Interlocutory Decree. 1903-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Execution Book. 1880-1886, see under District Court; 1886-date,
4 V. (x, 2-4) ; Executions, 1896-1903. 1 v. (1), in storeroom.
The last named volume is a form l)ook.
File: Civil and Criminal, 142 f.b., cases 1822-8102; Civil, 7 f.b.,
cases 8103-8397 ; Current cases, 55 f.b. ; Criminal, 5 f.b., cases
1g-132c.
Foreclosure, Decree of, 1895-1910, 1 v. (1) ; State School Lands,
1896-1899, 1 v. (1), in storeroom.
General Index. 4 v. (x, 2) ; Index to Judgment Roll, 1860-1911,
Iv. (2).
278 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Insane, Record of, 1885-1902, 3 v. (1, 1-2) ; Commitments, 1902-
1915, 6 V. (3-8) ; Order of Commitment, Intemperance, 1912-
date, 1 V. (1) ; Certificates of Discharge from State Hospitals,
1903-date, 1 v.
Judgments, 1880-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Judgment of Dismissal [of
action], 1908-date, 1 v. (1).
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Jury Book, 1897. 1 v.; List of Jurors, District. County, and
Superior Courts, 1876-1896, 1 v.
Minutes and Orders, 1880-date, 17 "v. (1-17) ; Extra Sessions of
Superior Court, 1 v.
the only pntries are for July and December,
Register of Actions: Civil and Criminal. 1880-1916. 14 v. (1-14) ;
Civil, 1916-date, 1 v. (15) ; Criminal. 1915-date. 1 v. (1).
Reporters' note-s, large number of vols, in storeroom.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
Record, 1910-date, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions. 1909-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1873-date, 7 v. (.\. x, 2-6;).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1890-date, 1 v. (1).
Cancellation of Erroneous or Double A.ssessments, 1909-datc, 2 v.
Certificates of Cancellation [of Certificates of Sale, bv Board of
Supervisors], 1896-1900, 1 v. (1).
Equalization. Minutes of Board, 1915-date, 1 v.
Franchises, Record of, ?-1875, 1 v. (1), only 7 pages.
Minutes. 1859-date. 15 y. (1-15) ; Index, 9 v.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Register of Roads, Schools, Election Precincts, etc., 1859-1870,
Iv. (1).
The inside title is "Minutes of the Court of Sessions." The volume con-
tains minutes of the .Court of Sessions, 1850-1SG3, pages 1-53 ; lists of
road overseers, election officers, constables and justices of the peace,
186T-1S70. pa?es 230-303: Toll Bridges. Wharfs and Chutes, license,
rates of toll, etc., 1S6.S-1869, pages 308-316.
Road Book. 1873-1874. 1 v. fl). in storeroom.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Cash Book, 1866-1867. 1 v.. in storeroom.
Fee Books, 1866-1880, 5 v., in storeroom: Superior Court, 1899-
date, 3y. (3-5).
Hunting Licenses, County Register of, n.d.. 1 v.
Index to Notaries Public. Ju.stices of the Peace. Constables and
Road Overseers, 1865-1870, 1 v., in storeroom.
License Account, 1865-1872, 1 v., in storeroom.
Account with Auditor and Controller.
Officers, Mendocino County, Register of, lS77-date, 3 v.
MENDOCINO COUNTY. 279
Naturalization
Deelaratiuiis of Intention, Record, 1907-date, 4 v.: Index, 1859-
1906. 2 V. (x. 1).
Naturalization : Aets of. 1869-1879, 1 v. ; Decrees. 1880-1903, 2 v.
(1-2); Record, 1903-1906, 2 v. (1, x) ; Petition and Record,
1906-date. 3 v. (2-4).
Naturalized Citizens, Index. 1861-1894, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1908-1916.
Gi-eat Register, 1866-1909, 8 v., in storeroom.
The letters A-D are missing from the first volume.
Great Register (printed), 1888, 1 copy in storeroom.
Registration Affidavits furnished to Deputies, Record of, 1914-
1916. 1 v.; Register of. 1912, 1 v.
Elections
Election Returns, 1908-date.
All except the 1916 returns are in the storeroom.
Nomination Papers, 1910.
Nominations, Record of. 1914-date. 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
:\rarrias-e License .stu1i-l:ooks. 1893-1912, S v.: .Mtidavils, 1912-
date, 3 v.
Three of the stub-books are in the storeroom.
Denti.st.s. Register of. 1903-date. 1 v.
Optometrisfs. Rcroi-,1 nf. 10n4-(l,ite, 1 v.
l'|]ai'nuiriM,s. I '.'...;; sin- nf, I'.Ni:, ,lale. 1 v.
Pliysici,-in>' ;(ihI D.^iiti^u' C ri ilirates, 1876-1915. 1 v.
Physi.'ians. lie-istel- ,,r, ll)14--.l,-lte, 1 V. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Banks, 1909-date, 1 v.
Banking certificates pasted in book.
Certificates of Incorporation and Miscellaneous papers. 1866-1890,
1 V.
For enrlior years drives onl.v name anrl ihUi' of filins:.
<'ni-i.(,i-;,fi,,tis. K'cvisier ,,f. lS(;6-date. 1 v. (l) .
KiHilion.s Xanirs. i;r.jwi,r ,,1'. 1 V.
:\rrii,l,,rinu (;oimty I'icneris, .Minutes of the Society of. 1889-1893,
1 v., in storeroom.
Partnenship, Register of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1),
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds, Official, 5 p.h.
Register of Inquests, 1897-date, 1 v.
Humane Officer.s. Record of, 1903-date, ouly one entry.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Justice Court Dockets: Big River Township, 1893-1896, 1 v.;
Ukiah Township, 1861-1870, 3 v., in storeroom.
One of these volumes, 1SG1-1S62, contains tax suits only.
Notarial Records: Eugene Brown, 1866-1868, 1 v.. in storeroom;
J. W. Baldwin, 1883, 1 v., in storeroom; Dufie B. Wright, 1887-
1891, 1 v., in storeroom; LeGrand Morse, 1889-1899, 2 v. (1-2),
in storeroom ; J. C. Ruddock. 1895-1913, 1 v. ; Lee Auten, 1902-
1908, 1 v.; P. W. Haggreen. 1903, 1 v.; Christian Suhr, 1906-
1910, 1 v., in storeroom.
THE RECORDER
Assignments of Judgments, 1861-date. 1 v. (1).
Assignments of Mortgages, 1859-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
Attachments, 1866-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Banking Statements: Assets, 1876-1893, 1 v. (1) ; Capital, 1876-1893,
1 V. (1).
Bills of Sale, 1903-date. 1 v. (2) ; Record of, 1864-date, 1 v.; Index,
Iv. (1-2).
Births: Record of. 1907-1914, 2 v. (x. 3) ; 1915-date, 1 v. (5) ; Register
of. 1873-1907, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1911-1915, 1 v. (4) ; 1915-date, 1 v. (6).
Certificates of Sale, 1868-1911, 27 v. (1-27) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Includes both tax sales and sales under execution.
Certificates of Sale, 1859-1894, 31 v. (A-Z, AA-EE) ; Index, 1 v. (4).
These are the original certificates, which have just recently been bound
by the present Recorder.
Deaths: Record of. 1905-1907, 2 v. (2. x) ; 1907-date, 3 v. (3-5);
Register of, 1873-1907, 1 v, (1) ; 1915-date, 1 v. (6).
Decrees of Distribution. 1891-1907, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deeds, 1859-date, 149 v. (1-149) ; Index. 12 v.
Deeds of Trust, 1898-date, 3 v. (2^) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
For vol. 1 see Incorporated Companies, etc.
Election Expen.ses: Candidates' Statements. 1894-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Estravs, 1859-date, 1 v. (1).
Fee Books. 1874-1878, 1886-1892, 1907-datc. 7 v.
The first volume is in the storeroom.
Homesteads, 1861-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Incorporated Companies, Trust Deeds, Bv-laws and Certificates of
Election of, 1863-1889, 1 v. (1).
Instriunents Filed, 14 pouches (1-13. A) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Judgments. Transcripts of, 1859-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Leases, 1859-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Licensed Surveyors, 1891-date, 1 v.
Surveyor General's notices filed in book.
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Map book, 1 v. (2) ; Township plats, 4 v. (2, 1-3) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4) ;
Map of Licensed Surveyors, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index to Surveys, 1 v. (1) ;
Map of LHiiah ; 8 other maps in map rack.
MENDOCINO COUNTY. 281
Marks and Brands, 1859-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
There is also a large box of the brands and marks on leather aud wood.
Marriage Licenses. iS.Vi-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Index, 2 v. (1) ; Index to
JIarriage Cn-t ifiratcs. l' v. (2).
Marriages, RegistLr .jf. 11105-1907, 1 v. (1) ; Record of, 1907-date, 3 v.
(X, 3-4).
Mechanics Liens. 1859-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v. (1-2).
Mining Claims, 1865-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Mining District Records, Ukiah Mining District, 1863-1867, 1 v.
Laws and notices of claims. Only IS pages used.
Jliscellaneous Records, 1862-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 1 v. (1-2).
Mortgages, 1859-date, 79 v. (1-79) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2) ; Chattel, 1861-
date, 15 v. (1-15) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
Newspapers (in Clerk's office except as otherwise noted) :
Ukiah. Mnulocino Herald, Nov. 24, 1865-Dec. 27, 1867, 3 v.
There are some numbers missing.
Mendocmo Democrat. Mar. 4, 1865, to end uf 1867, 1878. 1879,
5 V.
Democrat ir ^Yeef,■Il, Dispatelt. Jan. 1878-Dec. 1881, 4 v.
April 1, ISSl. the Disputch and llie Democrat were combined. See next
below.
Mendocino Dispatch and Democrat, Jan. 1881-Dec. 1888, 6 v.
City Press. July 6, 1877-June, 1884, July, 1885-Jmie, 1886, 8
v.; July 6, 1877-June 27, 1879, Jan. i880-Dec. 1888, 10 v.
Six volumes of the Press are in the storeroom.
BepubUcan Press, Jan. 1, 1890-June 26, 1891, 2 v.
The Rcpuhlican Press is a continuation of the Vl:iali Cifii Press.
Independent. Apr. 13. lS86-Mar. 31, 1888. 2 v.
Mendocino County Republican, Apr. 4, 1888-July 17, 1889, 1 v.
The Republican was a continuation of the Independent.
Notices of Action, 1859-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Official P,(.ii.ls. is:.9-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
Patents. ImM .I.Hr. 22 v. (1-22) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Posses.M,i-v ChiiiiK. 1859-1877. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1859-date, 5 v. (1-5); Index. 1 v. (1-2); 4 v.
(1-2).
Probate Sale of Real Estate and Orders Confirming Same. 1859-1907,
3 V. (1-3) ; Index. 2 v. (x. 2).
Prison Record, 1874-1884, 1 v.
Public Lands, Receipts and Certificates of Purchase of. and Assign-
ments of Same, 1861-date, 2 v. (x, 2) ; Index, 2 v. (x, 1).
Releases of Mortgages, 1859-date, 15 v. (1-15) ; Index to Releases of
Mortgages of Real Property, 2 v. (3).
School Land Warrants. Location of, 1853-1866, 1 v. (1).
Separate Property of Married Women, 1859-date. 1 v. (1); Index,
Iv. (1).
Sole Traders Declarations. 1860-date. 1 v. (1).
l■^2 COUNTY ARCHIVE.S OF C.VI.IFOKNIA.
Stallion Register, 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, 1860-1871. 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales: Auditor's Cancellation of, 1905-3908, 4 v.: Certificates of,
.■^ee under T'ertifieates of Sale.
Water Right.s. lS72-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1-2).
Wills, Record of. 1883-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1866-date, 90 v.
One Tolume containing the reports for 1S84-1S89 is in tlie Clerk's office.
Apportionment of Funds, etc., 1876-1891, 1915-date. 2 v,
Eoard of Education. IMinutes of, 1907-date, 2 v.
Census IMarshals' Field Notes and Reports, 1905-1910, 5 large loose
leaf volumes in the storeroom.
Fee Book, 1897-date, 1 v.
Grade of Schools, 1884-1889, 1 v.
Opening and closing of scbools, teachers, etc.
Graduates, Grammar School, Record of. 1912-1914, 1 v.
Graduation. (Irammar School, Record of, 1897-date. 1 v.
Iligli School Ledger. 1897-1905. 1 v.
Institutes. Minutes of. 1879-1883. 1887, 1889-1892, 1895-date. 7 v.
Journal, 1866-1877, 1891-1892, 8 v.
Letter file. 1895-1901, 21 box file.s in storeroom.
Record. 1861-1876, 1 v.. in Recorder '.s office.
Register of Re,|uisitious, 1883-1885, 1890, 2 v., in storeroom; 1898-
]S!l!). 1!Hi:, ,|:ifr, :,
V. (x. 1^).
Scll.i.il DlsllM.-t KnlllH
aries. 1859-1888, 1 v.; Maps, 1 v.
Schuul Disd-iH I.i-.Il'.
1, i«*4 _TS^9. 1893-date, 13 v. (2. 4-13, x, x).
School Exliiliitv i;^:,
-.1 (if. I'liiT 1')14. 1 V.
School Fill!, 1 IJr.lsM
1-77- ls>t. 1SS9-189], 2 v.
School Library li..nks
i;.-nr,| of, 1 V.
Superintendent d' ( ^
iinii'ii Schools in account with Mendocino Count
and the several s,!
M'l Districts, 1861-1866, 1 v.
Superintendent's Record. 1895-1904. 1 v.
Contains also apportionments. 1004-1916.
Teacliers' Certificates. Record of. 1913-date. 1 v.
Teaeher.s' Diplomas. Record of. 1913-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Examinations. Record of, 1878-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Reports, "Old," 2 large f.b.; 1882-1883, 1906-date, 11 v.
Trustees, Register of School, 1881-date, 4 v.
Trustees' Reports, 1882-1885, 3 v.
One volnme is in the storeroom.
Unapportioned Fund, 1876-1886, 1 v.
Warrant Register, 1881-1882, 1901-1912, 3 v.
The first volume is entitled "Registr.v of Orders Presented for payment.
Supt's office"; the second is entitled "Register": the third, "Sohool
Supfs Register of Trustees' Orders."
Warrants, Registered, 1916-date, 1 v.
Outside title, "Orders Filed and Register of Requisitions N to Z School
Supt."
MENDOCINO COUNTY. 'Zb6
THE AUDITOR
Allowauees, 1890-1896, 2 v., in storeroom.
Apportionments of Superintendent of Schools, 1916-datc, 1 v.
Contains also transfers by order of the Board of Supervisors.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1859-1860. 1865-1870. 1872-1915. 155 v.
Duplicate, 1859-1860, 1872-1876, 1891, 6 v.
Ddinquent, 1872-1915, 42 v.
Personal Propertv. 1897-1916, 20 v.
Index, 42 v.; 1859, 1 v., in Clerk's office; 1S62-18G3, 1 v., in
storeroom.
Auditor's Authorizations, stubs. 1905-1907, 1 v.
Auditor's Discharges, stubs, 1905-1907, 1 v.
Bonded Indebtedness of Mendocino County, 1910-date, 1 v.
Bonds and Coupons, Account of, 1872-1898, 1 v., in storeroom.
Bonds Funded, 1862, Auditor's Record of, 1 v., in Clerk's office.
Cancellation of Assessments, 1909-1914, 4 v.
Orders of Board of Supervisors to Assessor.
Certificates to Treasurer, Auditor's account of, 1874-1879, 1 v., in
storeroom.
Clerk's Fee Book, Superior Court, 1880-1898, 2 v. (1-2).
Ilo-spital Record (Outside), 1898-1903. 1 v.
Journal, ilendocino County, 1866-1876, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Apportionment of taxes, etc.
Journal. 1866-date, 9 v. (B-J).
Ledger, 1864-date. 20 v. (A-L7) ; Road Districts, 1877-1885, 1 v., in
Recorder's office; 1885-1899. 1 v., in storeroom.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 2 v.
Poll Tax Roll. 1890. 1895-1898, 1904-1914, 16 v.; 1881, 1 v., in .store-
room; 1889, 1 v., in Assessor's office.
Receipts to Treasurer of Redeemed Warrants. 1899-1906. 1 v.
Recorder's Fee Books. 1893-1906, 3 v.
Redemptions. Abstract to. 2 v. (x, 2).
Redemption of Delinquent Taxes Sold to State, 1899-1902, 1 v. (1).
Redemption of Real Estate Purchased by State, Certificates of, 1889-
1896, 1906-1916. 16 v.
Segregations, 1 v.
Sheriff's Fee Book, 1871-1872. 1874-1885, 2 v., in Recorder's office;
1885-1910, 5 v.; Register and Fee Book. 1872-1875, 1 v. (1), in
Recorder's office; Register of Actions, 1875-1889, 5 v., in Recorder's
office.
School District Ledger. 1880-1886. 1 v. (A).
School Register, 1898. 1 v. (1).
Special School Districts, Journal, 1864-1874, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Special School Tax Record, 1899-1903, 2 v.
Tax Collections, 1881, 1 v., in Recorder's office; 1884-1888, 4 v., in
storeroom; 1888-1904. 17 v.
284 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Tax Sales, 1884-1886, 2 v., in Recorder's office; Delinquent, 1874-1880,
2 v., in Recorder's office; Tax Sales to State, Certificates of, 1899,
1 V. (3) ; Tax Sales, Statement (or Abstract) of, ?-date, 9 v.
(1-4, x).
Treasiu-er's Reports, 1895-1916, 10 v.
Trial Balance, 1899-1906, 2 v.
Warrants Drawn, Auditor's Account of, 1859-1861, 1 v.. in storeroom.
Outside title "Records."
AYarrants. Register of, 1899-date, 8 v. (1, 3. 5, 7. 9. 10-12) ; Scliofil.
1899-date, 6 v. (2. 4, 6, 8-10).
Warrants Outstanding, 1899-1916, 2 v.
AVarrants Registered, "Register of Warrants," 1866-1889, 1895-1900,
5 V. (x, 2—4, x), in storeroom; Registered Warrants on Road Districts.
1874-1875, 1 v., in storeroom.
volume cont.iius also Treasurer's dail.v cash account,
Warrant Index, 2 v. (x, 2).
THE TREASURER
Auditor's Authorizations, 1907-date. file.
Auditor's Roci-ipts for Warrants Paid, 1907-date, 2 v.
Bonds, I'niiiliil. l-^i'-'. 1 v., in storeroom.
Bonds, ReuiMri- nf. I>!i2-date, 1 v.
Ca.sh Bodk. 1^ii(i-iy:s,j, 4 v.. in Recorder's office; 1885-1892, 2 v., in
Ass,.s,s,)i'-,s .iriice; 1895-1906, 4 v. (5-8). in storeroom.
iDhcntniicr T;ix Receipts, 1899-1906, 4 v., in storeroom; 1906-date, 2 v.
Journal, 1907-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 1864-1876. 2 v., in Recorder's office; 1876-1907, 3 v., in .store-
room; 1907-date, 2 v.; School District, 1899-1905, 3 v. (2-4), in
storeroom.
Licenses and Poll Taxes, Day Book, 1868-1880, 2 v., in Recorders
office.
Poll Tax Books, 1878, 1880, 2 v., in storeroom.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1914-datP, 3 v.
School Funds, 1874-1884, 1 v., in Recorder's office; 1884-1903, 3 v.
(x, 2-3). in As.sessor's office.
[School] Land Book. 1885-date. 1 v.
Teller's Cash. 1899-1905, 7 v., in storeroom.
Daily record of cash transactions and balances.
W^arrants, Register of, 1907-date, 7 v. (1-6, 1).
Warrants Registered :
Registry of County Warrants, Redeemed Warrants, 1859-1876,
1 v., in Recorder's office.
Warrant Register and Register of Warrants. 1876-1895. 2 v.
Register of Warrants, 1900-date, 1 v.
MENDOCINO COUNTY. 285
THE ASSESSOR
- ^sment Statemeuts, 18tJU-lSS<l (partial), 108 v., in storeroom;
'112-1912, in .storeroom; 1913, l!)l-t, iu p.li. and f.b. in main oiBee;
13-1918, 18 V.
The current vohimes are loose leaf, four years on each sheet.
]Maps : Ownership of Land in Mendocino County, 4 v. ; Maps of Cities,
Towns and Grants, 1 v. ; Road Surveys, 1 v., containing maps and
!■ Id notes.
luages. Abstract of, 1876-1889, 5 v. in .storeroom and 1 v. in
li'i'rorder's office.
'I'roperty Sold to State for Taxes. Redeemed and Unredeemed. 1896."
1895-1900. 1 V.
Tax Sales, Abstract of, ?-1914, 2 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
.\>M'-.sment Rolls, 1916, 6 v.; Delinquent, 1 v.
I 'ipii.sits in bank, 1 v.
use Book, 1879-1889. 1894-1898. 4 v.. in storeroom; License Cash
■• nk, 1898-1899, 1 v., in storeroom; 1899-1906, 1 v.. in Auditor's
i.e; 1907-date, 1 v.; License Tally Book. 1896-1898, 1 v., in store-
iiiom; License Regi.ster, 1899-1901, 2 v. (1, x). in storeroom.
Tax Sale.s. Record of, 1899-date, 1 v.
'J'reasurer '.s Receipt to Tax Collector, 1864-1865. 1 v.. in storeroom.
Reverse has Tax Collector's receipt to Auditor. 1S0(!-1ST2.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
MERCED COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Merced County was formed in 1855, being set oif from ilariposa
County at that time. Originally it was more than twice its present area,
since it extended from Stanislaus on the north to Tulare on the south,
Kings County not yet having been detached from the latter. The crea-
tion of Fresno County in 1856, however, reduced it to its present size.
The first election held within the county was on the ' ' Second Monday
of May, 1855. ' ' The county seat chosen at that time was ' ' the ranch of
Turner & Osborne on Mariposa Creek. ' ' Later in the same year it was
moved to a place on Snelling's ranch, at which the nucleus of the town
of Snelling had been formed. By an election held December 12, 1872,
Merced was chosen as the county seat. Since then tlie location has not
been changed.
The first court met at the ranch of Turner & Osborne untler the .shade
of some trees. On the removal of the county seat to Snelling, court was
held in the hotel building until a courthouse could be built. Upon the
selection of Merced as the county seat the records were moved to the
second floor of a building on the corner of L and Fourth Streets. In
July, 1874, they were taken to "Washington Hall and were kept there
until May, 1875, when the present courthouse was ready for use.
The courthouse stands in the center of a very attractive park of ten
acres. It is a building of two stories and a basement. It is steam
heated and electrically lighted. In 1914 a steel and concrete wing was
added to the old building and some changes have been made, and others
are being made in the interior arrangements; otherwise the building
stands as completed in 1875.
Set off as it is from other buildings, there is no danger from fire from
the outside. The inside, however, is in no sense fireproof. Book racks,
file cases, etc., range from the most modern to the old wooden styles.
Improvements in these, however, are being made. Most of the offices
are furnished with vaults, but with two or three exceptions, these are
not large enough to hold the records of the office. Partly because of lack
of room, but more because the offices of the old building have been
undergoing repairs for a year, many of the old records are stored in the
Recorder's office and many more are piled in the '"Tool House" and in
the "Gasoline House." Many of these have in them much valuable
material. As soon as the repair work is finished it is luidcrstood these
records will be returned to the proper places.
This courthouse was examined in August, 1916.
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Merced County.
Stats. 1855 :125.
Stats. 1856:183.
Stats. 1865-6:172.
Stats. 1867-8:56: Pol. Code (1872), §3934.
Stats. 1887:103.
Pol. Code (1919), §3932.
For key to maps see page Ix.
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MERCED COUNTY. • Zb t
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1855-1879
Calendar, 1861-1879. 2 v.
File. 1855-1879, 23 f.b. (A-W).
Foi-eelosure, Decrees of, 1877-1879, 1 v.
(ieiieral Index, 1856-1877, 1 v. ; 1866-1879, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1856-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgment Docket, 1856-1879, 2 v.
Minutes, 1862-1879, 2 v.
The Roll of Attorneys is in vol. 2 of this record.
Register of Actions, 1863-1879, 2 v.
Suits, Index to, 1875-1879. 1 v.
Tax Decree Record, 1872, 1 v.
County Court, 1855-1879
Calendar, 1875-1879, 1 v.
Docket, Criminal, 1861-1875, 1 v.
File: Civil, 18 f.b.; Criminal, mixed with pa|)cr.s of ('nurt of
Sessions and Superior Court, in no order.
Crncml Ind.'x. 1S.''ir.-lS79. 1 v.; 1876-1879, 2 v.
Ju.U'iii.-iit Dorkri. 1S(;0-1879, 1 V.
-Miuiitrs. l^.'i.VlsTl). 2 V. (A-B).
Record. 1862-18(9, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1879.
Suits, Index to, 1878-1879, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1855-1863
Audited Accounts, 1855-1858, 1 v.
File, with County and Superior Court papers,
ilinutes, 1855-1863, 1 v.
Contains also Decrees of Distribution, Leases and Transcripts of Judg-
ments for the Recorder's ofBce.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1855-date
I'.oii.ls, IsTll-.late. 4 V. (1-4).
('(.Ilaleial hilirntaiaM. Tax Record. 1901-1909, 2 v.
Doeket. i,s:,.v-i>:ii;, i v.
File, is.v; isTO, 8 f.b.; 1880-date, 110 f.b., cases 1-1160.
G.'iiei-al In, lex. 1855-1879, 1 v. (1) ; 1880-date, 1 v. (1).
Letter.^ of Administration, Guardianship, Testamentary, etc., 1876-
date, 5 v. (1-5).
:\rinutes and Orders, 1855-1879, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-date, 11 v.
(A-K) ; Index, 1 v.
Register of Actions and Fee Book, 1855-date, 5 v. ( A-E ) .
Wills, Record of, 1856-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
2S8 COl'NTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Atturiieys, Roll of. 18!)J-datf. 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-date, incomplete
Coroner's Inquests, 1895-date.
Earlier transcrii^ts are boxed up iu the Recorder's office.
File: Civil, 1880-datc. 206 f.l).. cases 1-3560; Criminal. 1880-date,
cases 1-820.
Grand and Trial Jurors, Orders for, 1907-date.
Grand Jury Eeports, 1 899-date, 2 f .b.
Insanity: Eecord of Commitments, 1887-1909, 3 v. (1-3); Index.
1 V. ; Order of Commitments, etc., 1895-date, 4 f .b. ; Record.
1881-1891, 1 v.; 1909-date, 1 v.: Certificate's of Intemperance
Cases, 1911-date. 1 f .b. ; Lunacy Commission. 1897-1904, 1 f .b.
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgments, Assignments and Satisfaction of, 1880-date, 8 v.
(A-H) ; Index, 1880-1906, 2 v.; Abstracts of, 1907-dat_e, 1 f.b.
Jurors' Fee Book, County and Superior Courts, 1872-1887. 1 v.
Jury Book, 1891-1907, 1 v.
Minutes and Orders, lS80-date, 20 v. (A- J, 11-20).
Register of Actions: Civil, lS80-date, 8 v. (A-C. 4-8) ; Crinumil.
1880-date, 4 V. (1-4).
Reporters' notes, quantities in tool house; Transcripts, ]910-(late;
earlier volumes in tool house.
Suits, Index to, 1880-1893, 2 v.
Transcripts on Appeal, in office and tool house.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 19U9-date
iliuutes and Orders, 1909-dnte. 1 v.
Record. 1909-date. 1 v. ill.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1895-date, 12 v. (1-12).
Applications and Petitions, 1890-date, 3 f.b.
Appointments, 1907-date. 2 f.b.
Bonds, Record of, 1901-date, 1 v. (1).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1 v.
Equalization, Petitions for, 1902-date, 2 f.b.
Franchise Book, 1875-1900, 1 v. (1).
Hospital, Reports of Superintendent of, 1899-date. 4 f.li.
Indigents, Applications of, for aid, 1916, 1 f.b.
Insurance of County Property, Record of. 1911-date, 1 v.
ilinutes, June 4, 1857-date, 16 v. (A-P).
Miscellaneous file, a number of f.b.
These relate to bids, bonds, claims, formation of districts, francliises, incor-
poration matters, petitions, resolutions, etc., and cover the years 1SS9-
date.
Ordinance Book, 1882-date, 2 v. (1-2): Ordinances, 1887-
date, 3 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans, Record of. 1904-1911, 1 v.
Road Book, 1855-1878, 2 v. (A-B).
MERCED COUNTY. 289
Road Records, Clerk's file of, 1872-date. 14 f.li.
Road Register, 1872-1880, 1 v.
School Districts, Petitions for, 1907-date, 2 f .b. ; Record of High
School Districts, 1911-date, 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Appoiutiueut of Deputies, 1911-date, 2 f.b.
Destruction of Coyotes, Certificates and Affidavits of, 1915-
date, 1 f.b.
Di.vkcd TLu'srs: Certificates of. 1 f .1). : Register of. 19U7-190S. 1 v.,
in i;rrni-,|rr-s office.
F,-c l;n,,k>. i:in7-date, 2 v.
Kai'liPi- volumes are in the Recorder's office and the tool house.
Hunting Licenses, Countv Register of, 1907-1912, 1 v.; Stub-book,
1914-date.
.Military Roll. 1894-1908.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention, 1875-1906, 4 v.; Record of, ]90(i-date,
2 V. (1-2) ; Stub-books, 1906-date.
Naturalization, Decrees of, 1875-1906, 4 v. ; Petition and Record,
1906-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Naturalization of Minors, Acts of. 1888-1903, 1 v.
Registration
Afiidavits of Registration, 1911-date.
Changing Partv Affiliation, Affidavits of, 1916.
Great Register, 1866-1896; 1900-1909, 15 v.
Precinct map, 1909.
Entitled "Official Map of the Countj- of Merced, California, 1909"; the
precinct lines are penciled in.
Elections
Ballots, Records of, 1892-date, 1 ^ .
Certificate of Election, 1900-1914. 2 f.b.
Election Proclamations, original, 1914, 1 f.b.
Nomination, Record of, 191(i-lill4, 1 v.; Certificate of Xniiiiiiation,
1910-date, 3 f.b.
Primary Election Officers, Record of, 1898-1914, 1 v.
Receipts and Expenditures of Candidatas, 3 f.b.
Verification Deputies, Record of Appointment of, 1910-1914, 1 v.;
Certificates of Appointment. 1916.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License: Affidavits. Stub-books, 1877-1907; 1905-date,
3 V. ( 1-g) ; Index, 1905-date ; Written consent of parents of
minors to marry, 1899-date, 1 f.b.
Dentists, Register of. 1885-date, 2 v.
Medical Certificates, Record o£ 1876-1904, 1 v.
290 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Optometrists, Registered, 1904-1914. 1 v.
Pharmacists, Eea^istered, 1905-date, 1 v. fl).
Physicians niid Sni'snons, Record of Authorized, 1903-1913,
iv. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Cc
Articles of Incorporation, 1856-1914, 5 f .b. ; Index, 1886-date.
Iv. (1).
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1894-date, 1 v. ; Certificates
of Anthorit.y," 1 906-date. 1 f .b.
Fictitious Xaine<. Register of Finns and Persons Under, 1878-
date. 2 v.
Partnei'.ship. CcitiHcates of. lS74-date, 2 f.b.
Private accoiuit Ixoks:
The Commercial Savings Bank- nf ^ri-rci-d. Plaintiff, vs. Frank
Souza. J. F. Branco, etc., .Miinilcs, Stork Journal, etc.
Central Pacific R. R. Co.. liolis. Hciiiihitions, etc., of Local
Freight Tariff, 1876.
Wisginton. Blair & Co.. Cash Book, 1872.
S. k. Spears & Co.. Dav Book, 1870.
Thomas i;i.-li;ir.ls:m. I.rduvi-.
ll.il.'l Lns IllllH,.. i;.'-isfri-. 1S99-1!I01. 1 v.
Calironii;! huiiilu'i' ( '.iiiiiinny. By-laws, 1874.
Fariiiei'"s Canal Company, By-laws, 1873.
:\liT(i'd Grange Warehouse Company, By-laws, 1874. ;
Tlie Inst thi'ee volumps are in the Recordor'.s ofBce. j
Statements of Sale and Dispension nf Alcoholic Liqudrs, 1913-
date, 1 f.b. !
Relating to Other Officers !
Appointment. Certificates of. 1907-date, 2 f.b. i
Auditor's and Treasui-er's Reports. 1907-date. (
Bonds of Officers, 1855-1856. 1 v. ; 1898-date. 1 f.b. !
The volume for lS55-18n-:'> also contains entries for Estrays for that year.
Bonds of Notaries, Certificates of. 1895-1898. 1 f.b.
Coroner's Register, 1883-date, 1 v.
Distrii-t ,\ttririi(>y's Opinions. lS84-date. 1 f.b.
Expert -s i;,'pnrN. liHin-l'iin. 1 f.b.
Game \\:n:\rn\ K'rports. 1:m:()-1903. 1 f.b.
Health Ofli.-n-. b'r|.nris ,,r. 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Horticultural 1 (^lMllllis^iMll.•r, Reports of. 1895-date.
Justice Cou 1-1 Di.rkri. 1 ^.',7-1864 ; 1885-1886.
Notaries: Eeioids nf. 18t)9, large number of various sized books:
Register of, 1875-date, 1 v. (1).
Notary Public, Oaths of Office, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Poundmaster. Reports of, 1901-date, 2 f.b.
Public .VdininisliJit.ir's Record, 1903-date, 2 v.
Public l,il.iar\-. Reports of Librarian, 1912-date, 1 f.b.
Resignations and Revocations. 1883^date, 1 f.b.
Stock Inspector, Reports of, 1903-date, 1 f.b.
Supervisors, .Auditor's Reports to, 1910-date.
MERCED COUNTY. 291
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1855-date, IS v. (B-lvj ; ludex, 1 v.
The first volume is marked "Mortgage Book."
Assignments of Mortgagas and Leases, 1872-date, 5 v. (A-B) ; Index,
1 V.
Attachments, 1885-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Banking Statements: Assets, 1876-1896, 1 v. (1); Capital, 1876-1896,
Iv. (1).
Births: Register of, 1873-1912, 3 v. (1-3), indexed; Record of, 1912-
date, 3 v. (1-6).
Certilic:itrs of S.-ilc, ]867-date. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.; Assignments
of. Is7!t -1>!i'i. 1 V.
Co-partncr.ship, lS(jij-1874, 1 v.
Deaths: Register of, 1890-1904, 1 v. (A), indexed; 1905-1909, I v.
(1) ; Record of. 1910-date, 3 v, (2-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Decrees of Distribution, 1856-date, 2 v. (2-3).
Earlier entries are in Minutes of Court of Sessions in the Clerk's office.
Deeds, 1855-date, 131 v. (A-Z, 26-131) ; Index, 4 v.
Vol. Q is missing.
Deeds of Trust, 1880-date, 45 v. (1-45) ; Index, 4 v.; ludex to Reeou-
.'eyance of, 1915-date, 1 v.
Election Expen.ses : Candidates' Statements, 1894-1914, 5 v. (1-5);
Committees' Statements, 1895-1906, 1 v.
strays, 1855-date, 2 v., indexed.
in Bonds of Officers fur Uiat .vcar, in the
Fee Book, Recorder's and Auditor's, 1876, 1881.
Pile and Fee Book, 1870-date.
Earlier fees are recorded with other records.
Files of original papers.
These are boxed up in a corner of the office and include certificates of
sale, deeds, estra.v papers, marks and brands, etc.
General Index, 4 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1856-date, 1 v. (B) ; Index, 1 v.
The entries corresponding to vol. A arc in the Minutes of the Court of
Sessions, in the Clerk's office.
Lease.s, 1858-date, 5 v. (B-F) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
vol. A are iu the Minutes of the Court of
:e.
Li.s Pendens, see Notices of Action.
.M:i|.s. Official Plats, 1870-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1 v.
.Marks and Brands, 1855-date, 2 v.; Index, 1 v.
.Marriage Licenses and Certificates, 1855-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 1 v.
Mai-riages, Register of, 1873-1901, 1 v.; 1907-date, 2 v. (2-3).
.Mri'lianics Liens, 1861-date, 3 v.; Index, 1 v.
Mining Claims and Water Rights, 1873-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
.Miscllany, 1875-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 1 v.
292 COUNTY ARCHRTSS OF CALIFORN"I.\.
Mortgages, 1855-date, 63 v. (A-S, 20-63) ; Index, 4 v.; Chattel, 1873-
date, 24 v. (A-X) ; Index, 4 v.; Crop, 1873-date, 15 v. (C-Q).
The first Crop Mortgages, beginning in 1873. are recorded in vols. A and
B of Chattel Mortgages.
Xewspaper.s (all in the Clerk's office) :
Snelliii- \V,,l,hi M,n<,l ll.raUl. Mav 13, 1865-May 5, 1866.
'lln M,rr,,l Ihnihl. Aim. L'2. 1868-Aug. 14, 1869.
Sau .J,„uiui.H y.ilhii .;/7,//.s-. Aug. 28, 1869-Aug. 26, 1871,
incomplete.
T^lcreed. Trihtnic. Apr. a. 1873-Jan. 16. 1875. except \o]. Ill,
No.s. 15, 21, 22, 31.
E-rpress, Jan. 30, 1875-Dec. 22, 187 1. incoiiiiilctc.
Star, June 24, 1880-Dec. 30, 1886.
Notices of Action. 1863-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v.
Official Bonds, 1855-date. 6 v. (x, A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
Orders: Superior Court, 1880-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v.; Probate
Court, 1866-1880, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1861-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 1 v.
Physicians, Undertakers and Midwives, Citv of Merced, Register of,
n.d., 1 V.
Possessory Claims, 1872-1873. 1 v.
Powers of Attornej-, 1855-date, 5 v. (x. A-D) ; Index, 1 v.; Certificates
of. 1913-date, in Clerk's office.
The first volume o£ the powers o£ attorney contains miscel la neons matter.
Keal Estate, Orders Confirming Sale of. 1866-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index,
1 V.
Release of Mortgages and Leases, 1872-date, 15 v. (A-0).
Release of Mortgages, Personal Property, 1875-date. 3 v. (A-C) ;
Index, 1 V.
School Land Owners, Record of, 1880-1883, 1 v.
School and Swamp Lands. Record of, 1855-1859, 1 v. ; Register of,
1883-1885, 1 V.
Separate Property of JMarried Women, 1873-1900. 1 y. ; Index. 1 v.
Sole Traders' Declarations. 1856, 1 v.
Stallion Register. 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, 1869-1903. 1 v. ; Register of.
Tax Deeds to State. 1879-1894. 3 v. (1-3).
Tax Sales: Record of, 1873-1894, 2 v. (1-2) ; Certificates of and Record
Book, 1894-1910, 17 v. ; Turloek Irrigation District, 1899-date, 3 v.
Water Rights Agreements, 1884-1900, 3 v, ; Index, 1 v.
These consist of agreements of various companies with consumers. Later
contracts are entered under agreements.
Wills Admitted to Record. 1878-date. 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1900-date.
Apportionment of Funds, 1898-date.
Apportionment of State School Funds, 1883-1891, 1 v., in Recorder's
office.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1899-date, 1 v.
MERGED COUNTY. 293
Cash Book, 1889-1893, 2 v.
Census IMarshal's Field Notes, 1910; Reports, 1910.
Those before this date are boxed in the Recorder's office.
Certificate Books, stubs. 1872-date.
County Superintendent, Official Acts of, 1865-1870, 1 v. ; Official Visits
of. 1887-1894, 4 v., small. All in Recorder's office.
Daily Balances, 1903-date, 7 v.
Deeds to School Property and Insurance Policies. 1908-date, 1 f.b.
Eighth Grade Records, i912-date, 2 f.l).
Examinations for Graduation from Elementary Schools, 1909-1911,
1 V. ; 1911-date.
Entries for 1892-1895 are in the Record of Teachers' Examination.
High School Districts, Papers relating to formation of, 1909-date, 1 f.b.
Institutes, Minutes of, 1907-date, 1 v. ; Institute Vouchers, 1912-date,
1 f.b.
Map of School Precincts, current.
Merced County High School, Minutes of Board of, 1895-1915, 1 y. ;
Bills, 1907-1910; Stubs and Duplicates, 1907-1910; Warrants, etc.,
1911-date.
Miscellaneous Records, 1 box iu Recorder's office.
Tliese consist .,( \vu^i.:-<- ;,im1 l.^nrlin-s' ,:■],.. ,-i<. ...n-ii- marshal's field
notes anil ri|iMii~. i.:i.|i.t^' \ ..mihi-. i,,|iii^ii imi vinii-li.ioks. election
notices, etc.. :iiiil ...m r Uk' v^mi-. l-^Ti'. nr .Mi'li^.r. |.> ]'.yO. Thej' are
piled in the box in .j..n(nii..n and arc dillic.ilt t- ulas.^ify.
Opening and Closing of Schools, Record of, 1911-date.
Receipts of Jloney Paid into County Treasury by Superintendent, 1910-
date. 1 f.b.
Requisition Stub-books, 1883-1885, 1 y., in Recorder's office; 1900-date.
Retirement Salary Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
School District Boundaries, 1872-1880, 1 v., in Recorder's office; Papers
on change of, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
School District Ledger, 1877-date, 12 y.
SrlKK.l Disti-i.-ts. New, 1911-date, 1 y.
Srh,M,| Fmi.ls. l^(;(i-1876, ly.'
Stilt, ■ SupctiiiiciKicnt, Opinions of, 1914-date, 1 f.b.
Ti'achcrs' Examinations, Record of, 1881-date, 2 y.
Also contains records of examination for graduation, 1892-1895.
Teachers' Institutes, Minutes of, 1907-date, 1 y.
Teachers' Permanent Fund. Record of, 1914-date, 1 y.
Teachers' Reports, 1907-date, 4 f.b.
Tru.stees' Contracts Avith County T>ibi-;irv, 1916, 1 f.b.
Trustees. Elected and Appointed. I'tM? '.l.iir. :i f.b.; List of, 1907-datc ;
Reports of, 191()-date, 1 f.b.; Rr.si-n.iti.nis ,,f, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
Trustees' Institutes, Proceedings oi', 1911-1912, 1 y.
Trustees, Notices to Clerks of Boards of, 1911-date, 2 f.b.
Trustees, Orders on County Superintendent, 1870.
Those are boxed in disorder in the Recorder's office.
Union High School District, Record of Election, 1909-date. 1 y.
Warrant Register, 187o-date.
Warrants Registered, 1911-date, 1 y.
Warrant stubs, 1912-date.
There are bunches of these in the office and iu the box in the Recorder's
294 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
THE AUDITOR
Account Book, with other officers, 1862-1874, 1 v.
Apportionments, 1881-date.
Assessment Rolls :
Original, 1861-1913, Index, all in Recorder's office; 1916, 1 v.
Delinquent, 1881-date; Index, in Recorder's office.
Auctioneer's License, stub-books, 1879-1880.
Auditor and Treasurer, Quarterly Reports of, 1883, 1 v.
Some of the earlier reports, and those since 188.3 are in the Superior
Court room and in the tool house.
Bond Register, 1903-date, 1 v. ; School Bonds Paid, 1903-date, 2 f .b.
Caravan, Menagerie, etc., License, 1877, in Recorder's office.
Cash Book, 1876-1885, 3 v., in tool house.
('(iiTi'spoiiiliiice Record, 1909-1910, one scrap-book.
l);i> i;.ink. 11114-date, 1 v.
Disti'ict .Mt.iriK'v's Register of Actions, 1874-1906, 6 v.
Flll,-iliri;il l;,-i,urls, I!l(l7-(l,-ltc.
(Iriin-;,! Sui,nii;;rv. IIHI ,hitr, 3 V.
Incidental Funds. ]S.-,.V-lS(iO, 1 V.
This includes the Auditor's account with the Sheriff, together with various
funds.
Journal. 1885-1890, in tool house.
Ledger, 1881-1908, in tool house; 1908-date. in main office.
Ledger Trial Balance, 1876-1885, 3 v.
License Book, 1874-1898, 3 v.
Licen.ses: Hotel or Restaurant, stubs, 1903-1912; Liquor, stubs, 1880-
1881, 1 v., in Recorder's office; Retail Liquor, stubs, 1903-1912;
Peddler, 1913; Traders and Keepers of Livery Stables, 1879. in
Recorder's office.
License Tax Collector's Reports, 1876-1913, 1 v.
Miscellaneous Receipt Stubs, etc.. a great quantity.
Orphans and Half -orphans on State Aid. 1879-datc, 1 v ; Orphans in
Private Institutions, 1915-date, file. ■
Poll Tax Rolls, 1881-1882 ; 1892-1912.
Receipts of Other Officers, 1907-date.
Many earlier receipts are in the tool house.
Report to Board of Supervisors, 1882.
Roadma.sters' Accounts, 1876.
Road and School Valuations. Record of. 1911-date, 1 v.
Salary AV;ii-i,infs. -.IhIk. l'Ml7-date, 4 v.
School ^V,■ll■l•;l^l^. U'liistiT iif. 1881, in Recorder's office.
Segregation Ledger. 1915. 1 v.
Statement of Balances and Count of Coin in the Treasury, 1885-1889,
1 v.. in Recorder's office; 1889-1908, 5 v.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1891-1894, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Redemption of Land Sold to State on, 1899-date. 2 f.I).
Warrants Drawn on Treasurer, 1876-1901, 5 v.
Warrants, General, stubs, 1890-date.
The books for 1800-1002 are in the tool house.
MERCED COUNTY. Z\)0
Warrauts on file, paid, 1906-date, 210 f.b.
Earlier warrants are in the tool house.
Warrants Out.-itanding, 1882-1883, 1 v.
"Warrants Knleemed by Treasurer, Auditor's Receipts for, 1885-1889,
1 v., iu Reciirder's otfiee ; 1887-date; School Warrants, l!313-date.
Whittier and Preston Sehools, Papers relating to. 1895-1908.
THE TREASURER
Account with School District Funds, 1S71-187G. 1 v., iu Recorder's
office.
Account witli State School Land Fund and other Funds. 1862-1864,
1866-1870. 2 v., in Recorder's office.
Bonds, TreasiMvr's Rryister of, 1881, 1883, 1884. 1887. 4 v.
Cash Book. l>-n .Ln-, i:. v.
iss;; issi, ill KriunUn-'s office.
Current Expense Fund, 1855-1866. 1877-1880, 2 v., in Recorder's office.
Day Book, 1883-1889, 2 v., in Recorder's office.
Fund Accounts. 1866-1876, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Fund Imh.K. Is-^:; 1898, 2 v., in Recorder's office.
Hospit.il and Wn.id Funds, 1866-1878. 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Inheritance I'a.^ Receipts, 1909-date. 2 v.
Journal, 1891-1908, 3 v.
Ledger, 1887-date.
Ledger Trial Balance. 1887-date, 4 v.
License and Poll Tax Account, stubs, in tool house.
Miscellaneous File, 1915-date.
Earlier years are in the tool house.
Poll Tax Books, 1883-1914, 1 v.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund. 1914-date, 1 v.
Receipts for School Lands, 1858, in Recorder's office.
Receipts from Clerk, Records of, 1899-1907, 2 v., in Recorder's office.
Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, General Assessment
No. 1, 1915-date, 1 v.
School District Receipt stubs, 1880.
School Warrants Redeemed, Treasurer's Receipts for, 1909-date, 2 v.
Settlement and Discharge from State Controller, 1915-date.
Volumes before this date are in the tool house.
State School Land Record, 1883-date, 3 v.
Treasurer's Receii^ts, stubs, 1912-date ; Duplicate Receipts of other
officers, 1914-date.
Receipts before these dates are found iu the tool house.
Trial Balance, 1885-1887, 2 v., in Recorder's office: 1912-date, 1 v.
Warrant Book, 1877-1882, 1 v.
Warrants, Records of, 1863-1876. 1 v. ; Warrant stubs, 1873-1874, all
in the Recorder's office.
Warrants Redeemed, Treasurer's Receipts for, 1907-date, 12 v,
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNI.l
THE ASSESSOR
Abstracts nf ('(niveyaiicc^. ISOS-datc, card indexed.
Asscssiii.'iil List. Statciiiciit to Assessor, 1911-datt'.
C'hiircli l-lxcmpt 1(111 Aftiila vits. 1914-date.
Land oilicc Kctunis. I'JlU-date, filed with card index.
^lajis and Plats: 1904-date, 15 v.: Maps of Cities, block books, 6 v.
llortgage.s. Record of, 1872-1912; Abstracts of, 1872-1912, all in
Recorder's office.
Poll Tax Roll. 1881-1914, scattering, in Recorder's office and tool lion.se.
Veterans' Exemption Affidavits, 1914-date.
Warehouse Reports of Grain Stored on First ^Mondav of ilarch. 1912,
file.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls. l!)14-date; Index. 1915-date.
Cash Book, 1885-1909 ; 1913-date.
Cash Book, City of Merced, 1909-1910.
Licenses. Cash Account of, 1898-date, 1 v.
Licensee Collcctcl. Sheritf 's Ledger of, 1885-1887.
Lii-cnsi-; ('(illcctc.l. llKi.i-date; also some earlier volumes.
Tax Hccciiit stnlis, 1015-date, filed.
Tax Sales to Individuals, Record of, 1914-date, 1 v.
These are receipts from Treasurer showing paj'ment.
) 96oO .lol :»SI:»-eV81 .B)a)8
Modoc County.
Stats. 1873-4:124; Pol. Code (1919), §3933.
MODOC COl^NTY. 297
MODOC COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Before its separate organization tlie territory now included in Modoe
County was a part of two older counties : Shasta, 1850-1852, and Siski-
you, 1852-1874. By a statute of February 17, 1874, that portion of
Siskiyou County lying east of the line between ranges four and five east
of Mt. Diablo meridian was detached and formed into Modoc County.
Since its formation no changes have been made in its boundaries. The
county seat was fixed at Dorris Bridge, the name of the town being
changed to Alturas in 1876.
Prior to 1914 the county records wi-re kept in a wooden courthouse at
the south end of I\Iain Street. Fortunately, however, the building
escaped the fire which early destroyed the town. The present court-
house is substantially built of concrete and stands alone on the block.
It is, therefore, safe from outside fires, and its interior construction
renders it reasonablj' safe from interior conflagration. For this reason
vaults are not used for the keeping of the records. Steam and elec-
tricity furnish heat and light, and the filing cases, bookshelves and other
equipment is, in general, modern and convenient.
Some of the older, semi-discarded material is kept in a 1)lind room in
the basement. The greater part of this is made up of loose papers,
stub-books, etc., although there are also here several volumes of early
court minutes and minutes of the Board of Supervisors, The room is
provided with shelves, but the papers are not arranged in order. These
archives were examined during July, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1874-1S79
(l.nicral Index, 1874-1^^79, 1 v., in llie basein,'nt.
Judgment Book. 1874-1879, 1 v. (1).
Judu'ment Docket, 1874-1879. 1 v. (1).
Minutes, 1874-1S79, 1 v.
Register of Actions and Fee Book, 1874-1879, 1 v.
County Court, 1874-1879
(.'eneral Index, 1874-1879. 1 v., in tlie basement.
Judgment Book, 1874-1879, 1 v.
Judgment Docket. 1874-1879, 1 v. (1), in Judgment Docket of
District Court,
L'lJS COUNTY ARCIII\T!S OF CALIFORNIA.
Minutes, 1874-1879, 1 v.
Register of Actions and Fee Boole, 1874-1879, 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1874-date
Calendar, 1904-1914, 1 v.
Collateral Inheritanee Tax Records, 1905-1906, 1 v.
File, 1874-date, 84 f.b., cases 1-680.
Guardians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1880-date. 1 v.
Letters and Bonds, 1874-date, 4 v, (1-4) : Index, 1892-1905, 1 v.
Minutes, 1874-1891, 3 v. (x, 1-2), in the basement; 1891-date, 4 v.
(3-6).
Orders and Decrees, 1908-date, 2 v. (6-7).
Register of Actions, 1874-date, 3 v.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attornevs, Roll of, 1880-date, 1 v.
Calendar, 18S()-date. 3 v.
Coroner's In(|ii_-sts, 1s74-date, 3 f.b.
Executions. lS(S--,|,itr, 1 v.
File, 120 f.b., ca.scs T- l'143.
General Index, 1880-1911, 2 v.
Grand Jury Reports, 1894-date, 1 f,b.; Lists, 1876-date, 2 f.b.
Insanity, Record of Commitments, 1909-1914, 1 v.; 1890-dalr.
1 f.b. ; Discharge of Insane Persons. 1904—1915, 1 v.
Judgment Book, 1880-date, 4 v. (x, 2-4) ; Judgments in School
Land Cases, 1896-1914. 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 2 v. (I-IV
Jury Book, lS91-date, 1 v.
Minutes. 1880-1900, 6 v. (1-6), all in Ijasement; 1900-date, 6 v.
(7-12).
Miscellaneous Records: Insane Commitments, Estate Matters, etc..
1880-1884, 1 V.
Register of Actions and Fee Book, 1880-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Reporters' notes, about 100 shorthand notebooks in l)asement.
Transcript, Neasham vs. Yonkin, 1916, 1 binder, typewritten.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 190S-date
File, 2 f.b.
Record, 1908-date, 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1S75-1894. i! v., in basement: lS94-date, 2 v.
(2-3).
Equalization, :\liniit,s uf r„,,-,rd of, 1881-1910. 1 v.; 2 f.b.
Pile: Roads. 4 f.b.: ( )i-.liii iiir,.s. 1 f .b. ; Petitions, etc., 4 f.b.; School
Affairs, 2f.b.: FranrhiMS. 1 f.b.; Claims, 3 f.b.: Financial State-
ments. 1 f.b.; Military Rolls. 1 f.b.; Bids, 2 f.b.; Reclamation
District. 1 f.b.; Jury Matters, 1 f.b.; Contracts, 2 f.b.; Miscel-
laneous, 5 f.b.
Minutes, 1874-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v,
MODOC COUNTY. 299
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 1 v.
Orphans and Half-orphans. Record of, 1898-1903, 1 v. ; 1 f .b.
Road Book. 1874-1875. 1 v.
Road Resist.-r, 1867-1904, 1 v.
Road to Big Valley, ]\Iinute.s of the Board of Supervisors of Si.ski-
you County eoncerning:, 1867-1887, 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. Record. 1874-1906. 2 v. ; 1906-date, 2 v. ;
Stub-books. 1907-date, 3 v. : Index, 1887-1903, 1 v.
Naturalization, Record of, 1903-1906, 1 v. ; Petition and Record,
1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Deposition of, 1911-date, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration. 1914, 1917, binders.
Affidavits Furnished Deputies, Record of. 1914. 1 v.
Great Register. 1879-1880, 1 v. ; 1888-1890. 1 v. : 1892. 1 v. ; 1898.
1 V. ; 1904-1905, 1 v., all in basement.
Elections
Ballots, R«eord of, 1896-1904, 1 v.
Board of Canva.ssers, Record of, 1910, 1 v.
Candidates' Statements, 1892-date, 2 f.b.
Election Returns, tabulated, 1911-date, 1 v.
Nomination, Certificate of, 1892-date, 1 f.b.; Record, 1910, 1 v.
Verification Deputies' Appointment, Record of, 1910-1914, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
-Marriage Licen.se Affidavits. 1889-date. 1 f.b.; Stuli-books, 190.")-
1911, 3 v.. in the basement.
Dental Certificates. 1885-1913. 1 v., with :\Iedical Certificates:
Register, 1913-date, 1 v.
:\ledieal Certificates, 1876-date, 2 v.
Also contains Dental Certificates and Re,si.>itc'r o[ CopartiuTslups.
Pliarmacists, Register of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1875-date. 2 f.b. ; Index, 1889-1913, 1 v.
Bond and Surety Companies. Record of, 1910-date, 1 v.
Co-partnership, Register of, 1891-1904, with Medical Certificates.
Partnersliip. Register of, 1879-date. 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
AppnintniiMils. (hiths :m.l Bonds. lS74-date. 5 f.b.
Hx|HTl 's l;-|i(,l-1s, ISIMI ilntr, 1 f.b.
•liistHT (null Di.rk.'ls: Hot Springs Township, 1874-1886, 1 v.;
Alluras ToHiisliip. IS.s.i ]sij;j, 3 v., in Recorder's office.
300 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE RECORDER
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, 1878-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1878-
date, 1 V.
AttaehmeBt, 1874-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 187^date, 1 v.. with Tran-
scripts of Judgment.
Banldng Statements, 1889-1893, 1 v.
Births, Register of, 1894-1907, 1 v.; 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
labeled "Vital Statistics," including also
Certificates of Sale Under Execution, 1874-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Deaths, Register of. 1894-1897, 1 v.: 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
See "Vital Statistics" in note under Births.
Decrees of Distribution, 1877-1903, 1 v. (1).
Deeds, 1874-date, 33 v. (1-33) ; Index, 5 v. (1, 1, 1, 2, 4).
Election Expenses, Candidates' Statements. 1894-date, 3 v. (1-3) :
Index, 1910-date, 1 v.
Fee Books, 1883-date, 23 v.
File, Recorder and Auditor, 26 f.b.
Franchises .ttkI Miscellaneous, 1877-1905, 1 v., but few entries.
Ilniihstr.Hl-,. ]S74-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Jud-iiHiiis. Tr.-mscript of, 1876-date, 1 v. (1).
Leases, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v.
Ledger, Recorder. 1901-1902, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Maps and Plats : ]\Iaps of private holdings, tracings and blue prints,
1 v., 48"x36"; Town Plats, 1 v., 18"x30".
^Marks and Brands, lS7-l-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, with Index to Water
Claims.
:\rarriages: Record of, 1871-date, 4 v. (1-i) ; Register. 1874-1906, 1 v. :
1907-date, 1 v.; Index, 1874-date. 1 v. (1).
^Mechanics' Liens, 1875-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1875-date, with Notices
of Action.
Mining Claims, Notices. 1876-1881, 1 v.; 1896-date. 7 v. (1-7) ; Index.
1896-date, 1 v.
Miscellaneous Records. 1874-date. 2 v. ; Index, with Index to Power of
Attorney.
Contains estrays, certificates of purchase, minius notices, decrees of
distribution, articles of co-partnership, bills of sale, etc.
:\Iortgages, 1874-date. 17 v. (1-17) ; Index, 1 v.
Mortgages, Personal Propertj', 1874-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Notie'es of Action, 1876-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1874~date, 1 v. (1).
Official Bonds, 1874-date, 4 v. (1^) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Patents. 1874-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Powers of Attorney. 1875-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1874-date. 1 v. (1).
Proof of Labor. 1909-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Reclamation, Swamp Land Districts, 1883-date, 1 v. (1).
Releases of Mortgages. 1874-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
School Lands Cases, Judgments in, 1896-date. 2 v.
Separate Propertv of Wives, 1874-1911. 1 v.
Stallion Register, 1902-date, 1 v.
MODOC COUNTY. 6V
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, 1870-1886, 2 v.
Tax Deeds, 1874-date, 6 v. (1, 1-5).
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 188:3-date, 6 v. (1-C) ; Index, 1876-datt
Iv. (1).
Water Rights, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Wills Admitted to Prohate. 187G-date, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1877-1908, in the basement; 1908-date. all nnbnnnd.
Board of Education, Minutes of. 1880-date, 1 v.
Census Marshal's Reports, 1 shelf loose pajiers in basement.
Certificates, stub-books of, 187-l~date, 17 v.. in 1)asi'mcnt; 20 v.. in tli
Superintendent's office.
Communications received from district clerks, IDll-date, 1 f.b.
Courses of Studv, 1907-date. 9 booklets.
Day Book. 1880-1897, 2 v.
Examinations by County Board. Record of, 1885-1891, 3 small vols, ii
basement.
Institutes, Minutes of, 1889-1892, 1 v.. in basement; 1892-date, 1 v.
Life Diplomas. Recommendations for. 1891-date. 6 .stub-books.
Requisitions: Register of, 1895-date. 4 v.; Stub-books, 1896-1904, 8 v
in basement.
School District Ledger, 1880-date, 7 v.
School District Map, current, 24" x 24", on the wall.
Teachers' PLxamination, Record of, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-date. kept in Ledaer.
Teachers' Reports. 1911-date. 1 f.b.
Trustees, Register of. 1887-date, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
A.ssessment Rolls:
Original, 1876-date. 79 v.; Index, 1892-date. 23 v.
Duplicate, 1888-1892, 4 v.
Delinquent, 1874-date, 38 v.
Asse.s.sor'.s Accounts, 1880-1894. 2 v.
Bond Register, 1912-date, 1 v.
Clerk's Fee Book, 1891-1899, 3 v.
Day Book, 1873-1904, 3 v.
Delincpient List, newspapers, 1 f.b.
District Attorney Fee Book, 1899-1906, 1 v.
Journal, 1898-1911, 2 v.
Ledger, 1874-date, 8 v.
License Tax Collector's Reports, 1911-date, 1 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid, 1897-date, 2 v.
Road Overseer's Accounts, 1880-1891. 2 v.
School District Ledger, 1874-1904, 4 v.
Kept since 1904 as a part of the Auditors I.,ecl.gpr.
School Warrants. Register of. 1880-date. 3 v.
Warrants, Register of, 1874-date, 9 v. (x, 1, 1-7).
Warrants, stubs, 1874-date, 25 v.
Warrants on file, 1874-date. in claset off Recorder's office.
302 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE TREASUEER
Aeeoimts. 1883-1896. 2 v.. iu the Auditor's office.
Bonds, Canceled, 10 f .b.
Cash Book. 1874-1897, 1 v., in the Auditor's otKee ; 1908-1911, 1 v.
Day Book, 1874-1876, 1882-1890, 2 v., in the Auditor's office; 1891-
1908, 2 v., in basement ; 1908-date. 1 v.
Ledger. 1893-1897, 1 v., in basement; 1901-date, 2 v.
iliseellaneous file, 14 f.b.
Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1 v., kept as memorandum.
State School Land Record, 1874-date, 2 v.
Swamp Land Record, 1873-date, 1 v.
"\Varr;ints, Register of Unpaid. 1915-date, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessor's Lists, 1915-date, 2 v.
Land Office Returns, in County Surveyor's office.
Maps and Plats : Alturas, wall map, 4'x4' ; Index, 1 v. ; Ft. Bidwell,
wall map, 4' x 4' ; Index, 1 v. ; Town Plats, 1 v., 36" x 24" ; Township
Plats. Ranges 5-17, 13 v. ; Township Valuation Plats, Agricultural
Lands. 1 v., 12"xl8" ; Timber Lands, 1 v., 36"x24".
ililitary Roll, original and duplicate, 1915, 2 v.
:Mortgages, Abstract of, 1875-1890, 1 v.; 1906-1909, 1 v.; both in
basement.
Poll Tax Rolls, 1874-1876, 1881, 1882, 1885, 1886, 1889. 1890-1892,
1894. 1906, 1907, 1909, 13 v.. all in Auditor's office; 1900-1901,
1908, 1910-1912. 1914, 7 v., in basement.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
License Collector's Accounts, 1874^1892, 2 v.. in the Auditor's office.
Tax Collector's Accounts, Summary, 1884-1893, 2 v., in the Auditor's
office.
Tax Register, 1887-1889. 1 v., in the Auditor's office; 1901-1912. 3 v.,
in liasemant ; 1913-date, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1898-1901. 1 v., in basement.
Mono County.
Stats. 1861 :235.
Stats. 1863-4:178.
Stats. 1865-6:144, 355.
Stats 1869-70:421; Pol. Code (1872). §3935.
Pol. Code (1919), §3934.
For key to maps see page ix.
MONO COUNTV. 303
MONO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Mono County was created by an act of the legislature. April 24, 1861,
out of those portions of Calaveras, Mariposa and Fresno counties lying
cast of the Sierra Nevada IMountains. Since 1861 the boundaries of
tlie county have been changed three times : the first in 1864, at the time
of the formation of Alpine County ; the others in 1866 and 1870, when
portions were annexed to Inyo County. The first county seat was
at Aurora, now in Nevada, but then supposed to be in Mono County.
It \\as not until Nevada was admitted as a state and the lines actually
.survej^ed, that the mistake was discovered. An election was held on
June 24, 1864, to locate a new ('Ount.y seat. The choice lay between
Owensville, now in Inyo County, and Bridgeport, the latter being
selected. The records were then moved from Aurora, the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors showing that the first meeting of that body
in the new county seat was held September 1, 1864.
In 1880 a commodious courthouse was ei'ected, the covinty's business
outgrowing the smaller building theretofore used. This building con-
tains the offices of all the county oliSeials and is well fitted throughout.
The danger from external fire is not great, due to the isolation of the
courthouse from other buildings and to an excellent water system, but
the courthouse itself is not fireproof. The offices are heated by means
of wood stoves, and oil lamps are used for lighting. For each office,
with the exception of the Assessor's, there is a vault containing the
records of the office. The A.s.sessor's records are kept in the Recorder's
vault. The filing cases and boxes are of wood, and dust easily accumu-
lates on the books and papers. IMost of the files of the courts, many of
the assessment rolls, and various mining records are stored in an upper
room of the courthouse; while in a closet of the Sherifi"s office are many
records of the Tax Collector and Superintendent of Schools, M'hich
should be moved to their proper vaults. The examination of these
archives was made in June, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1861-1879
Calendar, 1872-1880, 2 v.
File, 1861-1880. 8 p.h.. in upper room of courthouse.
Judgment Book, 1861-1879, 1 v. (A).
Also used for Superior Court Judgment Record,
■M)i COUNTY ARCin\T2S OP CALIFORNIA.
Judgment Docket, 1862-1881, 1 v.
Minutes, 1861-1879, 1 v.; 1876-lS7fi. 1 v.
The latter volume also contains I'robate Minutes tor tliu .year 1871) aiul
Supervisor's records for that year.
Eegister of Actions and Fee Book, 1861-1868, 1 v.; 1869-1883,
2 V. (A, B).
The volume for 1861-1868 includes the Register and Fee Book of the
County Court as well as the District Court. It has also an index
of 24 pages.
Tax Decree Record, 1869-1872, 1 v.
Tax Suits, Index, 1868-1872, 1 v.
County Court, 1861-1879
Filr, 1861-1880, 8 p.h., iu upper I'ooni of courthouse.
Minutes, 1861-1880, 1 v. (A).
Register and Fee Book, 1861-1880, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1861-1863
Minutes, 1 v.
Lettered on the outside "Powers of Attorney, Vol. B."
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1861-date
Calendar, 1895-1'JUl, 1 v.; 1887, 1 v., Dept. No. 2.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Records, 1907, 1 v., only one entry.
Bonds of Administrators, Executors and Guardians, 1881-date, 1 v.
File, 1861-1900, 8 p.h., in storeroom; cases pending, 18 f.b., in
Clerk's vault.
Letters Testamentary, Guardianship, Administration and Bonds,
1861-1873, 1 V. (A) ; 1879-date, 1 v, (A),
Minutes and Orders, 1861-date. 5 v. (A, 1-4).
Reoister and Fee Book. 1861-date, 2 v.
Wills, Record of, 1881-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1880-1890, 1 v.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attornevs. Roll of, 1880-1902, 1 v.
Calendar: Civil Cases, 1880-1896, 1 v., Dept. No. 1; 1880-1901,
1 v., Dept. No. 2 ; Criminal Cases, 1880-1907, 1 v. ; 1880-1909,
1 V. ; 1887, 1 V.
The calendars for the civil cases have been kept indiscriminalily in
either volume, for there has been but one department of the Supcriiu-
Court since the year 1884.
Certificate of Superior Judge to Town Lots, 1880-1886. 1 v.
Coroner's Inquests, 1865-1886, 8 p.h. in upper room, arranged
alph:ilictir;illv; 1 S! Mi-, la tc, 2 f.b., in Clerk's vault.
Execution linnk, is'i-j-l'ini, 1 V. (A).
File: Civil, isso I'.n.'). L'-t p.h.. in upper room; 1915-date, 37 f.b.;
Criminal, ISSO-date, 8 p.h.
All civil cases are supposed to be filed in the upper room as soon as the
case is disposed of. Many old cases, however, may still be found in
the filing case iu the Clerk's oflice. There is but little criminal busi-
ness in this county.
MONO COUNTY. 305
General Index, 1861-date, 2 v.
(trand Jury Lists. 1892-1903. 1 f.b.. in Clerk's vault.
In-sanity, Commitments. 18S7-date, 1 f.b. ; Index, 1882-1906, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1883-date, 1 v. (B).
For 1880-1887 see the District Court Judgment Docket, page 27.
Judgment Record, 1882-date, 2 v. (B-C).
For 1SS0-1S82, see District Court Judgment Bool<, A.
Jury Book, 1880-date, 2 v.
:\linutes: Civil, Dept. No. 1, 1880-1886. 2 v.; Dept. No. 2, 1880-
1S83, 1 v.; 1886-date, 3 v. (4-6); Criminal, 1880-1883, 1 v.;
1880-date, 3 v.
Tliere lias been but one department since 1884.
Register of Actions, 1880-1884, 1 v. : 1882-date, 2 v.
Reporter's notes, 1894-date, 113 v.
Transcripts on Appeal, printed. 1910. 1 v.: 1915. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1873-1878, 1 v. ; 1884-date, 2 v.
Equalization, Minutes of Board of, 1861-date, 2 v.
File. 1S74-1901, 110 f.b. in Clerk's vault, 69 p.h.
.Miniitrs, isi;i-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Onliiianr,- i;,,ok, 1883-1886. 1 v. (A) ; 1887-date. 1 v.
Koad Book. 1873-1878, 1 v.
Koad Overseer's Accounts, 1882-1883, 1 v.
Time Book, 1883-1891, 1 v.
This booli keeps a record of the mileage, etc. of the Supervisors.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
( feneral Fee Book, 1874-1879, 1 v. ; 1885-date, 1 v.
Iluntinii- License Applications, 1909-date. 1 p.h. ; Record, 1909,
1 V. ; ^Stnb-books, 1909-date, 13 v.
jMiscellaneous file, 1861-date, 68 p.h., in Clerk's vault.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention : 1881-1906. 1 v. ; Record. 1906-dato. 1 v. ;
Stub-books. 1907-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1861-1882, 1 v.
Naturalization "Citizenship," Certificates of, 1870-1902, 2 v.;
Record of Naturalization, 1903-1906, 1 v. ; Petition and Record,
1906-date, 1 v.
Naturalization, Record and Fees of, 1906-date, 1 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index to, 1871-1880, 1 v.
Registration and Election
Affidavits of Registration, 1906-date. 72 v.
Ballots. Official Record by Precincts, 1898-1900, 1 v.
Certificates of Election, i890-date, 2 f.b.
Great Register, 1866-1880, 1 v.; 1881-1884. 1 v.; 1886-1890, 1 v.;
1892-1896, 1 v.; 1900, 1 v.; 1910. 1 v.; Supplemental. 1898, 1 v.;
Printed, 1910, 1914, 1916, 3 v.
Nomination, Record of, 1910, 1 v.
21—41210
30r COUXTV ARflllVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Marriage and Public Health
,Mari-ia-L' ];iccii.se Afficlavits, 19U-i-aat(.% 1 v.; .Slub-books, ISSl-
date, 3 v.
Dentists, Registration of, 11)08, 1 v., only one entry.
JTedieal Certificates, 1879-date, 1 v.
This includes Optometrists and Osteopaths.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1875-date. 7 f.li. ; Index, lS91-date, 1 v.
Partnership, Register of, 1878-1902, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, 1888-datu, 2 f.b.
Bonds of Officers, 1888-1908, 1 f.b., in Clerk's vault.
Justice Court Dockets :
Antelope Township, 1913, 1 v.
Bodie Township, 1904-1906, 1 v.
Bridgeport Township, 1876-1878, 1 v. ; 1878-1883, 1 v. ; 1882-
1886, 1 v.; 1SS3-1886. 1 v.; 1904-1914. 1 v.
First Township. iMll IMIM. 1 v.
Notaries. Record of. 1^7^ 1^>J. 1 v. ( ilcQnaid and j\Iaeartnev) ;
1879-1880. 1 V. ( ll.iyiir. ; isso. 1 y. (Morgan) ; 1880-1882, 1 v.
(Holmes).
THE RECORDER
Assignments of Mortgages and Leases, Index, 1873-1898, 1 v.
Attachments and Executions, 1871-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1861-date.
1 V.
Births : Record of, 1873-1908, 1 v. ; Register of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Certificates of Sale Under Execution, 1873-1914, 1 v. (A) ; Index.
ISH.V-l'il:;. 1 V.
Deaths. i;.-i,.ier ,,f, 1S76-1909, 1 v.; 1905-1909, 1 v.; 1911-date, 2 v.
De.'ds nf K'riil Ivslatr. ISGl-date. 18 v. (A-S) ; Index, 3 v. (A-C).
Deeds. .Miimej. 1si;i ,l.Me. ■_'.-. V. (A-Y) ; Index, 4 v.
Electini, Kxpnis,..: (•;ii„li,l;ites' Statements, 1891-1910, 2 v.; Com-
mittees' Statements. 1S1(4-1008, 1 v.
Pee Books, 1879-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Homesteads, 1861-1910, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 18(il-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Leases, Contracts, Partnerships, Agreements, etc., 1861-date, 3 v.
(A-C) ; Index, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, lS61-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Marks ;ni,l j'.i'.mds, 1863-date, 1 v.
Mari-iMue Ceitilieates, 1862-1907. 1 v. (A) : Index. 1861-date. 1 v.
iraiTi;mes: Heeord-of, 1899-1!)15. 1 v.; Register of. 1871-1915. 1 v.;
1905-1913, 1 V.
ilechanics' Liens, 1861-date. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index. 1 v.
:Mining Claims. 1861-date. 16 v. f A-P) ; Index, 5 v.
MONO COUNTY. 6Vi
Jliiiing district records:
Blind Spring, 1865-1897, 2 v. (x, B).
Bodie, 1860-1878, 5 v. (A-E) ; 1879-1884. 1 v.; 1884-1905. 3 v.
(H-J) ; 1905-date. 1 v. ; Proofs of Labor. 1882-1914. 5 v. ; Index,
1860-1905, 2 V.
Castle Peak, 1867-1881, 2 v.
Green Creek, 1889-1896, 1 v. (A).
Homer, 1881, 1 v.
Indian, 1865-1897, 3 v. (1-2, 5).
Patterson, 1880-1896, 3 v. (x, B-C).
Miscellany, 1861-1879, 1 v.; 1881-date, 1 v. (A).
The earlier dates include notices of incorporation, x'.iii -ii.-, luiiiing
locations, land claims, mining claims filed with tli- M I; .rder,
etc., while the later dates consist of bills of sale. ;i' _' i
Mortgages, 1861-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 1 v.; Chaud, IftSM-date,
2 V. ; Index, 1 v.
Newspapers: Bodie, Daily Free Press, March-July, 1882, on cross-beam
of Recorder's vavilt.
Official Bonds, 1861-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1861-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1861-1912, 1 v.
Pre-emptions, 1861-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v.
Proofs of Labor, 1893-1894, 1 v. (I) ; 1907-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index,
1907-date, 1 v.
Separate Property of Wives, 1857-1898, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1861-1898,
1 V.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, to State, 1872-1879. 1 v.; 1895-1911, 3 v.;
Conveyances of Real Estate for nonpayment of taxes, 1900-1906, 1 v. ;
1907-1910, 1 v.; 1911-date, 1 v. (A).'
pasted in
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1915-1916, 2 v.
lidnrd of Education. Minutes of. 1880-date, 1 v.
('(■i-titicate stub-books, 1877-date, 7 v.
Day l?(H)k. IIKI.") 1912, 1 v., in Sheriff's .storeroom.
Hci^istci- of i;ii|iiisition.s, Apportionment of Funds. Journal, Day Book,
rtr.. lsiis-ls74. 1 v.: Resister of Requisitions, 1880-1905, 2 y.
Hri|uisili(in stuli-li.Hiks. Iinr. I'llH, 6 v.
Schd.il Distnri h,.,lL;vi-. I'ln:, ,latc. 1 V.
Trustees' lujpurl.s, 188()-18Sl, 1 i'.l)., in filing ease in Supervisor.s" room.
THE AUDITOR
Rolls:
Original, 1862-1863, 3 v. : 1866-1870, 8 v. ; 1872-1873, 2 v. ; 1875-
1888, 1890-date, 49 v.
Delinquent. 1865, 1 v.: 1874, 1 v.; 1878-1883, 1885-1891, 1893-
1896, 1898-date, 36 v. ; Bodie Fire Tax, 1881-1883, 2 v.
Duplicate, 1875-1884, 16 v.
Operative Property, 1911-date, 6 v.
Personal Property, 1881-date, 20 y.
Index: Original, 1882, 1884, 2 v.; Duplicate, 1882, 1884, 2 v.
308 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Bond Register, Eoad, 1878, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1880-1885, 1 v.
Day Book, 1871-date. 3 v.
Journal, 1861-1864, 1 v.
Ledger, 1869-date, 6 v.
Lici'iis.' H,'r„v,\. 1887, 1 V.
Licfiivr Tnx Cnllretor's Reports, 1888-1891, 1 v.
SchonI Wari'.mts. 1910-1916, 1 v.; Register of. 1880-1884, 1 v.
SheritVV Vrr I'.ook. iss.Vdate, Iv.
ShenlW Urm-t.r n| Artions, 1874-date, ( v.
Warrant stubs, tssiu.late, 9 v.
Warrants on tile. 191.5-1916. 8 p.li. in Clerk s vault.
THE TREASURER
Bonds. Record of. 1884. 1 v.
Cash Book. 1874-1876. 1 v.
Day Book, 1864r-date, 10 v.
Tliis is also kept as a Journal.
Deposit Register. 191.">-(latr. 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Krr.-ipts. l!ilL'-date. 1 v., on,, entry.
Public School Teaelier-.s RHn-rnient Fund, 1914-date. 1 v., loose leat.
Reports. 1914-date, 18 folios. ,..n-,oo. ^
Settlements and Discharges from the State Controller. lbbO-l.S84, 1 v.
Since 1884 the papers are liled in one f. b.
Warrants, Register of. 1865-1884, 2 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements. 1901-date.
Maps and Plats, 1896-date, 2 v.
Mortgage.s. Abstract of. 1878-1901, 1 v.; 18/1-1886. 1 v.
The volume for 1878-1901 is marked on the outside, "1881" : the one tor
1871-1886 is marked "1887."
THE TAX COLLECTOR
(;ash Book. 1864-1878. 3 v. ; 1882-1890, 2 v.; 1896-date. 7 v.
Licenses Collected, Ledger of, 1881-date, 6 v.
Tax Receipts, stubs, 1885-1886, 4 v.; 1901-date. 19 v.
Tax Sales. Record of. 1882-1898, 2 v.
MONTEREY COUNTY. 309
MONTEREY COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
^lonterey was one of the original counties created in 1850. Dui'ing
the early year.s its southern boundary was changed several times, but
none of these changes were of great importance. In 1874, however, San
Benito County was created out of a part of Monterey County. Since
that date the boundaries have remained the same. Originally the
county seat was located at INIonterey, which had for so long been the
capital of the state under the earlier regime. After several years of
struggle on the part of rival towns, especially Salinas and Castroville,
the seat of justice was moved to Salinas early in 1873.
After the removal to Salinas the county offices were housed for some
time in a two-story wooden house purchased by the Supervisors. In
January, 1877, this building was burned, with the result that some of
the records were also destroyed. In 1879 the present courthouse was
completed. Constructed of stone and brick, with heavy metal-covered
doors separating each of the offices, it is considered fireproof. There
is, however, much wood used in the staircases, supports to the i-oof, and
interior finishing, and it is a question whether the biiilding could stand
a severe test from fire shoiild it once gain headway. It stands in the
center of a city block, the only structure near at hand being the county
jail, a building of red and grey granite. The danger from outside
fires, therefore, is slight. The building is lighted by electricity and
heated by steam. ^Many of the older records are stored either in the
attic or basement. The latter i.s more of a cellar than a suitable
depository for public records, and much was found in it which showed
the bad effects of dampness. These archives were examined during
December. 191.^.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS, 1781-1850'
Archives of Monterey County, 1781-1850, 16 v. (1-16) ; Index, 1 v.
These documents are nearly all in Spanisb. Vols. I-V are Criminal
Records. ISOT-tWO; tli.' otlurs ini~. .rnn, r„,r Thoy .nro the oridnal
■All in Recorder's office.
330 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Copies of Official CoDsnlar Acts. Thos. 0. Larldn, ilonterey, 1844-
1846, 1 V.
This is a book of 500 I 1 li H 1 1 1"! ni ii 1 It
contains two kinds ot i I i i i I t
his official acts, ditin l ! l l i \l l l^li \in u
them are complaints ot V i 1 1 1 i in I
divorce papers, etc Alu l i u l 1 i il u ii 1 iikiii hand
writing. Following thebe cntiieb iii. loO iia^Lb uumLiLitd tiom 1 tj
156, which constitute a lecoid of title to piopeitv owned bv Lirkiu
his family, or friends It is made up of copies of deeds giants etc
taken from the Alcade s lecords at Sin riancisco Monteie\ ind else
where. An index of 4 pages for the Httei lecoid
Solares de Monterey, etc., 1835-1850, 1 v.
This is vol. A of Deeds of Grants.
Translation of Spanish Records, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
A translation of Solares, etc., and other grants.
Alcalde Book of J. Ezquer, Monterey, Sept. 3, 1840-Feb. 19, 1850.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, I8S0-1889
Calendar, District and Superior Courts, 1873-1889, 1 v.
Docket, 1850-1861, 1 v.
Execution Book, District and Superior Court. 1867-1883. 1 v.,
only 16 pp.
Fee Book, 1850-1864, 1 v.
File of District and County Courts, 344 f.b., cases 1-1560.
Judgment Docket. 1868-1879, see Superior Court.
Judgments, 1850-1879. 2 v. (A-B).
Minutes. 1850-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Order Book, 1872-1879, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1855-1864, 1 v.. "Clerk's Register." 1864-
1888, 4 V. (A-D).
Tax Suits. Decrees, 1870-1872, 1 v.
County Court, 1850-1879
Docket, 1850-1879, 1 v. (A).
File, see under Di.striet Court.
Judgment Docket. 1850-1875. 1 v. (A).
Judgments. 1850-1879, 1 v. (A).
Minutes, 1850-1879, 4 v. (A-D).
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-186,3
Criminal Docket. 1850-1869, 1 v.
Minutes, 1850-1864. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date
Bonds, 1864-date, 7 v. (1,B-G).
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record. 1905, 1 v. : Appraisement, 1899-
1906, Iv. (1).
MONTEREY COUNTY. oil
A. 1S59-1886, 1 V. (C).
ls:,(i-lS60, 2 small vols.
1 s,-^,i I-1S79, 25 f .b. ; 1880-date, 252 f .b.
filed by initial letter of the estate;
(iiiai-dians' Inventories and Appraisements, 1913-date. 1 v. (1).
:Minutes, 1850-date, 30 v. (A-Z, 1^) ; Index, 2 v.
Order Appointing Administrators, 1863-1880. 1 v. -. Index, 1860-
1861.
Records and Letters, lS85-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Register of Actions, 1880-date. 6 v. (1-6).
Wills, 1850-date, 4 v. (B-E).
Superior Court, ISSO-datc
Attorneys, Roll of, 1862-1902, 1 v.
Calendar, Law and Motion. lS96-date. 4 v. (B-E).
Vols. B-C are in the attic.
Calendar. Trial, 1902-date, 1 v.
Coroner's Inquests, Index, lS96-date. 1 v.
Execution Book, see itnder District Court.
File, 1880-date; Civil and Criminal. 250 f.b. ; Divon-os and Attach-
ments, 12 f.b.
Insanity: Commitments and Record of, lS81-date, 6 v.; Commit-
ments for Intemperance. 1911-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgment Docket, 1868-date, 4 v. (1-4).
1S68-1S79 is District Court.
Judgment Record, 1880-date, 8 v. (A-H).
Judgments, Assignments and Satisfactions of. 1856-1904, 1 v. (A).
Jiii'v Bonk, current, 1 v. (C).
:\liiiutcs. 1S80-1911. 13 V. (A-M) ; Civil, 1911-date. 1 v.; Criminal,
1911-date, 1 v.; Index to Plaintiffs and Defendants, 3 v. (A-C),
two sets each.
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 13 v. (1-13).
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1906-date
Pile, 1906-date, 3 f.b., cases 1-226.
Minutes. 1906-date, 1 v.
Record. 1906-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1883-date, 9 v. (1-9).
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, Record of, 1897-date, 1 v.
Equalization, Minutes of Board of, 1913-date, 1 v. (2^.
Erroneous Assessments, Minutes of Cancellation of. 1901-date,
Iv. (1).
Pile, 104 f.b.
]\Iinutes : Court of Sessions, 1850-1855, 1 v. ; Board of Supervisors,
1852-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 4 v.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (A-B).
S12 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Rights of Wav, Record of. 1864-1912. 2 v.
Road Book, 1854-1895. 4 v. (A-D).
Roads. Reaister of. 1883-date. 1 v.
ScliM,,! Di^ti'iet Boundaries, 1880(?), 1 v.; 1886-189], 1 v.; High
Srlin,,] Districts. 1908-date, 1 v.
Scliool District Ledger. 1872-1874, 1 v.
School Warrants. Register of, 1872-1874. 1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Miscellaneous papers. 64 f.b.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. 1889-1906, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1907-date. 2 v.
(1-2) ; Index, 1852-1906, 1 v.
Before 1889 separate papers filed.
Naturalized Citizens, 1870-1903, 4 v. (1-4) : Index. 1 v.
Naturalization, Record of. 1903-1906. 1 v.; Naturalization Petition
and Record, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Registration and Election
(J rent Register, 1866-date, 26 v.
Since 1892 two volumes to each biennial registration. A-L. M-Z. Tliis
is one of tbe few counties which has still continued tho ^ircnt ri»,-istcr
after 1908.
Ballots. Official Record of, 1892-date, 1 v.
]\Iaps of Voting Precincts, 1915, 1 v.
Nominations. Record of, 1910-1914. 1 v.
Verification Deputies, Record of. 1910-1912, 1 v.
Marriage
Marriaae License Record. 1872-date. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index. 1872-
date.^3 V. (A-C).
Full affidavit replaced two line record. .January. 1913.
:Marriage License stub-book. 1893-1904, 6 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 36 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
B(ind and Surety Companies. Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. (1).
Fn-liii.iiH X,-niirs. IJc'jistci' (>r I'rrsnns and Partnerships Under, 1 v.
r;ii-tiirrsliips. i;,Hjis(,.r .,r, 1s74-1!)T1. 1 V.
SuccrssKui ln Dioiisc (if .Monterey and Lo.s Angeles, Record of,
187S-1913, 1 V.
Relating to Other Officers
Justice Court Docket, Monterey Township. 1885-1892. 1 v.
MONTEREY COUNTY. 313
THE RECORDERS
Agreements. 1850-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index. 2 v. (A-B).
As.signmeuts of Mortgages and Leases, 1892-date, 4 v. (1—4) ; Index.
3 V. (A, C, 1).
See also under Releases.
Attachments, 1854-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (A-B).
Banking Statements : Assets, 1876-1895, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v. ; Capital,
1884-1895, 1 V. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Births, 1863-1878, 1 v.; 1874-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Brands, 1850-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Certificates of Sale. Sheriff's, 1850-date, 4 v. (A-D).
Deaths, 1859-date, 2 v. (A, 1), entries scattering.
Decrees of Distribution, Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Decrees of District and Probate Court. Keal Estate, 1850-1889. 2 v.
(A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Deeds, 1850-date, 167 v. (A-Z. 1-141) ; Index, 19 v. (A-S.)
Deeds of Grants, 1835-1889, 3 v. (A-C).
Deeds of Pacific Grove Retreat, 1876-date, 8 v. (W-Z, 1-4).
Deeds, Trust, 1850-date, 11 v. (A-K) ; San Francisco Trust Uniou,
1892-1906, 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements. 1896-date, 5 v. (B, 2-5) ;
Committees' Statements, 1896-1908, 1 v. (A).
Executions, 1879-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
Fee Books. 1872-1873, 1885-1886, 1893-1900, 1903-datc, 15 v.
General Index, October, 1915-date, 2 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date. 5 v. (A, A-D) ; Index, 3 v.; Homesteads
Abandoned, July, 1861-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
One of the volumes numbered "A" under Homesteads is homesteads of
single persons.
Leases, 1850-date, 10 v. (A-J) ; Index. 2 v.
Licensed Surveyors. 1891-date, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, 1854-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
Maps : Mapbooks of Recorder, 6 v. ; Index. 1 v. ; Miscellaneous Maps,
Monterey County. 1877. 1898 ; Town of New Republic. 1867. 20"x25" ;
Tres Pinos. 1873 ; Vi.sta del Mar. 1895.
Marriage Licenses, 1891-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Marriage. Register of. 1860-1893, 3 v. (x, A-B) ; 1905-date, 3 v.
(x, A-B).
Mechanics' Liens. 1850-date. 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 2 v.
Miscellaneous File, 80 f.b.
:\ri.r,H,.nrous Record. 1850-date. 16 v. (A-P) ; Inde.x, 5 v. (A, 1-4).
-Aln,|.^,iur.. 1850-date. 91 v. (A-Z, 1-65) ; Index. 7 v. (A-G); Mort-
•j;i-.s uf .Monterey County Bank, 1891-1900, 1 v. (1) ; Salinas City
I'.aiik. 1892-1898. 1 v.
:\lnrtuages. Abstract of. 1881-1882, 1898-1908, 3 v.; Stub-books, 1884.
:\b.ituages: Chattel, 1859-date, 21 v. (A-U) ; Index, 4 y. (A-D) ; Crop,
is;il-date, 14 y. (1-14) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
Oflirial Bonds. 1859-date. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index. 1 v. (A).
I Patents. State Lands. 1892-date. 1 v. (1).
i; Patents, U. S.. 1859-date, 11 v. (A-K) ; Index, 1 y. (A).
Vols. H and J are Homesteads.
'See also Pre-statehood Records.
314 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Powers of Attornej-, 1850-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
Pre-emption Claims, 1862-1883, 4 v. (B-E) ; Index, 1 v. (A).
For vol. A see School Land Locations.
Releases and Assignments of Moi-tgages and Leases. 1851-date, 19 v.
(A-H, 1-10) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4). "
School Land Locations, 1853-1871, 1 v. (A), indexed.
Separate Property of Married Women. 1850-1912, 1 v. (A).
Sole Traders' Declarations, 1855-1906, 1 v. (A).
Special Partner.sliips. 1890-1895, 1 v. (A).
Tax Deeds, 1874-1899, 3 v. (A-C) ; State of California Tax Dec.ls,
1896-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales, lS73-date. 27 v. (A-G, 1-20) : Index. 4 v. (x. A, 1-2) ; Cib
Tax Sales. 1875-1885, 3 v. (1-3).
Water Ria-lits. 1877-date, 1 v. (A).
Wills, 1852-1912. 1 V. (A) ; Index, 2 v. (A-B).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1872-1910. 9 v. ; 1911-date, unlionud.
Apportionment of School Moneys. 1888-1903, 2 v.. in the attic; 19(14
date.
Board of Education, ]\Iinute.s of, 1880-1907. 2 v., in the attic; 191 17
1914r-1915, 2 V.
Certificate stub-books, 1895-date, 7 v.
Fee Book of Superintendent, 1898-1911, 1 v.
Grading of Schools, 1902-1910, 1 v.
Institute. Minutes of, 1887-1914, 1 v.
Journal, 1884-1887. 1893-1896. 1898. 3 v.
3[isccllaiiciins ]i;i]HTs. iviciit. :'. r.iliini'ts; also many in the attic.
Opniiiiu- i.r Srli,„,ls. i;,.M,r.l oi'. l^:)2-date, 2 v.
Rcqiiisiiii.ns, i;,-,st(T ,,r. l^sd-is'Ki. 1894-date, 10 v. (1-10).
School Di.strict Accounts. 1867-1872. 1874-1880. 5 v.
School District Boundaries, 1890-1908, 1 v.
School Library Books, Record of, recent, 1 v.
Teachers' Employment, 1888-1892, 1 v.; Teachers' Employment and
Date of Opening and Closing Schools, 1910-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Examinations, 1887-1905. 1 v.
Teachers' Permanent Fund. Record of, 1915-date, 1 v.. louse leaf.
Teacher.s. Record of, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Treasurer's Journal. Account with Superintendent, 1884. 1898. 2 v.
Trustees. Record of School. 1887-1899, 1897-1901, 1907-1911. 1910-
date, 4 v.
Warrant Register, 1913. 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book. 1873-1908, 6 v. (2-7), in the attic.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1851-1914, 255 v.
Delinquent, 1870-1914, 38 v.
Index, 1873-1914, 41 v. ; Index to duplicate rolls, 1889-1914, 27 v.
MONTEREY COUNTY. 315
Bond Eecord, recent, 4 v.
Claims. Certified List of. 1891-1899. 2 v.. in the attic.
Fee Book. Clerk, 1888-1914, 16 v.
Journal, 1876-1888. 1893-1905, 5 v., in the attic.
Ledger. 1877-1878. 1885-1888, 1893-1900, 4 v. (A), in the attir.
Miscellanenn.s imppis. ^1 larsre wooden p.h., in the basement.
Orphans on st;!t, Ai^l. i:ilO-date, 1 v. (2).
Pajaro Protim.Mi Disni.t. Map of, 1914, on the wall.
School District Aeeonnts. 1873. 1 v., labeled "Dav Book."
Warrants. Register of. 1894-1911, 1915, 8 v.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Register of, 1899-date, 1 v. : Courthouse and Jail Bonds. 1878,
1 V.
Cash Book. General Expense, 1853-1870. 2 v. ; Current Expense. 1852-
1869. 1 V.
Claims Allowed, 1883-1897, 3 v.
Day Book, 1878-1880, 1 v.
Deposit Record. 1907-date, 1 v.
Journal. 1850-1899. 11 v.; 1899-date. 9 v. (A-I).
Ledger, 1850-date, 14 v. (A-N).
Miscellaneous papers, 1854-date. 66 f.1i., with 2 drawers of old papers.
Monthlv Reports, 1898-date, 1 f.b.
Poll Tax Books, 1873-1914, 3 v.
School Warrants, Register of, 1880, 1 v.
Settlements and Discharges from State Controller, 1 f.l).
State School Land, 1862-1902, 3 v. (A-C).
Tax Deeds to State, 1880-1903. 1 f.b.
Teachers' Retirement Salary Fund. 1913-date. 1 v.
Warrants Registered, 1870-date, 4 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of Conveyances, lS90-date. is v.
Assessment Roll, current. 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 4 v.: Personal Propert.y,
euri'ent. 1 v.
Auto and Motorbike License Reports, printed, 30 v.
Cash Book, 1 v.
Maps and Plats:
Discarded Maps, 1 bdl.
Lot Books, 9 V.
Map of King City. 1911 : Salinas City. 1911.
Plat-books : of Sections, 2 v. ; of Grants. 2 v. ; of Monterey Citv,
1 V.
Wall Maps : Monterey County. 1884 ; 1898, 3 copies ; Pacific Grove,
1909, 1 copy.
Poll Tax Roll. 1910-1914, 5 v.
Statements to Assessor, 1913-1914.
Veterans' Exemption Affidavits. 1 v.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
NAPA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Napa County is one of the original eonnties of California. Before
1852 it is impossible to mark the boundaries of the county with any
certainty, especially at the north and east, the Clear Lake region being
claimed by both Napa and Mendocino counties. Acts passed in 1852
and 1855 established this boundary. There have been a number of
other changes in the boundary lines, but only two which have resulted
in very large territorial gains or losses. In 1861 Lake County was
formed from the northern half of Napa; and in 1872 a considerable
area around Knoxville was cut off from Lake and added to Napa County.
The city of Napa has been the county seat ever since the organization
of the county in 1850.
The county has had three courthouses. The first was a two-story
frame building erected in 1850. It is said to have been brought from
the east around Cape Horn. The second courthouse was built in 185fi
at a cost of about $3,000. It was of brick, two stories in height and
served the county's needs until 1878. In the latter year the present
building was begun and was completed in 1879. The original cost was
about $51,000. The walls are of brick, but there is much wood in the
interior walls and finish. While reasonably safe from outside fires, it
is far from fireproof within. This danger to the records is, however,
considerably minimized by reason of the fact that the greater part of
them are kept in vaults, both the Clerk's and Keeorder's offices being
provided with fair-sized vaults. The Treasurer has two small vaults,
one of which, containing the older records of the office, is probably the
safest storage place in the building. On the second floor is a storeroom,
called the "Exhibit Room," in which are stored a number of the older
records. A few are also found in the belfry. Steam heat and electric
lights are used throughout. The bookshelves and filing cases in the
Clerk's and Recorder's offices are of metal of the usual type. The
offices of Auditor and Recorder are combined.
At the present time a modern, reinforced concrete Hall of Records
is nearing completion. The occupation of this building will relieve
the present congestion in the courthouse and permit the Clerk to keep
all of his records in vaults.
These archives were examined in May. 1917.
Napa County.
Solid
blue
Stats.
1850:61; 1851:178.
Stats.
1852:192.
b
Stats.
1855:77.
Stats.
1861:560.
d
Stats.
1863-4:111.
1867-8:269; Pol. Code
(1872), §3955.
f
Stats.
1871-2:305.
Red
Pol. Code
(1919), §3936.
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9 /
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NAFA COUNTY. di/
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
"Alcalde's Court. AVill lioi.k A." 1 v., in Clerk's office.
This book ((ini.iiiis ih.' (l.nk.i ..I' I lie Alcaldes Court of Nappa [sic] Val-
ley, terriiMiv ■•( ( '.ililMinin ; district of Souoma, Oct. 10, 1849, to Apr.
0,"l850: .111.1 .liistir r.inr lioeket, .luly 25, 1850, to July, 1851. It,
however, idiitniiis no wills.
Deeds, see Recorder's Archives, Deeds, A-B.
Old Spanish Grants, 1 f.b., in Recorder's office.
This coiitiiins certified traced copies of expedientes, etc., which were filed
as c.xliiliils in the old land sraiit cases. There are 11 bundle.s of doeu-
iiicnts relating to the fiilliiwing ranches: Napa, Yajome, CoUayomi,
Gueiioc, Cayrnus.
THE CLERK'
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
p:.xecution Book, 1866-1888, 1 v. (A).
After 18S0, used for the Superior Court.
p]xecution Docket, 1854^1855, 1 v.
File: Series A, 1850-1857, 8 f.b., ca-ses 1-324; 1857-1879, 65 f.b.,
cases i-1674; Miscellaneous, 13 f.b.
(ieneral Iiiilcx, 2 v.; Index to cases, 1 v.
.hul-nieiit I'xMik. 1S,-,1-1S79, 4 V. (A-D).
-liulKiiieiit Docket. 1S,-'.L'-1879, 2 V. (A-B).
.Minutes, "Record," 1850-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Register of Actions, 1851-1880. 7 v. (A-G).
Tax Suits: Decree Book, 1865-1879, 1 v. (A) ; File, 4 f.b.; General
Index, 1865, 1 v.; Judgments [Doclcet], 1867, 1 v.; Register,
1865-1879, 1 V. (A) ; Sheriff's Register, 1867-1868, 1 v.
The volume for Judgments contains only one entry.
County Court, 1850-1879
Docket, 1851-1858, 1 v.
Fee Bonk. 1862-1879, 1 V.
File: Civil. 7 f.b.. ea.ses 1-209; Criminal. 12 f.b.. cases 1-689.
(ieneral Index. 2 v.
Insiijvencv Index. 1 v. (1).
.liHl-ineiii I'.niik. 1S51-1879, 2 V. (A-B).
.Illiluinelll Duekel, 1864-1879, 1 V.
Minutes, 1851-1879, 4 v. (A-D).
Register of Actions, 1851-1854, 1857-1862, 2 v. (A-B).
Vol. A has cases numbered 1-99 ; vol. B has cases numbered 1-57.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
Judgment Docket. 1852-1863, 1 v. (A).
Minutes, "Record," 1851-1863, 3 v. (A-C).
Vol. A contains also minutes of county business to end of October, 1852.
'See also Pre-statehood Records.
318 COUNTY ARCHH'ES OP CALIFORXIA.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 18S0-date
Admiuistrators' aud Executors' Bonds, 1883-date, 4 v. (C-F).
Bonds and Letters Book, 1862-1879, 2 v. (A-B) : 1880-1886. 1894-
date, 3 V. (A, C, D).
Claims, Register of. 1876-date, 5 v. (x, x, x. 2-3).
CollateiMl Inhriitiiuce Tax Record, 1902-1909, 1 v.; Collateral Tax
Book. IIMM) -]:il(). 1 V.
File: ],s:.(i-lss(). 48 f.b., cases 1-422; 1880-date, 209 f.b., cases
1-25S5.
Final Discharge (of administrator, executor, etc.). 1903-dato, 2 v.
(A-B).
Guardians Bonds, lS83-date. 2 v. (B-C).
Index to Estates, 1 v. (1).
Inventory and Appraisement, 1873-1880, 1 v. (A) ; 1880-date, 3 v.
(A-C).
Letters of Administration, 1896-date. 3 v. (A-C).
Letters of Guardianship, 1896-date, 1 v. (A).
Letters Testamentary, 1895-date, 1 v. (A).
Minutes and Order.s:
Record, 1851-1879, 9 v. (A-I).
IMinutes. 1888-date, 24 v. (K-M, 0, Q, S. IT, X, Z, Al, A3.
A5-A9, A11-A18).
Orders: Admitting Will to Probate, 1897-date, 2 v. (A-B) ;
Appointing Administrator, 1897-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Appoint-
ing Appraiser, 1902-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Appointing Guard-
ian, 1917-date, 1 v. (B).
Register of Actions, 1852-1879, 3 v. (A-C) ; 1880-date, 7 v.
(A-G).
Wills. 1852-1879, 3 v. (A. B, x) ; 1880-date, 4 v. (A, B, B, C).
Pages 1-12 of the last vol. B contain miscellaneous decrees and orders.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Roll of, ?-1915, 1 v.
Calendar, General, current, 1 v., loose leaf.
Claims, Register of. Insolvency, 1895-1898, 1 v. (A).
Coroner's Inquests, 1882-date. 12 f.b., Nos. 1-1050; Index, 1889-
date, 1 V. (1).
DivdiTc. Decree Book, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2).
l),irk,t. 1s7l)-1880, 1 v.
Ex. Milt Mill l!ook, 1880-1888, see under District Court; 1888-1913,
2 v. (B-C).
File : Civil, 163 f.b., cases 1-3918 ; Criminal, 31 f.b., cases 1-607 ;
Commitments to State Hospital, 8 f.b., cases 1-861; Commit-
ments to Home for Fcclile-Minded, 1 f.b.; Habeas Corpus, 4 f.b.;
Index to II.iIi.mn ('(ii|mis, 1 v.
Foreclcsure Dr,-irr )!(i,,k, 1880-date, 4 v. (2-5).
General Index. 4 v. (1-2) ; Criminal Record, 1 v. (1).
Grand Jury Lists and Reports, 5 f.b.
Insane: Order of Commitment, 1895-1915, 1 v. (A) ; Order fixing
time for hearing and examination, 1910-1916. 1 v. fl) ; Index to
Commitments of Insane Persons. 1 v. (1).
NAFA COUNTY. 319
Insolvents, Kegister of, 1878-1898, 1 v. (1) ; lusolvcucy file. 13 f.b.,
cases 1-151, 1-111.
The file covers both County and Superior courts.
Judgment Bo.ok, 1880-clate, 5 v. (A-E).
Judgment Docket. 1880-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Jurv Bonk. 1881-date, 3 v. (x, B-C) ; List of Trial and Grand
Junir.s. lilU, 1915, 2 v.
Justice Court, Akstract of, 1896-date, 1 v. (1).
• iliuutes : lS80-date, 24 v. (A-I, N, P, B, S2, V, Y, A2, A4, A6-
A12) ; Minute Book in Chambers, 1880-1904, 9 v. (A-F, F2,
T, W).
Order Book, 1880-date, 5 v. (x, 2-5).
Form book for attorneys' orders to dismiss actions, etc.
Eegister of Actions. 1880-date, 9 v. (A-I) ; Criminal. 1900-1905,
1 V.
Testimony Taken at Trial, 21 f.h., l>y letters.
Includes preliminary hearings.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, ''Probation Court," 3 f.b., cases 1-138.
^Minutes, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Keeord, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
All.iwauee Book. I,s74-date, 11 v. (1-11).
Vols. 2, 3, 9 are in the Exhibit Room ; vols. G-S are in the belfry.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc.. 1889-1890, 1913-date, 2 v. (1, x).
Vol. 1 contains only three entries.
Equalization, Record of Board. 1872-date, 1 v.
File : Road Petitions, 5 f.b., Nos. 1-283 ; Miseellaueous, 50 f.b.
Indi-vnt l^c.'ord, 1896-1911, 2 v. (1, 1).
^liimtr>. (iMirt of Session, County Business. Aug. 5, 1851-end of
Oct I >1 Ml-. ls,")2, ser under Court Records; Board of Supervisors,
'•Kc.-ord." ]S.-i2-date, 14 v. (A-G, I, K, M, N, P, Q, S).
Ordinance Bunk, ls83-date, 1 v. (1).
Road ^Matters. Index to, 1 v. (A).
Road Record, 1862-1916, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v.
Surveys with maps, field notes, petitions, etc.
Road Record, 1881-date, 5 v. (H, J, L, 0, R).
Proceedings of Board in reference to roads and road matters.
School Districts, 1864-1867, 1 v. (A).
Boundaries as adopted by the Board May 4. 1865, and petitions for
changes and new districts and action of Board thereon, to Nov. 7, 1867.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
OiSce Routine and General Duties
Exempt Firemen, Record of. 1895-1906, 1 v. (1).
Fee Books, 1854-1856. 1864-1870, 1876-1897, 16 v.; lS98-date,
8 v. (1-8).
320 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Hnntiug aud Pishing License Applications. 4 f.li.
■Military Rolls, 1907-date, 1 f.b.
Poll and Alilitary Tax Lists, 18(i4. small volume in Exhibit Room.
School Districts, Notice and Certificates of, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Under Sec. 1725 of the Political Code.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention: Originals, 1846^1885, 1896-1906. 4 f.b.;
Stub-book.s, 1885-19U6. 3 v. (1-2, x) ; Record of, 1907-date, 3 v. ;
Index, 1 V.
Naturalization, Acts of: District Court, 1869-1879, 1 v. (1) ;
County land Superior] Court, 1869-1885, 2 v. (A-B) ; Superior
Court, 1886-1903, 5 v. (A-E) ; 1903-1906, Adults, 1 v. (F) ;
Minor.s, 1 v. (B).
Naturalization: Petitions and Affidavits of. 190.3-1906, 1 v. (1) ;
Petition and Reeoi-d, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Naturalization Matters, 3 f.b.
Index to Naturalizations. 1 v.; to Naturalized Citizens. 1 v.
Registration
.vriid.ivit. i.r i;i-i\ir,iii, n, 1912. i9u. i9it;.
Aitidnviis, i;,rnr,i ,,r. iDii;, 1 v.
(Jivat IJc-istrr, 1SSII^-]!)(I!). i>0 v.
Four volumes are in the Exhibit Room, the balance in the belfr.v.
Great Register,' printed, 1869, 2 copies in Recorder's office.
Precinct Map, set of four printed maps showing precinct bound-
aries in the several Supervisorial districts, outside of cities and
towns.
Elections
Ballot Record, 1892-1906, 1 v.
Election IMatters. 15 f.b.
Election Returns, 1916.
Register of Persons voting and When, 1876-1878, 1 v., in Exhibit
Room.
Double pages divided into columns for showing registry number, name,
age, occupation, citizenship (native or naturalized), residence, precinct
voting in. :ind colunms for entering record of vote over a period of six
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage Licenses: Stub-books, 1876-1879. 1915-date, 3 v. (x,
14-15) ; Index, 1895( ?)-date, 1 v. (1).
Dentists, Register of, 1885-date, 1 v. (1) ; 1903-date, 1 v.
Doctors' Certificates, Register of, 1916-date, 1 v.
Medical Certificates, Register of, 1876-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles nf Incorporation, ''Corporations," 1859-date, 5 f.b.. Nos.
l-6.')2; Index In Coi-pnrations, 1 v. (A).
PietitiiMIs N.ni.rs. b'r-ist,T of. 1 V.
Partncr>lii|.s. 1,m,>- diiic 1 f.b.; Register of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1).
NAPA COUNTY. 321
Private account books:
Calistoga Springs, Ledger, 1865, 1 v.
ililler & Holmes Mining Co., Jamestown, Tuolumne County,
Communications from Siipt. E. A. Stent to Secretary Henry
Brown, Napa, Cal., and a few to other persons, April 30,
1893, to Nov. 13, 1894, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments of Deputies, 1895-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Bciiids of (^fficere, 3 f .b. ; Official Bonds, 1850-1872, 3 v. (A-C).
Distii. t Ati,.rney, Register of Official Business of, 1858-1861, 1 v.
.Iiisliir ( 'durt Dockets:
Napa Township, 1879-1887, 3 v. (3-5), in belfry.
Yount Township, 1866-1896, 5 v., in belfry.
Notarial Record, W. E. Deweese, 1880-1890, 1896-1897, 3 v., in
Recorder's office.
Public Administrator's Register. 1883-1903, 1 v.. in Exhibit Room.
A few entries also for 1908-1909.
Public Administrator's [Reports], 1894^date, 1 f.b.
Treasurer's and Auditor's Reports, 1896-date, 3 f.b.
THE RECORDERS
As.signments of Mortgages, Leases and Liens, 1855-date, 6 v. (A-F) ;
Index, 1874-date, 1 v. (2).
Attachments, 1852-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index (to D and E), 1 v. (2).
Vols. D & E are entitled "Attachments and E.xecutions."'
Banking Assets, 1876-1894, 1 v. ( 1) ; Index, 1 v.; Capital, 1876-1894,
1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
AH are in Exhibit Room.
Births, Register of, 1873-1905, 1 v.; 1905-date, 2 v. (2-3).
]3uilding Contracts, 3 drawers.
Certificates of Sale [under Execution], 1852-1891, 1 v. (A); Certifi-
cates of Sheriffs' Sales, 1891-date, 1 v. (B) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
The earliest certificates in vol. A begin on page 289.
Deaths and Births, Register of, 1873-1875, 1 v.
332 deaths (1-332) ; 404 births (1-404).
Deaths: Register of, 1873-1905, 2 v. (x, 2) ; Certificates of, 1905-date,
5 v. (3-7).
The Veterans' Home at Yountville and the State Hospital at Napa
furnish a large number of these deaths.
. Decrees of Distribution, Index, 1 v. (1).
Deeds, 1850-date, 118 v. (A-Z; 27-118) ; Index, 20 v. (1-10) ; Index
to Reconveyance Deeds, 1 v. (1) ; Index to Trust Deeds, 1 v. (1).
Vols. S3 & lis are Reconveyance' Deeds; vul. CjO, lioclmiptions ; vols.
511 & i:il, 'l-:,x 1 Is; v„ls. Til. T'.i. '.lu, HM \ li:;. Iiii-i H.-l^
Bonk .\ of 1 1^ i. :, rn|,y of 111.. „ri,i: .,i:. .:.: \ ,- . ; i 'Mnnty ;
322 COrxTY ARCHU^S OP CAI.IFORXIA.
mikI the original volume are preserved. Origiual vol. B is also pre-
The last iiage (433) of vol. B is a map, as follows: "Plan of Napa City —
Sur\e.v made by Jno. E. Brown, April- 24th, 1850. Plan made Napa
City October 6th. 1!S.50, by Em A. d' Hemecourt. deputy county Sur-
veyor." A later endorsement says : "Fractional Blocks A, B, C & D
and fractional lots a, b, c, d. e, f, g, h, i, j. k added to this map S
April, 1861, at the request of Nathan Coombs."
Documents Filed, Index, 1 v.
Election, Certifieates of. 1858-1868, 1 v.
Klt'ction Expenses: Candidates' Statements, Primary, lOl-l-dato, 1 v.
Other statements are recorded in Miscellaneous.
Fee Book, 1870-date. 33 v.
All prior to ISlll are in the Exhibit Room.
(Jeneral Index, 1857-1873, 2 v. (x, 2).
Homesteads, Declarations of, 1860-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index (to vols.
B-E), 1 V. (2); Kegister of Homesteads of Single Persons, 1860.
1 V. (A), only one entry.
Instruments not called for, 70 f.b.
Judgments. Transcript of, 1852-date, 1 v. (A); Index, 1 v. (2).
Leases. 1853-date. 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
Lieensed Land Surveyors, 1891-1894, 1 v.; 189-l:-date, 1 f.b.; Index.
1 V. (1).
Liens, Notices of, 1851-date. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
ilaps, 2 v. (1-2) ; Wall maps. Napa County, official, 1915; Napa City
and Additions, isilH; Cit\ of Napa and Surroundings, 1879; Citv
of Napa, 1908.
[Marks and] Brands, 1851-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v. (A),
Marriage Keeord, 1850-date, 13 v. (A-B, 3-13^ : Index (to A and B).
4 v.: Index (to 3-13). 2 v, (2-3).
:\favriaues: [Registrv of], 1859-1860, 1 v.: Register of, 1905, 1 v.;
190.V,late, 2 v. (1-2).
.Mining Deeds, 1874-date, 1 v. ( 1 ,) : Index. 1 v. (1),
Alining Locations, 1874^date, 4 v. (1—4) ; Index, 4 v.
IMiscellaneoTis Record. 1852-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index. 1887-date. 2 v,
(2-3).
:\lortgages. 1851-date, 81 v. fA-Z: 27-81): Index, 8 v. (1-4); Per-
■sunal Property, 1858-dato. 14 v. (A-N) ; Index, 2 v. (2-3).
Newspapers :
Napa. Pncific Echo, Jniie 14. 1862-June 6. 1863. 1 v.
Register, Aug. 6. 1864-Dec. 7. 1867; Feb. 12, 187a-July 19.
1873 ; Sept. 13, 1873-Feb. 23, 1878 ; Feb. 7, 1880-Feb. 26,
1881: Feb. 4. 1882-Apr. 26. 1901, about 30 v.
Reporter, June 7. 1862-June 11, 1864; Nov. 16, 1867-Feb. 5,
1870; Julv 6. 1872-Sept. 20. 1873; Mav 6. 1876-Sept. 26.
1879; Feb. 11, 1881-Mar. 17, 1882; Feb. 2. 1883-Apr. 20,
1889; Aug. 31. 1889-Dee. 22. 1890. about 15 v.
NAPA COUNTY. 323
Journal, Apr. 3, 1884-Dee. 26, 1890: Jan. 6, 1893-eud of
December, 1916, about 25 v.
For several years the Reporter, Register and .loitriiul are bouud tosether
iu various combi:
St. Helena Star, Feb. 7. 1879-Feb. 20, 1880; Feb. 22, 1895-Mar.
13, 1896, 2 V.
Notices of Action, 1853-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index to vols. B-D, 1 v. (2).
Official Bonds. 1873-date, 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 1886-date, 1 v. (2).
Papers filed, 2 f.b.
Patents, 1858-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Physicians and Undertakers, Register of, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1851-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (2).
Pre-emption Claims. 18.52-1884, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index (to vol. C), 1 v.
Probate, Orders of, 1856-1893. 2 v. (A-B) ; Index (to vol. B), 1 v.
lieleases of Mortgages, 1853-date, 11 v. (A-B, .3-11) ; Index. Real, 3 v.
(2-4) ; Personal, 2 v. (2-3).
School Warrants, Record of Certificates of Location of, 1853-1862,
1 v., in Clerk's office.
Separate Propert\- of ]\Iarried Women. 1876-1898. 1 v. (A) ; Index.
1 V. "
Stallions. Record of. 1913-1915. 1 v. (1).
Surveyed and Unsurveyed Lands, 1860-1863, 2 v. (A-B).
Copies of Treasurer's receipts for paj'ments on public lands.
Swamp Land [Surveys], 1857-1858, 1 v. (B), in Exhil)it Room.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, Record of Reclamation. 1871, 1885,
1 V. (A), onlv two entries.
Tax Deeds, 1875-1892, 3 v. (1-3).
Tax Sales: Certificates of, 1857-1868, 1 v. (1); Record of, 1873-1894,
3 v. (2-4) ; Certificates of, 1895-1911, 2 v. (5-6) ; Certificates of.
City of Napa, 1897-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index (to vols. 5, 6, A), 1 v. (2).
Water Appropriations. 1878-date, 1 v. (AV
Wills, 1869-date, 1 v. (A) : Index. 1 v. (A^.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1886-date, 58 v.
Board of Education. Minutes of, 1881-date. 2 v.
Certificates, Record of, 1887-1913, 1915-date, 2 v.
Examinations, Public Schools : Napa City, 1885-date, 2 v. ; Country
Districts. 1897-1908, 1 v.; Transcript of Credits, outside districts,
1912-date, 2 v.
Fee Book, 1893-date, 2 v.
The second volume is called "Ca.-ili Book."
Hi"
llLst
Km-.
1 Srhools. Record of. 1912, 1 v.
tutcs. .Minutes of. 1889-1914. 2 v.
I'd. Suprrintendent "s Offii-e. 1 v.
Contains rec.rd .il" ira,-!,,-,'^ ,.( \:i|,:i r,„ii,iv. is^r, i^sT; -i-ni^i.Ts and
Clerks, ]SM isss; At.,...n\..,uu.;,i ui I'impU, 1ss| |sv^. i v. ki - 1 89.3,
1S99. 19<_M». lIHiT. i:ii;^: lir.uni >,r Ir:!, li.i-,- , ■.;n,iiii:ii mn-., I^s( I,SSS;
Public scliuul Lxamiualiuus. ISM ISMl: M.,ury. ivrriivd and paid into
Treasury. 1SS5-1S90; Lists of registered orders (or warrants). 1S84-
1889. 1894-1902.
324 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CAIJFORXIA.
Requisitions, Register of. 1880-1911, 1916-date, 14 v.
The first two volnmes nrc i-allort "liogister of School Wai-rauts."
Kc((uisiti(inN i Kcoi.st.Tcd ). I'.M.')- (Lit.', 1 v.; see also under "Record."
School l)lsll'h-l l.r,|Mvr, I>S(, ihllr. S V.
ydiool Distrirt l!(iiiii,l;ii-i,.s. 1in:;-,latc, 1 v.. printed.
Teaehei-s' K\;miiii,itioiis. Rerord of, 1895-date, 4 v.
Teachers' T'liii.- nt l-'und Record, 1914-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Rcpurts. llH.Vdati'. complete tile: before 1915, uncertain.
Trustees, Record of. 1911. 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Accciunt liook marked "IS.JO." 1 v.. in Exhibit Room.
Th(r voluiii. ntnins Lirviis.' :ir<niiiit. 18.")l-18.j3 ; Delinquent tax list
for lS.'iO, 1 ^." L' 1 ^r..'. ; I.i^i ,iiiW . In^^iliiation of persons required to take
out lici'ii^.'v ninl'i- i.\.iiih> law i,ir M-ar 1853; List of county orders
(warrauisi. Srpi. l>.-|j. i,, r, I,., is.-.l (1-359).
Allowances ]\Iade by Board of Supervisors, Auditor's Li.st of, 1864—
1874, 1 v., labeled "Journal-Order Book"; 1883-1897, 7 v. (s, x, x,
3-5, 4).
Apportionment Taxes, 1900-19] (5. 1 f.b.
A,s.sessment Rolls :
Original. 1 S.'iO-l s.'iS, 4 v., in Exhibit Room; 1859-1915, 182 v.;
Roimli. 1^i;l.'-1s7l'. 35 v.
Duplir.iir. ]<<:'. l,s,-,s, 5 v., in Exhibit Room; 1853, 1 v., iu Clerk's
office; 18:>:)-I8(i4, 1872-1876, 11 v.
Delinquent, 18oU, 1852-1855, iu volnme marked "1850" in Ex-
hibit Room; 1861-1915, 25 v.
Personal Property, 1859, 1 v., in Exhibit Room.
Inciex. 1893-1914. 22 v.
Bonds, Register of, 1865-1885. 1 v. : 1880-date. 1 v.
.Journal, 1859-1871, 1 v.
Ledger. 1855-date, 13 v.
The earlier volumes have titles other than Ledger, three having no title
at all.
The first volume (1S55-1S56) contains also a list of "County orders
which appear on the old book not having been paid by Treasurers,"
1850-1855 : and also "Orders on Treasury of Napa County, Second
Series," 1855-1856,
License and Poll Tax Record, 1864-1870, 1 y., iu Exhibit Room.
License Collector [in account with Napa County], 1880-1912, 1 y.
Officci-s' AHidavils mid C'l'tificates. 1894-date. 5 f.b.
Oriih.iiis ,,11 St.it,' .\id. i;,,ord of, 1904-1913, 1 v, ; Record of Orphans
cm Sliit.- AlJowan.-,.. lIllM-date, 1 y,
I'oU Tax Account with Assessor, 1872-1914, 1 v.
Redemptions, 6 f.b.
Registered Orders. 1878-date. 8 v.
Road Warrants, Regi.ster of, 1871-1878, 2 v., "Journal."
School Warrants. Register of, 1889-date, 5 y.
The volume for 1898-1907 is in the Exhibit Room.
School District Ledger, 1880-1904, 1907-1912, 5 v.
The first volume is called "School Journal."
NAFA COUNTY. 6^0
Segregation Account, 1914^date, 1 v.
Sheriff's Fee Book, 1861-1866. 1885-1906, 7 v.
One of the volumes is in the Exhibit Room.
Sheriff '.s Register of Action.?, 1868-1906. 14 v.
Tax Sales. 1876-1893, 4 f .b.
Warrants, Register of, 1866-1872, 1 v.; 1884-date, 7 v. (.3-9).
The first volume has no title ; the others are called "Index to Warrants."
Warrants Paid, List of, 1892-1894, 1 v.
THE TREASURER
Allowances Made by Board of Supervisors, Treasurer's List, 1883-
1897, 7 V. (x, X, X, 3-5, 4).
Ai)portionmeut Taxes, 1910-date, 1 v. (1) ; State and County School
Apportionment, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Bonds. Register of. 1878-date, 3 v. ; sec also under Funded Debt.
Cash Book, 1859-date, 10 v.
The first volume has. pasted in front, a li.st of License payers in Napa
County, 1S59-1S60.
Deposit Rrrord, in07-d;ite, 1 v.
E.xpcrls- Urpoi-Ls to Ci-.-iii.l .lurv. 1911-1914, 1 p.h.
Funded DcM. l^.-.ii. K.-Kist.T. 1856-1881, 1 v.
Funding bonds of 18.56. and Napa Valley Railway Bonds of 1865-1868.
Inlieritanee Tax Receipts, 1906-date, 2 v.
Ledger. 1871-date, 5 v. (2-6); Special Ledgers: Court House Fund,
1855-1859, 1 v.; School Fund, 1853-1856, 1 v.; State Fund, 1853-
1859, 1 V. ; Bstray Fund, 1859, 1 v., also contains Contingent Fund,
1855-1856.
Jliarratorv Stock, Assessment Roll, 1875-1877, 1 v.
Poll Tax" Account. 1872-1914. 1 v.
Public School Tenclicrs' Retirement Fund, 1914-dale, 1 v.
Redemption Funds. 1^::, iss:), i y. (1).
School Di.strict Lc(lurr. l>:,!i date, 8 v.
Warrants Paid. I88:i-1M)2. 1895-date, 15 v.
Warrants Registered, "Register of Orders." 1856-1883, 1909-date, 6 v.
Warrants Returned to Auditor, 1887-1889, 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assi\s.siiiciil St;di'ments, 1884-date, bound in voUimes.
-M;i|W Mii.l I'l;i1s:
I 'hit iJdiiks. l)y Road Districts, current, 3 v.
Road Districts and Towns, 1895, 1 v.
Wall "Slaps :
Napa County, official, 1895, 1915.
Sonoma County, official, 1908.
City of Napa, 'l908.
U. S. and Territories.
State of California, various dates. 5 maps.
326 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Mortiiapres, Transcript of, l,sO;V191], 5 v.
1^11 Tax and Personal ]'f()|)rrt\- Apcount, 1885-1908, 1 v., "Cash."
Personal Property Tax CnUeetions. 1890-1894, 1 v.
Transfers of Real Property, 1900-date, 5 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, i-iirreut, 5 v. ; Index, 1 v. ; Delinquent, 1912-date,
1 V. ; Operative, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1876-1903, 22 v., in Treasurer's office: 1903-date, 18 v.
License Stubs, 1903-date, complete.
The stubs give a full record.
[List of Taxable Property], 1850-1852, 1 v.. in Treasurer's office.
Tax Sales, Record of, 1873-1894, 1 v.
i >'
Lo
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NEVADA COUNTY. 327
NEVADA COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Nevada County was created iu 1851 from territory that was originally
a part of Yuba Coiuity. In 1852 a strip was added along the north,
and in 1856 a further addition was made, including the territory in the
bend of the Middle Yuba Eiver. Nevada City has been the county
seat continuously since the creation of the county.
From 1851 to 1856 the county offices were housed in wooden buildings
rented for the purpose by the county. In July, 1856, the first court-
house was completed at a cost of $50,000. Scarcely had the building
been occupied when it was destroyed, in the great fire which devastated
Nevada City in that year. All of the county records were lost. The
courthouse was rebuilt, but in 1863 was again burned out in the general
conflagration of November 8th. This time practically all of the records
were saved. The courthouse was again rebuilt, at a cost of nearly
$50,000, being completed early in 1865. In 1900 extensive alterations
were made in the old building- and :iii addition built, the improvements
costing about $35,000.
The building is of brick and stuuc, witli metal doors and fittings.
The interior finish and arrangement is designed to make it fireproof.
There is, however, quite an extensive wooden addition on the rear, a
part of which is used for the stoinng of a quantity of the older records.
Aside from this wooden addition, there is little danger from exterior
fires. There is a small vault in the Treasurer's office, and another
somewhat larger, in the Clerk-Auditor's office. In the latter vault are
kept a large part of the early assessment rolls and the election returns.
The fixtures in the various offices are in general modern and convenient.
Steam heat and electric lights are used throughout.
In 1877 the county purchased a lot and brick building iu Broad
street, aud this building was used as the Treasurer's office until after
the alteration of the courthouse in 1!)00. At other times prior to 1877
the Treasurer's office seems to have been located in buildings outside
the courthouse. As a consequenre all the earlier records of the
Treasurer's office are missing. Tliis n^port is based upon an examina-
tion made during July, 1917.
a^S COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1851-1879
Calendar, 1864-1879, 2 v.
Execution Book, 1874-1889, 1 v. (1).
Covers Superior Court after ISSO. See also under Churches, etc.. in
Miscellaneous Records, Pertaining to Private Business Concerns.
Execution Docket. 1856-1879, 1 v.
File, 139 f.b., cases 1-4731.
General Index. 2 v.; Index to eases, 1 v. (3).
A new index for the District and County Courts is now being prepared,
in 1 V.
Judgment Book, 1856-1879, 6 v. (x. x, 3-6).
Judgment Docket, 1856-1879, 2 v. (x, 2).
The second volume is called "Judgment Roll."
Minutes, "Orders," 1856-1879, 7 v. (1-7).
Register of Actions, 1858-1879, 5 v. (x, 2, x, 4-5).
The first volume is called "Fee Book."
County Court, 1851-1879
Calendar, 1864^1879. 1 v.
File: Civil, 1856-1879, 16 f.b., cases 1-665; Criminal, 1863-1879.
7 f.b.. cases 1-662.
General Index, a new index for County and District Courts is now
being prepared, in one volume.
Minutes, "Orders," 1856-1879, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Register of Actions, 1856-1879, 2 v. (x, 2).
The first volume is called "Cost Book."
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1851-1863
File. 1856-1863. 2 f.b., cases 1-183; iliseellaneous papers. Criniiniil
and Court of Sessions, 1 f.b.
:\Iiiiiites. "Order Book," 1856-1863. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1851-date
Bonds, Letters, etc., 1861-1881, 3 v. (1-3) ; Letters and Bonds.
1881-date, 5 v. (1, 3-6) ; Letters of Guardianship and Bonds.
1892-date, 2 v. (2-3).
Collateral Inheritance Tax, 1893-1896, 1 v.. in storeroom.
File, 1856-1879. 42 f.b., cases 1-830; 1880-date, 169 f.b.. cases
1-2395.
Index, 1 V.
Order Book. 1856-1879. 6 v. (x. 2-6) ; 1880-date. 15 v. (1-15).
Register of Actions, 1856-1879. 2 v. (1-2) : 1880-date. 5 v. (1-5).
The first two volumes are called "Cost Book."
Wills, 1856-date, 5 v. (1-5).
NEVADA COUNTY. 329
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Koll of. 1856-1906. 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-1906. 9 v., in the .storeroom.
Coroner's Inquisitions, 1882-date. 9 f.b.
Execution Book. 1880-1889, see under District Court.
Execution Docket, 1880-date, 1 v. (1).
File, 267 f.b., cases 1^579.
General Index. 1 v.
Grand Jury. IMinutes of. in Boston Ravine Election Fraud case
(Lord case), 1889. 1 v.. in storeroom.
Grand Jury Proceedings (and reports). 1865-1880, 1 f.b.
Also contains a number of oaths of allegiance by attorne.vs during Civil
War and papers in connection with admission of attorneys to practice.
In.sane Commitments, prior to 1880, 1 f.b.; 1881-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Judgment Bo.ik. I^mi .l,itc, 6 v. (1-6).
Judgment Durkri. l-^-^n .hite. 1 v. (1).
Jury Book, ISlitJ-date. 4 v.
The first and last volumes are called "Juror's 'rime Book.'" The first
three volumes are in the storeroom.
Justice Court Papers, 1870-1^97, 5 f.b.
:\liinitrs an.l Onl.'is. issn-,l,-,t,.. IS v. (1-18).
Ui'gistcr (.f Actions. ],sS(J-,l;it.', ID v. (1-10).
Reporter's Xote.s, large nunilter of volumes in vault and several
dozen in storeroom.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 1 f.b., cases 1-48.
:\Iinutes and Orders. 1909-date. 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Boundary Line between counties of Nevada and Sierra, 1868, 1 v.
Field notes of survey made by H. S. Bradley.
Demands Audited and Allowed. 1864^1872. 1 v.. in storeroom.
Equalization. Board of. Order Book, 1856-1863. 1 v.. "Records";
1872-date, 2 v. (x, 2).
The first two volumes are in the storeroom.
File, about 60 f.b.
Minutes, "Record." 1856-date. 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 1 v.
Ordinance [Book,] 1883-date, 1 v.
Roads, 1868-date, 1 v.
Field notes of road surveys made by order of the Board of Supervisors.
Also has a map of Truekee. surveyed by Central Pacific Railway, filed
1892.
Road Book of Nevada Countv \pril 1 1868 lS68-1873(n, 1 v.;
Day Book. 1868-1873 l^ 1 1. i 1-(s 1-7"' 1 %
The Road Book is a lepoii i \ i 1 e done on the
roads throughout the c ui In ime The Day
Book contains memoraud i l i i u I lb It id Commissioner
of Nevada County with cintiiit>is t n lei ui md mamtenauce of
roads, by sections, and financial accounts m connection ^Mth same.
COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Road Book. 1884-1889, 1 v.
Wagon Road Survey from Nevada to Jimctioii, Field Notes and
Report on, June. 1877, 1 v.
Also Report on Preliminai-v Survey for «at;on roiul froiu Xe\ada t'ily li>
North Bloomfield, July, 1877.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Ducked liur.ses, Register of, I'JUT. 1 v.. only two entries.
Exempt Firemen: Nevada Citv. 1869-1913, 1 v.; North San Juan.
1869, 1873, 1 V.
Stubs of eertiiicates issued by Couuty Clerk.
Fee Book, 1912-date, 1 v.
Fishing License Account, 1910-1912, 1915. 1 v.
Military Rolls, 1870, 1 v., in storeroom ; 1899-date. 2 f.l).
TowTi Sites of North San Juan, North Bloomfield, Sebastipol |.v)Vj
1874-1877, 3 v.; Cherokee, Sebastipol [sir] North Bloomtield.
Grass Valley South, North San Juan, French Corral, 5 f.b.
The volumes are a sort of docket of the county judge in matter of claims
for lots in townsites, under act of March 30, 186S. "to authorize ami
direct the county judges * * * to execute certain trusts in relation
to town lands." The tiling boxes contain plats of surveys, and papers
in reference to claims, surveys, assessments, etc.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. 1856-1879, 3 v. : District Court. 1S77-
1879. 1 v.; Superior Court, 1880-1906. 1 v. (li ; Record. 1906-
date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1856-date, 1 v.
Naturalization: Record of, Di.striet ' Court. 1869-1879. 1 v. (1);
County Court, 1869-1879, 2 v. (1-2).
Naturalizations, Superior Court. 1880-1903. 2 v. (1-2) ; Record.
1903-1906, 1 V. (3) ; Petition and Record. 19()6-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Naturalization, Certificates of, stubs. 1907-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Naturalizations, Index to, 1856-date, 1 v.
Registration
AfSdavits, 1912, 1914. 1916.
Affidavits. Record of, 1911-date, 1 v.
Great Register, 1866-1909, 16 v., in storeroom.
Great Register (printed). 1876, 2 copies in .storeroom; 1877, 4
copies in storeroom and 1 copy in main office; 1882. 1 copy in
storeroom.
Elections
Ballot Record. 1892-date, 1 v.
Election Returns, original, 1916.
Nominations. Record of. 1910-1912. 1 v.
Verification Deputies. Record of. 1910-1914. 1916. 2 v.
NEVADA COUNTY. ddi
Marriage and Public Health
^rarriMge License stub-hooks, 1895. 190:?-1!)12. 6 v.. in storeroom :
1915^date, 1 v.
Dental Regi.ster. 1902-date, 1 v.
Jledical Record, 1876-date. 1 v.
Includes dentists' certificates, 1885-1903.
Optometry, Register of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Tliere is also a volume marked "Optometrists Certificates," containing
four entries for 1903, which have been copied into the Register.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-date, 1 v. (1).
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 23 f.b., by letters; Index to Corporations.
Iv. (1).
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of. 1 v.
Churches, etc.. Record, 1872-1873. 1 v.
Certificati-N ..r . :. ■ ; f im-i.,- i-.-iinin^ uNm. ii, fi-,,i,i. Execution
Booli. M:: " l-v. \ ': ■ . . iM.i,. ilii. vmIiiiii,. IkhI previ-
ously lirri I I: !_ I T.iw iivliip. ini.lii- I lir t.iwnship
law of l^i;. M.;ii,i .1.111 l:i. l-i,li. i.iii ilir jiaurs .■.iiii.iiuins this
record wi-i.- \.,iu um l.> U,^ (o(iiii> i l.rk wln-n tlji' UnoU « as appropri-
ated for Executions in ISGG.
Co-partnership, Certiticates of, 1874-date, 1 f.b.
Partnerships, Register of, 1874-1899, 1 v. (1).
Private account books:
Carnelian Bay Improvement Co., Cash Book, 1909-1912, 1 v.:
By-Laws, 1912, 1 v.; Minute Book, Feb. 23-Nov. 26. 1912, 1 v.
Caucasian League of Truckee, Apr. 14-Aug. 12, 1876, 1 v.
Minutes, constitution, by-laws, list of members and blacklist.
Empire Mining Co., Pay Roll, 1875-1879, 1 v.
Imperial Paint & Copper Co., Minute Book. 1892-1897, 1 v,
Menlo Gold Mining Co., Cash Book, 1891-1901. 1 v.
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Co., Reports. 1877-1887,
1 f.b.
New York Hill Mining Co., Minutes, etc.. 1865-1869, 1 v..
bibeled "Rec'rd."
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds. Official. 1861-1875, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; both in store-
room.
Justice Court Dockets: Rough and Ready Township, 1883-1903.
2 v., in storeroom ; Nevada Township, 1894-1897, 3 v., in store-
THE RECORDER
Assio'innent.s, Index, 2 v. (1) : As.signments Chattel ^Mortgages, Index,
1 V. ■ .
Attachments, 1856-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Attachments, Executions and Decrees of Foreclosure for vear 1858,
1857-1859, 1 V.
Seems to be a Sheriff's docket.
332 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Births, 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ; Register of, 1905-date. 3 v. (2-4).
Vol. 3 is called "Record."
Certificates of Sale of Real Estate (under Execution), 1866-date. 3 v.
(1-3) ; Index. 1 v.
Corporations. 1856-1903, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Articles of incorporation, election of trustees, etc.
Deaths, 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ; Register of, 1905-date, 3 v. (2-1)
Deeds, 1856-date, 126 v. (1-126) ; Index. 16 v. (1-8).
Deeds. Sheriffs', 1877-1915, 2 v. (1-2); Index to Sheriffs' and Ta.x
Collectors' Deeds, 1 v.
Deeds, Trust, 1902-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894r-date, 4 v. (1-4) ;
Committees' Statements, 1898-1908, 1 v.
Estray Notices and Lost Property, 1857-date, 1 v.
Fee Book, 1907-date, 2 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 7 v, (1-7) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; Homestead.s of
Single Persons, 1861-1879. 1 v.
Instruments Filed, 14 f.b. ; Index, 1893-date, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1856-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Leases, 1856-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1).
Licensed Surveyors, 1891-date, 1 v.
Liens Filed by Horticultural Commissioner, 1912-1914. 1 v. (1).
Liens for expense of destruction of insects and other pests.
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Maps and Plats, 1 v. (1) ; Maps in rack, 14 rolls.
Marks and Brands, 1872-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Marriages, 1856-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Vols. 1 and 2 are entitled "Marriage Certificates"; Vols. 3-10 are entitled
"Marriage Licenses."
Marriages. Register of. 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Mechanics' Liens, 1856-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Mining records :
Claims, 1856-date, 27 v. (1-27); Index: Names of Chiims. 2 v.
(1-2) ; Names of Claimants, 5 v. (1-2).
Locations, 1850-1870, 4 v. (A-D).
Mining district laws and claims. Vol. A is entitled "Mining Record."
For laws see vols. A and B.
Miners' Record Book No. 2, 1856-1865, 1 v.
Proofs of Labor. 1909-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Miscellaneous, 1856-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 4 v. (1-2).
Mortgages, 1856-date, 39 v. (1-39) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5) ; Chattel, 1857-
date. 12 V. (1-12) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Nevada, Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the City of, 1879-1893, 2 v.
Nevada Reunion Association. Register, 1878, 1 v.
Large volume containing an alphabetical autograph roll of members or
pioneers, showing name, date of arrival in county, date of leaving
county, place of residence in county, iiresent address, and post-office
address prior to arrival in California.
NEVADA COUNTY. 666
Newspapers :
Nevada Citv, Daily Transcript, Nov. 1, 1862-Mar. 4, 1865, Sept. 9,
1865-Sept. 5, 1866, Mar. 6, 1867-Sept. 5, 1868, Sept. 6, 1871-
Mar. 5, 1878, 23 v.
Daily Gazette, Nov. 26, lS66-:\Iay 23, 1868, Nov. 30, 1868-
Nov. 27, 1869, 5 v.
Daily National Gazette, April 4, 1870-Oct. 21, 1871, 3 v. and 2
duplicates of v. 1.
Notices of Action, lS56-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Official Bonds, 1856-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
■Ills, 1873-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
-iiians and Undertakers, Register of, 1 v.
.IS of Attorney, 1856-datc. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
.inption Claims. ]S."',(^-lss:■,, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
.Iriice, Index and ior.ir.l of Certificates of, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Sati.sfaetion of Mort-;i-vs. 1 -.Mi-date, 4 v. (1-4); Index, 4 v. (1-2):
Chattel Mortgages, 1857-1872, 1879-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 2 v.
Separate Property of Married Women, 1856-date. 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1).
Includes sole traders' declarations.
Tax Deeds, 1878-1915, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, see under Sheriff's Deeds.
Tax Deeds. State, 1897-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Tax Salas, Certificates of, 1873-1911, 13 v. (1-13) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Water Rights, 1872-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Wills. 1873-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Aiiiiuiil Rr|.<.r1. l>7(;-date. 49 v.
]!nmd nf K.liMatinii. Miuutcs of, 1878-date, 2 v.
C;isli I'.uiik, I'.Hl-.late, 1 V.
This is a fee book.
Census Marshal's Field Notes and Reports: Grass Valley, 1905, 1906,
1908. 1909; Nevada City, 1906-1909; Truckee. 1908-1910: 11 bdls.
See also under School District File.
Certificates on file, 1 f .b.
Examinations for Graduation from Elementary Schools, Reports, 1910-
date, 1 v., "Time Book"; Record of Grammar School Graduates,
1892-1900, 1 V.
Institutes, Minutes of, 1866-1878, 1891-1902, 19n-datp. 3 v.
School District Boundaries, current, 1 v.
Typewritten sheets bound together.
School District File, 1900-date, 46 f.b.
Reports and papers, including some census reports.
School Warrants, Register of, 1868-date, 11 v., (C-F, 1-6).
Two volumes numbered 6. current and transferred sheets, loose leaf.
Combined register and school district ledger.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of. 1870-1882, 1892-1903, 1907, 11 v.
Teachers' Retirement Fund Record, 1914^date, 1 v.
334 COUNT!- ARCHIVES OP CALIFOKXIA.
Teachers' Roll Book of Credentials, etc., 191J— date, 1 v.
Kecord of certificatiou of teachers, an index to proceedings of board of
education. Includes record of all teachers who were teachins in Nevada
County in 1914 and all since that date.
Trustees, District Clerks, Teachers, Register of, 1888-date, 1 v.
Very incomplete for teachers.
Warrants. Register of School. 1911-date. 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Accounts, 1903-1912. 1 v.
Assessment Rolls :
Original, 1862-1916. 290 v.
Duplicate, 1872, 1873, 1880, 1881, 21 v., in storeroom.
Delinquent, 1863, 1 v., "Records," in storeroom; 1866-1916. 48 v.
Balance Book, 1 v.
Contains Journal, 1856-1861, and Clerk's Fees, 1S66-1S6S.
Blind Coupons Canceled, 1884-1894, 1 v. ; School Bond Interest Cou-
pons, Truekee and Grass Valley, 1890-1899, 1 v. ; Truckee Sanitary-
Intere.st Coupons, 1908-1915, 1 v. ; Nevada High School District
Bonds, 1911-date, 1 v.
The first two volumes are in the storeroom.
Cash Book, 1868-1871, 1 v., in storeroom.
Fee Books: Clerk, 1868-1872, 1877-1912, 5 v.; Recorder, 1870-1872,
1877-1907, 6 v.; Sheriff, 1866-1869, 1872-1884, 1889-1902, 11 v.;
Court Fees, 1863-1872, 1 v., "Invoice."
All of these volumes are in the storeroom.
Journal, 1866-1872, 1 v., in storeroom.
Ledger, 1856-1872, 2 v. ; Balance Ledger, 1872-date, 7 v.
All except two of tliese ledgers are in the storeroom.
Military and Poll Tax Roll, 1885-1886, 1 v., in storeroom.
Redemption of Tax Certificates, Record of, 1896-date, 2 v. (1-2).
School District Ledger, 1880-date, 8 v. (1-7).
The volumes are entitled "Auditor's School Warrants."
School Warrants, Register of, 1909-date, 2 v. (1).
Treasurer's Reports, 1872-1875, 1879-1886, 1899-date, 3 v.
The first two volumes are in the storeroom; they contain monthly or
bimonthly statements pasted in old assessor's field book.
Warrants, Register of, 1856-date, 12 v. (x,x,2-9,x,x).
The first volume is entitled "County Warrants Drawn on Oneral
Fund"; the next four are entitled "Auditor's Warrants"; volumes .j-'J
are called "Warrant Book."
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Register of, 1883-date, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1890-date, 2 v.
Estate Funds, 1891-date, 1 v.. "Journal."
Fee Book, Treasurer and Collector, 1885-1902, 1 v.
NEVADA COUNTY. 660
Journal, 1883-1886. 1 v. (D) ; 1890-tlate. 6 v.
Ledger, 1890-date, 4 v.
Tlie volumes are entitled "Fund Book."
License and Tax Accounts, 1874-1900, 6 v.
The volumes have various titles. All e.xoept the last volume are in the
storeroom.
Teachers' Permanent Salary Fund. 1914— date. 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Asse.ssment Statement, 1914^date.
UeliiHiuent Ta.\ Sales and R<^demptions. Assessor's List of, 1S91-1910.
1 V. (1).
Field Enrollment (Check Book), a complete set for each year for about
20 years.
Land Office Records, 1 v.
Complete record for Nevada Count.v from the Sacramento Land Ottiee.
Double pages with eolumn headings as follows : Description, Section,
Township. Ranae, Acres, Name of Purchaser, Date of Entr.v, Name of
Mine, Date of Patent, Remarks.
Jlaps and Plats:
County Maps, official, 1880; 1913, one showing supervisors' dis-
tricts, and one showing school districts.
Plat Books, current, 2 v.
Town Maps, about a dozen.
Township Plats, complete set, to accompany "Land Office Record"
above.
State and United States Land Office Returns. 1894-date. sheets tiled
away,
THE TAX COLLECTOR
A.ssessnient Rolls, current, 7 v, ; Truckee Sanitary District, 1907-date,
2 V. : Indexes to Assessment Rolls, 25 v.
Cash Book, 1887-date, 19 v.
Series not complete. Six volumes are in the storeroom.
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COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNU.
ORANGE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Orange County was created in 1889, from territory which previously
liad been a part of Los Angeles County. Since its organization there
have been no important changes in its boundaries. The county seat
h.as remained at Santa Ana.
Previous to 1900 the county officers were housed in temporary offices
in the business district. In 1900 the present courthouse was occupied.
With the exception of the jail, no other building stands upon the same
l)lock. It is built of stone and cement with a tile roof, but much wood
j.'! used in its interior construction, especially about the roof and attic.
It is probably safe from exterior fires, but can not be classed as
entirely fireproof from within. The building is not equipped with
vaults. The office equipment is, in gen'eral, modern and efficient.
Electric lights and furnace heat are employed. The older records, not
in current use, are stored in the basement and attic.
These archives were examined in August, 1916.
/
1
Stxntti Ana.
ORANGE COUNTY. 66 (
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, 1889-date
Calendar, 1907-1912. 6 v.; Law and Motion, 1889-1912, 5 v. (1-5) ;
Criminal Causes, 1889-1903, 1 v. ; 1903-1913, 1 v., in basement ;
1914-date. 2 v.; Trial Civil Cause-s, 1889-1910, 3 v.; 1910-1914,
1 \-.. ill lijisement.
('()inii,.i--,s lii,|uests, 1916, 2f.b.
Kx,MMti,,M i;.,ok. 1895-date, 2 v.; 1889-1907, 4 v. (1-4); Index,
liS!)(j-i;)u3. 1 v., in basement.
Pile: Civil, 1889-date, 661 f.b.. eases 1-8105; Criminal, 1889-date.
72 f.b., cases 1-833 ; Index. 2 v.
The probate cases are with the civil cases but are indexed separately.
( reneral Index, 1889-1895, 2 v., in basement.
(irand Jurv Proceedings, 1896-1897, 1 v., in basement; Reports,
1915-date, 2 f.b.
Insanity Commitments, 1903-1909, 1 v., in basement; 1909-date,
2 V. "(2-3) ; Record of Discharge, 1903-1913. 1 v.. in basement;
1907-1916, 1 V. ; Reports, 1909-date, 1 f.b.
Intemperance, Judgments of and Order of Commitments, 1912-
date, 1 V.
Judgment Book, 1889-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; of Dissmissal, 1889-1903,
1 v.. in basement; Interlocutory, 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Judgment Dnekct, 1S89-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Jury 15(1,. k. isii;' ,i,|t,.. 2 v. (1-2) ; Trial Jurors, 1914-date, 1 f.b.
.^linutcs aii.l ()r,l, rs. 1889-1913, 13 v. (1-13) ; Dept. 1, 1913-date,
2 V. (15-lti); Index. 2 v.; Dept. 2, 1913-date, 2 v. (14, 17);
Index, 2 v.
Register of Actions. Civil and Probate, 1889-date, 19 v. (1-19) ;
Criminal, 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Civil and Criminal, 1916, 2 v.
(20-21).
Reporter's notes: SlTorthand, considerable quantity on basement
.'helves; Transcribed. 1895-1900, 5 v.. in basement.
Superior Court Probate, 1889-(late
.\dministrators. Appointment of. 190()-1915, 3 v. (1-3), in liase-
ment.
Appraisers Appointed. 1906-191(1, 1 v., in basement.
Appraisers and Inheritance Tax Appraisers Appointed, 1911-1914,
1 v.. in basement.
Bonds: Administrator and Kxemti-ix. 1889-1898, 1 v.; 1906-1915,
3 V. (3-5), in basement ; Ailmiiiistr.ition, 1916, 1 v. (6) ; Admin-
istration and Guarili;iii. l-li'i l:ilL!. 1' v. (2-3), in basement;
1912-date, 1 v. (4) ; :\Ii.,eellaue(.us, 18S9-date, 3 v. (1-2, x).
Calendar, 1889-1915, 7 v., in basement.
Deereas: Final Discharge, 1912-date, 1 v.; Showing Notice to
Creditors, 1915-date, 1 v.
File, 1889-date. with file of Superior Court ; Index, 1 v.
338 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Guardians, Appoiutiueut of, 1906-191-4, 1 v. ; Inventories and
Appraisements. 1889-1899, 1 v., in basement.
Index of Probate. 1889-1896. 1 v.. in basement.
Letters: Of Admini.stration. 1889-1915, 3 v. (1-3), in basement:
1916. 1 V. ; Administrator with Will Annexed, 1890-date, 1 v. ;
(luardiaiisliii). 1S89-1913. 2 v. (1-2), in basement; 1913-date.
1 v.: (luardi.-iiiship and Bond, 1889-1899, 1 v., in basement;
Testamentarv. 1SS9-1905. 1 v. (1), in basement: 1905-date,
1 V. (2).
Minutes and Orders. 1889-date. 29 v. (1-25, 27-30) ; 1903-1905.
2 V. ; Index, 2 v.
The fii-st 27 volumos are iu the biisiMucut.
Orders: Admitting AVills to Probate. 1906-1913, 1 v. (1). in
basement; 1913-date. 1 v. (2); Appointing Appraisers, 1910-
date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Appointing Administrators, 1913-date, 1 v.
(4) ; Publication of Notice to Creditor.s, 1906-1915, 2 v. (1-2),
in basement; 1915-date. 1 v. (3).
Register of Public Administration, 1889-1906. 1 v.. in basement.
Wills. 1889-1912. 3 v. (1-3), in basement; 1907-date, 1 v. (-1) ;
Index to l)ook 1. in basement.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 19()9-(late
File, 1909-date, 7 f.b.. ca.ses 1-284.
Record. 1909-date. 1 v.. indexed.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Aged Indiaents. Record of. 1889-1895. 1 v.
Allowance Book. 1889-1913. 6 v. (1-6), in basement; 1913-date.
3 V. (7-9).
Anaheim Irrigation District: As.sessmeut Book, 1889-1892, 2 v..
in attic; 1889-1895, 6 v.; Bond Register, 1890, in attic; Col-
lector's Cash Book, 1892-1895, 1 v., in basement; Record of,
1894-1895, 1 v., iu basement; Sale Book, 1889-1890, 1 v., in
basement.
Anaheim Irrigation Security, correspondence, 1889-1895, 1 v.. in
attic.
Equalization, Minutes of Board of, 1890-1891, 1 v. ; 1903-date, 1 v.
File: Library Districts. 1913-1914. 1 f.b.; Pipe Line Permits,
1915-1916." 1 f.b.; School District Files, 1909-date, 40 f.b.;
Miscellaneous, 4 f.b.
Franchise Book, 1900-date. 1 v.
High Srliool Districts and Formation, Record of. 1907-1911. 1 v.
Indigoiils- i;,.c(.r(l. 1889-1904, 8 v.
]\Iap. .Iiidici.-ii Townships of Orange County, 1913.
]\linut(s. ls>li- ,l;itr. 12 V. (1-12) ; Index, 1889-1891, 1 v., in base-
ment : I'lll4-.l;i1c. 7 V.
Ordin;npi,-. 1 vsm ,late, 1 v.; 1891-date, 5 f.b.
Organizali(ii) nt' Orange County, 1889, 1 v., in basement.
ORANGE COUNTY. 66^
Petitions: Koad. l!)08-date. 18 f.b., eases 1-540; Miseellaneous,
1907-date, 2 f.h . :U cases; for lueorporation of Towns, 1910-
date, 1 lb.; I'.ii.lur, IDl.Vdate, 1 f.b.; Newport Harbor, 1915-
date. 1 f.b.: Li-litiii- Districts, 1910-1915, 1 f.b., 6 eases; Pro-
teetioii Districts, llKKi-date. 3 f.b.
Road Rniik. lSS!l-,latc, 3 V. (1-3).
Road HemMcr. IDiis-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Roads aud Iliuliwass: 1912-date, 2 f.b.; Improvement Districts.
1913-date, l^f .b. ;' Di.striet Reports, 1915-date, -4 f.b.
Southern California Panama Exposition, 1915, 1 f.b.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Appointment of Deputies, 1915-date. 1 v.
Clerk's llemoranda of Demands, 1916, 1 f.b.
Docked Horses, Register of, 1S99-1906, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1899-1902, 1 v., in basement; 1903-date, 7 v.
Hunting License Record, 1907-1908. 1 v.
:Mi!itary Roll, 1901-1913, 10 bdls.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention. Record of, 1889-1906, 1 v.. in basement;
1911-date. 2 v.: Stuli-l.ook, 1908-date, 1 v.
Naturalization. '•Citizenship." Certificates of, 1889-1903. 1 v.;
Xaturalizetl ^linor.s, 1889-1906, 1 v., both in basement.
Naturalization, Record of, 1903-1906. 1 v., in basement ; Petition
and Record, 1907-date, 3 v.
Naturalization, Certificates of, stub-book, 1913-date, 1 v.
Registration and Election
xVffidavit.s lit l.'cijistiMtiim, 1912, 25 v., in basement.
Candidate.' st.it, ,,h nts, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Election. ( 'crtitic.itc ,,f, 1913-date, 1 f.b.; Notice of. 1896-1907, 2 v.
Great Register, 1890-1906, 9 v. ; Index, 1914, 3 v., in basement.
Nomination, Record of, 1910. 1 v. ; 1914, 1 v., in ba-sement.
Verification Deputies' Record. 1910, 1 v.
Voting Precincts, 1906-date, 1 f.b.
Marriage and Public Health
Marriage License Affidavits, 1889-date. 37 v. (1-37).
Dentists, Register of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Doctor's Certificates, Regi.ster of, 1914— date. 1 v.; Register of
Physician's Certificates" 1889-1914. 2 v.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-date. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Anaheim Lodge Record, 1883-1891, 1 v., in attic.
Articles of Incorporation, 1889-date, 29 f.b., Nos. 1-1063; Surety
Companies, 1906-date, 2 f.b.
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1906-1912, 1 v.
340 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Co-partnership Certificates, 1911-date, 7 f.b.
Fictitious Names, Register of, 1911-date, 1 v.
Partnership. Index of. lsnO-1911. 1 v.. in basement.
Relating to Other Officers
Auditor's Office, Experts' Reports ou, 1907, 1 v., in basement.
Bee Inspector's Reports, 1915-date. 1 f.b.
Bonds: Of Notaries, 1910-date, 1 lb.; Official. 1914-date, 1 f.b.
Coroner's Record, 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3).
County Oificers, IMonthly Reports of, 1906-date, 5 bdls., in base-
ment.
County Physician's Report, 1915-date, 1 f.b.
District Attorney, Opinions of, 1913-date, 1 f.b.
Justice Court Docket. Bureau Park Precinct, 1899, 1 v., in base-
ment.
Notaries Public. Index of. 19ir)-date. 1 v.; Record, 1889-1911, 5 v..
in basement.
Pulilic Adinini.stratdi-s Record. 1907-date. 2 v.
Slicrilfs I).-nntics, IDl.'i-date. 1 f.)i.
THE RECORDER
Assignment of Mortgages and Leases, Index of, 1889-date. 3 v. (1-3).
Attachments and Executions, 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Bank Statements : Assets. 1890-1895, 1 v. : Stock, 1890-1895. 1 v.
Births, 1889-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Brands, 1890-date, 1 v.; Brands and Marks of Other Counties. 1911-
date, 2 f.b.
Certificates of Redemption and Cancellation, 1896-1915, 3 f.b.
Certificates of Sale, Sheriff's. 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Contracts Filed, Index of, 1889-1916, 1 v.
Deaths: Register of, 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Certificates of, 1910-date,
2 V. (1-2) ; Burial Permits. 1889-date, 6 f.b.
Decrees of Distribution, Index. 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Deeds, 1889-date, 294 v. (1-294); Index, 1889-1892. 2 v.; 1892-date,
20 V. (1-20).
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 189^1914. 8 v.; 1914.
1 f.b.; Committees' Statements, 1910-1914, 1 f.b.
Estrays and Lost Property, 1891-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Fee Books, 1889-date, 34 v.
Homestead Declaration, 1889-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index. 1 v.
Judgments, Transcript of, 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Lca.sr^, l>s:i-,late, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 2 v.
Licriisr.l Survry„rs, 1891-date, 1 bdl.
Lis I'l'Mili-Ds. svr Notices of Action.
IMaps, Index of, 1889-date, 1 v.; Record of Surveys, 1892-date, 2 v.
(1-2) ; Index, 1 V.
JIaps of Los Angeles County, 1869-1888, 3 v, (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
These are copies of maps reoorded in Los Angeles County.
ORANGE COUNTY. 341
:\rarriages: Eeeord of. lS89-date, 36 v. (1-35, 75) ; Judex. 6 v. (1-3) ;
Register of, 1905-1913, 2 v. (1-2).
Vo}. 75 is from 1892-1895.
.Mechanie.s Liens, 1889-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; lude.x, 1 v.
JMining Claims, Index of, lS89-date, 1 v.
Miscellaneous file, 1906-date. 3 i.h.
Mi-seellaneous Records, 1889-date. 11 v. (1-10, 80) ; Judex. 2 v. (1-2).
A'ol. SO covers years 1S9.3-1S97.
:\lm'toages. 1889-date, 200 v. (1-199, 203); Index. 10 v. (1-10);
Chattel, 1889-date, 41 v. (1-40, 83) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
^'ol. 83 of Chattel Mortgages covers years :
Notices of Action. 1889-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Notices to Redeem. 1910-1911, 1 f.b.
Official Bonds. lS89-date, 4 v. (1-3. 98) ; Judex, 1 v.
Oyster Beds. 1910-date, 1 v.
Partnci'slii|w. l^'.Hi-date, 1 v.; Index. 1 v.
Patent.s. Is^H ilitc 1 v.; Index. 1 v.
Powers of Att.n-ney, 1889-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Judex, 1 v.
Releases or Satisfactions of Mortgages, 1889-date, 40 v. (1-37, 58, 70,
86) ; Index, 8 v. (1-4) ; Release of Chattel Mortgages, Index of,
1890-date. 2 v.
Separate Prn]Hit\ ..f M,irri.-d ^yomen, 1889-1912. 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Tax Sales, Crlili.nt,.. of. lss!)^1911, 38 v.; Index, 3 v. (1-3); Irri-
gation Districts. 1890-1 ,s'J,j. 1 v.; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Water Notices, 1890-date, 1 v. ; Index. 1 v.
Wills, 1890-1914. 1 V.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Ab.stract of I'lor, nlin-s for the formation of School Districts. 1903-
1915. 20 v.; Ili-h s, lio,,l Districts. 1904-1915. 5 v.
Annual Report. 1 ■^^!)-.hlte. 4 v.
Apporti..iuii(nt ot School Money, 1893-1896, 1 v.. iu Tax Collector's
Offic-; 1MI7 .hllo. 1 V.
Board of Ivhiriitiou. Minutes of, 1889-1901. 1 v. (1). in the attic;
1902-date. 1 v. (2).
Board of Education, Record, 1889-date. 1 v.
Certificate stub-book, 1902-1915. 11 v.
Communications Received from Auditor. 1911 -date, 1 f.b.
Course of Study, 1903-date, 13 v.
pjxaminations for Graduation from Elemeutary Schools. 1895-1896,
1 V. ; 190-^date, 2 v.
Fee Book of Superintendent, 1889-date, 2 v.
Institutas, Minutes of. 1908-date, 1 v.
List of Books used in High Schools, 1909, 1 v.
List of Teachers Subject to Pension Law, 1914-date, 1 v.
Eeeord of School Library Books, 1909, 1 v.
Requisitions: Register of, 1889-1899, 3 v. (1-3); 1902-date, 10 v.
(5-14) ; Stubs, 1912-date, 18 bdls.
342 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
School District Ledger. 1889-1898, 4- v. (1^), in attic: 1899-date 11 v.
(5-15).
School Di.strirt :\hip of ()i'.iii'.:v (■(niiity. 1908.
Superinteiidiiit s I l.il.iiirc. 1 MM -il.-iic. 6 v.
Teachers' ('crlificnti' K.Tdrd. issii-date. 1 v.
Teachers' Certificates, 1907-date, 2 f.h.
Teachers' Emplo.vment Record, 1913, 1915, 2 f.b.
Teachers' Reports, 1911-date, 5 f.b.
Trii<t,.,.s- Kl,.,. linns, I'lK;. 1 f.h.
TrilshT.. I.'r.jlslrl- ,,r. lSS:i ,|.-It<.. 2 V.
Trust, •cs- i;,.pnrt.s. liil:;. PM.",, 2 f.b. •
THE AUDITOR
AfiSdavits of County Officers, 1905-date, 5 f.b.
Allowance Boolf, 1889-1897, 2 v. (1-2), in the basement.
Apportii.imi.'iit of Taxes, 1908-date, 1 f.b.
Assc>sni..i,t i;n|ls:
Oriuiii.il. issD-lOlO, 182 v.. in basement; 1911-1915, G2 v.
Delm(|ii.iii, lssii-P)15, 27 v.
Person;)! I 'r.,|"'ii\ , 1895-date. 22 v.; Index, 1889-1915, 28 v.
Oran-v Srlio,,| District. 1907, 1 v.
Audit. .r\ F,i,i,|, 1889-1905, 1 v.
Bahucs. ls!i,-,, 1 v.; 1899-190«. 2 v.; Trial Balance and Monthly
.Statciii.'iits, P)16, 1 V.
Bond Register, 1890-date. 10 v. (1-10); Orange Countv Highwav
Bonds, 1913-date, 3 v.
Cash Book. lS91-190fi, 10 v., in attic.
Charges Against T,i\ Tdllector and Assessor, 1911-1914, 1 v.
Fee Book. IsMi b^lH'. 1 v., in basement; 1893-1894, 1 v., in attic; of
Countv Clcrl;, Ls',):j 1898, 1 v., in the basement.
Journal,' 1889-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Ledger. 1889-1900, 1 v.. in the basement: 1907-date. 3 v. (2-4) ; Con-
densed Ledger, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Miscellaneous file. 1902-date, 10 f.b.
Newbert Protection District. 1907, 1 v.. in the basement.
Order to Pay Officers. 1903-date. 11 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans on State Aid. Record of, 1904-date, 2 v.
Registered Bond, Index, 1913-1914. 1 v.
Reports. 1890-date, 2 f.b. : 1909-date, 1 f.b.
Road Districts Special, 1899-1902, 1 v. : 1908-1909, 1 v., in attic.
School Districts. Valuation, 1889-1906. 1 v. ; Day Book, 1900-1906, 2 v.,
in basement.
School Warrants. Register. 1889-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Segregated Report. 1893-1895. 1 v.. in attic.
Statement. lOOO-dat.', 1 f.b.
State Redeiiipiion... l^:i(U1915. 1 f.b.. in basement: 1906-date. 6 f.b.
State Sale.s. l^Mi-lS!ili. 1 v., in attic.
Statistical Report, 1912-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Tran,sfer of Funds, 191.3-1914, 1 v. (2).
ORANGE COUNTY. 34-3
Treasurer's Eec-eipts. 1900-1915. 1 f.b.. in l)a.seiiiciit.
Treasurer's Keports, 1900-date, 1 f.b.; Reports of Other Oftieer.s, 5 f.b.
Warrant Receipt Book. 1889-1908, 6 v. (1-6). in basement; 1909-date,
Sv. (7-14).
AVarraiits, Register of, 1SS9-1907, 7 v. (1-7). in basement: 1907-date.
10 V. (8-17).
Warrants on File: 1889-1900. 9 box^.s in attic; (',)untv. 1901-1915.
91 f.b.; 1916, 24 f.b.; School, 1900-1915. 9y f.b.. in ba.sement; 1916,
12 f.b. ; Cancelleil, 1912, 1 v.; 1890-1914, 1 barrel and 6 bo.xes in attic.'
THE TREASURER
Allowanc' Book. 1SS9-1897. 2 v. ( 1-2). in Clerk's basement.
Bond l^-islcr, iss!l-,late. 13 v. (1-13) ; Index, 1888-date. 1 v. ; 1 f.b.
Cash !'.(H,k. Isvi ,1,.,,,, M V. (1-3).
Colhit.'ial Inhriitanrr Tax Record, 1905-1909. 3 v.
Count^■ Redemption Fund. 1890-1909. 1 v.
Daily Balances. 1916, 1 f.b.
Day Book. 1906-1907. 1 v.
Deceas.'d Kstatr Funds. 1913-date. 1 y.
Deposit i;.-ist. r. 1907-date, 2 v.: 1915-date, 1 f.b.
Drainaur |)i^t!■irts:
P.alsa. Kr,-oid, 1901-1915, 1 y. ; 1910-1912, 2 f.b.
Dcllii. K.'.M,rd. 1909-date, 1 v, ; 1910-date, 3 f.b.; Bond Regi.ster,
1910-date. 1 V.
Newport. Record, 1910-1915. 1 y. ; 1910-date, 3 f.l), ; Bond Reg-
ister. 1911-date, 1 y.
Talbert, Record, 1907-date. 1 y. ; 191()-datc. 4 f.b.: liond Register,
1906-date, 1 v.
Westmin.ster, Bond Register, 1916, 1 y.
lliunane Society. Orange County, 1907, 1 y.
Inheritance Tax Appraiser.s. Report of. 1914r-datc. 2 f.b.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, stub-books. 1907-1911, 1 y. ; 1914-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Record. 1912-1915. 2 y.
Ledger. 1889-1890. 1 v.. in Clerk's ba.sement; lSS9-lSi)(l. 1 y,, in attic:
1915-date, 1 v.
[MisceHaneous paper file:
Canceled Cheeks, 1913-date, 3 f,b.
Income Tax Exemptions, 1914-date. 1 f.b.
Ju.stice of Peace. IMontlily Statements. 1916, 1 f.b.
Xewbert Protection Disti'irt. llMiT.l.ate. 1 y. ; 1911-date, 3 f.b.
Personal Property Rebates. 19(M-lin5. 8 y. ; 1913-1915. 2 f.b.; Trust
Fund. 1899-1912. 1 f.b.
Road Imi'rovement Bond Book. 1916. 1 y. ; Highway Bonds. 1914-date,
1 f.b.; Highway Coupon Bonds. 1912-date, 1 f.b.
Road W;irr:Milv iir-ist.-r of. 1907-date. 2 v. (1-2).
School I'.n.i.U. I'il(i-i:n4. 30 f.b.
SchonI Wai-i-aiitN. K.-ister of. 1891-1905. 3 y. (1-3); 1905-date, 5 v.
(4-8).
Special Funds, County Clerk. 1910-date, 1 y.
344 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
State Laud Sales, Record of. 1889-date, 9 bdls.. in basement; 191-4-
date, 1 f.b.
Teachers' Permanent Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.; 1 f.b.
Treasurer's Journal, 1891-date, 2 v.
Treasurer's Register of Higliwav Bonds, 1913-date, 3 v.
Warrants. Register of. 1890-1902, 4 v. (1-4) ; 1897-date. 10 v.; 1916.
1 f.b.
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract for Assessor of Property Sold to State and Redeemed, 1890-
date. 2 v.
A.ssessment List, 1889-1907, 13 boxes; 1910-1915, 2.")7 bdls.. in attic;
1916, 38 bdLs.
Maps: Orange County, 1912, 10 v.; 1912, 22 v. (1-22); Wall Map,
1910 ; Official Map of Los Angeles County, 1888 ; School and Road
District of Orange County, 1910; City of Santa Ana, 1915; City of
Orange, 1912; Rancho Caiion of Sauta Ana, 1874; Orange County,
about 1894, 14 v.. in attic.
Orange Title Company, Daily Record, 1914-date, 11 bdls.
Personal Property Receipt Stubs, 1914, 1 bdl., in attic.
Poll Tax Receipt Stubs. 1904-1914. 7 bdls., 4 boxes. 1 barrel, in attic.
Poll Tax Roll, Index to, 1912-1914, 3 v. (1-3), in attic.
Property Book .showing transfers, 1907-date, 68 v.
Road District, Property Transfer. Index, 1899-1906, 42 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessor '.s Book of ^Mortgages, Index. 1S87-189S, 1 v.
Bank Balance, 1915-date, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1911-date, 4 v.
Daily Balance, 1915-clate, 1 v.
Di.strict Ledger, 1915-date, 1 v.
Drainage Districts:
Bolsa, Record, 1894-1896, 1 v. ; Assessment Book, 1900-date. 3 v. ;
Index to Ditch Tax, 1893-1896, 1 v. ; Tax Sales, 1901-1904, 2 v.
(1-2).
Westminster, Record. 1915-date. 1 v.
Lighting Districts :
Buena Park, 1915-date. 1 v.; El :\Iodeno. 1915-date. 1 v.; Pla-
centia, 1913-1914. 1 v.
Property Sold to the State and Redeemed. 1889-date. 2 v. (1-2).
Sewer Assessment District, No. 1, 1912-date, 1 v.
Tax Sales, 1889-1893, 5 v. ; Index, 1889-1894, 6 v. ; 1907-date, S v.
-.i-.
PLACER COUNTY.
PLACER COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Placer County was organized April 25. 1851. from territory which
had previously been parts of Sutter and Yuba counties. Since the date
of its formation the territory has been practically the same, and the
county seat has always remained at Auburn.
The first courthouse was a wooden structure built in 1854. but was
soon supplanted by a brick building erected near at hand, the upper
stories of the two buildings being connected by a bridge. The present
courthoiise was first occupied in 1898. It stands alone from other
buildings and, with the exception of the dome, is built of brick and
stone and may be considered reasonably safe from outside fires. Much
wood is used for the interior finish in doors, desks, counters and other
furniture. The building is lighted by electricity and heated by steam.
Vaults are not used for the record books. The filing cases and book
shelves are of metal, but the latter are open and therefore accumulate
dust. This examination was made during July, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1851-1879
Calendar. 1858-1879, 5 v.
Fee Book, 1851-1864, 4 v.
File, S4 f.b.. cases 1-3452.
(Jciii'i'al Index, 2 v.
Jud-nient Book. 1853-1879, 5 v. (A-E).
Judgment Docket. 1852-1879, 2 v.
:\linutes. 1S51-1S79. 6 v. (A-F) ; Index, 1 v.
Register and Fee Book, 1851-1879, 6 v. (x. A, x, E-G).
County Court, 1851-1879
Calendar. 1863-1879, 2 v.
Fee Book. 1859-1864. 1 v. (A).
File. 31 f. b.. ca.ses 1-1146.
Judgment Book, 1853-1879. 3 v. (A-C).
Juilument Docket, 1874-1879, 1 v.
Minut.'s. 1851-1879, 6 v. (A, A-E) ; Index, 1 v.
Kr-ister and Fee Book, 1851-1861. 1 v. (1) ; 1866-1879. 1 v. (2).
346 COUNTY ARCIII\'ES OF CALIFORNIA.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 18S1-1863
File, i f.l... ea.ses 1-301.
Judsin.'iit I'.n.ik. 1^.V)-185!1. 1 V.
Mimitcv ]<<\ 1^71). 4 V.
RegistiT. Isr.M >:.:.. 1 V.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1851-date
Fee Books. 1859-1872. 1 v. (A). ■
File, 1851-1880. 40 f.h,. cases 1-558: lS80-date. 190 f.b., ea.sef
1-2296.
Index, 2 v.
Letters and Bonds, 1861-1904, 5 v. (A-B) ; Probate Bonds, 1904-
date, 3 v. (F-H) ; Probate Letters, 1904-date, 2 v. (F-G).
Minutes, 1851-1879, 5 v. (x, A-D) ; 18S7-date, 12 v. (H-S).
Register of Actions, 1851-date, 10 v. (A-J).
Wills, Record of, 1856-date, 5 v. (A-E).
Superior Court, 1880-aatc
Attorneys. Roll of. 1875-date, 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-date, 4 v.
Coroner's Inquests. 1892-date, 5 f.b.; Index. 1 v.
File : Civil, 360 f.b., cases 1-5316 ; Criminal, 12 f.b.
General Index, 7 v.
Grand Jury Lists, 1880-date, 1 f.b. ; Reports, 1880-date, 2 f.b.
Insanity, Record of Commitments, 1893-daie, 7 v.; Index, 1 v.
Intemperance. 1 f.b. ; Certificates of Discliarne from State IIos
pitals. 1903-date. 1 v.
Judgment Book. 1880-date, 8 v. (E-L).
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 2 v.
Jurv Book, 1 V.
Minutes, 1880-date, 13 v. (A-:\I).
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 15 v. (A-Oj.
Reporters' notes, several hundred books in office and dome.
Transcripts on Appeal, mostly with ease papers.
Transcript of Judampnt. 1855-date. 1 v.
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1873-date, 7 v.
File, 15 f.b. and 6 drawers.
Franchise Book. 1873-1906, 1 v. (A).
Hospital Record, 1889-1895. 1 v.
Mintites. 1859-date, 10 v. (B-K).
Ordinance Book, 1883-date. 2 v. Cl-2).
Roads and Highways, 1873-1906, 2 v. (A-B).
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Books, 1859-date, 8 v.
Military Rolls, recent.
Miscellaneous file, 15 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
PLACER COUNTY. 64: (
Naturalization
Declaration of lutentiou. 1863-1906. 2 v.: Record. 1906-date, 3 v.,
indexed ; Index, 1852-1891. 1 v.
Naturalization Papei's, District Court, 1852-1862, 1 .small vol. in
bad condition.
Naturalization, "Citizenship," Certificates of, 1874-1905, 3 v.;
Petition and Record, 1906-date, 3 v.
Naturalization. Certificates of. stub-books. 1907-date, 6 v.
Registration and Elections
Affidavits of Registration, 1892-date.
Great Register, 1866-tlate. 12 v. ; printed copies. 1875, 1892-date.
Nomination : Record of, 1 v. : Certificate of, 2 f .b.
Precinct ]\Iap of Placer County, 1915.
Verification Deputies' Record, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
^Marriage Licen.se Record. 1892-date, 15 v.
No record before 1892.
Dentists, Registration of, 1885-date, 2 v.
Jledieal Certificates. 1876-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Optometrists, Registration of, 1904-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Registration of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1873-date. 2 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
Bond and Surety Companies, 1 v.
Fictitious Names. Register, 1 v.
Partnerships, Index to, 1874— date, 1 v.
Private account Itooks. several of recent date.
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of OftieiMs, Issd date. 1 v.: 3 f.b.; Index, 1 v.
Ju.stiee Court Dorkri. l>!n-1896. 1 v.
Notarv's Reconl. l--:>^ Infill. 2 v.
Public Administi-Mlor's Reports. 1880-date. 1 f.b.
THE RECORDER
As.sigumeut of Mortgages and Leases, 1857-date, 6 v. (xV-B,
Index. 1 v.: ^Miscellaneous, 1887-date. 1 v. (1), indexed.
AttMrlniH.Mts. ls7ii-,bit.'. 6 V. (A-F).
Bills ..r S;il,.. IMi:; ,l;iir. 2 v. (1-2), indexed.
Births. Krror.i of, ls7:i-1905, 1 v. (A) ; 1905-date, 4 v.
Crrtifieates of Sale under Execution. 1852-date. 6 v. (A, A-E).
('(jiitracts and Agreements. 1887-date, 11 v. (1-11) ; Index, 2 v.
('nil. orations. 1854-1885, 1 v.
Dcitlis. Rr-ister of, 1873-date, 3 v., indexed.
l),rl;ii;,ii,,n of Married Women. 1854-1865, 1 v.
Deeds, ls50-date. 165 v. (A-Z, AA-WW, 49-165) ; Index, 17 v.
34.S COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-1906, 2 v. (2-3):
1906-date, 1 f.b.
Estrays, 1914-date, 1 v.
Fee Books, 1902-date, 10 v.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index. 1 v.; Abandonment of.
lS61-date, 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Jndsments. 1859-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Land Claims. 1851-1876, 3 v. (A-C).
LcltiT. ;,ii<l .\m-eements, 1859-date, 12 v. (A-L) : Index, 2 v.
Lic..n.s,,| SiM-v(ins, 1 f.b.
Li.s lV-iKleii>. 18.35-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v.
Maps and Plats. 1889-date, 6 v. ; Wall maps of Auburn, Colfax, Dutch
Plat, Ophir. Tahoe City.
Marks and Brands, 1851-date, 2 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Marriases, Record of. 1851-1905. 10 v. (A-K) ; 1905-date, 2 v.; Index.
2v.
ileehanics' Lien.s. 1851-date, 11 v. (A-L) ; Index, 1 v.
iliiiin.i;' Claims, 1850-date, 24 v. (AA, A-W) ; Index, 4 v.; Record of
Claims of Auburn Quartz Mining District, 1865-1866, 1 v. (A).
Miscellany, 1877-date, 3 v. (A-C), indexed.
Mortgages, Realty, 1851-date, 60 v. (A, A-X, 25-59): Index, 4 v.;
Personal Property, 1857-date, 19 v. (A-E, 5-19).
Newspapers (in Auditor's ofRee) :
Auburn, Placer nerald. Sept. 15, 1855-1886, 16 v. ; 1889-1902, 9 v. ;
1904-date. 9 v.; Duplicate file, 1862-1865, 1881-1886, 1891-
1892.
Placer Press, May 5, 1857-May 22, 1858, 1 v.
Union Advocate, September, 1862-August, 1863.
Stars and Stripes, July. 1863^June, 1867; July, 1869-June,
1871 ; July, 1871-November, 1872, 4 v.
Placrr li( liulMcan and Rppiihliean Argus, September, 1872-
ISSl: Mav. 1885-1902.
Leaihr. II 101-1002. 1 v.
Colfax, S, iiliiul, 1898, 1901-1902, 2 v.
Dutch Flat, Enquirer, September. 1862-November, 1867, 5 v.
Notices of Intended Sale, 1907-date, 1 v. (1), indexed.
Official Bonds, 1851-date, 10 v. ; Index, 2 v.
Patents, 1860-date, 13 v. (A-M) ; Index, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1851-date, 7 v. (A, AA-F) ; Index. 1 v.
Probate Orders, 1859-date, 11 v, (A-K) ; Index, 1 v.
Proofs of Labor, 1865-date, 12 v. ; Index, 2 v.
Redemption Certificates. 1876-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Releases of Mortgages and Leases, 1862-date, 15 v, (A-0) ; Index, 1 v.
Separate Property of Wives, 1856-1893. 1 v.
Sole Trader ".s Declarations. 1863-1896, 1 v. (A).
Stallion Redster. 1911-date, 1 v.
Tax Deeds, 1875-date, 9 v.
Tax Sales, 1873-1910. 18 v. : Certificates of Sale for Taxes. 1894-date,
15 V.
Water Rights, 1872-date. 3 v. (A-C).
Wills. 1874-date, 1 v. (A).
PLACER COUNTY. 349
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Aiimial Keport, 1895-1910, 2 v.; 1910-date. unbcnind.
A printed list of teachers employed for each year is pasted iulo this report.
Apportionm.'iit of Funds, lS99-date, 1 v.
Board nt Kdiii-^itK.ii. .Minnies nf, 1896-date, 2 v.
Certiti.-;itr stnli-1 k. 11 -.lati-, 10 v.
Coui'scs i<\' Stnd.w 189'J dati.', printed booklets.
ExaminalKins oC Tiipils in Elementary Schools, 1895-date. 18 v.
Fee ]!.M,k. llil:; .late, 1 v.
In,stitutr.s, .Minutes of Teachers', 1895-date, 2 v.; Tiit.stees', 1911-date,
1 V.
Pupir.s Duplicate Report Card.s, 1912-1914, 4 v.
Recorded Diplomas and Normal Documents, 1894-date, 1 v.
Requisiti..n stnli-l.ooks, 1907-date, 3 v.
Returnc.l Crrtiticates, 1915-date, 1 v.
School Distrii-t lloundaries, 1 v. (1).
There is in llie office a large wall map showing; the iiroseiu himndaries.
School DLstrict Ledger, 1858-date, 14 v.
The financial record of school districts is contained in thesp vohinics.
labeled "Ledger," ".lournal," "School and Library Fund."'
'I'cachcrs' Kxaminatioiis, Record of, 1900-date, 2 v.
TcaclKTs' Kcpnits. ls!i:^date, 8 f.b.
Truslc.s, iupoiis III'. l>II.)-date, 1 v.; current, one f.b. for each district.
rnpaid Warrants, Ilcaister of, 1899-date. 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
Asses-sment Rolls: Original, 1853-date, 190 v.; Delincinent, 185-4-date,
94 V,
Each volume is indexed ; there are no other indexes.
Ca.sh Book, 1857-date, 10 v, .
Interest on Stnt.^ School Land, 1858-1865, 2 v. (A-B).
Journal 1. l^.")i l^sS, 5 V.
Led-vt. l^.'il) l^ti!*, 2 v.; 1895-date, 3 v.
License I'.iink. l^ril-lSfio, 3 v.; Stnb-books in dome.
License Tnx Culleriins' i;,.|.:irts. PH.Vdate, 1 f.b.; older ones in dome.
Orphaiis nn,l iini r.oi'pb.nis nn Slate Aid. 1904-date, 2 v.
Reeordei-'s 1^'ee i'.ook. I,s/U-1882, 1 v.
Recorder's ,-in,l Au.lilur's Fee Books, 1884-1897, 5 v.
Reports to St.il,' Controller, 1854-1858, 1 v.
School Warrants, ]!:)()9-date, 4 v.
Tax Rate Book, 1870-date, 1 v.
Treasurer's Reports, 1910-date; older ones in dome.
Unpaid Couutv Scrip, 1853-1855. 1 v.
Warrants, Regi.stcr of, 1851-1892, 4 v. ; 1904-datP, 4 v.
W^arrants on file, 1914-date; older ones in dome.
3o0 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE TREASURER
Allowance Books, 1893-1896, 2 v.
Cash Book. 1851-1855, 3 v. ; 1868-1875.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Book, 1903-date. 1 v. ; Receipt stubs, 1907
date. 2 v.
Day Book, 1876-1902, 4 v.
File, 1855-date. 35 f.b.
Jniini;il. lS.-,.Vdate, 7 v.
l>,.,lvvr. 1^:.:, date, 11 v. (A-K).
:\luiitlil\ i;r 'ts, June, 1907-date.
Public Srlhidl Tcarliri-s" Kct i i-em.'ut Fund. 1914-datc. 1 v.
Warrant. Ki-ist.r nf. isni.' -date. 4 v.
Warrants J\c-isiiMvd, 1^!MI date. 1 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements, 1908-date, 200 f.b.
Maps and Plats, 1 v., somewhat incomplete.
Mortgages. Abstract of, a few vols, in dome.
Poll Tax Books, a few vols, in dome.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Book. 1916, 2 v.
License Book. 1913-datc
( A'K>i>3n«iiik°>
Plumas County,
Stat
1854:129.
1SG3:
Stats. 1863-4:264.
Stats. 1865-6:605.
Stats. 1867-8:462.
Pol. Code (1872). §3920.
Stats. 1901:76, 549.
Pol. Code (1919), §3940.
to maps see pace ix.
PH'MAS COUNTY.
PLUMAS COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
I'liimas Coimty was created ;\Iarcli IS, 1S54, from territory which
had previously been a portion of Butte County. The only important
change in boundaries was made in 1864 when a portion of the county
was detached to form the southern part of Lassen County.
From the time of the organization of the county the seat of justice
has been at Quiney, formerly known as American Ranch. The building
which is still used as a courthouse was erected at that time. In 1895 a
Hall of Records and a jail were also constructed. The latter are built
of brick, but the former is a wooden building and, being heated by
stoves, is constantly in danger from fire. Steam is used for heat in
the newer building, and all are lighted by electricity. The offices of
the Clerk, Auditor, Recorder and Treasurer are located in the Hall of
Records ; the others are in the courthouse. In general, the office equip-
ment is modern and convenient, the A.ssessor's office being especially
well furnished.
About 1910 tlie Supervisors ordered the older records, then kept in
the attic of the i/ourthouse, to be examined and the "Avorthless" ones
disposed of. Much matei'ial was destroyed in this manner, but for-
tunately J. D. McLaughlin, a local attorney, took occasion at this time
to preserve many of these discarded records for his private collection.
Since they serve to supplement the records in the archives they have
been reported as a whole in this report.
The examination of these archives was made in July. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1854-1879
Calendar, 1876-1880. 2 v., in tlie woodshed.
Decree Book, 1865-1873, 1 v.
Fee Book, 1854-1879, 2 v.
File, see under Superior Court.
Judgment Book, 1854-1880, 2 v. ; Inde.x, 1 v.
Judgment Docket, 1854-1864, 1 v., in the woodshed; 1864-1879,
1 V.
Minutes, 1854-1880, 2 v.
Register of Actions, 1854-1861, 1 v., in the woodshed; 1861-1880,
3 v.: Index, 1 v., in the woodshed; Tax Suits, 1865-1872, 1 v.;
Index, 1864-1879. 1 v., in the woodshed.
352 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
County Court, 1854-1879
Execution Book, 1865-1879, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Both continue to 1892 as Superior Court record.
File, see under Superior Court.
Judoiiieiit Book, 1870-1879, 1 v.
.Tu,l-i,M'iit l)n,k,,t, 1870-1880, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
-Miimtrs, 1^:,4 1879. 2 V.
Reuister (.r Actions, 1872-1880, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1854-1863
:\Iinutes. 1854-1 863. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1854-date
Bonds and Letters of Adiuinistnition. 1868-1895, 1 v. (1); 1905-
date, 2 v. (x, 3).
Calendar, 1880-1896, 1 v.
Claims. Iii.L'x 1o, 1880-date. 2 v. (x, 2).
Fee r„,nks. 1 s:,.-, -1870, 1 V. *
File: Cl.iscl Cases, 100 lb., A-Z; Open Ca,ses, 28 f.l)., A-Z.
Index. 18/8. 2 v., but few entries.
.Minutes, 1854-1889, 3 v.
Order Book. 1867-1890, 2 v. ; 1915-date, 5 v.
Since IIM.". ti\i' li.im l.cuk^ arr .iiiiiIu.m.I ii.i i.m ni'liic;' orders appointing
adiniiii-.! rni.ii-^. i ii licrii jiirc t:i\ ,ie|M:i i~i'i~, (CiIit, f,,i- publication o£ and
decnr- r^hiliU^liiii- nm !.■,■< i,. ic'diiMi---. .iini Mnln-, ,if final discharge.
Register of Action, I,s70-18b0. 1 v.; l.SMMlate. 2 v. (1-2).
Wills, Record of, 1859-date, 1 v.
Superior Court, 1880-date
xVttorneys, Roll of, 1859-date, 1 v.
Calendar, 1880-date, 4 v.
Execution Book, 1880-1892, in the County Court Execution Book.
Execution Docket, 1880-date, 1 v.
File, District, County and Superior Courts, 144 f.b.
Papers of all these courts are filed together in alphabetical order.
Grand Jury Reports, 1 f.b.
Insanity: Record of Commitments, 1889-1897, 1 v.: 1897-date,
2 V. (1-2); Index, 1880-1892. 1 v.; Commitments for Intem-
perance, 1915-date, 1 v.
Insolvency Record. 1882-1889, 1 v.
.rud-iiieiit Ddcket, isso-date. 1 v.
.Judmneiit i.'rc.ii,!. iss(l-1906, 2 v.; 1906-date, 2 v. (3-4).
Jury Buok. lt.8U-(_lale, 1 v.
Jury Lists, 1878-1879, 1 v.
Minutes, 1880-date, 13 v. (1-12).
Register of Actions: Civil, 1880-1885, 1 v.; 1885-date, 3 v. (2-4) ;
Criminal, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Reporter's Notes, in Clerk's vault.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1906-(late
.Minutes and Orders, 1906-date, 1 v.
Record, 1911-date, 1 v.
PLUMAS COUNTY. 353
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1870-1896, 2 v.; Claims Allowed, Record, 1897-
1908, 2 V.
Cancellation of Erroneous Assessments, Order of, 1901-1906, 1 v.
File, 20 f.b. ; current, 20 f.b.
:\Iinutes. 185r)-date. 9 v. (1-9).
(.)rdinancc P.ook. 1883-date, 2 v.
nri)hans and Half-orphans, Recoi'd of, 1902-date, 3 v. (x, x, 3).
Hoad Book. 1872-1893, 1 v.
iJoaii Kcuistcr, 2 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Fee Books, 1885-date, 3 v. (x, x, 2).
Hunting Licenses, Applications, in jail; Reg'ister. 1907-1908, 1 v.
Land Office Busines.s, 1886-1903, 1 v.
Maps and Drawings, in Clerk's vault.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. Rec(u'd of. 1871-date, 3 v. ; Index, 1854-
1901, 1 V.
Citizenship : Certificates of. District Court, 1871-1879, 1 v. ;
County Court, 1871-1879, 1 v. ; Record of, 1880-1903, 1 v.
Xaturalizatiun: Record of, 1904-1906, 1 v.; Petition and Record,
1907-date, 2 v.
Naturalization, Certificates of, stub-books, 1907-date, 3 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1856-1901, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits Furnished Deputies. Record of, 1912-date. 1 v.
Affidavits of Registration, current.
Great Regi.ster, 1866-1908, 9 v.
Elections
Ballots, Record of, 1902-date, 1 v.
Certificates of Election, 1873-1896, 1 v.
Election Returns, current, in jail cell.
Statements of Candidates. 1 f.b.
Verification Deputies' Records, 1910-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Heslth
Marriage LiceuM' stuli-lwdks, 1893-date, 5 v.; Affidavits, 1905-date,
2 v.
Dentists, Register of, 1908-date, 1 v.
Sledical Certificates, Record of, 1876-date, 1 v.
Pharmacists. Register of, 1905-date. 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1871-date. 2 v.
Bond and Surety Companies, Index to, 1898-date, 1 v.
Partnerships, Register of, 1876-date, 1 v.
ao4 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Private account books:
Account Book, 1857, 1 v., in woodshed.
Beckwith Hotel, Beekwith, Register, 1902-1905, 1 v.
Day Book, 1861, 1 v., in woodshed.
Day Book, 1902-1906, 2 v., in jail cell.
Hathaway Mill and Lumber Co., By-Laws, 1903, 1 v.
Ledger, 1900-1901, 1 v., in jail cell".
Ledger, 1910, 1 v.
Plumas House. Quincy, Register, 1902-1905, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds and Oaths of Officers, Index, 1886-date, 1 v.
Coroners' Register, 1903-date, 1 v.
Justice Court Dockets: Washington Township, 1854-1869, 1 v.;
Plumas Township, 1858-1860, 1 v. ; Indian Township, 1886-1914,
3 v., all in jail cell.
Notaries, Record of. 1911-1913, 1 v.
Oaths of Officei-s, 1 f.b.
THE RECORDER
^\greements, 1878-date, 5 v. (2-6) ; Index, 1857-date, 1 v.
For 1854-1878 see Bill of Sale and Agreemcuts. •
Assignments of Mortgages, 1868-date, 2 v. (x, 2) ; Index, 1870-date,
1 V.
Attachments, 1864^date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Bill of Sale and Agreements. 1854-1878, 1 v.; Bill of Sale, 1878-date,
3 V. (2-4); Index. lSII4-.l;it.', 1 v.
Birtlis, Register ui'. ]^,.', (Lite. 4 v.
Certificate of Sale iiihln- Ivx.-cution, lS65-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
De;i1li.s. Kr-isl,T of. 1^7:; i:il5, 3 v. (1, x, x).
D.T.ls. l^:,4-.l;itr. 4^ V. : 1 IS) ; ludcx, 6 V. (1-6).
Election I'lxpciiscs, r,ni,li,l;ii<..s" Statements. 1910-dnte, 1 v. (2),
Estrays, lS55-date, 1 v.
Fee Books, 1878-date, 5 v.
File, 20 f.b.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1861-date, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1881-date, 2 v. (x, 2) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Leases, 1860-date, 2 v.
Lis Pendens, 1869-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1883-date, 1 v.
Maps and Plats: Town Plats, in Map Rack, 12 Plats; Countv Map,
1892, by Keddie ; Record of Surveys, 1854-1871, 1 v.
Marks and Brands, 1854^date, 1 v.
Marriages : Record of, 1854-1907, 3 v. ; Register of, 1907-date, 1 v.
Mechanics Liens, 1854— date, 3 v. (1-3) : Index, 1 v.
Mining Claims, Placer, 1870-date, 13 v. (1-13) ; Index, 1854-date,
5 v. (1-5) ; Quartz, 1870-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Index, 1855-date, 3 v,
(1-3).
]\Iiniug and Water Claims, 1870-1877, 1 v.
See also Pre-emptions.
PLUMAS COUNTY. 355
Miscellaneous Records, 1873-date, 4 v. (x, 2-4) ; Index, 1874r-date, 1 v.
These consist of water claims, proceedings of state drainage board, bonds,
declaration and inventory, notices, oaths, writs of attachment, affidavits.
Mortgages, 1854-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Index, 1 v.
Newspapers (in clerk's vault, except as noted) :
Greenville, Bulletin, 1887-1890, unbound.
Later moved to Quiucy.
Quincy, Plumas County Bulletin, 1891-1892, unbound.
Plumas National. 1887-1891, unbound.
Bulletin bought out Xational and the paper became,
Xational Bulletin, ]802-l!tO4, niiliound: 1904-1913, unbound, in
the .iail cell; 1!»1:!-.1mI,>, in tli.' Treasurer's office.
Independent, 1893-1IH);1, unliound; HKIH, in the jail cell.
Official Bonds, 1854-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Patents, 1873-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1875-date, 2 v.
Powers of Attorney. lS.">4-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Pre-emptions. .Mining ;ni.l Water Claims, 1854^1870, 1 v.
Proof of Lali..)-. l^'i> .Lite. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Releases of :\!,,rt ua-v., 1 Mid-date. 4 V. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Srliuol I.niid-, i;.r,,r,ls, l>:.4-d;ite, 2 v.; Index, 1 v.
Snir TradiTs. l),M.lai-atin,,s of, lS.-,8-1888, 1 v.
Stallion Register, lyiii-date. 1 v.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands. 1869-1875, 1 v.; 1873-1900, 1 v.; 1879-
1897, 1 V.
Tax Deeds tn State. 1805 date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Salrs. ( 'ri'l ilimi, ,s ,,r, isTl -date, 16 v. (1-16) ; Index, 2 v.
Town Site K'cc.rds: Civsrcnl .Mill.s^, 1882-1902, 1 v.; Taylorsville, 1873-
1875, 1 v.; Greenville, 1875-187V, 1 v.
Water Claims, 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1854-1882, 1 v. (1).
Mining and Water Claims, and Miscellaneous
Wills, 1897-1908, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Animal Rep:)ft, 188S -date.
A|.|iMlinn,,Hnt ,, I" Funds. 1884-1891, 1 v. ; 1916-date, 1 v.
I'-.ir.l ..r K(lih-,-,ii,,ii. Minufe.s of, 1880-date. 2 v.
Ccrlilical.' sliili-lirnks. IsSd-date.
liistilnt.vs. .Minutes ,,r. Is'il ,1,-itr. :>, v.
I;.MM,|-,1 nt Ofliri.d VlMls, l.ss7. 1 V.; 1911, 1913, 1 V.
Sch.iol District Book. I,s7.s-1^,>3, 1 v.
Srlionl District Ledger, 1871-date, 11 v.
Ti-acliers' Examination. Record of. 1901-date, 3 v.
Tca,li,Ts' P..niiaii.'nt Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v.
'IVarlirr.' l;,. -Is. 1 box.
Waii.aiil lirvist.T, 1854-1893, 3 v.
Sab COUNTY ARCHI\"ES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance l'."nk, 1s7n-l!)Ul, 2 v.
Assessment Iv'i.ll.s. 1>'i.')-l857, 3 v., in the woodshed; 1874-date, 58 v.;
Index, l^!!l l--!i4, :; v., in the woodshed; 1897-1913, 17 v., in thr
jail cell; ISSII, lM)(i. 1914, 3 v.; Delinquent, 1874-1915, 41 v.; Per-
sonal Property, 1898-1914, 17 v.
Bond Regi.ster. 1876-1885, 1 v.
Casli Book. 1S69-1879, 2 v.; 1895-date, 3 v.
Clerics F.'(. l;(M)k, 1870, 1 v., in Recorder's vanlt.
('oiiiiniisaliiiii Insurance, Record. 1915-date, 1 v., lint few entries.
Day Bonk, 1888-1892. 2 y.
Fund Ledger, 1911-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 18^0-1916, 5 v.
Monthly Statement of the Condition of the Treasury, 1897-date. 1 v.
Order on Treasury, 1906-1907, 1 v.
Receipts and Expenditures, 1914-dati', 1 y. ; Transfer Slieets, 1912-
1914, 1 V.
Receipts, 1878-1895, 11 v.
Redemption of Lands Sold to State, 1895-1900, 1 y. ; Redemption of
Lands, Receipts for, 1875-1888, 1 y.
Road Ledger, 1911-date, 1 v.
Road Overseers, Receipts, 1883-1908, 1 v.. in the jail cell.
School Warrants, Register of, 1878-1882, 1 y.. in the woodshed; 1883-
1906, 2 V.
Tax Collector's Settlement, 1880-1882, 1 y.
Tax Collections, Register of, 1871-1880, 1 y. ; 1883-1891, 3 v., in the
vault of the Superintendent of Schools; 1908-date, 2 v. (1-2), in
Tax Collector's office.
Treasurer's Reports. .M-mtlilx- Statrments. 1880-1884, 1 v.
Treasurer's SettliiiiriMs. 1^7> Imil', 1 v.
"Warrants, Regi.ster ol'. Is.'iii-d.iir, ."> v.
THE TREASURER
Bonds, Record of, 1876-date. 1 v.
Cash Book, 1904-date, 2 v.
I'und Ledger, 1916-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1911-date, 1 v.
Public School Teacher.s' Retirement Fund. 1913-date, 1 v.
Warrants Redeemed. Regi.ster of, 1878-1888, 1 v.. in the jail cell; 1901-
date, 2 v.
THE ASSESSOR
]\Iaps and Plats :
Official County Map. Ijy A. W. Keddie. 1874. in Surveyor's office.
Plat Books, Survej-or's Townships. Propertv Ownership, 2 v.
Poll Tax Rolls, 1887-1914, 31 v.. in jail cell.
Real Estate Records, card file, 4 boxes.
State and United States Land Office Returns, card file.
Transfers of Real Estate, 1915-date, 1 v.
PLUMAS COUNTY. 357
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Bonk, 1870-1878, 1 v., in the vault of the Superintendent of
Schools.
Monthly Statement of Taxes and Licenses, 1898-1915, 1 v.
Register of Licenses Granted, 1854-1877, 2 v., in the woodshed.
COLLECTION OF J D. McLAUGHLIN
School Records
AniiiKil i;r|Mii-t. lu Si;ii,. Siiprriiiifii.lriit. 1855, 1874, 1877.
ApiHirliniiiiiriil ,.f Kiiii.ls. ls:,7. l.^.V.i. 1-(10.
Census Aljirsh^ils' Hr|.,:rls. IvkV-Is.-.i;, ]>:,'.), ]S6(), 1879.
Organization of School Districts, 1855.
Petition of Citizens of Rich Bar for Formation of School District,
May 23, 1858.
Teachers' Reports, 1855-1859. 1857-1860.
Trustees, Appointment of, 1855.
Fiscal Records
Assessment Roll, 1858. 1 v. ; Special Assessment. 1859-1860.
Auditor's Account with Treasurer, 1881-1890, 3 v.
Auditor's Report to the Controller, 1857-1858^
Count.y Indebtedness, for Funding, 1876.
Day Book. j\rnrvsville. 1854-1855, 1 v., 580 pp.
Deiinqnciit Tmx l.isfs. Is'.l-lSeO,
Journal nnd i^cluvr, 1>:,4-1S77, 1 v.
License Record, 1871— 1S85, 1 v.
Receipts and Disbursements, 1858.
School Lands Sold, 1882.
Taxes Collected, 1856-?. 1 v.; Property Sold foi' Taxes. 1857;
Tax on Pre-emption Claims, 1858.
Treasurer's Reports. 1858-1860.
Warrants. Register of, 1870-1878, 1 v.; Warrants Redeemed,
1854-1878, 2 v.
Miscellaneous Records
Elizabethtown, List of Voters Polled at, 1855, 2 pp. ; Election
Returns, 1855 ; Order Establi.shing Post Office, 1855.
Great Register, ls7Ii. 1>->4. ls!c_>. 1896.
Homesteads. R.-jisi,., in- ^r l-'i,,,-,! Certificates, 1875-1876, 10 pp.
Indebtedness of I'hmi.i^ <'(iiiiily to Butte County, 1851(?). 1 p.
Oroville-Virginia Cit.y R. R., Petitions against is-suance of County
Bonds for, 1868. twenty petitions.
Justice Court Docket, Plumas Township, 1863-1864, 215 pp.
Quincij Union, Aug. 26, 1865.
Road District Petitions, 1878, 1 bdl. ; Road Viewers Report, 1882-
1883 ; Report of Conntv Surveyor on road from Bidwell Place
to Ohio Valley, 1873.
Swamp Land Case, 1876, 10 pp.
United States Land Office Transcript, 1887, 5 pp.
358 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Riverside is one of the more recent of the counties of the state,
having been formed in 1893 out of territory taken from San Diego
and San Bernardino counties, 6,044 square miles from the former and
590 from the latter. A slight change in the northern boundary- was
made in 1919. The county seat has always been at Riverside.
For the tirst ten years the county offices were located in the old
Arlington Hotel, but in 1903 the present courthouse was occupied. It,
together with the jail, occupies a whole block and is constructed of
steel and concrete. It may, therefore, be considered fireproof, although
some wood is used in the interior furnishings. Vaults are not generally
used, except by the Treasurer. The building is lighted by electricity
and is equipped with a furnace. This courthouse was examined in
July, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, 1893-date
Attorney's Receipt Book, Record of Action. 1899-1906, 3 v.. in
basement.
Attorneys. Roll of. 1893-date, 1 v.
Calendar. 1897-1899, 3 v., in basement; 1899-1913, 5 v.; Law and
Motion Calendar, 1893-1895. 2 v., in basement; Trial, Default
and l)is(|ii:ililiiMl. iSit-t-lS'.ii;. 1 y., in basement.
Coiiiiinfiiiiiits: Whitti.T Srlnicj, lS93-date, 3 v. (1-3); Justice
Courts, lMi.')-iliitc. 7 lidls.. lu basement.
Coroner's Inquests, 1893-date, 10 f.b., cases 1-1122; Index. 1 v.
Decrees of Foreclosure and Orders of Sale, 1895-1899, 1 v.
Execution Record, 1893-date, 10 v. (1-10).
Exhibits. 1892-1899, 63 f.b., eases 1-6657.
File, 1893-date. 559 f.b.. cases 1-7620.
General Index, 1893-1914, 3 v. (1-3).
Grand Jury Reports, 1893-1898. 1 f.b.. in storeroom; 1895-date,
3 f.b.
Insanity, Record of Commitments. lS93-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index,
1 V. "
Journal. 1898-1914, 16 y.
Judgment Docket, 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgment on Foreclosure, State School Land, 1895-1899, 1 y.
Judgments, 1893-date, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Jury Book, 1893-1911, 1 v., in basement ; 1912-date, 1 v.
I
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. 359
Justiee Court papers, 1897-date, 3 f .b. ; Civil Cases, 1893-1910,
72 l)dls.. in basement.
Minutes. 1893-date. 33 v. (1-33) ; Index, 4 v.
Kegister of Actions, 1893-date. 16 v. (1-16) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Keporters' notes: shorthand, 1909-1914, 3 boxes, in basement;
traii.scribed, 1899-1914, 22 hdls., in storeroom and drawer.
Superior Court Probate, 1893-date
Cak'iidar, Probate and Insolvency, 1893-1895, 1 v., in basement.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1893-1896, 1 v.; 1905-1909,
3 v., in basement.
Decrees that Notice to Creditors has been given, 1895-1898, 1 v.
File, 1893-date, 196 f,b., cases 1-2199.
Lettns of Guardianship, 189.J-1906, 1 v.
Lrtl.Ts Trstniiiriit,ir\, 1 sll.-)-1906, 9 V,; Index. 1 v.
.Mini. Irs. ls'):i l!tn:). ,-,u v.
Kcuislci- ,il .\rii(,ns, IS!):; -date, 5 v, (1-5) ; Index, 2 v.
Register of Claims Against Estates, 1893-1901, 1 v., in ba.sement.
Wills, Record of, 1893-date. 4 v. (A-B, 3-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File. 1909-date. 1 f.b., cases 1-291.
:\Iinutes, 1909-date, 1 v.
Record, 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Abstract of Proceedings of School Trustees and Supervisors of
Riverside County, 1908-1910, 27 abstracts.
Allowance Book, 1893-date, 7 v. (1-7).
Connuissioners' Papers, 1893, 1 bdl., in storeroom; Minutes of
Board of Commissioners, April 4, 1893, in basement.
EqualizMlioii, .Minutes of the Board of, 1893-1915, 1 v.
File. is;i:;- ,l,itr, 141 f.b.
Indiovnts Suiip.iUcd by Riverside County, 1893-1895, 1 v.
.Maps, li'i\ci-side County; Judicial Townships, 1915; School Dis-
.Minulcs. lSii3-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Ordinance Book, 1893-1915. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1893-1913, 1 v.
Organization of County, Proceedings of Board of Supervisors to
perfect, 1893. 1 v.
Road Book, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2).
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Angler's License, 1914, 1 bdl., in ba.sement.
Day Book, 1895-1897, 1 v., in storeroom.
Docked Horses, Register of, 1907-1908, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1893-1911, 3 v., in basement; 1911-date, 2 v.
Hunting Licenses, Applications, 1907-1915, 11 bdls., in basement;
1914-date, 3 f.b. ; Register, 1907-1909, 1 v. ; Stub-books, 1907-
1915, 163 v., in
360 COUNTY ARCIirV^ES OF CALIFORNIA.
Inventories of County Property, lS93-date. 1 f.b. ; 1897. 1 f.b.. in
storeroom.
Letter files, 1900-1902, 4 files, in liasement.
Military Roll, 1893-1915, 1 v.
Miscellaneous file, 1893-date, 2 f.b.
Naturalization
Declaration of Intention: 1910-date, 3 f.b.; Record, 1893-date,
6 V. ; Stub-books, 1907-1914. 8 v. ; Index, 1893-1899, 1 v.
Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1893-1908, 1 v.
Naturalization, Petition and Record, 1906-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Registration and Elections
Great Register, 1894-1914, 15 v. ; Index, 2 v.
Candidates' Statements of Receipts and Expenditures, 1894-date,
6 f.b.
Certificate of Election. 1893-date, 2 f.b.
Nomination, Certificate of. 1910-1914. 5 f.b.
Marriage and Public Health
ilarriage Licenses. 1893-date, 16 v. (1-16) ; Stub-books, 1911-1915,
17 V. ; Index, 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; 1899-1909, 2 v., in basement.
Dental R.^oi'itf>r and Veterinary Surgeons, 1893-1901, 1 v.; Dental
Regist( r. I'M)! .late, 2 v.
Medical ( 'n i iti.-.-.trs. 1893-date, 4 v.; Index. 1 v.
Optometrists. Rerurd of Registered, 1893-1904. 1 v.
Osteopathists, Record of Registered, 1901-1905, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Registered, 190Vl909, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 1893-date. 18 f.b., cases 1-1174; Index,
1 V.
Fictitious Names, Register of. 1 v. ; Certificates of, 189(i-date, 2 f.b.
Partnership Register, 1893-date. 1 v.
Private account books, in the storeroom:
Perris Vallev Bank. Cash Book, 1890-1895, 2 v. (A-B) ;
Ledger. 1890-1895, 2 v. (A-B).
The Rowell of Riverside. Register. 1897, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, 1893-date, 5 f.b. ; Certificate of Appointment. 1910-
1914, 1 f.b.
Bonds of Officers, 1893-date, 4 f.b.
Justice Court Docket, Hemet, 1895-1897. 1 v., in basement.
Notarial Record. 1886-1895, 1 v. ; 1887-1896, 1 v., in basement.
Notaries, Index, 1893-date, 1 v.
Orchard Inspectors, Report of. 189-1-1895. 1 box, in basement.
Public Administrator. Report of. 1901-date. 1 f.b.
Sheriff's papers, 1895-1905, 5 bdls., in basement.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. dbJ.
THE RECORDER
Assignment of Mortgages and Leases, 1893-date; Index, 2 v.
Attachments. 1893-date, 7 v. ; Index, 2 v.
Also includes record of executions.
Bank Assets. 1893-1894, 1 v. ; Stock, 1893-1894, 1 v.
Biitlis. Eegister of. 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Riiildin;.' r'ntitrnfts, l><93-date, 1 f.b. and 1 drawer.
Crrtiti.-.-itr ,.f S;,I,.. l<:t:; -,late. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
(■oiitrMll,.,'-s ];,M-,.||,t.v. l,Mi3-date, 4 V. (1-4).
Co-partnersliip. 1^^93-1915, 1 v.: Index, 1 v.
Dr.iths. 1893-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Certificates. 1905-date. 4 f.b.
1). .-nes of Distribution. Index, 1893-1899, 1 v.
Recorded in Deeds.
Deeds, 1893-date. 448 v. (1-448) ; Index, 6 v.; Deeds of Agreement,
1893-1915, 2 V. (1-2) ; Deeds of Trust, lS93-date, 21 v.
Election expenses: Candidates' Statements. 1894-1914. 5 v. (1-5),
indexed; Committee's Statements. 1894-1904, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Estravs, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
Executions, "Sheriff's Sales," 1893-date. G v. (1-6) ; Index. 1 v.
See also under Attachments.
Fee Books, 1893-date, 31 v. (1-31).
The books are designated by dates, the fees itemized.
Homesteads, 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 1 v.
JiMluiiients. Transcripts of. 1893-date, 4 v. (1-4) : Index. 1 v.
I,. MM .s. 1893-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v.
Includes also assignments of leases.
Li- used Surveyors. 1893-date, 1 f.b.; Index, 1 v.
Lis Pendens, 1893-date, 7 v.; Index, 2 v.
.Miips, 111,1 plats:
K. Mrd Maps of Kiverside County, 1893-date, 10 v.; Index. 1 v.;
oilicial Surveys, 1893-date. 5 v. (1-5); Unrecorded maps and
papers, 1893-date. 1 v.
^i;nks and Brands, 1893-date, 1 v., only 13 pages used.
Claimant, facsimile, earmarks, and use of brand given.
-M.iiks and Brands of other counties, 1893-date, a few in tiles.
M.iriiages, 1893-datc. 15 v. (1-15) ; Index, 6 v.; Register of ]\Iarriages,
I'.Hi.'j-date. 3 v., indexed.
:\brlianics Liens. 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
.Miniiiu- Claims. 1893-date. 41 v. (1-41) ; Index. 6 v.
.Miv..Il,-iii.<,iis TJ.rnrd.s. 1893-date. 11 v. (1-11) ; Index. 3 v.
Mrrio,,,.., 1-!!:; ,lnte. 168v. (1-168) ; Chattel. 1893-date, 41 v. (1-41);
In.l \. .! V ; i;, lease of Chattel Mortgages. Index, 2 v.; Index to Crop
.\lMte;ii;es. :-! v.
oili.-i,-,] |;mmIs. 1893-date, 6 v. (1-6).
i^it. 111.. ls;):|_ciate. 7 v. (1-7) ; Index. 1 v.
I'nwcis nf Altnrney. 1893-date. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v.
I'lv-, 1,11.1 inn Chiinis. 1893-1908. 1 v.. onlv 27 pages used; Index. 1 v.
Re,l,inpti(iiis tor Auditor's Report, 190r-date, 5 f.b.
362 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Release of Mortgages, 1893-date, 47 v. (1-47) ; Index. 7 v.
Riverside Charter, proposed, 1906, 1 v.
Scpai'.itr rn.|>crtv of aiarried Women. 1893-1904, 1 v., onlv 23 pases
iis.mI: Ind-x. 1 V.
Sole Tin, In- -s Declarations. 1893-1903, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Special P.ntnriNhii.s. '•(',, -partnerships." 1893-1915, 1 v.: Index, 1 v.
Tax Deeds P. si.-iie. lMi:)-,l,-,t<'. -2 v. (85-86) ; Index, 1 v.
Tax Sales. ( erTilie.ile ,,l, l,si):;il)ll. 51 v. (1-51); Index. 3 v.; f..r
Street Improvement, 1915-date, 1 v.
Volumes are dated and instrument uunihers marked.
Tax Sales, Cei-tifieates of, for Irrigation Disti'icts: Allesandro. 1894.
1 v.; East River.side. 1894-1895, 2 v.; Perris, 1893-1894, 3 v. (1-3) ;
1911-1915, 2 V. (1-2).
Tax Sales Made to State. Abstract of, 1880-1895, 2 v.
Water Rights, 1893-1915. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Wills Admitted to Probate, 1893-date, 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Abstract of Board of School Trustees and Supervisors. 1893-1900. 1 v. ;
1 f .b.
Annual Report, 1893-1915. 48 v.
Apportionment of Funds. is!i4-dnte. 1 i'.b.
Board of Education. Minnies •<(. ls|i3-date, 2 v.
Census Marshal's Appointment and Oath of Office, 1894-1904, 72 bdls.,
in basement; Field Notes. 1907-1910, 95 bdls., in basement; Reports,
1893-1910, 99 bdls.
Certificate Books, stubs, 1895-date, 12 v., filed.
Communications received, 1895-date, 71 f.b.
Di.strict Clerk's Certificate to Superintendent. 1893-1904. 72 bdls.. in
basement.
Examination for Graduation from Elementary Schools. 1895-1898. 1 v.
Grading of Schools, annual reports, 1893-date, 48 v.
Institutes. Pvoo-ram of. 1895-date. 2 f.b.
L.'ttei' lilr. TI09-1915, 1 f.b.
Lilir.iri.in's K'eport. 1894-1899. 72 bdls.. in basement, incomplete.
Open me of Schools, Record of, 1894-1904. 72 bdls.. in basement,
incomplete.
Recommendation for Diplomas, stub-books. 1902-date. 2 f.b.
Recpiisitinns. 1S03-datp. 15 v.
Seli.Hil Disiiiei j'.onndaries, 1908-date, 3 f.b.
Sell,,,, I I)isi,i,-i I. ,.l.,.r. 1893-1894. 2 V. (1-2).
School Distil, f .Mnps. 1906, 1910, in basement.
School Lilir.iiv !;,:,,ks. Record of, 1905-date, 2 f.b.
School W.-nranls. stub-book. 1893.
Teacher's (Jertiticates, 1899-date, 2 f.b.
Teachers and Certificates, 1893-1894, 1 v.. in basement.
Information is given by districts.
Teacher's Employment Record, or "Notices of Employment to Teach-
ers," 1893-1903, 72 bdls.. in basement.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of. 1899-1915, 2 v.; 1 f.b,
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. 363
Teachers" Institutes, 1895-1905, 1 f.b.
Teachers' Reports, 1893-1903, 72 bdls., iu basement, incomplete.
Trustees, Proceedings of, 1893, 5 v.
Trustees, Register of Election, 1893-1903, 2 v., 72 bdls., in basement.
Trustees" Reports. 1893-1903. 72 bdls., in basement, incomplete.
THE AUDITOR
xVpportionment Redemption Ledger, 1893-date, 2 v.
Apportionment of State Sales, 1894^date, 1 v.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1893-1915. 19(5 v.
Delinquent, 189-3-1914, 53 v. (1-53).
Delinquent Roll 1S97-1809 is kept in Assessment Roll for those .years.
Personal Property, 1900-date, 16 v.
Operative Roll. 1914-1915. 2 v. (1-2).
Auditor's Balance, 1893-1902, 2 v. (1-2).
Bond Register, 1893-date, 4 v.
Cancellation of Tax Sales, 1895-date, 1 f.b.
Certificates of Redemption of Real E.state Purchased bv State, 1893-
1915, 60 f.b.
County Officers, IMonthlv Settlements of, 1893-date, 20 f.b.
E.stimate for Tax Lew and Annual Report, 1893-date, 2 f.b.
Fee Book. 1903-1907. 1 v.
Fund Joui-un], lSfi:l-,late, 5 v. (1-5).
Indigent (':i^\\ Allow.inecs outside Hospitals. 1897-date, 1 f.b.
Justice of I'r.ir,.. or.h'is of. 189.3-date. 1 f.b.
J,edL;cr. IMi:; .l.il.', •_' v. (1-2).
Letter liirs, l^:i:;-(l,)tc, 2 f.b., and 1 de.sk drawer.
Lirciisr i;<Miii(l. Isiis-IDOO, 2 V. (1-2). with few records.
:MurrieUa Irrigation Distri.-t : .\.ss,.ssiiP-Mt Ifnll, ls:M-ls!)2. 1 v.; Asses.s-
ment Sales Reuister, lS!)-_>; Cnii ,.s|h nihih r, ls!i1 1MIl>. 1 bdl. ; Dav
Book, 1890-1894, 1 v.; l)cliii.|ii.'iit \A.i. IMiL', 1 v.: Stub-book, 189i,
1 V.
.\ll in the storeroom, except the stub-book, which is in the office.
Opinions of District Attorney and miscellaneous otticial communica-
tions, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
Order to County Treasurer to Receive Funds, 1893-date, 13 v. (1-13).
Orders to Trau.sfer County Funds. 1S93-date. 1 f.b.
Orphans and Half-orphans on Sl.ilr .\i,l. T.i()4-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1 f.b.
Perris Irrigation District: As-scssninii Wnok, 1S!)2. 1 v., in storeroom;
1893, 1 v.; As-essment Roll, 1893-1897, 4 v. (1-2), in storeroom;
A.sse.ssment Sales, 1892-1895, 1 v.
Poll Tax and IMilitary List, Index, 1894-1914, 21 v. (1-21).
Poll Tax Payers' Roil. ISIi.'i 1911. 18 bdls., in basement.
Public Administrator. Onlnx. I'lll date. 1 f.b.
Railroad A.ssessmeiit, lS!i:; l!ii:,. 1 f.li.
Redemptions, Record of Slate, lt.94-1899, 1 f.l).
School District Ledger. 3 v. (1-3).
School Warrants Register, 1893-date, 11 v. (1-11).
364 COUNTY ARCHH-ES OF CM IKni;\IA.
State Settlements, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
Statistical Keporte, 1906-1915, 11 f.b.; 1910-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Superior Court, Orders, 1893-date, 4 f.b.
Tax Sales, 1893, 1 v. ; Index, 1894-1914, 14 v.
See also Delinquent Assessment Roll.
Treasurer's Balance Ledger, 1893-1895. 1 v.
Treasurer's Settlement Reports, 1893-date. 195 f.b.
Trustees Beaumont, Orders, 1912-date, 1 f.b.
Warrants Reoister, 1893-date, 18 v. (1-18).
Whittier Reform School and School of Feeble-lMinded, 1893-date, 1 f.b.
THE TREASURER
Bond Reoistcf. isic'-.hite. 3 v. (1-3).
Cash Book, l^i;- .Ln.. :; v. (1-3) ; 1897-1905. 1 v.
Cash Redemi-tir,, Fnn.l. 1894-1908, 1 v.
Certificate of Sale of Real Estate, 1893-1894. 1 v.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1893-date, 1 v. : 1909-date. 1 f.b. ;
Receipts, 1910-1915, 3 v.
Countv Board, Minutes of, 1893, 6 v.
County Officers, IMonthly Report of. lS93-date, 10 f.b.
Day Book, 1905-date, 6 v.
Deposit Register, 1907-date, 1 v.
Deputy Treasurer, Check stubs to, 1897-date, 2 v.
Interest Account with Banks of Deposit, 1907-date, 1 v.
Ledger, 1893-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; School Ledger, 1893-date, 3 v. (1-3) ;
Probate, 1912-date, 1 v.
License and Poll Tax Accounts, 1898-1915, 1 v.
Miscellaneous file, 1893-date, 11 f.b.
These iucliuie orders to receive from Auditor, orders to transfer, school
bond bids, settlements with state, tax sales certificates, and report of
vital statistics.
Poll Tax Books, 1893-1914, 4 v.; Receipts, 1913-1914.
Public School Teacher.s' Retirement Fund, 1914-date, 1 v.
School Warrants, Regi.ster of, 1893-date, 11 v. (1-11).
Settlement with tlie State, 1893-date. 1 f.b.
Tax Deeds to State, Record of, 1893-date, 1 v.
Treasurer's Balances, 1893-clate, 3 v.
Treasurer's Receipts for Country Redemption Fand. 189J— 1910, .stiil);s
in vault.
Warrants Protested, 1893-1898, 1 v.
Warrant Register, 1893-date, 18 v. (1-18).
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of Instrument Securing Debt, 1893-1906, 58 v., in the base-
ment ; Duplicate, 1893-1910, 30 v.
tent List, 1913-date, 120 bdls.
Lists before 1913 have been destro.ved.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY. 365
Assessment Roll, 1916, 12 v. (1-12).
Assessor's Statement of Personal Property, 1903-1909, 7 bdls.. in
basement.
File, 1899-1910, 12 f.b., in basement.
Maps and Plats:
Government Plats, 1856-1893, 2 v.
aiaps of Riverside County, 1887-1893, 14 v. (1-14) ; 1893-1895,
20 V. (1-20), in the basement; 1896-1899. 20 v. (1-20) ; 1899-
1907, 20 V. (1-20) ; 1907-1913, 21 v. (1-21) ; 1913-date, 23 v.
(1-23).
Riverside Oraiiuv j^ilt. 1S!I(). above banging maps.
Mortgages, Ab.strari iii\ l>Ii:;. 1 v.; Inde.x, 1 v., in the basement; 1S9H-
1910, 9 v.; Index. 1>;)(1 1MI7. 2 v., in the basement.
Poll Ta.\ Receipt stubs. 1906-1908, in basement.
Poll Tax, Roll of, 1899.
State Land Office Returns, 1870-1899, 1 v.
Tax Sal.s h'.'.lc.'in.Ml. i;..,-crd of, 1894-1914, 14 bdls.
Transfrrs. ISD:; 1MI7. 2 v. (1-2); The Daily CUv ntul Coinittj h'r-
p:n-l,r, 1,S!)S-11H)7. :) hdls.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Cash Ledger, 1893-1905, 9 v., in the basement.
Ledger, 1893-1895, 1 v., in the basement.
Remittance Register, 1893-1895, 1 v., in the ba.sement.
Tax Sales Index, 1896-1914, 4 v.
8bb COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
Sacramento was one of the original counties into which the stal'-'
was divided in 1850. Since its organization there have been no
important modifieations in its boundaries, the only changes having been
along the Sacramento and Mokelumne rivers where the shifting of
the channels made a redefinition of boundaries desirable. The city
of Sacramento has always been the seat of the county government. In
1858 the city and county governments were consolidated, and continued
to be so administered until 1863.
The first courthouse, built in 1850 and 1851, was destroyed liy fire iu
1854. In the following year a much larger building was completed,
built of brick at a cost of $240,000. This was used as a state capital
from 1855 until 1869, and during that period the county officials occu-
pied offices in other buildings in the city. In 1882 a Hall of Records
was completed and occupied. These two buildings were torn down to
make room for the present courthouse, which was completed in 1913.
This building is one of the finest county buildings in the state. It is
constructed of concrete and steel and is well equipped for the safe
and convenient handling of the county's business.
Besides the main offices, which are located on the first and second
floors, the Clerk has a large basement in which are stored a large
quantity of the older records. Room 29 in the basement is used partly
as an office and partly for the storing of a quantity of old books from
the Auditor's office and a smaller number from several other officas.
At the time of this examination a number of the older records of the
Treasurer were .stored in a small room on the fourth floor.
At the present time the county records are safely housed, but iu the
past, at various times and for considerable periods, some of the officials
iind records have been located in private business houses in the city.
As might be expected, this has resulted in some loss and some damage,
but the loss and damage have not been so great as might be supposed.
The important records are today complete and in an excellent state
of preservation.
The archives of the eouutv were examined iu ilarch, 1917.
Solid blue Stats, 1850:61:1851:174:1857:132:
a Stats. 1869-70:294; Pol. Code (1872)
6 Fol. Code (1878), §3928; (1905), §3928.
Red Pol. Code (1919), 83942.
For key to maps see page ix.
\
•d I in- '•oii.sjfirTiiii
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 367
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS^
Record — Sacramento Coiuity bv First Jla^istrate, Aug. 2, 1849, to
Nov. 6, 1849, 1 V.
The inside title is "Record of Proceedings liad before James S. Thomas,
First Magistrate for City and District of Sacramento." Civil, and a
few criminal, cases.
[Suttersville, Records of], Aug. 2, lS49-Feb. 7, 1850, 1 v.
Deeds recorded by T. N. Ames. AlcaMr mid K.T.iiiln-, Tlun-e are also a
few powers of attorney and one mi i iim.' i iiiiii^ ,ii.'. iho earliest of
record, in the county. The revors.' \\:is n-.-l |mi ;iii a<-is»raent roll of
uncertain early date. The volunn' \\;is I'ouncl in iomih l".).
Court of First Instance, Civil, Bonds, Criminal, 1 v.
Contains : Civil cases, September and October, 1S40, 7 pages : Bonds,
April to September, ISoO. 49 pages ; Reverse has Criminal cases,
November, 1849, to April, 1S50.
Court of First Instance, Sacramento District, California, Minute Book,
Oct. 29, 1849, to April, 1850, 2 v. ; Index, 2 v.
The second volume is entitled "Fees."
Court of First Instance, Judgment Book, Nov. 22, 1849, to Apr. 10,
1850, 1 V.
Docket, register, minutes, etc.
Alcalde's Docket, Feb. 11. 1850. to July 17, 1851, 1 v.
After April 29, 1850, the entries are for the County Court.
THE CLERK=
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
Calendar: Criminal, 1878-1879, 1 v. (A); Day, 1863-1879, 3 v.;
General Trial, 1876-1880, 1 v. ; Law, 1863-1880, 4 v.
Docket, Motion, October, 1850, to September, 1851, and Criminal,
August, 1852, to 1856, 1 v.
Execution Docket, 1851-1878, 3 v. (B, x, 1) ; Index, 1866-1876,
2v. (1).
File: First Serie-s, 1850-1851. G f.b., ca.sas 1-647; Second Series,
1S51-1S7II. 268 f.b., eases 1-9066; Cases Pending, 1850-1880,
67 f.li., cases 1-16668; Criminal Cases, 1855-1882, 12 f.b., by
years : :Mi.scellaueous, 13 f.b. ; State Tax Suits, 1874-1880, 51 f.b..
cases 1-6176; State Tax Decrees, 1875-1879, 11 f.b., decrees
1-393; State and County Tax Suits, 1865-1872, 12 f.b., 3220-
13736; State and County Tax Decrees, 1864-1865, 8 f.b.,
1-13059; Citv and County Tax Decrees, 1864-1876, 22 f.b.,
514-7196 ; City Tax Suits, 1864-1879, 8 f.b., 1-14414 ; Old Tax
Suits, 1 box.
General Index, 1850-1879, 8 v. (A-D).
'Pre-statehood Records are arranged chronologicallv. They are all in the Clerk's
office.
2See also Pre-statehood Records.
'In addition to the records listed below, there are
number of volumes of rough minutes, calendars and
classified.
S()8 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Judgment Docket, Jlay (5. 1850-Nov. 2, 1850, 1 v., "Judgment
Docket previous to Nov. 2, 1850, Di.st. Court"; Julv 7, 1851-
1879, 10 V. (A-J).
Judgmeut Kecord, May 8, 1850-1879, 9 v. (A-I).
The first volume is called "Judgment Book."
Jury Book, 1859-1882, 2 v.
Minutes: Civil, 1850-1879, 15 v. (A-P) ; Criminal, 1853-1879. 2 v.
Register of Actions, 1850-1879, 19 v. (A-T).
Tax Suits: Record, 1864-1877, 1 v.; Register of Actions, 186o-
1879, 8 V. (A-G) ; Decrees, 1864-1879, 15 v. (A-L, 1-3) ; Index,
1S64-1874, 1 V. (2) : Court Ledger. I860, 2 v.; Index, State Tax
Suits. .3 V. (X, A, H) : File, src above.
County Court, 1850-1879
Calendar: Civil, 1867-1878, 1 v.; Criminal, 1865-] 878. 1 v.; Law,
1854-1858, 1867-1879, 2 v.
Fee Book and Register of Actions, 1850-1879, 5 v. (A-B, B, C-D).
File : Civil, 1850-1879, 64 f .b., cases 1-3666 ; Criminal, 1850-1879,
31 f.b.. by years.
Judgment Book: Civil, 1874-1878. 1 v. (A) ; Criminal. 1878-1879,
1 V. (A).
Judgment Docket, 1850-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Jury Book : 1860-1879, 2 v.
The first volume includes also the Court of Sessions.
Minutes, 1850-1879, 7 v. (A-G) ; Criminal, 1874-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Register of Actions (Book A Criminal), 1851-1859, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
File, miscellaneous, 4 f.b.
Minutes. "Record." 1850-1863. 4 v. (x. B-D).
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date
Adoption, Record of, 1915-date, 1 v. (1).
Bonds, Record, 1861-date, 20 v. (A-S, K).
Includes also bonds other than probate bonds.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Records, 1905-1910, 6 v. (x, 2-3, and
three small books for 1910).
Estates of Deceased Persons, 1861-1864, 1 v.- Dates of ilotions
and Orders, 1860-1864, 1 v. ; Register of Claims Allowed, 1861-
1864, 1 V.
The volume first named has pages divided into columns for showing title
of estate, name of executor or administrator, date of letters, date of
filing accounts, etc.
File, 1849-1880, 107 f.b.. eases 1-2248; 1880-date, 679 f.b.. c;
1-7628.
Index, 1849-1870, 1 v.; General Index to Probate Record, 1 v. (1).
Letters: Administration, 1861-date, 18 v. (A-D, 1-14); Special,
1910-date, 1 v. (1) ; With Will Annexed, 1881-date, 2 v. (x, 2) ;
Guardianship, 1872-date, 9 v. (A, 1-8) ; Testamentary, 1861-
date, 11 V. (x, X, 1-9).
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 369
.^liimtes, "Record," 1850-date. 83 v. (A-L, 1-71).
Orders: Appointing Administrator, 1901-date, 3 v. (A-C) ;
Appointing: Executor, 1901-date. 2 v. (A-B).
Register of Claims, Probate, 1890-1915, 1 v.; Register of E.state
Claims, 1915-date. 1 v. (2).
Regi-ster of Actions, "Register of Estates." 1849-date. 19 v.
(A-E, 1-14).
Unsettled Estates. Register. 1858-1884, 1 v.
Wills. 1850-date, 15 v. (x, A-N).
Superior Court, 1880-date
Ari'aignnipnts, Eept. 2, 1894-1895. 1 v.
Attoriievs, Roll of, 1880-1898. 1 v.
Calendar: Day. Dept. 1. 1880-1914. 8 v.; Dcpt. 2, 1882-1910, 6 v.;
Dept. 3. 1901-1910, 2 v.; General Trial. Dept. 1. 1880-1900,
2 v.: Dept. 2. 1883-1897. 1 v.; Dept. 3. 1897-1907, 1 v.; Law,
Dept. 1. 1881-1913, 13 v.; Dept. 2. 1881-1917. 19 v.; Dept. 3,
1895-1914, 7 V. ; Blotter Law and Trial Calendar, Dept. 1, 1889-
1912, 9 v.; Dept. 2, 1886-1916. 17 v.; Dept. 3, 1895-1916, 7 v.
Coroner's Incpiests, 1850-1914, 68 f .b. ; 1914-date. file; 1885. 1 v.
(A) ; Record of, 1891-date, 2 v. (x, 2).
Execution Book. 1893-date, 1 v. (2).
Feeble Jlinded, Comm'itments of, 1897-date, 2 v. (x. 2).
File: Civil Judgments, 1880-date. 723 f.b., 1-12,668; Civil Cases
Pending, 1880-date. 156 f.b., 1-22,183; Civil Cases Dismissed,
1879-date. 53 f.h.. 1-21,329: Divorces, 49 f.b. by letters; Divorce
Cases Di<niisMMl. :, IM... L'7:;n l'2,063; Attachments. 13 f.b.. 8359-
22.182; Attarliinr.i!. l;iMi,iv.id. 5 f.b., 10,197-21.980: Criminal,
1880-date, 125 f.b.. 1-5872.
General Index, 1880-date, 22 v. (E-0) : Criuiiiial, 3 v. (1-3).
Grand Jury Reports, 1878-1889, 1 f.l).
Includes experts' reports.
Insane: Commitments, 1881-date. 14 v. (1, 1-13); Certificates of
Di-scharge, 1904-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; File. 1914-date. 4 f.b., 1-324;
Index, 1914-date. 1 v.
Insolvents: Regi-ster of [Actions], 1898-1902, 1 v. (1); Register
of Claim.s, 1890-1896. 1 v. ; File, 3 f.b.
Judgment Book. 1880-date. 29 v. (1-29); Criminal Judgments.
1880-date. 7 v. (1-7).
Judgment Dccket, 1880-date. 13 v. (1-13).
Jury Book, 1880-date. 4 v.
Justices of Peace and Police Court. Record of Testimony. 1891-
date, 2 V. (1-2).
]\Iinutes: Civil. 1880-date. 44 v. (1-44) ; Criminal Re:-ord. 1880-
date, 23 V. (1-23).
Preliminarj' hearings, 1909-date, 133 f.b. ; Police Court minutes,
Sacramento Citj-, 1875, 2 v.
Register of Action's: 1880-date. 39 v. (1-39) ; Criminal, lS91-date,
6 V. (1-6).
Reporters' notes, large number of vols.
Transcript of Evidence, 1877-1906. 21 large p.h.
25—11210
The voliii
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3 to 7
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papers
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Cl^l. In, ok
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County,
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:17<) COT'NTY ARCTIIVES OF CAIJFORXIA.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1903-date
Fili', 21 f.l)., rast^s 1-1014.
Miuute-s, 19()3-dati'. 6 v. (l-fi).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1891-1895, 2 v. (1-2) ; Claim Register, 1882 -
1886, 1890-1916, 20 v. ; Register of Expenditure Votichers, 1916-
date, 1 V.
The Register of Expenditure Vouchers is the Claim Clerk's record uudev
a new s.vstem installed in lUlG.
Burial .if Kx-l'iiion S.ddier.s, etc., 1889-1898, 1 v.
Caleiidar, Is:,7-1M1(). 1 v.
Comuntinciils and Claiiiis, Jtivenile Court, History of, 1908-1916,
2 V.
Equalization, Minutes of Board. 1861-1864, 1872, 1882-1889,
1891-date, 6 v.
minutes, but has also, on pages
receipt Ijooks, delinquent lists,
,_ District Attorney, Sacramento
Minutes: Court of Sessions. Count v I'.iisincs.s, Mav, 1850-Julv,
1852, 2 V. (A); Mav. 1853-F('hiiiai'v, 1855, see following;
Board of Sujiervi.sor.s, July, lS52-May. 1853, 1 v. (B) ; IMay,
1855-date. 24 v. (C-Z); Index for i-adi volume except A, A,
C, E.
Vol. B contains also the minutes o£ the Court of Sessions, May. 1S53-
February, 1855.
Ordinances, 1863-date, 1 v.
Orphans and Half -orphans. Record, l!l(l4-date, 2 v.; Orphans on
State Aid, 1900, 1 v.
Relief. Applications for, 1899-1!)U3, 1 v. (1).
Road Register, 1885-date, 2 v. (1-2).
School Land Surveys, 1852-1862, 1 v.
State Capital, Condemnation of Land for, October, 1872-Pebruarv,
1873, 1 V.
Minutes and report of Commissioners for appraisal of land condemned for
state capital purposes between L & N, 12 & 14, and M & N. 14 & 15.
Supervisors' Convention, 1899, 1 v.
Swamp Land Business, Journal of. 1866-1890. 2 v.; Swamp Land
Surveys, 1856, 1 v.
The last named volume contains, first, surveyor's certificates of field notes
of surveys 1 to 108 ; then a register of surveys 1 to 974, giving owner,
acres, arid description hy section, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
County Inventory, 1904~date, 2 f.b.
Docked Horses, Register of, 1 v.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 371
Fee Books, 1868-1872, 1879-1890, 10 v.; 1890-date, 52 v. (1-4,
l-tS).
IFunting License: Applications, 1910-date, 3 large p.li. ; County
Ree;i.ster of, 1907. 1 v. ; Reports, 1 f.b. ; Angling Lieen.se reports,
I f.b.
Military Rolls. 1862, 1863. 1870. 1880, 1882. 1885. 1895-1913.
1915, 33 V.
Poll and Military Roll, 1884-1886, 1 v.
Union High School Districts. Formation of. Record of Couutv
Clerk, 1895-date, 1 v.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention. 1859-1906. 9 v. (A-I) ; 1847-1906,
II f.b.; Record, 1906-date, 8 v. (1-8); Index, 1850-date, 1 v.
(A).
Naturalization Record: District Court, 1861-1879, 5 v. (A-E) ;
County Court, 1871-1879, 3 v. (A-C) ; Superior Court. 1880-
1903, 5 V. (1-5).
District Ck)urt vol. A is called "N.-ituralization Book."
Naturalizations, Record of, 1903-1906, 1 v. (5); Petition and
Record, 1906-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Registration
Affidavits of ReKistratiou, 1910-datc, ori-innl ;ind duplicate.
Great Register. 1866-1912, 6S v.
(ireat Register (printed), 1871, 1873, 1882, 1884. 1886, 5 v.; 1894,
1 v., in Supervisors' room.
]Maps, wall maps of city and count.v with precincts marked. 2 maps.
Elections
C.-niliraii'. of HI. -I inn. l^:!4-date, 2 v.
Di'liL^iitis ilcci.'d 1(1 cniiv rill inns, 1902, 1 V., in Supervisors' room.
Elrctinil i;, •turns. 1 !) 1 1'-.hilr.
Primary Kh^'tinn Officers, Record of, 1898, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
j Marriage [License] Affidavits. 1867-1868. 1 v.; 1873-1893. 17 v.;
1893-date, 19 v. (A-C, 1-15).
There are two volumes numbered 14.
Marriage License stub-books, 1873-1882, 1884-1911, 152 v.
The volume for 1877-1879 is in room 29.
Dental Certificates, Register of, 1885-1907, 2 v. (x, 2) ; :
Dentists. 1903-date 1 v. (3).
aipdical C.'rtiticatc's. Reoist,.,- of. 1876-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Opium, .tr\. Crrlilir.'ii, . . f. I'iii:; ,l;it,., 1 v. (1).
PlKiniKicist ( . itiii.iiir-. i;,w,.i,,|- of. 1905-date, 1 v.
■". .'tenuai\ rertilicales. lit-i.sler of. 1901-date, 1 v.
;^72 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Inc-orporatioii. 18oO-date. :^1 f.h. : In.lex. 2 v. (x, 2):
Record of lueorporatioii.s. 1871-1874. 1 v.
The Record contains tlio full ti'xt nf the articles.
Bonding- Companies, 3 f.b.
Partnerships, 4 f.b. (A-Z).
Partnersliips and Fictitious Names. Register of. 1874-date. 1 v.
Partnerships, Regi-ster of, 1874-1894, 1 v. (A).
Private account books (in room 29) :
H. Arents & Co., Ledger. 1853, 1 v.
John P. Price & Co., Ledger, 1852-1853, 1 v.
S. J. May & Co. (Newspaper & Printing), Ledger, 1855, 1 v.
Comins & Bauqiiier, Ledger, 1862-1887, 1 v.
Gerber & Lorenz, Cash Book, 1877-1881, 1 v.
Account books of unnamed firms, dates ranging from 1851 to
1872, 15 V.
Relating to Other Officers
Appiiintiiients, Certifii-ates of: Deputy Constables, 1907-date. 3 v.;
Urputv Shi'i-iffs. 1895-date, 5 v.; Miscellaneous Deputies, 1894-
llin. llil:l-(lat.'. 9 v.; Notaries Public. 1894-date, 3v.
Bond.s. Ofii.iiil. 1853-1872. 3 v. (x. x. C) ; Road [Over.seer's]
Bonds. 187(3-1881. 1 v.
Humane Officers, Record of. 1913-date. 1 v.
Justices' Courts. Record of Abstracts. 191t)-date. 1 v,
Ju-stice Court Di.ckcis: Xatoma Township. 1853-1857. 1 v.; Frank-
lin Township. 1^71 ls|)4, 1 v.
Notaries, Oatii.s nf, l,st,-_'-1893. 1 v.
Original oaths ijasted in book, with index.
Notaries, Records of. 19 v.. dates ranging from 1864 to 1916.
Public Administrators, Reports of. 1 f.b.
THE RECORDER
Administrators. Register of, 1859-1860. 1 v.
Tas
a I
As.siunments of Mortgages, 1857-date, 10 v. (1-10); Lidex. 20 v.
(1-10).
Attachments. 1850-date. 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 7 v. (A-G).
Banking Assets, 1876-1909, 1 v. (A) ; Index. 1 v. (A).
Births: Register of. 1858-1860, 1 v.; Record of, 1873-1914, 2 v. (1-2) ;
Index, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1894-1905, 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1) ; Certificates of.
1905-date, 11 v. (1-11).
Certificates of Sale [under execution], 1866-1897, in Certificates of
Sale, Vol. 1, and Certificates of Purchase, Vol, 4 {see under Tax
Sales) ; 1897-date, 1 v, (5) ; Index, 3 v, (5).
Vol. 5 is numbered in the series of Certificates of Sale and Certificates
of Purchase (see under Tax "Sales).
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 373
Deaths: Register of. 1858-1860. 1 v.; Record of, 1873-1914. 1 v.;
Certificate^, 190.5-tiate, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deeds. 1850-date. 466 v. (A-Z, 27-466) ; Index, 1850-1910. 602 v.
(1-301) ; 1910-date. 8 v.
Include deeds of trust, conveyance, re-conve.vance, bargain and sale,
decrees, cemetery deeds, probate deeds, etc. Some deeds in the early
volumes are dated as far back as 1S46. The originals of A and B are
in the vault. The first is entitled "Sacramento Co. Records Book A —
Schoolcraft Records." It is badly worn.
Divorces. 1859-1906. 1 v., only ten pages used.
Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1895-date. 5 v. (1-5);
Committees' Statements, 1894-1912, 1 v. (1).
Estravs, 1852-date, 2 v. (A-B).
Fee Books. 1857-date, 34 v.
The volume for 1S61-186S is in room 20.
Homesteads of Sintile Per-oiis, Register of. 1860-1887. 1 v. (1) : Home-
stead Declarations. :\Iarried Persons. 1860-1864, 1 v. (1) ; Home-
steads, 1864-date. 9 v. (2-10) ; Index, 10 v. (1-10).
Homesteads. Abandonment of, 1860-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgments [Transcripts of], 1850-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 3 v.
(A-C).
Leases. 1852-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 30 v. (A-0).
Lis Pendens, see Notices of Action.
Maps and Plats: Map Books. 1851-date, 15 v. (1-15); Index. 1 v.;
Surveys, 1891-1913, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v.
Marks and Brands, 1850-date, 1 v. (A).
Jfarriages. 1850-1857, 1 v. (A) ; Marriage Certificates, 1857-date, 47 v.
(B-Z. 27-47) ; Index, 94 v. (1-47) ; General index, 4 v. (1-2) ; Mar-
riaue Certificates, 1858-1860, 1 v.; Certificates of Marriage, 1905-
date. 17 v. (1-17).
:\rechanics Liens, 1850-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 7 v. (A-G).
Jliscellaneous, 1872-date, 10 v. (1-10).
:\[ortgages, 1850-date. 181 v. (A-Z, 27-181) ; Index, 1850-1911, 298 v.
(A-Z, 27-149); Index, Per.sonal Property Mortgages, 1911-1915,
16 V. (151-172 passim) ; General Index. Real Property, 1911-date,
2 V. ; Personal Property, 1915-date, 2 v.
Crop, chattel and personal property mortgages are included in this series.
Newspapers (in Clerk's basement) :
Sacramento, Nrportrr. April-Septcnd)er, 1870: June, lS71-Jidv.
1872, 3 V.
Notices of Action, lh51-date. 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 7 v. (A-G).
Official Bonds. 1851-date. 8 v. (A-H) ; Index, 8 v. (A-H).
Patents. 1859-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5).
Powers of Attorney, 1850-date, 9 v. (A-I) ; Index, 9 v. (A-I).
Pre-emption Claim.s, 1850-1882, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 4 v. (A-D).
Releases of Mortgages & Leases, 1857-date, 15 v. (1-15) ; Index, 30 v.
(1-15).
Residence, Index to Certificates of, 1 v.
Separate Propertv of IMarried Women, lS51-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index,
2 V. (A-B).
Vol. B is entitled "Separate Property of Married Women and Sole
374 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Separate Property of Married Women and Sole Traders. 1856-1881, In
vol. B above; 1915-date, 1 v. (C) ; Index to C, 1 v.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands, Index, 2 v. (B-C).
Swamp Lands, Reclamation of, 1868-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1)
Tax Sales:
Certificates of Sale, 1866-1874, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 3 v. (1).
Includes Cert, of Sale under execution.
Certificates of Purchase, 1868-1897, 3 v. (2^) ; Index, 9 v. (2-4).
Vol. 4 includes Cei-t. of Sale under execution.
Certificates of Tax Sales, 1903-1906. 1 v. (6).
Property Sold for Taxes, 1864-1894, 3 v.
Description of property and when redeemed, if so.
Tax Sales to State, Record of Certificates of, 1895-1911 14 v
. (2-15).
Tax Sales, Index to Certificates of, 2 v. (2-3).
Tax Sales, Abstract of. 1905-1911, 1 v. (1).
Water Rights, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Wills. 1858-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1866-1916, 137 v.
Apportionment of Funds, 1891-1914, 1 f.b. ; 1915-date, 1 v.
See also under Record Book of School Districts, etc.
Apportionments (1900-1914). School Trustees (1902-1914). Tran.s-
f erred Attendance (1912-1914). 1 v.
Board of Education. Minutes of, 1883-1890, 1895-date. 2 v.
Census ^Marshal's Field Notes and Reports, 1886-1889, 1900-1901, 1909
1910, 6 large bdls.
Certificate Books, stubs, various srades, about 50 v.
Certificates, Record of. 1890-date, 2 v.
Examinations for Graduation from Elementarv Schools. Recoi-d of,
1896-1916, 2 f.b. and 2 bdls.
High Schools, Organization of, 1895-date. 1 v.
Institutes. IMinutes of, 1870-date. 5 v.
Several of these are in poor shape. The first volume is in room 29.
Office Doings of Superintendent of Schools. 1878-1883. 1 v.. in Clerk's
basement.
Office Expendituiv^. pioT-lOl.".. 1 v.
"Record Book of S,|,,,ol Districts. School Trustees, Clerks, Apportion-
ments, etc.. of Sui>t. iif ('(inimon Sac. Co.." 1883-1890, 1 v.
Has also names of teachers and dates of takins charge of school, 1SS3.
Sacramento City School Department, Order. Requisition and Warrant
on. 1915-date, 2 v.
School Di.strict Boundaries, 1898-date, 4 v.
The current volume is loose leaf and has a small map of each district.
School Di.strict Ledger. 1870-1880. 4 v.. "School Book"; 1881-1893,
3 V. : 1902-1913, 3 v. (E, x, x) ; 1913-date, 5 v. (H-K, x).
Loose leaf beginning with volume H.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 375
School District IMaps, large county wall map with district boundaries
marked.
See also under School District Boundaries.
Teachers' Certificates Expired, 2 f.b.
Teachers' Examinations. Record of. 1866-1886, 17 v.; 1887-1909, 2 v.
Teachers, Record of, 1886-1915, 1 v.
One or more pages for each district, showing names of teachers for each
.vear, number of mouths tanglit and salar.v received.
Teachers' Reports, 1896-date, 3 bdls. and 6 f.b.
Teachers' Retirement Fund Record, 1914^date, 2 v.
Trustees, Record of, 1888-1904, 1912-date, 2 v.
Tru.stees' Reports. 1896-date. 2 bdls. and 1 f.b.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book :
Record of County Alldwanc-cs bv tln' l>o;ii'd of Supervisoi-s, 1855-
1856, 1 V. ■
Register of Sacramento County ,\ccount.s, 1862-1870, 1 v.
Claims, 1865-1870. 1 v.
Claim List, 1891-1897, 2 v.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1850-1915. 256 v.
Duplicate, ls,V_'-l^:,4, 1 ■^5(;-1862, 1872-1874. 1880, 16 v.
Delinquent. ]>■''■'■. I'^iH 1!)15. 55 v.
Per-sonal Pro|)riiy. ls7'.)-1914. 53 v.; 1907, 1915, 3 v., in Treas-
urer's office.
Operative, 1912-1916, 4 v.
Index, 1871-1915, 62 v.
Drainage District No. 1, 1880. 1881, 4 v.
Road Districts, 1861, 11 v.
School District, 1880, 1 v.
A.s.sessor's Accounts, 1866, 1 v.
if Migratory Stock and Migratory tax
Bond Fund Report, Monthly, 2 v.
Auditors monthly reports on .'t;t,4-_'5.(Kl() liond issue of lOOS and .?1,750,000
highway bond issue of 1017.
Bond Record, 1908-date. 1 v.
Form at top of page for details of the boud issue : below, columns for
amount sold, amount redeemed and amount outstaudiug.
Bond Register, County Bonds of 1854, 1855-1864, 1 v.
See also under Bond Record and Funded Debt.
Bonds and Coupons, 1905-date, 3 v. ; Register of Coupons, 1 v.
Redeemed bonds and coupons pa.sted in book. The Register is for the
Hospital, Court House and ,Iail bonds of 1S70 and county bonds of 1S72
and 18S4.
Cash Book, 1858-date, 14 v.
37G COUNTY AECHR-ES OF CALIFORNIA.
Compensation Insuranee. Register. 1915-date. 1 v.
Contract Record Book. 1912-date. 1 v.
Day Book or Journal, 1855-1883, 7 v.
A number of volumes of Journals and Day Books, found in the Treas-
urers and Auditor's offices, room 29 and Clerk's basement, have in this
report been classified into two continuous series, one being placed here
and the other under a similar title for the Treasurer. The larger num-
ber of the volumes are in room 29.
Departmental Collection Accounts, Register of, 1916-date. 1 v.
Deposit Permits. lOin-ilate, 1 v.
Double and ( »\ n |,;i\ hmhI-, of Taxes, 1913-date, 1 v.
Estimate Book, llMiM-.liit.-. 2 v.
Ferry and Toll Bridge Licen.ses. Record of. 1855-1868, 1 v.
Funded Debt:
Funded Debt of 1853, 1854-1857, 1 v.
Funded Debt of 1854, Register of County Warrants and Funded
Bonds, 1 V.
Courthouse and Jail Fund, Warrants and Bonds of 1855, Record,
1855-1859, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Registry of Funded Warrants and Bonds, "Records," 1855, 1 v.
Funded Debt of 1857, 1 v.
Register of count.v bunds under funding act of 18.57.
Funded Debt of 1859. 1 v.
Funded Debt Account. lss2 l^!l^, 1 v.
And see under Bonds, etc.
Ledger. 1872-1876, 1 v. ; 1903-1916, 4 v. ; Fund Ledger, 1916-date, 2 v.
(current and transfer) ; Control Ledger, 1916-date, 1 v.
License Book. 1853-1^54. 2 v.; 1896-date, 5 v.; Register of Licenses,
1853-1858. 2 V.
License and Poll Tax Accounts. 1862-1877, 2 v.; Ledger, 1883-1903,
1 V.
l;icense and Water Permit Leduer. cit\- and conntv, 1857-1860. 1 v.
Maps, 1854-1915, 143 v. "
These are Assessors' plat books. TTie volumes for 18."i7 and 1SG.5 are
missing.
Orphan Record Book. 1907-1908, 1 v.
Orphans' Claim Book, 1907-date, 1 v.
Poll Tax Roll. 1868-1870, 1874. 1879-1882, 1885-1888. 1890-1912,
37 V, ; Chinese Poll Tax, 1878. 1883. 1887-1889, 5 v. : Poll and INIili-
tary Tax Lists, 1864, 1871, 1872, 1877, 4 v.
Property Sold or Deeded to the State, 1898-1911, 1 v.
Redemptions, Record of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Register of Accounts. 1858-1860, 1 v.
Reports, Monthly, 1907-date. 4 v.
Road District Ledger. 1866-1870. 1 v.; Road Book. 1870-1874. 1 v.;
Road Ledger, 1879-1903, 5 v.
Sacramento City School Department, Order, Requisition and Warrant
on, 1915-date, 2 v.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY. 377
Stliool Bond Interest Payable, July-December, 1916. loose sheets;
Janiiarv, 1917-date, 1 v.
School Credit Book, 1908-date, 3 v.
Stub of Auditor's reports to School Superintendent.
S.hool [District] Ledger, 1887-1899, 1901-1903, 6 v.; 1903-1913, 4 v.
(A-D) : 191-^date, 3 v.; 1855, 1859-1873, 1882-1887, 6 v.
Some of the last named volumes are entitled "School Book," "Cash Book"
or "Journal."
School Warrants (Register), city and county, lS96-date, 38 v.
Seuregation Ledger. 1 v.
Slieriff's Pee Book, 1861-1866, 1889-1892, 4 v.
Signature Books. 1917-date.
Books with warrant numbers and place for signature of person receiving
warrant. More convenient than having claimants sign in the warrant
book itself.
Special School Ta.x. 1914-date, 1 v.
Tax Charges, Collections and Due. 1908-date, 2 v.
Tax rolls in account with the Tax Collector, showing taxes charged, col-
lected and due.
Tnx Collector. Acerm^u with, 1883-1891, 1 v.
' T,,x S;,l,.., i;,THr,l ui\ l,s,-,:;. 1 v.
\V;iir,nils. i;,-i.st,i- uf. Iv>-l>n3. lS75-date, 35 v.
W ,11 rants Kryistercd. Ls.")l-Ls59. 4 v.; Is.sued aud Redeemed, 1850-
]x')'2. 1 v.; Outstanding, current. 1 v.; Paid, 1916-date, 1 v.
The volume of Warrants Issued and Redeemed contains licenses issued,
same period.
Warrants. Index to. 1903-1908, 2 v. (A-B). in Claim Clerk's office.
THE TREASURER
Blotter. 1872-1881, 1891-1S95. 3 v.
The first volume contains also register of licenses, 1852-1855.
Bond Register, 1915-date, 1 v. ; County Bonds, 1888-1915, 1 v. ; 1907-
date. 1 V. ; Reclamation District Bonds, 1907-date, 1 v. ; Reclamation
District X(i. K I'.nii.ls, liill-date. 1 v.; School Bonds. City. 1911-
date, 1 v.; ('(Hiiny. i:il(i ,l,iir, 1 v.
Bonds of is.")!). Ht-uisti-r of Cdiipons for, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1853-date, 15 v.
Three of these are in room 29.
I Claim List, 1895-1897. 1 v.
Day Book or Journal, 1858-1891 , 8 v.
See note under Auditor's Da.v Book or .Journal.
Deposit Record, 1908-date, 1 v.
Entry Book. 1896-1900, 1903-date, 6 v.
Petty cash books.
Fees of Office. C. L. Bird. City and County Treasurer, 1859-1861, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Payments. 1904-date. 1 v.; Appraisers' Reports, 1913-
date, 1 f .b. ; Court Orders, 1913-date, 1 f .b.
Land Receipts Book, 1860-1863, 1 v.
A record of the original receipts.
378 COT'NTV ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Ledger: General, Contino'ent and Special Courthouse Funds, 1852-
1853, 1 v.; State Fund. 1853-1863. 1 v.: Bond, License and Tax,
1864-1883, 2 v.
The second of the last named volumes contains also Floating Debt, 1869-
1S72, and Register of County Bonds of ]S72.
License and Poll Tax Accounts, 1860-1864. 1878-1883, 2 v.
Licenses. Treasurer '.s Regi-stry of County, 1855-1858, 1 v.; Day Book,
1857-1859, 1 V.
j\rap Book, citv and county, 1906. 1 v.
jMonthlv Reports, IDOO-date. file; Annual Reports. 1909-date, 1 f.b.
Poll Tax Accounts, 1883-1912, 1 v.
Treasurer's account with Assessor.
Reclamation District No. 341, Statement, Report, Estimate, etc., of
Board of Trustees to Board of Supervisors, 1894, 1 v.
Road District Ledger, 1856-1865, 1 v, ; 1865-1870, 1 v., "Day Book";
Road Book, 1877-1881, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
The first two volumes contain also some other accounts.
Sacramento Drainage District, assessment roll, 1908-date, 4 v.
Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District, assessment roll. 1914-
date, 4 v.
School Ledger. 1900-1906, 1 v.
Scliool Warrant Register. 1896-date, 9 v.
Swamp and School Lands. Ledger, 1856-1862, 1 v.
Swamp and Ovei'tlowcd r.aiids, Treasurer's receipt. 1861-1863, 1 v.
Swamp Land Disind Li'd^vr. "Day Book" and "Journal," 1872-
1904, 2 v.; Journal, lSii,N-lS75, 1 v,"
Swamp Land Districts. Ledger and Warrant Register, 1881-1903, 1 v. ;
1903-date, 17 v.
The volume for 1881-1903 contains other funds also. Beginning 19a3
there is one volume for each district.
Swamp Land Districts. Statement of assets and boundaries. 1866, 15
small V.
Treasurer's Receipt from Auditor. 1872-date, about 20 v.
Warrant Register, 1852-1855, 1860-date, 18 v.
The volumes prior to 1S91 arc in the Clerk's basement.
AVarrants Registered. 1906-date. 2 v.
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements. 1915, 1916, bound in volumes, 28 each year.
Card s^-stem for property descriptions, ownership, etc., 1912-date.
Three years on each card.
Maps and plats, 1916. 9 v.
Mortgages. Ab.stract of, citv and countrv. ?-191]. 8 v. (1-4); Index,
6v. (1-3).
.\11 of these are in the Recorder's office.
Transfer Books, 1912-date. 3 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current, 17 v.; Index, 8 v.
Cash Book, 1912-date, 4 v.
liicenses Collected, Record of, 1908-date, card system.
Tax Cash Book, city, 1889-1890, 1 v.
San Benito County.
Blue Stats. 1873-4:95
Red Stats. 18S7 :103 ; Pol. Code (1919), §3943.
For key to maps see page ix.
SAN BENITO COUNTY. 379
SAN BENITO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
San Benito County was formed in 1874 from territory cut off from
]\Ionterey County. To the original county there was added in 1887
small sections of territory detached from Fresno and Merced counties.
The county seat has from the first been located at Holli.ster, which is
the only town of considerable size in the county.
The first courthouse was a modest structure remodeled from a build-
ing on the present courthouse site. This first courthouse was sold in
1888 for the sum of $400. The present courthouse, a substantial brick
structure, was occupied in the same year. The Hall of Records, a
beautiful and well appointed building of steel and concrete, was com-
pleted in 1911. These buildings are both well cared for and present
a handsome appearance. The Hall of Records is as near fireproof as
such a building can be made, as no wood was used in the construction
of the building itself and there is practically none in its furnishings.
The courthouse proper, with which the Hall of Records is connected
l)y an enclosed corridor, is not so safe a.s the latter building, but will
propably rank above the average in point of safety. Electric lights
and steam heat are used.
All of the offices have sufficient room for the present records, and
a large basement under the Hall of Records provides a safe place for
Ihe storage of the older records as thfir current usefulness expires. The
county Iteing comparatively xdiiii'.:'. I lie i|ii:intity of records is not large.
The officials are in general cfliciciit ami careful. The offices of Clerk,
Auditor and Recorder are combined, as are also those of Tax Collector
and Sheriff. These archives were examined in December, 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS'
District Court, l.S74-18;9
Calendar, 1874-1879. 1 v.
Decrees. 1874-1879, 1 v. (1) : Index, 2 v. (1).
Execution Docket, 1874-1905. 1 v. (1).
Pile, 13 f.b., eases 1-341 ; fh-iminal, 1 f.b. ; District and County
Court Documents, 1 p.h.
Index, 3 v.
Judgment Book, 1874-1879, 1 v. (1).
lis territory prior to 1S74, see Recorder's
380 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Judo-ment Doekpt. 1874-1897, 1 v. (1).
Jliniites. 1874-1879, 1 v. (1).
Order Book, 1877-1879, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions and Fee Book, 1874-1879, 1 v.
County Court, 18741879
Calendar, 1874-1877, 1 v.
File: Civil, 2 f.b., eases 1-57; Insolvency, 2 f.b., cases 1-28; Miscel
laneoiis, 1 f.b., not indexed.
Index, 2 v.
Judgment Book, 1874-1879, 1 v. (1).
Minutes, 1874-1879, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions and Fee Book. 1874-1876. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1874-date
Appraisements, 1880-date, 5 v. (1-5).
Vol. 3 is entitled "Appraisemonts and Letters Testamonlar.v."
Bonds, 1874-date. 4 v. (1-4).
Vols. 3 and 4 an- curi-eut, \ol. 4 beins a form book.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Records, 1905-1907. 1 v.; Collateral
Tax, 1901-1911, 1 v.
File: County Court, Probate, 4 f.b., cases 1-45; Superior Court,
Probate, 73 f.b., cases 1-984; Current. 10 f.b.
Index, 2 v.
Letters (Administration, Guardianship, Te.stamentarv), 1874-date,
3 V. (1-2, 4).
All three volnnies are current, 2 and 4 being form books.
Minutes, 1874-1879, 1 v. (1) ; Orders and Decrees, 1880-date, 12 v.
(1-12) ; and another volume numbered 12, a form book with only
one entry (1911).
Register of Action.s, 1874-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Wills, 1875-1915, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index to Wills and Decrees, 1 v.
Wills are now copied into Orders and Deci'ees.
Superior Court, ISSO-date
Calendar. 1880-1882, 1887, 1899, 2 v.
Coroner '.s Inquests, 2 f.b.
Decrees, 1880-1914, 3 v. (1-3).
Vol. 2 is a form book for Foreclosure and Divorce.
Execution Docket, see under District Court.
File: Civil, 88 f.b., eases 1-1830; Criminal, 13 Lh.. cases 1-236;
Insolvencv, 6 f.b.. cases 1-55 ; Current ca.ses, civil and criminal,
9 f.b.
General Index, 2 v.
Grand Jury Reports. 1 f.b.
Insane: ('.>iii|ilniiit and Cau.se (Commitments), 1885-1897, 1 v.
(1) ; ('(111111111 iiM'iils, 1897-1912, 1 V. (1) ; Insane and Intemper-
ance. OrtliT (if ( 'dunnitments, 1912-date, 1 v. (2) ; Discharge of
Insane Patients, 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
SAN BENITO COUNTY. 381
Ins(.lv,■^r^ l'f,),.eedings. 1880-1S9S, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.; Regis-
tcl- .if Artlnlis, 1 V.
JuduHKut Udok, 1880-date, 2 v. (x, 2).
Judgmeut Docket, 1880-1914, 1 v.
See also under District Court.
Jiirv Book, 1874-date, 1 v. (1).
.Minutes and Orders, 1880-date, 9 v. (1-9).
Ke^ister of Actions: Civil and Criminal, 1880-1886, 1 v.; Civil,
1886-date, 3 v. (2-4) ; Criminal, 1887-date, 1 v.
Reporters' notes, 1 large p.h. ; 1 f.b.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 2 f.b.
Minutes, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Record, 1909-date, 1 v. il).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 1874-date, 8 v. (1-8).
Burial Register, 1 v.
Ex-Unlon Soldiers, etc. Onl.v one entry, IDO.-i.
Deeds to County, 2 f.b.
File, about 50 f.b.; alrout 50 p.h.; 1899-1911, 5 f.b.
Ilo.spital U u;\. lss:i_i895, 1 v.
List of Agrd I', Is,,, I. Mij.ported outside of Hospital, 1886-1913, 1 v.
]\Iinutes: '" I'm, relinks of the Board of Commissioners created
under the act "I tlir LcLiisbiliuv of the State of California , . .
to create the county of San IJcuito, provide for its organization
and establish the boundaries thereof, approved Feb, 12, 1874."
February-April, 1874, 1 v. ; Board of Supervisors, 1874-date,
8 v, (1-8).
Ordinanc Book. lS83-date. 1 v. (^).
Orphans llmm]. Outside 1!hi-J lIKi:;, 1 v.
Orphans ..n Stair .\'u\. Iv'r.-nid ,,f. lIKIl-date. 2 v.
Road liook, l.s74-(lat.'. 1 v. i 1 ) ; Kcuister. lS74-date, 1 v.; Paper.s,
3 f.b., 1-105.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Oifice Routine and General Duties
Correspondence record. 1913-datc. 5 letter f.b.
Fee li.M.k. drrk an.l Rrmr.lrr, 1SS,Vdat<>. 2 v.
Iluntmu i.icrn.srs: .\ 1 1| .1 i.-a I h n~. 1!I14. 11)1.5, 2 large p.h.; 1916,
2(i small (irawvi-s. Iiy Irltrrs; ('(mnty H.-ister of, 1907-1909, 1 v.
iMonthly Report of Condition of Treasury, 1901-date, filed.
^Miscellaneous file. Clerk and Recorder, about 150 f.b.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1874-1906, 3 v. (1-3) ; Record of, 1906-
date, 2 V. (4-5).
Certificates of Citizenship, Alien, Minor, Soldier, 1871^1879, 1 v.
382 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CAIJFORNIA.
Naturalization, Acts of: 1880-1906, 3 v. (2-4); Petition and
Record, 1906-date, 2 v. (5-6).
Naturalization Fee Book, 1912-date, 1 v.
Index to Declarations and Naturalizations, 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of RegistratioH. 11)06-1908, partial. 1 laro-e f .b. ; 1910,
10 f.b. ; 1912, 1914, 1916. bound by precincts.
AfiSdavits of Registration furnished dei^uties, Record of, 1912-
date, 1 V.
Great Register, 1867-1909, 8 v.
Registration. Cancellation of. 1914, 1 letter f.b.
Elections
Ballots, Record of, 1892-date, 1 v.
Election Returns, 1914. 1916, in vault in basement: Bond Election,
Ausayuias l^cliool District, 1914, 1 bdl.
Nominal inn IVipn-s. 1910, 1 large f.b., 3 p.h.
Nominal inns. I.'.cord of. 1910-date, 2 v.
Venti.'ati-.n Deputies, Record of. 1910-date, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
Mari-ia-e Inreiise .stub-boolvS, 1874-1894, 1910-date, 5 v.
Dentists, b'r-ist r.itiou of, 1906-date, 1 v.
Mediral ('ri-tilicates: Record, 1876-date, 1 v. (1); Register of,
1876-date, 1 v.; Doctor's Certificate, Record, 1 v.
The last named volume is a form book of doctors', druggi.sts'. aud reciproc-
ity certificates and has only one entry.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-date, 1 v. (1).
Phj'sicians and Undertakers, Register of, 1 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Bond and Surety Companie.s, Record of, 1 v.
Outside title, "Index to Bond and Surety Companies."
Corporations, 16 f.b. by letters ; Index, 1 v.
Fictitious Names, Register of Firms and Persons under, 1 v.
Partnership, Register of. 1874-date. 1 v. (1).
Relating to Other Officers
Bonds of Officers, 2 f.b.
District Attorney's Opinions, 1 f.b.
Justice Court, miscellaneous, 2 f.b.
Justice Court Dockets: San Juan and Hollister Townships, 1864-
1884, 2 v.; Hollister Township. 1874-1888, 4 v.; San Benito
Township, 1887-1893, 1 v.
SAN BKNITO COUNTY. 3S.i
THE RECORDER
Assignments of Mortgaties and Leases, 1S7-1— date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index,
1 V.
Attachments: Real Estate, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2); Personal Property,
1874-date, 1 v. ; Index to Attachments and ilechanics Liens, 1 v. (1).
Baukincr Assets, 1876-1893, 1 v. (1) ; Bankius; Capital, Statement of,
1876-1893, 1 V. (1).
Births, Deaths and Carriages, Register uf. 1 v.; Births, 1880-1909;
Deaths. 187J-19(I!I; Marriaucs, 1893, only one entry.
Births, Regi-ster of, lim:, ,l;il.'. 4 v. (1-4).
Vol. 1 has iIm' il.iia .uiaiiged in colmnus.
Certificates of Sale under Execution, 1874-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v.
Correspondence. 1913-1915, 2 letter f.b.
Deatlis. Reai^tor of, 1905-date. 3 v. (x, 3-4).
Deeds, 1S74 .l.ite, .57 v. (1-57) ; Index, 6 v. (1-3).
Deeds, 'fi'ii.sl, l,s7S-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Decrees. District. Probate and Superior Courts. 1874-date. 5 v. (1-5) ;
Index to "Wills and Decrees, 1 v.
Decrees uf Distribution, Index to, 1 v. fl).
Election Ex|icns,.s: CiMidid.-ile.- S^l.-ifeninil., lli(i4-in(lS. 11)14 date, 3 v.
(x. 2, 4) ; l.'rrnrd nf ( 'a I H Ih I ;i I e. ' ami ( 'oiiiiiiil tees ' IJeeiapls and Dis-
bursements lllrs-,|,,t,.. 1 V. >:;. ; Stateliielll (.f l;eeei|)f> and Kxpeudi-
tures. Primary, lillO, 1 v. (1): Candidates' Statements of Receipts
and Disbursements, Primary, 1912, 1914, 1 v. (2),
I^strays, 1 v.
Only one entry, ISSo.
Executions, 1874-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
File Book. 1874-date, 9 v. (1-9).
Record of lilia:; iil iii>: i iiiii'ii i ~. with columns for date of filing, by wHom
made, to wlinni ni.iilr. :ii whose request, name of instrument, fees,
where riMnrdr.l. wIiph di'livicd, to whom delivered.
Homesteads, 1874-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index to Patents and Homesteads,
1 V. (1) ; Abandonments of Homesteads, 1876-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index,
1 V.
liR'Oi'i)oration, Certificates of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1).
Last entry, 1899.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1874-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index to Transcripts
of Judgments and Notices of Action, 1 v. (1),
Leases, 1874-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Licensed Surveyors, 1903-date, 1 f.b.
Surveyor-General's lists.
; of Action.
(1. 2 V. (1-2) ; Index to road maps, 1 v.; Map
ie roads of San Benito County, surveyed under
Board of Supervisors by F. P. McCray, 1882,
et.
;i-aiHU, l>74-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v.
udes Marks and Brands of Adjacent Counties.
s Pendens. .^
aps : 2 V. ' 1
of a part nl
i Xoti
■i< : i;
the 111
instna-tiens
t l,\ 1-
384 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
^Marks and Brands of Adjacent Conntics, 4 v.
Recorders' certificates filed in boolis.
Marriages: Register, 1905-date, 2 v.; Licenses, 1874-date, 6 v. (1-6) ;
Index to Marriage Certificates, 1 v. (1).
:Meclianics Liens, 1874-date, 1 v. (1); Index to Attachments and
^Mechanics Liens, 1 v. (1).
.Mininir District Record, IMelviUe, 1882-1896, 1 v.
By-laws and notices of location of claims.
.Alisrellaneous Records, 1874^date, 16 v. (1-16); Index to Powers of
Attorney and Miscellaneous, 1 v.; Index to iliscellaneous Records,
2 V. (2^3).
.^lortgages: Real Property, lS74-date, 51 v. (1-51) ; Index, 6 v. (1-3) ;
Personal Property, 1874-date, 19 v. (1-19) ; Index, 2 v.
Notices of Action, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index to Transcripts of
Judgment and Notices of Action, 1 v. (1).
Official Bonds, 1874-date. 4 v. (1-4) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Papers not called for, 17 f.b.
Patents, 1874-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index to Patents and Home-iteads, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index to Powers of Attor-
ney and ]\liscellaneoiis.
Pre-emptions, 1874-date, 1 v. (1); Index to Pre-emption Claims and
Separate Property of IMarried Women, 1 v.
Propagation Liens, 1892, 1 v.
Liens upon horses, all l).v A. CdIwcII. dated .lul.v !». l.Sfl2.
Releases of Mortgages: Real Propertx', 1874-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Per.sonal
Property, 1875-date, 1 v. (1); Index, Real Property, 2 v, (1) ;
Personal Property, 1 v. (1).
Separate Property of Married Women, 1875-date, 1 v. (1); Index to
Pre-emption Claims and Separate Property of Married Women, 1 v.
Stallion Registration, Record of, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Tax Sales, Record of (Old Series), 1875-1894. 2 v, (1-2) ; 1894-1911,
4 V. (1^) ; Index to Certificates of Tax Sales, 1 v. (1).
Transcribed records from parent counties :
Monterey County, 24 v., as follows :
Deeds, 1850-1874, 5 v. (A-E).
Minutes and Decrees of Probate and District Courts, 1850-
1874, 1 V. (F).
Minutes and Judgments of District and County Courts;
Transcripts of Judgments on file in Rccordir's dftice; Lis
Pendens and Attachments on file but nul (if icmrd ; Certifi-
cates of Sheriff's and Constable's Sales; Mcrliauirs Liens;
Judgment Docket, Official Bonds, Probate; Orders, District
Court; Appointments of Administrators; District Courl
Decrees concerninu- real estate; 1850-1874, 1 v. (G).
Files. Disnid ;,,„! C.imty Ci.ui-ls, 8 v. (II-O).
Releases ,iimI .V^m-hmm m. of .\l,,rto;-ages and Leases; Chattel
Mort-nges and .Miseelbineous. 1 V. (P).
SAN BENITO COUNT-?. 385
Agreements; "Wiff's Si'|.;ii-.it,. 1'mi|i,m-I \ : Soli. Tr.'id.TS: Notices
of Action; ('rrtitir,ii,'s of Slin-iir's S,-il,-s; Derives in Tax
Suits; Tax Sales: Chattel Al.,i1ua-es ami .Miseellaneous ;
1850-1874. 1 V. (Q).
Pre-emption Claims ; Location of School Land Warrants ; Pat-
ents: Deeds of Grant: :\[iscellaneoiis; 1 v. (R).
Leases; 1 iniiiesleads ; A 1 la I idi HI M lellts ; Transcripts of Jlldg-
llienl alhl .Mlseellallenlls; I S:,( I 1 S74, 1 V. (S).
.Muriuaees. ls:,n-is74, L' v. (A-I'.j.
Index to Deed.s and ^Mortgages, 1 v. ; Lidex to Books P-S, 2 v.
Fresno County, 1857-1887, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Pr<)l)ate Keeord.s fi-oin ^lonterey and Fresno Counties, 3 large f.b.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1874-date. 8 v.
Board of Education, Minutes of. 1880-date, 3 v.
District file, 1911-date, 40 f.b. ; prior to 1911, 40 p.h., in basement.
Graduations, Promotions, Report of, 1896-date, 21 v.
Institutes. Minutes of, 1881-1883, 1 bdl. ; 1895-date, 5 v.
Letter tile, current, 1 v.
Record of Schools and Teachers, 1873-date, 1 v.
This volume coutaius a complete record of employment of each teacher
who has ever taught in the county, and also gives lists of teachers of
each school each year.
School District Boundaries, current, 1 v^
School District Ledger, 1874-date, 8 v.
School District Map, current.
A large wall map showing the district boundary lines.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of, 1903-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-1915. several sheets in Trans-
fer Ledger.
Teachei-s' Reports, 1910-(late. filed in office; prior to 1910, in basement.
Trustee;?, Regi-ster of, l.s74 l>:is. r.M(3-date, 2 v.
The first volume U:\< ein^ia.- liile "Register of Warrants."
Warrant Register, 1874-1883, 1 v.
THE AUDITOR
A.ssessment Rolls:
Original, 1874-1915, 137 v.
Duplicate, 1877-1884, 6 v.
Delinquent, 1876-1916, 39 v.
Personal Property, 1887-1901, 1911-1914, 35 v. ; 1908-1915. 18 v.,
in basement; 1915, 1 v., in Treasurer's office.
Index, 48 v.
Bonds. Record of, 1876-date, 1 v. ; Highway Improvement Bonds, 1912-
date, 1 V.
Day Book, 1874-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Ledger, 1874-date, 3 v. (1-3).
386 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
License Book, 1885-1898, 1901-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Poll Tax List, Delinquent, 1881, 1883, 2 v.
Poll Tax Rolls, 1878-1879, 1886, 1888-1914, 29 v.; 1879-1881, 1884,
1885, 5 v., in basement.
Receipts and Expenditures : Current sheets, 1 v. ; Transfer sheets, 1 v.
School L,.,l-,.r. lss(i-l!MH). :; v. i x, ■2-:>,).
School \V,-iiT,iiiN. K.Ljisiri- ,,r. l.sso date, 3 V. (x, 2-3).
Sheritfs K.'-i.st.T ot A.-tions .■md Frc Book, 1874-1893, 4 v.
Taxes, Excess, lS;i(i-liH)3. ] v.
Warrants, Reu-istcr of, lS74-(late. 5 v. (1-5).
THE TREASURER
Auditor's Receipt for Warrants. 3 v.
Bonds, Record of, l,s7(i-date, 1 v.; Highway Improvement' Bonds, 1912-
date, 1 V.
Cash Book, 1874-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Daily Cash Balance in banks, 1913-date, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1901-date. 3 v.
Ledger, 1874-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Ledger State School Lands, 1 v.
A complete record of payments.
Monthly Reports. 1912-date, filed.
Public School Teachers' Permanent Fund. 1913-date, 2 v.
The second volume is loose leaf, consist iim of copies of the Treasurer's
report to the Board in Sacramento.
Redemption of Real Estate, 1 v.
School [>ciluvf. lS74-date, 5 v. (A-E).
SettliMiiciils a in I Discharges from State Controller, tiled.
Warrants. K.-istcr of, 1874-date, 5 v.
These are registered warrants. Two of the volumes are in the Auditor's
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment Statements, 191-l-191i;. tiled in p.li.
Land Office Entri.'s. 1874-date, 1 v.
Maps and Plats: I'lat book of towns, 1 v.: Town.ship plat book, 1 v.;
Case of 12 slidinii' boards cciitaining 18- maps; Township maps, case
of 72 sliding boards, 2 maps on each board; Large wall map of San
Benito County, 1907, about 5 feet square ; Enlargement of the same,
about 10 feet .square.
Mortgages, Abstract of. 1876-1910. 7 v.
Record of Properties, on cards, alphalietically arranged by name.s of
owners, 7 large f .b. ; Index, 1 v.
The cards are 5A by 9 inches, with place at the top for name of owner
and number of road district. Below this the space is arranged in
columns for the number of the school district, propert.v description, real
estate value and improvements value. The system was devised by the
present County Assessor. Mr. C. W. .McConnell.
State Land Office Returns, 1 drawer.
SAN BENITO COUNTY. 6S I
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessment Rolls, current, 6 v.; Index, 1 v.
Cash Book, 1899-date. 6 v. (1-5. x) ; Licenses, 1875-1884, 1 v.
License Account. 1910-date. 1 v. ; License Book, 1874-1885, 1887-1899.
2 V. (1, 1).
Tax Sales, Record of, 1898-date. 1 v.
The printerl delinquent list pasted in a hiiok. wit
showing the disposition of each item. The
year is stamped on each page.
Taxes Collected, 1915-date, 1 v.
388 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
San Bernardino Coimty was formed in 1853 from territory whieli
had belonged to Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Two more or
less important changes have subsequently been made in its boundaries :
the first in 1872, when all the territory of the county lying north of
the sixth standard was given to Inyo County; the other in 1893, when
some 590 square miles were given to the newly organized Rivei-sidt-
Coimty. A portion of the western boundary as surveyed in 1878 did
not follow the dascription given in the statutes or code, hence it was
open to dispute. By an act passed in 1917 the line between Kern
and San Bernardino was modified. In 1919 an amendment to the
Political Code redefined the boundaries in full making a slight change
in the Los Angeles-San Bernardino boundary- and also in the Riverside-
San Bernardino line. Since the beginning San Bernardino has been
the county seat.
The present courtliou.se was first occupied about 1873. It is a wooden
building and is equipped largely with wooden furniture and heated by
wood .stoves. It is, therefore, constantly in danger from fire. Fortu-
nately, however, most of the offices are located in two additions which
have been constructed in recent years : a Hall of Records in 1890, and
an addition to the courthouse in 1892. These are of stone and cement
and may be considered fireproof, but are greatly endangered by the
older wooden building, as well as by private buildings which are not
far removed. Vaults are not used to any great extent. The offices are
much overcrowded, so that old records are frequently sent to the
basement or to the bonfire.
These archives were examined in July. 1916.
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1853-1879
Docket, 1871-1874, 1 v.. in basement.
File, 1853-1879, 72 f.b., eases 1-655.
Index, 1857-1879, 1 v.
Judgni.'iil Bonk, 1869-1879, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgni.ni l»n,.k,.t. 1873-1879. 1 v. (A).
Minutes. 1m;l'-1>71. 1 v.; 1871-1876, 1 v., in basement; 1876-1879,
1 V. ; 1879, 1 v., in basement.
Record of Actions, 1874^1879, 1 v., in basement.
Register of Actions, 1871-1875, 1878-1879, 2 v., in ba.sement.
Tax Suits: Decrees, 1864-1873, 1 v., in basement; Register of
Actions, 1864r-1871. 1 v., in Iiasement.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. 389
County Court, 18S4-1879
Docket. 1871-1875, 1 v., in basement.
Iiidox. 1875-1879, 1 V.
•Imluiiicnt Book. 1868-1879, 1 v.
:\Iiiiuti'S, 1868-1874, 1 v.; 1874-1879, 1 v.. in basement.
Kc,<;ist('r of Actions, 1871-1877, 1 v., in basement.
Trial Docket, 1854-1861, 1 v.
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1853-1863
:\riniitrs. ls:,3-1862. 2 v., in basement.
Hc-ord, ls:)S-1863. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 18.S3-date
Bonds: of Administrators, 1890-date, 4 f.b.; 1909-date, 2 v.
(1-2) ; of Gnardians, 1890-date, 2 f.b.; 1912-date, 1 v. (1).
Calendar, 1892-1898, 2 v., in basement; 1898-1914, 4 v.
Claims Against E.states. Reoister of, 1871-1899, 2 v., in basement ;
1899-date, 2 v.
Collateral Inheritance Record, 1905-date, 1 v., in basement.
Decrees, 4 f.b.
distrilmtiou. and
Docket, 1876-1879, 1 v., in basement.
Estate of Wards, Inventory of, 1883-1906, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1890-1892, 1 v.. in Auditor's ofSce.
File, 1880-date, 402 f.b.
Letters of Administration, 1860-date, 12 v.; Index, 1879-date,
1 v.; Letters of Guardianship, 1898-date, 3 v. (1-3); Index,
1 v.; Letters Trslain.-ntnry, 1898-date, 3 v. (1-3); Index, 1 v.
Minutes and OnlciN, 1.m;:!-1879, 3 v.; 1880-1900, 21 v., in ba.se-
ment; 1900-,l,iir. i;ii v.; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
Orders Appoint in-' .\|iiir,iisi rs. 1013-date, 1 v.
Record. lS."i3-l>t;_': ]-r,i ]>,,:, 1 v.. in basement; Index, 1854-
1SI)4. 3 v.. ill has,. Ill, .nl; liHl] -l!tl3, 1 V.
i;,-ist,.i- ,,r Actions, 1864-1881. 2 v.; 1882-date, 12 v. (1-12).
\\'iU<. ls:.(;-lS84, 1 v.; 1870-1874. in basement; 1875-1909, 1 v.;
I'll:; , hit,., 1 v.; Index, 1858-date, 1 v.; File, 1889-date, 9 f.b.
Superior Court, ISSO-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1885-1909, 1 v.
Calendar, 1887-1912, 7 v., in- basement.
Calendar en banc, 1888-1907, 13 v.. in basement ; 1907-date. 3 v.
Coroner's Inque.sts, 1888-1900, 6 f.b., in basement; 1900-date,
20 f.b.
Decrees of Foreclo.siire and Orders of Sale, 1895-date, 2 v. (11-12).
Divorce Actions, 1903-date, 1 v., 2 f.b.; Divorce. 1897-1912, 20
f.b., in basement ; 1912-date, 24 f.b.
Execution Book. ?-1903, 11 v. (1-11), in basement.
Fee Book. 1892-1894, 1 v., in Auditor's office; 1898-1902, 2 v., in
basement.
890 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
File. 1S,S(I-1895, 338 f.b., 16 bdls., all in basement; 1895-date,
-tlli f.b.; Miscellaneous. 1893-clate, 15 f.b.
GrandJiuy Reports, lss.'.-ls!):l. 1 f.b.
Habeas Corpus, lS!i:! ls|i:,. ] r.i,.
Index: Civil Actimis, ISS(i-lsi),"), 1 v.. in hasement ; Decisions,
1880-1894, 1 V. ; 1880-1887. 1 v., in basement ; (ieneral. 1880-
1904, 4 v., in basement ; 1893-date, 4 v.
Insanity: Commitments for. 1887-date, 5 v.; Commitments for
Iiitemjiei-anee, lin2-(late, 1 v.: Certitlcates of Discharge from
State lidspitiil. I!)(l2-date. 1 v.; Record of Commitments for
Intemperance. 1882-1887. 1 v.: 1890-1897, 3 v. (1-3). in base-
ment, all indexed ; also, 1895-1897, 1 v.. in basement.
Judjiment Book, 1881-1898, 15 v. (1-15). in basement; 1898-
date, 12 v.
Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 8 v.
Jurors. 1895-1899. 1 v., in the basement.
Minutes and Orders, 1880-1887, 6 v. (1-6) ; Department 1. 1887-
1909, 15 v., in basement ; 1909-date, 5 v. ; Department 2, 1887-
1907, 14 v., in basement ; 1906-date, 4 v. ; Index, 1880-date, 5 v.
(1-5).
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 31 v. (1-31).
Reporter's notes, shorthand, 1890-1906, large quantity in basement.
Transcripts of Evidence, 72 bdls., in basement.
Other transcripts of evidence, tosetlier with transcripts on appeal, are
scattered in basement.
Superior Court. Juvenile. lS95-date
Oi-diT of Cnmiiiitment. 1 895-1 !)06. 1 v. (1).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1873-1894. 3 v. (1-3). in basement: 1894-1902.
2 v. (4-5) ; 1902-1904. 1 v., in l>asement ; llt(l.".-1910. 2 v. (7-8) ;
1914-date. 1 v. (12).
Applications, Miscellaneous, 1 1 f.b.
These cover the years lSS3-<late and consist of applications for appoint-
ment, bids, bridges, cancellation of tax sales, franchises, liquor licenses,
roads and school districts.
Boundaries of Voting Precincts. 1894. 1 v.. in basement.
Bridges and World's Pair. ]8l)l-lS!)3. 1 v.; Bridge Papers. 1890-
1914, 1 f.b.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, 1889-1902. 1 v.. in basement : 1909-
1913, 1 V. ; 1914, 1 f.b.
Burial Record, Count.y Cemetery, 1914^date, 1 v.
Cancellation of Erroneous A.ssessments. 1887-1889, 1 v., indexed:
1909-date, 1 v.
Equalization, Minutes of the Board of, 1872-1898, 1 v., in base-
ment; 1901-date. 1 v.; Equalization Papers. 1885-1899, 1 f.b.
Franchise Book, 1887-date. 2 v. (1-2); Franchi.ses. 1885-1914.
1 f.b., 1892-1914. 2 f.b.. all in ba.sement..
Index to Minutes, Ordinances, Franchises, etc., 1858-1905. 1 v.
Indigents. Record of, 1901-1903. 1 v., indexed; Indigent Li.sts,
1903-1914, 2 f.b.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. dyi
Mimitps. 1858-date. 21 v. (A-U) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). 1 f.b. in
basement.
Th' vohmu'S foi- l.-.">8-1Ss!i ;,,•(■ laliplcd -Keconl (.; KoluV. iX .Sui:vr-
visors."
llisccllaneous papers. 21 f.li.. in office and basement.
7i;-ilntr ami ciaisist of affidavits of publication,
■.\n'l |r:i,rs. . ..lit rac'.s. grant deeds, incorporation
I . ..iihi> |.r..|.i ri.v, irrisatiou district records,
Ordinance Book, 1883-189J), 1 v.; 10(11-19(1:1. 1 v.. all inde.xed;
190^-1914, 2 f.b.
Road Book, 1896, 1 v., in basement.
Road.s. Toll of, 1887-1892, 1 v., in basement.
Supervisorial District, Precinct and Township. Record of. 1902-
1906, 1 v.. indexed.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
ApiH.intiiiriit nf Deputies, 1902-date, 8 f.b.
(•.•rtiti.-.itc .if .\p|Hiintment and Oath of Office. 1906-191:), 1 f.b.
Cov.itr S.m1|.s. i;,.,-nrd of, 1893-1895. 1 v.. in basement: 1 f.b.
Frr l;..,,k r\- Cnuit^. 1878-1885. 1 V.
Fee Hd.iks. 1 >s;i- ,late, 9 v.
V..lnlii.'s I
Hunting- Licciis,': .\ppli..;iti<.ns. IlldT- lUd!). 13 lulls.: 1912. 1914.
2 boxes, all in li.iM.|ii,-iit : H..-i^tiT. liKiT^lHOS, 1 v.
License Tax ("(ill.M-iK.ns. ls!)l-ls:i,-). 1 v., in liasemcnt.
Liquor Bonds. 18S.>^-1899. 2 f.b.
^Military Roll. 1889-1900. 2 f.b.
Jliscellaneous pajiers. ISSl-datc 2") f.b.
Anions tliese are depositions, ixliibifs. and papers li.'ld for fees. Some
are in liasement.
Naturalization
Derlaration of Intention. Record of, 185-4-datc, 9 v.: Index. 18:>4-
1906, 1 V.
Naturalization: Record of. 1903-1906. 1 v.: IVtition and Record.
1907-date, 4 v. (1-4).
Naturalized Citizens, Index. IS.").')-! 902. 1 v.
Registration
Affidavits of Registration, 1886, 1 f.h. ; 1898-1913, 404 bdls.; 1914-
date, 217 v., all in basement.
Great Register, 1866-1879. 1 v.. in basement; 1880-1885, 1 v.:
1886-1890, 2 v., in basement : 1891-1896, 5 v. ; 1898, 2 v., in base-
ment : 1900-1906. 14 V.
392 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Elections
Candidates' Expenses. Report of. 1910-date. 2 f.b.
Certificates of Election, 1885-1895, 2 f.b., in basement.
Election Retnrns, 1914-1915, a great quantity on basement floor.
Nuniinatiiin Papers. 1912. 21 bdls.. in basement.
Marriage and Public Health
M-.nTVA'^r Licrns,. Afli.l.ivits. 1>S7-191(). 13 v. (1-13), in basement;
l'il(Ui:ii:>. ti v.: In.l.A. ls:i.V,iatc, 4 V. (1-4).
Dciit.il Suruviy l;,'--or,l. 1 ^.-..'i IDi:), 1 v.
Dentists. IJruiM.'i- of. l!Mi:;-(late, 1 v.
.Mcdiral CcHitir.it.s. IsiH-date. 2 v.
Optometrists, ('ertitiratcs nf. 1903-1911, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-date, 1 v.
Physicians' Certificates, 1875-1915, 3 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation. 1891-date, 35 f.b.. Nos. 1-2293; Index,
1864-1915, 1 v.. 1864-1902. 2 v., all in basement.
Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1912-date, 1 v.
Irrigation District, Minutes, 1889-1895, 2 v., in basement.
Partnerships, Register of. Index, 1874-date, 1 v.
Private account book :
Transcontinental Hotel of Colton, Register, 1891, 1 v.
Relating to Other Officers
lionds of Officers, 1885-1893, 2 f.b., in l)asement.
Census Marshal's Report on Inhabitants of San Bernardino
County, 1870, 1 v., in Recorder's office.
Coroner's Record, 1887-1903. 3 v., in basement.
Jastiee Court Dockets. San llernardino Township, 1861-1865, 1 v.;
1871-1901. 36 v., all in Lasmieiit.
Louisiana Purchase E.\]H)sitiiin. \'isitors' Register of, 1904, 1 v., in
basement.
Notarial Record, 1885-1912. 11 v., in basement.
Reports of County Officers, 1884-date, 17 f.b.
These include reports of the Asse.ssor. Auditor, Health Ofticer. Ilorti-
THE RECORDER
Agreements, 1857-1898, 19 v. (A-S).
Agreements and Trust Deeds, 1886, 1 v.
Assignments of Mortgages. Agreements and Leases, Index. 1854-1912,
2 V. (1-2).
Attachments, 1862-date, 13 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Banking Statements: As.sets. 1891-1895, 1 v.; Capital, 1891-1895, 1 v.:
Index, 1 V.
Births: Register of, 1873-1891, 1 v.; Record of. 1910-(late. 6 v. (1-6).
Brands, 1854-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. 6\)6
Building Contracts, Index, 1878-date, 1 v.
Cash Journal, 1892-1895, 1 v.
Certifir;itps of Sale, 1882-1889, 1 shelf, in basement.
Co-parliirishii). lS74-date, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
Deaths; i;.rnr,l „f, 1910-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1873-1909. 3 v. (1-3).
Decrees of iJistribution, Index, 1891-1893, 1 v.
Deeds, 1852-date, 593 v. (A-Z, 27-593) ; Index. 45 v.; Index to Miscel-
laneon.s Deeds San Diego County. 1857-1883. 1 v.
Deeds nf Cr.iut 1S74-1906, 1 lb., in basement.
Estnixs ;iimI I,. -1 I'lniMTtv, 1897-1901, 1 f .b. ; Index, 1 v.
Hxchnim. i;.-iM.r. Lv. 12-1893, 1 V.
Fee Books. l.s7(o-date. 51 v. (1-51).
Homesteads. 1861-date, 9 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1854-date, 6 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Leases, 1856-date, 7 v. (A-G) ; Index, 1 v.
Licensed Surveyors, Index, 1891-date. 1 v.
Lis Pendens, 1854-date. 10 v.; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
:\rap Books, 1854-date, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index. 1 v.
?Jarriage Certificates and Licen.ses, 1855-date. 31 v. (A-X, 1-12) ;
Index. 3 v. (1-3).
Marri.-iuc IJrcnnl, lUKi-date, 5 v. (1-5), indexed.
Mei-h,inirs hirns. ls:,4-.late. 11 v. ; Index. 3 v. (1-3).
Minin- Cbiiiiix. ls,-,!U,inte. 169 v. (1-27, A-H, J-P, U-Z, 1-121);
Index. 1891-1892. 1 V.
recorded in the Miscellaueovis
:\lining district records, 1873-1912, 27 v.
:\li.scellaneous Records, 1854-date, 26 v. (A-Z) ; Index. 3 v. fl-3).
."Mortgages, 1853-date, 337 v. (A-Z, 1-311); Index, 14 v.; Chattel.
lS67-date. 38 v. (A-X, 1-14) ; Index. 1874-date.
^Mound City Land Association Record, 1875-1882, 1 v. ; Maps, 1 v.
Newspapers :
San Bernardino, Guardian, 1867-1873, 8 v.
Valley Index, 1880-1881, 2 v.
Notices to Redeem Real Estate, 1892-1893, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
Ofificial Boiuls. 1854-date, 14 v. (A-M) ; Index. 1 v.
Patent-:. lS62-date. 11 v.; Index, 1 v.
Pos.s.vs.M,ry Claims. lS.-,4-1902. 3 v.; Index, 1 v.
Pciwfi' i,r Altninc\. ls,-,4-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 1 v.
l^elras,. of .M,, It -a -vs. Index, 1871-date, 11 v. (1-11).
Scliool Land Claims, 1881-1891, 1 v.
Separate Property for Married Women, 1855-1892, 1 v.; Index, 1855-
1914. 1 V.
Sheriff Sales, lS80-date, 10 v.; Certificate of Sale bv Sheriff. 1865-
1883. 2 V. (1. Al) : Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Sole Traders. lS,-).-)-in00, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.
State S,.l„,nl Laii.ls. In, lex. 1S72-1914, 1 v.
SurVCV IJrrnr,!. IlldrX. !>! 1 1 11104, 1 V.
Tax Deeds to State. 1SSS_,|;it.'. 13 V. (1-13).
:3!I4 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Tax Sales, Certificates of, 1872-1893. 22 v. (1-22); 1875-1911. 33 v.
(1-33) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4) ; Tax Sale Certificates for Irrigation Dis-
tricts, 1892-1896, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
Water Commissioners' Docket Book for San Bernardino County, 1864-
1886. 3 V. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. ; also transcribed copies. 1864-1877,
1864-1903. 1 V. each.
Water Records, 1854^ate, 10 v. (A-.J) ; Index. 1854-date. 1 v.
Wills. 1855-date, 1 v.; Index, 1871-date. 1 v.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Kepurt, 18ti7-datc. 61 v.
Appointment of Census IMarshals, 1894-19(18. 63 f.b.
Apportionment of Funds. 1914-1915. 1 v.
Board of Education, Re.-ord of, 1905-date. 1 v.
Book List for PuMic Sclm.ils. I'KKI. 2 f.b.
Census Marshal's l-'i.ld N. i( s. ls:i:;-1908. 63 f.b.; 14 bdls.. in ba.sement ;
Reports, 1893-1909. (I:; t.li. ; 12 hdls.. in ba.sement.
Ortificate stub-books :
Grammar, 1901-date. 12 v.
High School, 1895-1913, 10 v.
Kindergarten. Primary, 1906. 1 v.
Life Diploma Recommendations. 1896-date, 4 v.
Normal Recommendations. 1894-1904. 1 v.
Primary. 1893-1899. 2 v.
Special. 1895-1912. 6 v.
Certificates Expired, lS84-date. 1 drawer.
Communications received. 1855-date. 177 f.b.; 1914-1!)15. 2 f.b.
County Superintendent of Schools. 1887-1904. 2 v.
Examinatiiiiis: (Irainmar Grades, 1913-date. 1 drawn- ; Seventh and
Eighth (Jradcs. 1904-date, 1 v.
Institutes. .Minutes c.f. lS72-date, 2 drawers.
Lilu'arians' Hrixuls. iSlc; 1S97. 63 f.b.
.Manual Course ,.1 Stinly. lHll. 1 drawer.
Xnticcs. or Certili.-.itis, dt Kniplovment. 1893-1911. 63 f.b.
Opcimi- nf SrhnoLs. Record, 1896-1908. 63 f.b.. incomplete.
(ll-delN. I.'rljl.lrr of, 1892, 1 V.
licinisiiiniis. R.'gi.ster of. 1891-1892. 13 v.
Reciuisition Orders. 1891-1899. 69 lulls., in basement; 1905. 1 bdl,
1 drawer.
School Boundaries of San Bernardino County, 1914. 1 drawer.
School District Fund Ledger. 1886-1915. 8 v.
School District ]\Iaps. 1913, 2 on the wall.
Teachers' Certificates, Record of. Index. 1887-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Examinations, Record of, 1907-date, 1 v.
'I'eachers' Permanent Fund Record. 1914-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Rep.irts. 1893-1909, 63 f.b.
Ti'ansf. 1- Fund i^rduvr, lS!)!)-1!)(r,. 1 v.
Trial Balance. Supei-int,.,hl.'nt of Sehools. 1S96-190S. 3 v. (1-3).
Trustees' Election. LS98-1'.)12. .scattering. 7 f.b.
Trastees' Reports, 1894-1914. 84 f.b., 3 drawei-s.
Warrant stub.s, 1906-1907. 1910-1915. 3 v., 1 bdl.; 1911-1912, 8 bdls.,
1 drawer.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. dyo
THE AUDITOR
Alistnu-t Books and Statistics, lS!)2-lSii4. 1 v.
Assi'ssinent Rolls: Orijjinal. 1855-clate. 376 v.; Index, 309 v.; Personal
Proprrtv Index. 1894-date, IS v.; Indexes by Cities, etc.. 58 v.;
Citrus Belt Irritration District, 1892-1895, 1 v.
A-.sessinent Rolls: Delinquent, 185:3-date. 63 v.; Index. 69 v.; Olive
Irriijation District. 1893, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1873-1912, 4 v.
Cash Journal. 1911-1915, 1 v.
County Jail: Record, 1885, 1 v.; Register. 1886-1893. 3 v.
County Officers, Reports of, 1915-date, 3 f.b.
Dependents Outside In.stitutions, 1876-1902, 1 v., in basement.
Eniplovnient Record of San Bernardino Highway Commission. 1915-
date." 3 bdls.
I'.-e Book. 1892-1897, 1 v.
Fund Ledger. 1899-1914. 3 v.
Hospital Books, Abstract of. 1892-1894. 1 v.
Hcs|,it;il i;.iri|.ts and Disbursements, 1892-1895, 1 v.
Iiidi-vMt A^rniuit, 1912-date, 6 v.
J.)uiiuil. l-''.iL'-1910. 6 V. (1-6) ; 1911-1915, 2 v.
Lclu.r. ]Mi:i-1898. 1 v.
Lirrnsr l.'.rol-,!. 1874-1881. 1 V.
Liccn.sc T^ix C.illcctnr's Report, 1877-1882, 1 v.
Order. HciniMt 1..11 ,111, 1 W.iirant on School Funds, 1913-date, 27 f.b.
Orphans :nu\ I l.il t-n)i,h;iiis on State Aid, 1904-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Kcrcipls K'r^jlstrl-. 1 S: l( upsi ):J. 1 v.
S.-lin,,| i;,,i,ls, P->>'i I'.Kio. 1 v.: 1891-1911. 2 V. (2-3).
S.'linul Full. I. DiMii.-t L.'.luvr. 1913. 1 v.
School Warrants Ledger. 1883-1887, 2 v.; 1913-1914. 1 v.
School Warrants Regi.ster, 1880, 1 v.; 1892-1893. 1 v.: 1897-1911. 6 v.;
1913-1914, 1 V.
The volume 1!)(>2-190(; is in basement.
Segregated Expense Account, 1895, 1 v.
Sheriif's Fee Book, 1861-1864, 1 v.; 1889-1892, 1 v.
Statistical Repml.. p)n-_' lini. 3 v. (A-C).
Tax Collector's \.r,hjrv. 1MI5-1909, 2 v.
Tax Record. l)cliii,,ihiii, 1S1)7-1898, 2 v.
Tax HdU. Index, 1910, 1 v.; 1912-1913, 2 v. ; 1915, 1 v.
Tax Sah's, Certificates .if. In.l.'x, 1895-1910, 4 v.
'fax Sales Record. 1873-1912. 20 v.; Index, 1888-1891, 2 v., in base-
ment; 1908-1910. 3 V.
Trial Balance. 1893-1912, 12 v.
Warrants, Record of, 1870-1873, 1 v., in basement.
Warrants. Register of, 1889-1893, 5 v. (A-E) ; 1897-1913. 10 v.
(G-P. x); 1913, 1 V.
Warrants, Bond. 1916, 2 f.b.
Warrants: General, 1912-date, 60 f.b.; Hospital, 1913-date, 10 f.b.;
Indigent. 1913-date, 3 f.b.; Miscellaneous, 1915-date. 2 f.b.; Roads,
1913-1915. 32 f.b.: Salary, 1913-date, 5 f.b.; Schools, 1911-date,
9 f.b.
dyb COUNTY ARCHI\T:S of CALIFORNIA.
THE TREASURER
Auditor s Receipts, 1891-1905, 1 f.b.
Authorizations, 1890-date, 11 f.b.
Bonds aud Coupons, 1895-date, 2 f.b.; Record of Bonds, 1859, 1 v.;
1891-1903, 1 f.b.
Cash Book, 1861-1868, 1 v.
Cash and Certificates. 1889-1891, 1 v.
Day Boole, 1857-1 sm^ 2 v. : 1893-1895, 1 v.
Deposit Register. llHiT- il.itc. :! v.
Inheritance Tax Kr..'i|.ts. Ls!)2-1902. 1 f.b.; 1910-date, 1 v.
Insurance Papers, It^Tl— 1875, 1 f.b.
Journal. 1868-date, 26 v.
Ledger, 1855-1899, 11 v.; 1912-date. 2 v.
Loan Register. 10n5-date. 2 v.
Miscellaneous ii.ip.'ix. 4 f.b.
Monthly Repn,i>. I'.ioo-date. 1 f.b.
Poll Tax Book. 1872-1887, 1 v.
Rialto Irrigation District : Bond Register, 1890. 1 v. ; Ledger, 1893-
1894, 1 V.
Road Warrants, Register of, 1903-date, 1 v.
School Bond Register, 1883-1889, 1 v. ; Account of School Bonds, 1891-
1914, 1 V.
School District Ledger, 1859-1869. 2 v. ; 1871-1874, 2 v. ; 1877-1886,
3 V.
School Land Record. 1887-1912, 3 v.
.Setth-iii.Mit ,-ind Disrluiru-es with State Controller. 1906-1915, 1 f.b.
Settlciiiriits with Cniuitv Officers, 1887-date, 4 f.b.
State Doc. Is. isiil, L' r.l..
Tax Collector's L.'d-n', 1^'I1>-1S99. 2 v.
Tran.sfer Fund L.mIvvi-. 1! 1!)14, 3 v.
Treasurer's Account with .\uditor, 1868, 1 v.; 1872, 1 v.
Treasurer's Report to State Land Office, 1904-date, 1 f.b.
Warrants Register, 1854-1879, 1 v. ; 1878-1887, 2 v. ; 1894, 1 v.
Tolume for lS54-l.s7n i« Inhdorl "Lc(ter.s."
THE ASSESSOR
Assessment List, 1895, 1 shelf; 1896-1901. 108 bdls. ; 1907, 25 bdLs.,
1912-date, 128 v., 71 bdls., all in basement of old courthouse.
Assessment for Street Improvement, San Bernardino, 1889, 5 v., in
basement.
Asses=--ment Roll. 1893, 1 v.
Cash Book. 1887-1889, 1 v.. in bn.s,.mcnt.
Fee Book. l.s>7 l--s'i. 1 v.. in b.isnnrnt.
Field Asse.s,s]ih lit Sli,rts, lin:; ibitc. in basement.
Journal, 1895-l.sy.s. 1 v.
Ledger, 1895-date, 1 v.
Lot Book, 1895-date, 60 v.
:\Iaps: San Bernardino Count v, 1890, in basement; 1891, 1892, 1910-
1915. 20 V. (1-18. 3A-3B) ; San Bernardino City. 1909. 1 v.
:\Iine Owners, 1916. 1 f.b.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. 397
3l(ii1'_!,ii;v.s. Al.sti'art of, Isy:,-! :i():.>, 20 v.; 1881-1894, 47 v.; Index,
]s>,s-ls:):.. U v., ,ill 111 li.iMiiKiit of old courthouse.
Personal Propn'ty, Oeliii.iu.'iit, ls;)S, 1 v.
Per.soual Property Tax, 18y5-date, -i v.
Poll Tax Account Book, 1888, 1 v. ; 1891. 1 v.
Poll Tax Keceipts, stubs. 1912, 19 v. ; 1913, 1 box, all in basement.
Poll Tax Roll, 1885-1887, 3 v., in Keeorder's office; 1892-1893, 2 v.;
1899-1906, 7 v.; 1909-1913, 5 v., in basement; 1914, 1 v.
Soldiers' Exemptions, 1914-date, 2 bdls. ; 1 f.b.
State Land Office Returns, 1905-date, 1 drawer.
Tax Roll Index. 1894, 1896, 1903, 1904, 4 v., in ba.sement.
Transfers. 19()4-19iri. 21 bdls.. 3 drawers.
I nit.Ml Stairs l.an.l Oflirr K, .turns. 19U-date, 1 drawer.
I nr, ,|,,- 1 Tax IJrcor.l. IIUO -11)1.-.. 1 v.
\-aluation of County by School Districts. 1906-1915, 2 v. (1-2).
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Account of Auditor, 186-^1877, 1 v.
Cash Blotter. 1890-1909, 8 v., in basement.
Cash Hook, Is!i!i-1!HI0, 1 v.; 1902-1903, 1 v.; 1906-1908. 1 v., all in
bascniciil : llll.Vdate, 2 V,
Da\ r.oiik-. 1ss4-l!Hi(i. 1 v., in ba.sement.
Dciimincnt Tax I'.ook. 1915-date, 1 v.
T.cduvi-. IMH'- l>li:i. 2 v., in the Treasurer's office.
Letters lS92-llion, 74 f.b., in basement of old courthouse.
Quarterly License Record, 1911-date, 1 v.
Record of Tax Sales, 1915-date, 1 v.
398 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
San Diego County was one of the oriuinal eonnties created by the
statute of Fehi-uary 18. 1850. Since the organization of the county its
area has been eut down by subsequent legislation to a small proportion
of its original .size. The first of these chauge-s was made by the act of
1851, when territory including approximately the present San Ber-
nardino County was transferred to Los Angeles County; in 1893
Riverside County was detached, and in 1(107 Imperial County was
formed from the eastern part of the county. Fnim the beginning, the
city of San Diego has been the county seat.
The present courthouse dates from 1887. At tliat time, however,
only a portion of the present structure was erected, many subsequent
additions having been made. It is constructed largely of stone and
concrete and would probably be safe from outside fire, as the county
buildings, including the jail, stand on a block by themselves. Whether
or not the records can be considered safe from a fire originating within
the buildings is not so well established. Vaults are not extensivel.y
used for the archives of the offices. In general the office equipment is
modern and convenient. Heat is supplied from a furnace and the
lighting is by electricity. Many semi-discarded volumes and documents
were found in the basement, one portion of which is used by the Auditor,
another by the Clerk and other officers. These archives were examined
in November, 1916.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS'
Deeds. 1848-1855, 5 v. (A-E).
This set may more properly be referred to as hooks of record tlian as
deeds for they contain not only deeds but also all odier doiiiments
recorded by the Alcalde and Recorder.
Deed.s, 1848-1855, 2 v. (O, 00).
Tliisr are copies of the tive volumes above listed. Vol. O includes the
entries in vols. A-C and vol. OO those for the two vols. D-E. There
is also a second copy of vol. OO. In neither of these voUimes. how-
ever, do the closins entries aaivT with vol. K. nor do they auree with
each other.
Wills. 1848-1850, 1 v.
Tlie title "Wilis" appears inside the book. The first entry is the will of
.Joseph Snook, recorded by Alcalde Brown. Apr. 4. 1S48. This is fol-
lowed by several documents in Spanish. On page (i, J. 11. Bean.
Alcalde and Acting Judge of First Instance, authorizes the Registrar
'In Recorder's office.
:ss
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 399
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1879
Calendar, 1873-1879, 1 v. (1). in ba.sement.
Execution Book, 1877-1879. 1 v. (1).
File of 17th District Court. 22 f.li.. cases 1-668; 18th District
Court. 59 t'.b., cases 1-943.
(Iciicral Index, 2 v. (1),
.ludiiiiinil Honk, Is:,(i-1ST!). 3 v. (A-C).
.Iiidumciit Dcickct, l,sr)4-ls(i;), 1 v.; 1856-1879. 2 v. (A-B).
l'"or eud of \S~'.). si'e under Superun- ('i)urf,
.Minutes, "Record." 1850-1860, 1 v. (1); "Journal." 1861-1870.
1 V. (2) ; Minutes and Judgments, 1870-1880, 5 v, (3-7).
Register of Actions, 1870-1881, 6 v. (1-6).
Tax Suits: Decree Record, 1871-1872, 1 v. (1) ; Judgments, 1872-
1876, 2 V. ; Register of Actions, 1856-1875, 4 v.
Transcripts of Early Records, 1850-1852, 1 v.
Contains record of Court of Sessions and I'rolialc Court. ls.Vl-18r>2. and
District Court. IS.'iO-lS.'il.
County Court, 1850-1879
File, 15 f.b.. cases 1-181.
(ieneral Index, 1853-1879, 1 v.; also two other small volumes.
Jud-ment Book, 1872-1879, 1 v. (B).
Judgment Docket, 1858-1868, 1 v.; 1872-1879, 1 v.
Miiuttes, "Record," 1855-1879, 4 v. (3-6).
Register of Actions, 1871-1879, 2 v. (2-3).
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863
File. 1 t.l).
.Minutes. Dec. 13, 1852-Feb. 2, 1862, 1 v. (2).
I'oi- earlier years see Transcripts of Karly Uecords uuiler District Court.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-datc
Bonds of Administrators. 1887-1904, 6 v. (2-7) ; Ouardiaus. 1887-
date. 6 V. (1-6).
(Calendar, 1889-1891. in basement.
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record. 1!)(12-1!)()4. 1 v.: l!H)r>-1909. 5 v.
(1-5). All in basement.
Docket, 1850-1852, 1 v.
File, 1850-1879, 28 f.b., cases 1-268; 1880-date, 894 f.b., cases
1-7060.
Cu:ir(liiins' Inventories and Appraisements, 1909-date. 1 v.
liiiliA. l,s,Mi ilate, 1 V.
Letters :iii.l Hunds, 1860-date, 12 v.
.Minutes, 1852-1879, 3 v.; 1880-date, 64 v. (1-64).
For 18.50-1852, see under District Court, Transcripts of Early Records.
Orders Atfecting Real Estate, 1857-1867, 1 v. (1).
Register of Actions. 1871-1880, 1 v. (2) ; 1880-date, 20 v. (1-20).
Wills. Record of, 1880-date, 9 v. (1-9).
400 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Superior Court, 1880-date
Attorneys, Roll of, 1880-1911, 1 v.
Calendar : Law and Motion, 26 v., in basement ; Criminal, 1883-
1893, 1889-1891, 2 v., also in basement.
Coroner's Inquests, cases 1-890, 210 f.b.. in basement; 891-194!!.
5 f.b. ; Index, 1 v.
Divorce Decrees: Final. 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2); Interlocutorj',
1907-date, 2 v.
Execution Book, 1889-1 SO"), ."> v., in basement.
Executions Affeetin- U,-.,] IMate. 1893-1903, 1 v. (1).
Exhibits, several di-.-iwiis nl' maps, etc.; others in lidls. in l)asement.
File, 1978 f.b., ca.ses 1-2U375.
General Index, 10 v. (1-5).
Insanity: Record of Commitments. 18Sl-date, 12 v. (1-12); Not
committed, 1903-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.; Commitments
for Intemperance, current. 1 v. ; Certificate of Discharge, 1903-
date, 1 v.. loose leaf.
Judymeiit Doclcrt. IssO-dato. 9 v. (1-9).
A".. I. 1 ..iiiLiiii- ;il ii -.1111 i.^Mivl tor District Court for latter part of 1870.
Juduiiirnts. l>s(i-,lalr. 4:: v. a-43).
Land KegistLT Durkrt, T.-n^-ns Act. 1912-date. 1 v. (1).
Minutes, Dept. 1. 1880-1889, 9 v. (1-9) ; 1889-date, 26 v. (10-35) ;
Dept. 2, 9 V. (1-9) ; Dept. 3, 6 v. (1-6).
Papers on Appeal, 1914-date, 1 v. (1).
Contains record of papers and exliibits of eases from .Tustice Courts.
Register of Actions, 1880-date, 62 v. (1-62).
Reporters' notes and transcripts, great quantities in liasement.
Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date
File, 26 f.b., cases 1-788.
Minutes and Orders, 1909-1913, 1 v. (1).
Record, 1909-date, 3 v. (1-3).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book. 1891-date, 16 v. il-KV).
Burial of Ex-riiinn Soldi, -rs. I'tc. l>iM)-lim. 2 v. for same years.
Equalization, .Miniit.s dl' Hoard nf. 1>:m u,l,ite, 1 v.
File, 1853-ls;)4. s.^vn-al pli. m Im>, ui^mt ; ivcent, 1472 f.b.
Franchise Book, Index, Isoo l^i;-, ] y
Indigents, Record of, ISIH' l^!i:;. 1^112-1894. 1893. 3 v., in base-
ment; 1894-1903. 1902- T.HI.-,. lli(iL'~1913. 3 v.
Minutes, 1853-date, 38 v. (1-38).
Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v.
Orphans on State Aid, 1903-1911. 1 v. ; Record of Orphans and
Half-orphans, 1912-date. 1 v.
Rights of Wav, Easements of, 1898-1902. 1 v.
Road Book, 1879-1902, 4 v. (1-4).
Road Districts, Abstracts of, 1853-date, 1 v.
Road Register, 1883-date. 1 v. (1).
San Diego City, picture of, 1873, 12" x 52": 1910, 12" x 52".
San Diego County Highwav Commission, Minutes of, 1898-1913,
4v.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 401
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
AcL-oiints, ^Memorandum of. 1S98, 1 v.. in basement.
Day Book, 1887-1890, 1 v. (3).
Cash Book, 1859-1860. 1 v.. in basement; 1907-1912, 3 v.; 1914-
date, -4 v.
Correspondence record, copies of letters sent. 1879-1882, 1 v. ;
1890-1895, 4 v.; 1904, 1 v., in basement; letters received, 1883-
1885, 1 V.
Docked Horses, Register of, 1907-1908, 1 v., in basement.
Fee Books, 1887-1905, 8 v., in basement ; 1906-date, 5 v. ; Counter
Fee Books, 1899-1900, 1 v.
Hunting License Record, 1907, 1 v., in basement.
Ciirrent record kept on temporary eard index for encli .year.
.Maps. 2 V. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.
l.arue volumes of miseellaneors maps, many of wliicli are of mveli valr.e.
.Militai'.v Rolls. 1888. 3 v. (1-3) ; 1890-1893. 4 v.. all in basement.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, Record, 1891-190ti. 9 v. (1-9); 1906-
date. 6 V. (1-6) ; Index, 1853-date, 1 v.
Kefore 1S71, the records are ia the court minutes.
.Naturalization Certiticates, 1883-1896, 10 v. (1-10); Decrees,
Dept. 1, 1896-1906, 1 V. (11) ; Dept. 2, 1903-1906, 1 v. (12) ;
Petition and Record. 19()7-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1853-date,
1 v., loose leaf.
Registration
Artidavits of Registration. 1892-1S94; 1896-1897: 19O-t-1907:
1910-1914, in basement: 1916. 142 binders. 20 tiling drawers
coutaiiiini: al|)lialietiral li.st.
(In at Heuist.T. 1S(;(;-1S80. 3 v. (1-3); 1888, 1892, 1894, 1906,
190S. 11 v.: printed copies, 1890, 1894.
I'recinct .Maps: County :\Iaps, current; 2 City ^laps.
Elections
Delegates Elected, Record of, 1902-1906, 1 v., in basement.
Election Expen.ses. 1902-1905. 1 v.. in basement.
Election Mattrrs. S f.b.
Initialivr I'ltilKiiis. Nomination of Candidates, 19()9-date. 1 v.
Xoniiiiati..iis. iJrr.iiMl of, 1912-date, 1 v.
r<ill lusts. ISDL', 111 basement.
Marriage and Public Health
.Mairiauc Iu.tiisc: Stub-liooks, 1880-1890. 5 v. (A-F) ; Affidavits,
ISitO-datc. :i2 v.: Indi'x in each volume.
Chimiiodv Record. l!)16-date, 1 v. (1).
Dental Certificates, 1885-1913, 1 v.; 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
Homeopathic Record, 1889-date, 1 v. ( 1 ) .
402 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Naturopathy, 1909-date, 1 v.
Optometrists, Eegister of, 1903-date, 1 v. (1).
Osteopaths, 1905-date, 1 v.
Physicians' Certificates, 1876-1905, 1 v.; 1903-date, 2 v. (2-3).
Physicians' Certificates, Eclectic, 1906-1912, 1 v.
Pharmacists, Register of, iriO."i-tl;ite. 2 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorporation, 52 f.b., Nos. 1-3522 ; Index, 1870-date,
1 V.
Bond and Siiretv Companies, current, 1 v.
Fictitious Nairi.'s, Ix'r-istcr of, 1874-1891, 1 v.; 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Partnerships. Ccit ili,-:itrs of, 8 f.b., Nos. 1-966; Index, 1 v.
Private account hiniks, all in basement:
Albemarle Hotel Register, 1888-1889, 1 v.
Monevista Ranch, Journal, 1893-1898, 1 v.
Occidental & Oriental Company, Journal, 1887-1890. 1 v.
S. P. R. R., Freight Rates, 1875, 1876, 2 v. ; C. P. R. R., Local
Ticket Rates, 1879, 1 v. All printed.
Unknown, Day Book, 1857, general store in San Diego.
Unknown, Journal, 1879, a ranchman's record.
Relating to Other Officers
Appointments, Deputy Clerks, 26 f.b. ; others, 55 f.b., in liasement.
Bonds of Officers, 1850-1891, 63 f.b., in basement.
Humane Officers, Recnnl. imiVdate, 1 v.
Justice Court Doekrts, m li.iscment: Janul Town.ship, 1885-1895,
2 v.; Pala Town.slii|i. issl ISSG, 1 v.; San Luis Rey Township,
1888-1904, 1 v.; San Fascpuil Township, 1879-1904; San Diego
Township, 1850-1854. 1866-1899, 38 v.
Notaries, Register of, 1889, 1 v., in basement ; 1893-date, 1 v.
Notaries' Records, 1880-1901). 2(1 v.
THE RECORDER!
Architects, 1 f.b.
Assignments of :\lort gages and Leases. 1864-date, 19 v. (1-19) ; Index,
4 V. (1-2).
Attachments. "Sheriff's Attachments and Levies, Book I." 1856-1879,
in balcony; 1858-1892, 7 f.b.; 1878-date, 7 v. (1-7); Index to
Attachments and Executions, 2 v.
Banking Assets, 1876-1890, 1 v. (1); Capital, 1876-1890, 1 v. (1);
1 879-1805. 1 f.b.
Bills ,.f Sal,.. lS(i4-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Bii-llis. i;,.mslci- ,)f. 1873-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Vital Statistics, Certificates,
1911-date, :j V. (1-3).
Brands, 1847-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1).
Building Contracts, recent, 20 lan;e steel drawers; Index, 1885-date,
2 V. "
'See also Pre-statehood Records.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 403
C'ertificates of Sale under Foreclosure and Execution, 1878-date, 9 v.
(1-9) ; 1858-1891, 4 lb.; Index, 1 v. (1).
Deaths, Kegister of, 1873-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Vital Statistics, 1916-date,
Iv.(l).
Decrees of Distribution, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Deeds, 1856-date, 723 v. (1-723); Index, 40 v. (1-20), 6 v. (21),
loose leaf.
For Deeds and other record.? before 1S.jG, see Pre-.sta'tebood Records.
Election Expenses, 3 f.b.
Estniys, iNSS-date, 1 v.
Execution, lyTU-date, 7 f.b.
Pee and Pile Book, 1872-date, 79 v. (1-79).
Homesteads, Declaration of, 1860-1870, 1 v. (1), pasteboard; 1870-
date, 9 v. (2-10), another copy of vol. 2; Index, 1 v.
Incorporation, Certificates d'. l>^--7 lull, 1 v. (2).
Instrument Deliveries, ls>7 l-^"-^; 1 ■-'.»( )-1891, 2 v.
Judgments, Tran.scripts of. l^(li-1.^72, 1 v. (1), pasteboard; 1872-date,
4 V. (2-5) ; Index. IsTs ,|,,ie, 2 v.
Land and Water ('mil i .ntN. I'ehruary-ilay, 1890, 2 v. (1), form books;
February-April, l^'.Ki. 1 v. (.3).
Land Claims: '" Certificate of Location of Military Bounty Warrants
and School Laiul Warrants," 1860-1861, 1 v. (1)", five pages.
Leases. ISCD-date, 1:! v. (1-13) ; Index, 4 v.
Lis reiideiis, isTi'-date. 1 :i V. (1-13) ; Index, 1878-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Maps: lioiiks, :;."i \-. (1 :l.')). Index, 1 v. (1); Maps filed by Licensed
Surveydi'.s, 1S!)'J .Lite, 6 v. (1-6); Index, 1 v. (1): ^Maps of S. P.
K. K. thi'nu-li srlinnl sectious, 1880. 1 rii, ; Wall .Maps, San Diego
County (Clasoii'si l'.)12, 66" by 50"; San Die-.. Cit.N. 48" by 70";
1910, 62" by !Sii"; La Jolla Beach, 1913, 4,S" by 64"; Ocean Beach,
Point Loma' & Roseville, 1913, 40" by 72".
Marks, scr Brands.
Jlari-ia-v !>■ nl. lsr.i;-l!)13. 29 v. (1-29); 1913-date, 8 v. (30-37),
Urru^r .ni,! ,-,.,i,ii,;ite; .M.iiTiages, Vital statistics, 1911-date, 6 v.
(24 I'll i ; 111, lex. lS.-|ll-,|ate. 6 V.
The certificates are bound in volumes corresponding to the Kecord entries.
]\Iechanics Liens, 1861-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
^Mining Records:
CUaims, 1885-1892, 6 v. (1-6).
District Records: Cargo Mucliado, 1888-1897, 2 v. (1-2) ; Defiance,
1897, 1 V. (1) ; Ogilby, 1884-1889, 1 v. (1) ; Oneida, 1891-1897,
1 V. (A).
Proofs of Labor, 1892, 1 f.b.
Jiliscellaneous Records, 1856-date, 48 v. (1-48) ; Index, 8 v. (1-8) ;
1851-1914, 200 f.b.
See also under Deeds and Wills.
:\l..rtua-es, 1856-date. 261 v. (1-261); Index, 26 v.; Chattel, 1858-
date, 41 V. (1-41) ; Index, 8 v.
.^lortgages. Satisfaction of, 1873-date, 37 v. (1-37).
404 COI'NTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Newspapers (all in Clerk's l)aseiiu'iit miles-; otherwise stated) :
San Dieso, Union, Weekly, 1870, a few copie.s in the Auditor's base-
ment ; Daily, Mar. 20, 1871-July 20, 1873, 5 v. (1-5) ; also a
few loose papers, 1871-1872, in Auditor's basement.
Bulletin, Sept. 2. 1871.
World, July 25, 1872-Jan. 24, 1S74. 3 v.. with duplicate copy of
volume 1.
Transcript, December, 1913-date.
Official Bonds, 1871-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; also other volumes. Bonds of
Notaries, 1865, 1 v. (1), and Official Bonds 1867, 1 v. (1), only one
entry ; Index, 1878-date, 1 v. ( 1 ) .
Patents, 1869-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Powers of Attoinev, lF5(i-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 2 v. (1, x).
Pre-ciri|i1i. nv. 1 -.'.iI-Isiil'. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Kedenipih n. ( n t ili.-.ii,. nf, 1888-date. 1 v. (re Foreclosures).
Keleasi's (,r M,:it-;i,L^r. and Lea.sc.s, Index to, 1873-1913. 1 v. (1) ; 1914-
date, 2 v.
Separate Property of Wives. 1885^date. 1 v. (1); Index, 1871-(late.
1 V. (1).
Sole Traders. 1856-date, 1 v. (1) : .-nHitlu-r. lS.-,(i-1S9ii.
Special Partner.ship.s. 1887-date. 1 v. (1 i.
Surveys, Field Notes of, 1892-1896.
Tax Deeds to State. 1876-1879, 3 v. (1-3).
1'ax Sales, Certificates of, 1871-1893, 93 v.; Index, 1 v.; City Prop-
erty, 1872-1903, 35 v. ; Certificates of Sale of Land, Irrigation Dis-
tricts, 1890-1896, 20 v. ; Linda Vista District, 1912, 8 v.
Tax Sales, Record of. 1887-1904, 13 v. ; Irrigation Districts, 1890-1895,
2 v.; Index: Town Lands. 1889-1893, 3 v. (A-K, L-P, R-Z) ;
County Lands, 1 v.
Torrens Act, Certificate of Title. 1913-date, 2 v. (1-2); Reception
Index and Fi'o Record, 1 v. ; Record of Particular.s and Receipt for
('(•itilir.ifr^ isMied. 1 v.; Property Index, 4 v., City.
Watn- Claiiii^. ]sS3-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 1 v.
Wills. LS4S-185(). 1 v.; 1858-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v. (1 ).
For description of tlie voluini' for l.S4S-iS.-,0. sre rre-stntfhooil Kci-onls.
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report. 186r)-date. 24 v.
Apportionment of Funds, 1887-1891, 1 v.. in Clerk's basement; 1909-
date, 2 f.b.
Board of Education, Minute? of. 1891-1902. 2 v.. in Clerk's basement;
1902-date. 2 v. ; Index, 1 v.
Board of Education. Record Book, 1902-1903, 1 v.
Contains copies of letters, exumiuatiou yuestions. etc.
Census Mar.shars Reports, 1891, 1895-1898, in Clerk's basement; Field
Notes, 1907-1910, several bdls. in Clerk's basement.
Certificates. Application for. 1908-date. 1 v. ; Certificates Granted.
1898-date, 3 v.; Record of Certificates on File, 1883-1894, 1 v.;
1894— date, with card index.
i
SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 405
Contracts, Record of, 1915-date. 1 v.
Contains roc-onl of all school c-ontn.ds by l)ids wliero tlic cost exceeds $2TO.
Diplomas, Register of Teachers', ISDl-dnte. 1 v.
District Clerk's Record, Lawson District. 1889-1892, 2 v.; Wagner
District, 1894-1895: both in basement.
P^xamination for Gradnation, 1 v. ; Record of Proceedings of City
Board of E.xamiiiation, 1889-1893, 1 v., in the basement.
Grade Record, 1889-1907, 2 v., in Clerk's basement; Grade Record of
Pupils, 1893-1910, 3 v. (1-3).
The latter gives names of pupils wilh ,:;i'neral average and connnents.
Tn.stitutes, Minutes of, 1891-1898, 1 v.
Letters and Communications: Letters sent. 1891-1904. 11 v., in Clerk's
basement.
Jliscellaneous papers, 99 f.b., in main office; 400 f.b., in Clerk's base-
ment.
Basement material includes reports from district clerks, teachers, census,
etc.
Requisitions, Register of, 1887-date. 27 v.
School District Boundaries, 1890. 1891, 189,"'), 1901, 190G-date. 5 v.
School District Lrd-ci'. lss:^-1887, 1889-1893. 3 v.; Building and
Special Fund, l-'iJ l-^v;. 2 v. (5-6); 1894-1896. 2 v. (7-8). in
Clerk's basement: Kccmil (if Balances. 1891, 1 v.. also in basement.
School District Supi)lies. 1877-1878, 1 v., in Clerk's ba.sement.
School Library Books, Record of, 1 v. (1).
A large volume giving list and condition of books in each school.
Teachers' Examination, Record of, 1889-date, 1 v.
Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-date, 2 v.
Teachers, Register of, 1887-1902, 4 v. ; Roster of Teachers. 1894-1915,
1 V,
Teachers' Reports. 1914-1915, 1 v.; 191.')-date, on file.
Trustees. Register of. 1889-1892. 1905-date. 4 v.
Trustees' Repiirts, current, on file.
Warrant Re-ister. Record of Orders Filed. 1885-1899, 7 v. (1-7);
Stub-books, a great number, all in basement.
THE AUDITOR
Assessment Roll of 1850.
This is a roll on cloth paper .">' x 4' in size. It contaius ''.i nam^.s of tax-
pa.vers and gives a detailed account of propert.v held b.v each. The total
value was .570.!>97.27 pesos. The whole is in Spanish.
Assessment Rolls:
Original, 1853-1915. 550 v.
Duplicate. 1872-1877, 19 v., in Clerk's basement.
Delinquent, 1871-1895, 76 v.. paTrt in Clerk's basement.
Recapitulation of Assessment Books, 1899-1912, 9 v., in Auditor's
basement.
Valuation of Road and School Di.striets. 1888-1890, 2 v.; 1896-
1807. 1 v.; 1S08-1903. 5 v.; 1906-1908, 2 v.; 1909-1911, 2 v., in
Audil.ii-'s ba.sciiicnt.
Srhiiiil Disinct As.sessment Roll, 1870, 1 v., in Auditor's ba.sement.
406 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Auditor's Data Book, 1897-?. 8 v. (1-8), in Auditor's
Bond Register, 1886-date. 4 v.; Index. 1 v.; Highway Bonds, 1910-
date, 1 v.; Road Fund, 1878, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
Cash Book, 1876-1879, 1 v. (4) ; 1886-1891, 3 v. ; 1891-1912, 16 v.
(8-22), in the Auditor's basement; 1912-1914, 4 v. (23-26).
Fee Book, 1891-1897, 4 v., in basement.
Financial Statement. 1911, 1 v., in basement.
"Gregory Index," 7 v.
A geographical index sliowing at a glance when the taxes on a piece
of property are delinquent, when it was sold for taxes and when
redeemed.
Highway Commission, Minutes, 1908-1911, 4 v. ; Expenditures, 1910-
1911, 1 V. ; Distribution Journal of General Ledger, 1912-1913, 1 v.,
all in the Auditor's basement.
Ledger, 1867-?, 4 v. (1-4) ; 1891-1896, 4 v.; 1900-1907, loose leaf, all
in basement; 1909-1914, 6 v. (1-6); Ledger Balances, 1890-1908,
2 V. ; Segregation Ledger, 1912-1913, 1 v., in Clerk's basement; 1913-
1915, 2 V.
The Segregation Ledger is unique in that, by means of a careful index.
Liceii.sc Ledger, 1887-1903, 1 v., in Clerk's basement.
lucense Ta.\ Collector's Reports. 1888-1891. 4 v., in Clerk's basement.
Lot Books, 1871, 1872, 1878-1896, 118 v. ; Old San Diego, 1854, 1 v. ;
Index, 106 v.
]\laps. a number of current maps; Index to maps in Recorder's office,
1887-date, 1 v.
Plat Books. San Dies'o County (W. E. Alexander), n.d.. 1 v.; Town-
ships. 1890- -[<9C,. n V.
'I'll' - map of each congressional township, showing the main
|ili . I -. loads, and subdivisions. On the opposite page a table
i~ 1,11 - ,Hi:;u when the land was patented, number of land office
riM.ipi. ,i;ini ■ lit imrchaser. scclion subdivision, and number of acres
included.
Poll Tax Lists. 1867-188L 19(10-1906, iu Clerk's basement.
Road District Accounts, 1887, 1890-1894, 2 v., in Clerk's basement.
School District Ledger. 1890-1915, 8 v.. in basement; current, 1 v.,
loose leaf; Balances, 1913-date. 1 v.. loose leaf.
Sheriff V Vr,. l>„,nk. 1S!)1 liio:.. l(MiT-10T4, 6 v.. in Clerk's basement.
Tax S.ilrs. i;r,lriM|,tiMi flu,,,. 1,nS()-1ss1. 1891-1893, 1893-1896, 1903-
190.">, lliii(i-l!i(;s. r> \-., ii, Clrrir.s iKisi'inent: Redemption Regi.ster and
Fee Book, 1899-date, 3 v.
Warrant Receipt Books. 1873-1914. 11 v.. in basement.
Warrant stub-books, 1871-1892. 40 v.. in Clerk '.s basement.
Warrants and Old Vouchers. 147 f .b. ; great bulk in the basement :
School Warrants, 1907-1910, 3 bdls. in Clerk's basement.
Warrants. Register of. 8 v. (4-11). in ba.sement; 1909-date, 8 v.
(12-19) ; School Warrants, 4 v. (3-6).
SAN DIEGO COUNTY. 407
THE TREASURER
Bonds. Record of: School, 1881-1887, 1 v.; l!)05-date, 1 v. (3) ; High-
wav. 1905-date, 1 v. ; Road District, 1914-date. 1 v.
Ca.sh Book. 1859-1876, 3 v.; 1876-date, 25 v. (1-25).
Dcpo.sit Regi.ster. 1907-1910. 1 v.
Fees and Commi.ssions Received by Treasurer, 1875-1892, 1 v.
Inheritance Tax Receipts, stiih-books, 1900-date, 5 v.
Ledger, 1853-1869. 1 v. H ) : 1869-date, 22 v. (1-22).
License and Poll Tax Bn,ik. ls(;i -istifi.
Migratory Herds, etc.. Rcrur.l for. 1S74-1880. 1 v.
Public School Teachers" RctirLiiicut Fund. 1913-date, 1 v.
Redemption of Taxes. 1883-1902. 5 v.. .scattered ; 1900-date. 5 v.
Road Warrants, Funded, 1878. 1 v.
School District Ledger. 1870-1885. 4 v. (1-4).
Scrip Surrendered. Record of. 1883-1885, 1 v.
State Land Record, Index, 1883-1895, 1 v.
Taxes, Statement of Property Sold for Delinquent, 1879-1882, 1 v.
Warrants Redeemed under Act of 1872 and County Bonds I.s.sued,
1855-1872. 1 v.; 1868-1872, 1 v.
Warrants. Register of. 1875-1888, 1 v.: "Receipt Book." 1889-date,
15 V. (1-15).
THE ASSESSOR
Abstract of iMortgages, 1908-1911, 45 v.
Assessable Lands, Record of, 2 v., Ea.st and We.st.
Tliese are very .similar to tlip Tract Books in the I'nited States Land
Office and sliow names of patentees of both State and Federal lands.
A.sses.sment Stidmicnts, 1854-1896, 280 large p.h. ; 1897-1910, 701 v.,
all in l,,i-,r,,i,ni : l')ll-date, 447 v.; Personal Property, 1915-1916,
19 v.; lii.l.-x. l!)ll-(late, 6 v.
A.sse.ssor's Field Books, current, 41 v.
Showing all improvements in the cities of tlic> couul.v, willi n few county
districts.
Letters received. 1907-date, 30 v.
Maps and Plats :
Lot Books, current, 46 v.
Thes? are large books which serve licth as index to owners and maps of
property. Books are good for five years.
:\rap Books, 10 V,
[Miscellaneous maps. 1 tile. 350 maps.
Kept for reference purposes, include all kinds of maps and surveys.
Otificial Maps, 34 v.
Prints of official maps which have been tiled with Recorder.
Township Plat Book, current, 1 v.
Show.s government land occupied or open.
Soldier's Register, 1912-date, 1 v.
Contains 837 names, giving also name of military division, dates of service,
age, date of registratio-.i and remarks.
408 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
Assessiiieiit Rolls, current, 36 v.
Cash Book, 1895-1916, about 30 v.. in basement ; lt)16-date, loose leaf.
There are also about five vclumes iu the basement dated earlier than l.S9.">.
Cash Payment stubs, 1895-date, great quantity in basement.
Correspondence file, 1895-1916, 550 f.b.. in basement; 1916-date,
100 f.b.
Letter copv books, 1895-date, 18 v. (1-18).
Lot Books. 1915-date. 23 v. (1-21. West. East).
Sales of Property to the State, Record of, 1895-date, 4 v. (1-4).
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1850
156; 1851:17
Stats.
1864
121.
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Stats.
1856
146, 176.
Stats.
1857
209, 222.
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Stats.
1860
269.
Stats.
1867-8:347; Pol.
Code (1872), §3950
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Pol. Code (1873-4), §3953.
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Pol. Code (1919), §3946.
For key to
maps S6
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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
INTRODUCTION
San Francisco was one of the original counties created in 1850.
Before the separation of San Mateo County in 1856 its territory reached
as far south as Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, the boundary
rniinini;- up San Francisquito Creek to its source and thence west to
the ocean. It. therefore, included approximately three-fourths of the
present San Mateo County. The boundaries have been changed or
redefined several times, but since 1856 the changes have not been of
much significance, except as they applied to the waters of the bay.
On July 1. 1856, the city and county governments were consolidated.
Ry reason of this action the government of the City and Count.v of
San Francisco is unlike ;iny otiicr muiitx- oi- nmnicipal government in
tile state. In the effect ujion the ;irchivcs the difference is not so
i:i;irked as might be supposed. This is shown in the report which
fcillows, which is in general similar to the report on other counties. As
will be seen by consulting the report, not all of the archives of the
uovernraent of San Francisco were examined, some of those of a dis-
tinctly municipal nature being omitted. All the distinetl.v county
archives were, however, examined and appear in this report.
On account of the large population and the peculiar form of govern-
ment of San Francisco, the duties of some of the officials vary from the
usual routine. The work of the Clerk, for instance, does not coincide
at all points with the work of that official in the other counties, the
i-ccords of the Board of Supervisors, and the Registrar not being
under his jurisdiction. These two officers are therefore reported inde-
pendently.
The records of the County Clerk are to be found in three separate
l)\iildings. The records of the civil departments of the Superior Court
ai 1 the miscellaneous records are located in the office of the Clerk on
the third floor of the city hall: the records of the criminal departments
"f c Superior Court and the file of coroner's inquasts are in the Hall
of Jn.-;tice at the corner of Kearney and Washington streets; while the
records of the Juvenile Court are to be found in the Juvenile Detention
Home, at 150 Otis street. In this report the records of the civil and
criminal departments of the Superior Court are listed separately, this
arrangement being considered advisable in view of the actual separation
of the records at the citv hall and the Hall of Justice.
410 COUNTY ARCIIIV'ES OF CALIFORNIA.
The great bulk of the records were destroyed in the fire of April, 1906.
All of the records of the Clerk and Board of Supervisors were destroyed
except a few bonds and wills. In the Recorder's office some deed books
and a few other reeoixls were saved. Fortunately, many of the older
records of the period before 1850 were saved. These are listed below as
pre-statehood records. In the Treasurer's basement are also to be found
a large collection of old riM(ir(U d.iting from 1850. In the absence of
court and supervisors' recur. Is tins,' I'un.stitute a very valuable source of
information. Many record^ fur tin- period preceding the fire are also to
be found in the Auditor 's basement.
Most of the archives are housed in the new city hall located at the
Civic Center. This is a beautiful fireproof building and well adapted
to the present needs of the city. The examination of the Recorder's
archives was made in November, 1916 ; that of the other offices during
the spring of 1917.
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS'
"Spanish Records. Liber 1."" 1H:^S-1S,")1, 1 v.
The entries are hi Spauish. The rlates arc the dates of the doeumeuts
and not the dates of recording in the book. The earliest is Nov. 26,
183S. and the la.'^t. Oct. 2X 1S.ol. The bools was probably first used
about IS.'iO. b\it iUm-r is no flear proof of that. On page 3 the endorse-
inriii (.r (' ]i\ i;...ii-lii .1 mIiii a. McGlynn appears stating that the
f.'iv:;,,!!!^ ,I.M ,, ...1 Aug. 2S, 1850. The volume contains
U'lli: |i.i;;r>. '.i\ 1 :. i,.;, ii n liich only pages 1-44 are used. It is
inilrx.'il. .\ ii.|i\ ;iii.[ 1 1 ,1 n-l;ii ion are given in "Spanish Records —
Translation," etc., pp. 243-.30:2.
"Spanish Blotter, B," 1839-1846. 1 v.: 4 photographic copies, 1 v. each.
A record in Spanish fh-nliim- with lots in and about Yerba Buena from
May 15, 1839. tn Ani;ii<t. is4rt. The original consists of 17 pages
SA X 13 inches. bndl,\ \\ mih. I'.i prevent further wear it has been tied in
a' canvas-board (■o\'.i ^md i-mpcrly labeled. The photographic copies
were made in Novinilicr. IsOi. by order of the Supervisors and are
each properly certified to by the Recorder. Although faded they are
easily legible and are better to use than the original. For a copy with
translation see "Spanish Record. B," listed below, and "Spanish
Records — Translation," etc., pp. 303-325 ; for copy s 'c "Ofhcial notes —
Spanish Blotter, B," etc., pp. 7.5-SS.
"Spanish Record. B," 1 v.
The lillr liri'r I ii,l-!i .iliii':; as the book contains a copy and translation
.if ■■S|i,iiii I, i;: i;.' the cop.y and translation having been made
1 1 ■. . III. ill i ImiI.i volume comprises 566 pages, of which only
:V2 :\vr II,. li llii- mil-,! not be confused with "Spanish Records, B."'
l.S47-J,s.'.o. Ii^h-.l I..-1.IH.
"Blotter of Official Notes, etc., of Francisco Guerrero, while Alcalde at
different times. 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843."
The dates range from May 15, 1839, to Oct. 5. 1843. It is a book of 64
pages, 8* X 12 inches, bound in a pasteboard cover, but now tied in a
canvas-leather binder. The records are entereTJ in Spanish. For_ a
copy of this see below, "Official Notes, Spanish Blotter," etc., pp. 1-73.
'In the Recorder's vauU. Entries are here arranged in chronological order.
SAN FRANCISCO. 411
'Original Grants, A." 1839-1847, 1 v.; copy, 1 v.
The orisinal is a volume of 367 pages. The first pase is misslns and the
first date, tliprofniv, is Dor. 0, 1 saO. mthor fli.'ui X..v T_' KV.) ns in
the copy. 'I'h.' l:i«t ilat'' i^ A]M-il :;it, |s|7 'I'li, j ■ ■' '■■l.:iii.;
Keeords oi- iiil.> in |oi> in ii,.. 'r,,x\]i ,,\ \,v]k\ ]: ■• ~- i , ',. i-c,,,"
'Blotter of Official Notes, etc., from the Alcalde of San Francisco,
1846," 1 V.
"Investigation in consecjuence of a complaint made by Rosa Archuleta
vs. Fran'co Rochin, her husband, 1846, before the Alcalde of San
Jose. ' '
The title given here is the one on the outside of the document and is a
translation of the original Spanish title whiili appears at the beginning
of the document. Tliis record is in Spanish. 10 pages, 8x32 inches,
and is tied in a canvas-board cover with "Miscellaneoiis Transfer Deeds
& District Deeds. Book B, 'OK'," this latter title being on the cover.
A copy of this document may be found in "Official Notes — Spanish
Blotter B," etc., pp. 121-126.
"Book A, Transfer Deeds," May 6, 1845-May 18, 1846.
Xo original or separate volume for this record has been preserved, some
of the entries, however, may be original. The dates are those of the
dnrii ii(s rniiTod. uot the date of entry, as the last was recorded
11'^ -'7. Is,",:;. The entries occupy pages 326^371 in "Spanish
];•'■. r-l- I'l, inflations." etc., and must not be confused with "Transfer
DiM'cN, |,il„ !■ A." listed below.
"Spanish Records, Liber A." July 29, 1846-Jan. 14, 1850, 1 v.
This is a book of about 4.50 pages, 7* x 13 inches, only 70 of whicli are
used. The entries are in Spanish and pertain to land titles. A copy
of pp. 1-57 of this record is given in :innih. i- volume having the same
title. A copy and translation of il niiiv r.'pord may be found in
"Spanish Records — Translation," I'l. .. pp. I sp,
Original Grants, Index to. 1846-1850, 1 v. ; copy, 1 v.
A volume of 275 pages lOJ x 15 inches, covering the period between
October. 1S46, and April, 1850; the copy is a book of 626 pages,
lOJ X 17 inches.
•Transfer Deeds, Liber A," 1846-1848. 1 v. ; copy, 1 v.
Inside title. "Resistcr of D.^eds of Sale. Distri.l ..f Snn I-rancisco," from
Ocl. HI, ls4i;-.l;in. s. ists, .\ N.ilii I IJs p;i--, 7l,xl2A inches.
T'ni;.'- 1 :;i7 ,ii-r n-.il iumI. i' ili- !:• ;. 1-81 have a
r..-,„.l nf o^nei- r Imu nnii. i M l...t No. 1 was
sold lo Willi:, ni <;. Knr, n^vni of J,, llml-Mn ]:■.<■. (■•. Sept. 9, 1841.
The copv is ti; X l'> inclics in size. This record must not be confused
with "Book A^ Transfer Deeds." 1S4.5-1S46, listed above.
"Ledger" of the Alcalde, Aug. 15, 1846-Sept. 27, 1847.
Tlii- I- ■! i. .ij. >■ ..( Alcalde Washington A, l!:irileii ^IneAinu tlir receipts
:ui'\ ■ p. irl i.s of public money. Thi' Im'-i pnue idnPiin, ;i copy of
:iM II III a letter of Gov. Stockton ,nit hoiizini; llinilri! ,.( Verba
I'.ii' II I •■■' .1 public money to pay the expenses of -oMmnienl, The
leili:. r ^i\,-- I he names of all persons who have paid or reci-ived money.
Hie : enii, ;ind reason for the transfer, accompanied by notes justifying
his in lion. Thirty-three pages used out of about 250, 8x13 inches.
412 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
"Index to Book A, B & C of Transfer Deeds and Release Deeds,
1846-7-8," 1 V.
Twenty-five pages, 8x13 inches, bound in pasteboards, but tied in
canvas-leather cover. For a copv see "Official Notes, Spanish Blotter,
B," etc., pp. 138-220, listed below.
"Miscellaneous," 1846, 1 v.
A volume of 2(1(1 pases, 8x13 inches. An iiiilex to holders of town lots
in San Francisco, arranged nuraericall.v fnuu 1 to 71."). In the front
one page is in.sertcd. upon which is the nvord of two marriages during
October, 1846.
"Spanish Records. B." 1847-18.50, 1 v.
A x^ liiiii. -I .i-ui L^.-.o pages. 8x13 inches, onl.v 33 of which are u.sed.
'1: ill ill Sjianish. The first was recorded Feb. 0. 1847,
1 1 \ Jii. I^.lo. This book should not be confused with
S| iiii ii Ki •']■•[. li." listed above, which is a copy of "Spanish Blotter,
B, lMi!l-lN4(_i.
"Spanish Records, Translation, also Index," 1 v.
A record book of 3(12 iiages. lIlAxKlA imhrs. c-oiitaiiiini; a copy of the
"Brand Book No. 1. Miscellaneous Book C," June 1. 1847-Jan. li
1901, 1 V.
"Water Lots, B," July-September, 1847, 1 v.; copy, 1 v.
A volume of 181 pages, 7i x Hi inches. It is a record of lots sold ;
niictiou by r.eo. ITvde. First Alcalde, under authorization of (i.p
Ki; •>, ^1:.I..I ,,i ^r.i;;iM..l, M.irrli Id 1^17. y.lv'r.Vy ,],. ii.:I,l an
original anil is ;i l„i,,|, „|- is-j paLZ.s. :> \ 1.'. iii.li.>-. An iin-iiiiir,!
tificate on iul;- 1^2 sli,n\s ii m Inn-.' I n nia.lr nndn- il,r aiiili.iiii
a resolution of the Board uf Supervisors passed Man U 10. ISii^.
'Water Lots B-C," Sept. 20-Dec. 7, 1847, 1 v; 2 copies, 1 v. each.
The ori-.;inal i~ a book of 320 pages. 75x11? inches. The inside
t> X l.j inches, and, according to an unsigned ccrtihcate, was made in
accordance with a resolution of the Board of 'Suriervisors passed Jlarch
10, 1863.
•Orio-inal Grants B," 1847-1849, 1 v.: copy, 1 v.
The inside title of (be ori'.'inal is. "Record Book B. 2nd Register. Original
rcsoluiioii ui i;.i,ua u:
200 pages. !J J x l."ii in(
in a good, clear hand.
SAN FRANCISCO. iiS
■:\Iiseellaneous A. A.," Sept. 6, 1847-Jan. 18, 1851.
A volume of 172 pages, 8x13 inches, containing mucli interesting
material. Among the entries are deeds to lots in Beuicia. to Sheep
Island in San Francisco Bay, pi'ote.sts by sea captains, articles of
co-partnership, declarations of intention, leases, mortgages, hills of
sale, etc.
';\Ii.seellaiieous TrnnstVr Doods and District Deeds, Book B, 'OK','"
Nov. 29, 1847-.Tiil.\ i'.".. 1>4S. 1 v.
This is a iki|iii-i omi. ,1 book of 11 pages. S x 12 inches, tied in a canvas-
board cuvir, lubclid as above. It is an original book of Alcalde Geo.
Hyde, with seven additional entries by Leavenworth, bringing it down
to July 25, 1848.
'Blotter B, District Record," Nov. 29, 1847-Jnly 1-2. 1849. 1 v.
This is a paper-covered book of CiS pages. Ti x 12 im ',. - i . l in ,i rauvas-
board cover with the outside label as above. I' i : _ nil record
of Alcalde Leavenworth. Ou pages 1-8. 10-11 ai^ , ■ -i- I'nt not
all of the entries of pages 1-11 of "Miscdlaiir,,^;., I'l.iii.Niri Deeds,"
etc., of which it is a continuation. The signatures uf Alcaldt' Hyde are
not copied and some errors were noticed.
'Blotter, B," inside title, "Book B, District Record, Blotter." Nov. 29.
lS47-July 12, 1849, 1 v.
A volume of 102 pages, 11 x 17 inches, G'i pages being used iu the record.
This is an exact copy of "Blotter B, District Record," listed above.
The folliiwiii:; iini,. :ippears on the first page, which is missing from
"Blott.-l- r..- .I..;
"All 111.' Inl. iM.h.l ill this V
All the iiniiilMivd I,, is had be^
mum pricT ul .•j;i.''>.:is and were passed over thi'vc Immh- n.i Iiid higher
tluui that smii. T M l.T. A \ I : \\\i IKTIL
.July, LSlil. First Alcalde Hi-i -i S:iii 1 nmcisco.
"This Blotter has been partially copied by n . :ir. i,^^ . l.ik having
omissions of some certificates.
"T. M. LEAVENWORTH."
'District Records. Liher B. D. R.." N(.v. 29, 1847-.Tnlv 12. 1849. 1 v.
> - !•, •-. . 1 ! I . I. il- -,i,,„. - |.,,^, . 1-11 of
M I - 1 ■ li.i.U. . h .. witli Ihc aililitinu (if a certificate
\ 1 » I 1: Mil iiiu. ^ All the valid entries in "Blotter B,
I' I; i .T|,i,j inn, ihis volume. This record is copied
^Dist. Record, B," Nov. 29, 1847-Jvily 12, 1849, 1 v.
A volume of about 200 pages, !)i x 1.3 inches, of which 76 are used. This
is a full copy of "District Records, Liber B.D.R.," listed above. It was
made in 1864 under authority of a resolution of the Board of Super-
visors.
'Official Notes; Spanish Blotter, B; Transfer Deeds; Investigation;
Index A. B. C; Release Deeds."
This is a book containing copies of older records :
inches. They are in good penmnnship. hut nei_the
lated. The cmitrnt-; nn :■-• f n,,., . ;■•, 1 ,:'..
Notes &c of Fv''-" iliM-n'i- -.i.!!. \'< .•■.\,.-- ■ ,
Blotter, B"; pp. '.U 11- 1'. , i i i
of San Fram-is.n. 1-p; , , u: ,_n. I;, u^
made by Rosa .\,''liiilri.i ■, -, li.aiL i.-i u Uih Ijiu.
pp. 128-137, ".Mis.,lliiiirMU~ Trausfer Deeds and
B. -O. K.""; pp. I:;n S^'.K ■Index to Books A. B,
Deeds, 1846, 1S47, ls4s. Ivp.i."
414 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
"Book B of Transfer Deeds," Feb. 1-Sept. 9. 1848. 1 v.; 2 copies, 1 v.
each.
The original is a boolj of 217 i>!ijn^ 7 v I r, inrl,..-, :iii<l .nninin-; in \hf
bacli li pages of "Noti's i.n i '.i'M ,,i n i , " ^n n, • ,;i •, ,iui,:,'i .'ii :h-,-,.iuit
of the trip from Callao In M ^n ■!"-'■.
The handwriting is that oM, .. II, |.: \...i. i ■ iny..i
the entries in the book w-i. !■ . I ;■ J.i.- , ..; ir-p,,i,il wuh his
arrival in California, hence thi'se arr ilmilitlcss notHs maili' by him.
One of the copies, labeled "Kecords," is a book of 331 pages, S x 14
inches, of which 210 pages are used ; and the other a book of .500
pages, 9 X 15 inches, of which only pages 1-217 are used.
"C, Land Titles," Sept. 18, 1848-April 6, 1849, 1 v.
A large volume 94 x 15 inches, of which 371 pages are used. As the title
states, the documents recorded relate to land titles. The last entry is
a deed dated April 6, 1S49. The entry is incomplete. A pencil note
in the handwriting of Alcalde Leavenworth is added as follows :
"Here the Hounds entered the Alcaldes office and seized the Records
A Patterson & others entering a [ ?] Tally ho"
T M Leavenworth
Alcalde."
The three words before "Tally ho" were carelessly formed, the last one
being entirely illegible.
" I\Ii.seellaneons Records 2, 1848^9," 1 v.
A book of about 250 pages, Sxl2i inches, 1-71 of which are used almost
exclusively for pre-emption claims for the New York volunteers and
others, the dates ranging between Dec. 13, 1S4S, and May 25, 1849.
This is a very interesting record and is not confined to San Francisco,
for many entries concern land along the rivers near the gold fields.
"Mi.s., 1849," May 5-Dec. 6, 1849, 1 v.
A book of 290 pages, 9 x 15 inches, of which only 30 double pages are
used. The records are mortgages, probate petitions and orders :
appraisement of W. A. Leidesdoi-ff's Estate, bonds, etc.
"Mi.s. Records, BB, Liber BB," June 8, 1849-jrav 7. 1850, 1 v.; copy,
1 V.
The original is a book of 400 pages, 7* x 12J inches, of which 221 pages
are used. The book is indexed. TJie copv is labeled on the outside.
"Records." It is a book of 525 pages, 8 x 13* inches, of which 221
pages are used.
"Almond's Records, A," Oct. 8, 1849-Feb. 1, 1850, 1 v. ; copy, 1 v.
A book of 338 pages, 7+ x 12 inches, being a record of instruments, a few
of which were acknowledged before W. B. Almond, Judge of First
Instance. The entries consist of deeds, powers of attorney, etc. The
copy is a book of 338 pages, 8 x 13 inches, and is not certified ; it has
the outside title "Almond"s Records, Liber A."
"Almond's Records, B," Dee. 21, 1849-April 13, 1850, 1 v.; copy, 1 v.
A record similar to "Almond's Records A." The original has 317 pages,
7i X 12 inches, and is indexed. The copy has 317 pages, S x 13 inches.
"Sat. Mort, A," Oct. 8, 1849-Jan. 24, 1852, 1 v.
A volume of satisfactions of mortgages, 293 pages, S x V2h inches, indexed.
"Alcalde Deeds, 100 vara lots," November-Deci'inbcr. 1S49, 1 v.
This volume is a form book, the original dii.l i',.jins li^^ iim bound into a
volume 7Jx9 inches. The entries cover Ims l.l-l'.d,,. which were sold
during November and December, 1849. .\ i^py nf ilirse deeds is given
in "Certified Grants, I," listed below.
"Alcalde Deeds, 50 vara lots," November-December, 1849, 2 v.
These volumes are form books similar to the one just described. The first
volume includes the certificates for lots 429-1195, the second 1190-143!;*.
The lots were placed on sale during November and December, 1849. A
copy of these may be found in "Certified Grants, II-III," listed below
SAN FRANCISCO. 415
'Alcalde Deeds, "Water Lots," .Liiiiiaf,\ , l^riO, 2 v.
Form books, 8x10 inches in ->,_ Tin liist volume is for lots 02-57")
(passim), the second for l..i> :..'. .71. A copy of those deeds may hr
found in "Certified Grauls, l\-\ ," listed below.
'Certified Grants," 5 v. (1-5).
Ill accordance with a resoluli.ni of Ihe (own .■ouuci! o£ San Francisco,
Xos. l-a05; Vols. 2-a, Title to .jO-vara lots Nos. !>-Ga!J, 700-1439;
Vols. 4-5, Title to water lots Nos. 1-309, 400-771.
"Mission Book, Ledger," Jan. ft-Sopt. 27, 1*^50. 1 v.
A volume of 400 pages, Oxir. j,,. li, -, ..,.\^ i: r xx 1,1,1, .h- ii>..,1. This
book is in reality a reconl ..i [,i-,' , 1,11,1 ,.iii 1 ^,|i,,-,i 1,1 ■- 1 ,i:rinis to-ether
with a copv of the papers in ,:,,|i ,:,--,■. 'rh,'!,' i- ,!-,iiilU. :,s in ih,, case
of ,M:trv .:„.■, :l ;„•;,!, „, • 11..,-,,,,. ll.,«,-. I'l,!,,, ,,|' ll„. lUMrict of
S:i:, }'■■- ..■■.■':,: ,.,,,1,1 I,,,,, I ,,,;,! I>,,|,,i-, -; ,!,,- is ,,.ferred
l!l ^: : ■ I , ■,,', I , ! , , I ,, l,ll,,\\ if 1 !,,■ I;ili,| I, v ;, , ■;! I, I . •■i.-. ; then
:,, I I' I , .i,:-,.. . ,, 1', :,,,■ i,,r !!,,■ .Mi^.M,.., li,,l,,r,-. who, in
I,,, ui.i,,,.Mi,u uil,;. I.-, ,,,nl. red I,, luak,. the ,;;i-aul, if the
1" 1^ I , iiizeu of the United States; the grant is made by Tracy,
ii,, : . I - ^ .1 and perpetual possession and eujoyniont thereof, subject
I , ii - iiiiicnt of any prior claim, and to the action of the United
THE CLERK
COURT RECORDS
Superior Court, Civil
A.Io|,ii,,iis, i;,'m,st,M' (if .\ctious, 19Uti-date, 2 v. (1-2).
l)ivniT,.,s. l,i.|,.x, i: .I;,tr, 3 V. (1-3).
Ex.M-iitioii i;n.,k. i;i(M;-.iaif, 2 v. (1-2).
File. ]yu«-(late. eases 1-S1213.
General Index, 1906-date, 96 v. (1-3).
Insanity Records: Commitments — Insane, 1906-date, 28 v. (1-28) ;
Intemperate, 1906-date, 9 v. (1-9); Fcrlilr-Min,!,.,!, IDiKi-date,
1 V. (1); Affidavit of Insanity and AV.ii'iaiit of Aii'.'st. li v.;
Record of Discharge. 1906-date, 3 v. (l-M > -. Index, liisanitv and
IntcinixTance, 3 v. (1-3).
.lu.lmii.'iii Docket, 20 v. (1-5).
■Iiicl-iiiciit Kecord, 1906-date, 107 v. (1-107).
Jnsticc Cotirt Appeals, Register of Actions, 1906-date. 6 v. (1-6) ;
Index, 6 V. (1-3). ■
Minutes. 1906-date, 130 v. (1-130).
Quiet Title De]iai-tiiieiit i under McEnerney Act) :
Judgment K'rconl. l!)()6-date, 177 v. (1-177).
Minutes, llHiC-datr. :;(! v. (1-30).
Register of Actinns. l!)(i(i ,late. 36 v. (1-36).
Pile, 1906-date. ci- s i hhmis.
Register of Actions, 1!hh; ,lati', s2 v. (1-82).
Torrens Act, Land Register Docket, 1906-date, 1 v. (1) ; Judgment
Record, 1908-date, 1 v. (1).
There have been only seven cases ; the last judgment was rendered in 1900.
'For Supervisors' records see below under The Board of Supervisors.
4l6 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Superior Court, Criminal'
Appeal li-(iiii Suiiei-ior Ciuirt to Appellate or Supreme Court,
Record of. 1906-1!)()9, 1 v.; 1909-date, on large sheet,s attached
to a board.
Bail Bonds, Index and Register, 1906-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Cash Books, 1906-date, 1 v.
A stub-book record o£ casb bail.
Commitments, Police ('( nrt to Suiierior Court. Index and Register.
2 V.
Coroner's Inquests. File. 19(l(i-date (1-623) ; Inde.x, 2 v. (1-2).
Pile, 1906-date, eases 1-SU79.
General Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Grand Jury Proceedings, reports, etc.. 1907-date, 3 v.
Vols. 4, 25 and 42 of the Minute series.
Judgment Record, 1906-date: State Prison, 5 v. (1-5); County
Jail, 3 V. (1-3) ; Preston & Whittier Schools of Indastrv. 1 v. (ij.
Minutes. 1906-date, 42 v. (1-42).
Register of Actions, 9 v. (1-9).
Transcripts on Appeal, large number.
Superior Court, Probate
Claim iiijok. I'.Kitl-date, 2 v. 1, 1-2).
Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 9 v.; Record of Treasurer's
Receipt, Payment of Collateral Inheritance Tax. 1 v. (1).
Last named volume has one eutr.v only. 1011.
Continuances, 1906-date, 10 v. (1-10).
File, 1906-date, eases 1-22591.
Index, 12 v. (1) ; 6 v. (2).
Indexes to Record.s saved from fire of April 18. 1906 : Bonds. Old
District Court, 1 v. ; Bonds, Probate, 1 v. ; Wills, 1 v.
Minutes. Orders, Decrees, Letters, Wills, etc., 1906-date. 374 v.
(1-374).
devoted to the ililTereut kinds of rcoords. but all
e cue series.
Register of Actions. 19()6-date, 46 v. (1^6).
Wills, Index to, 1 v. (1).
Superior Court, Juvenile-
Calendar and ^linutes, 1913-date, 6 v.
This follows the Record, listed below.
Card Index of eas&s, 6 f.b. and transferred cards.
This is a record for current reference: has been in use about three years.
AH orders (except continuances) are inde-wd. As soon as the ea.st .s
finally disposed of the cards are removed from the f. 1).. I)r.t are jiresened
for possible future reference.
File, 1906-date, old series, 5300 eases ; new series, 1650 cases.
General Index and Record. 1913-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1910-1913,
Iv. (1).
Record, 1906-1913, 4 v. (1-4).
Register of Actions, 1908-1912, 2 v. (2-3).
SAN FRANCISCO. 417
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS^
Office Routine and General Duties
Appointments and Oaths of Ofiicp, Index, 1906-date, 2 v.
Cash Book, 1906-date, 3 v. ; Civil, 5 v. ; Fines and Forfeitures, 3 v. ;
General Department, 6 v. ; License Department, 4 v. ; Pi-obate,
5 V. ; Special, 4 v.
Docked Horses, Eeeord of Certificates, 1 v.
Marriage and Public Health
Affidavits and Marriage Licenses, l!)()6-date, (if) v. ; Index, 10 v.
Drntists, lirrnr,
.,r i-;.-ist,.iv,i. i:)(i(;-,i;it(', i v.
( t|,t irisK. i;
MM.r.l .:i K.-i^t^'ivil, l!Mi(i-date, 1 v.
OstcoiKilhy. i;.',
)i(l (if CTlitirnlrs to Practise, 1906-date, 1 v
Pharmacists. Re
cord of Eegistercd, 1906-date. 1 v.
Pharmac}^, Record of Licentiates in, under act of March 28, 1872,
1 V. ; under act of March 15, 1901, 1 v.
Physicians and Surgeons, Record of Authorized, 1906-date, 1 v.
Naturalization
Declarations of Intention, 1906-date, 22 v.
Naturalization, Petition and Record, 1906-date, 59 v.
Index, 6 v.
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Incorxtoration, File, 1906-date, 1-14, 915; Index, 4 v.
Bond and Surety Companies, Index. 1906-date, 1 v.
General Partnerships and Fictitious Names, Index, 1906-date, 2 v.
(1-2).
Partnerships, File, 1906-date, 1-3149.
Relating to Other Officers
Humane Of!i<-ers, Record of, 1913-date, 1 v.
Official Bonds. Index and Register, 1 v.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1906-date, 1 v.
Certified Checks (received with proposals). Record of, 1906-date, 1 v.
Contracts and Bonds, filed in office of Board of Supervisors, Reeoixl of,
1906-date, 1 v.
Current Book, 1914-date, 2 v.
A record of resolutions, ordinances, etc. ; a sort of docket.
Journal of Proceedings, 1906-1913, 20 v. (1-20) ; 1913-date, printed in
pamphlet form and hound by years.
Til' _'o \,,iiiiiii^ ii"i)i r.Hii; T.li:; c-(aii:iin iln hriiii.; ;,,i,!ii:il, as pul)lislipd
111 ■!■ .' ,:',' ■' iLn Ml!iri:il |.;i|i.'r. iiii^i-W I, ■.rii blank books.
l' r ' ■■'' ' .l;iii. 1 nii.l Aiiril 1-. I'.'O,;, ,. ,,f the city ami
.■.iMii!> n-ii. Ml \r.,,,.T ..iiitains tlie jonni;il . .i |.i- liim^.
'For Registration and Election Records see under the Registrar, listed below.
2S— 41210
418 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Legislative Assembly, Proeeedings of, 1849-1850, 1 v.
Printed volume filed hi case with the Municipal Reports.
Municipal Keports of the City and County of 8au Francisco, 1859-date,
annual printed vols.
Ordinances, 1906-date, 11 v. (1-11).
The printed ordinances pasted in special blank books in the order of their
serial numbers (1HH44).
Ordinances, file of extra copies for aeneral distribution, 1906-date,
38 f.b.
Ordinances, originals as finally enacted and approved, 1913-date, 4 v.
Pasted in slub-books specially prepared for this purpose, .jOI) in each
Tolume, Ijeginning with Ordinance No. 2251.
Permits Granted by the Board of Supervisors, 1908-1914, 1 v.
Real Estate Owned by the City and County of San Francisco, 1 v.
Map of each piece of propert.v with a synopsis of its history. An
important record.
Resolutions, 1906-date, 20 v. (1-20).
The printed resolutions pasted in special blank books in the order of their
serial numbers (1-14219).
Resolutions, 1906-date, 60 f.l).
File of extra copii's for general distribuliou.
Resolutions, originals as finally enacted and approved, 1913-date, 9 v.
Pasted in stub-books si)ecially prepared for this purpose, oOO in each
volume, beginning with Resolution No. tOlOl.
Resolutions and Ordinances Delivered to the ilayor's office from Super-
visors' clerk. Record of. 1906 ( ?)-date, several vols.
Streets, Acceptance of, 1906-date, 1 v.
This has columns for showing name of street, terminal points, date of
payments, number of ordinance, and date of acceptance.
THE REGISTRAR
Affidavit stul)s. l!)l(i-date, 3" liy .">" tile.
.'vtHdavits of Registration, 1906-date; Duj^licates, filed alphabetically,
ll)16-date.
.Vi>pli(ations of registration and election officers, 1912-1913, 1 v. (16).
Ballots delivered, voted and returned. Record of. 1906-date. 2 v. ;
Primary. 1906-date, 2 v.
Bids. Contracts, and Awards, Record of, 1906-date, 1 v. (22).
Board of Election Commi.ssioners. Jlinutes of, May 1, 1906-date, 6 v.
Certificate of Nomination and statement of expense filed, Record of.
1906-date, 2 v. (19).
Convention, Primary Election, IReeord of nomination papers and
petition for, 1909-date. 1 v. (30).
Counting Boards. ^Municipal Elections, members of. 1917-date.
Declarations of Candidacy and Spon.sors' Certificates, ^Municipal
Elections, 1911-date, filed.
Delegates Elected at Primary Elections, 1912-date, 1 v. (14).
Election officers appointed and who served. List of : General. Primary,
Special, 1906-date, 1 v. for each election.
SAN FRANCISCO. 419
Election Keturns. active, one vault.
Great Refrister. 1873. 1 v.; Index to. liRI-t-date, 41 v.
IMaps of Distrirt.s and Precincts, bound, 1906, 190S-date.
Naturalized Citizens, Record of, 1898, 1910-date, 3" by 5" file.
it of registration and kept on file as
Official adverti.sements and newspaper elipping.s regarding election and
registration matters, 1906-date, filed.
Payroll, 1913-date, 2 v.
Petitions filed, 1912-date. 42 bdl.s. ; Record of petitions: Primary Elec-
tions, 1906-date, 1 v. (25) ; Initiative, Referendum and Recall. State
and Municipal. 1912-date, 1 v.
Poll Books and Tally Lists, 1912-date.
Registration and Voting Places, 1912-date, 1 v. (12).
Statistical Register, 1878-date. 1 v., loose leaf.
Tliis is a very interesting record kept b.v the Registrar in which are being
compiled statistical tables dealing with registratiun uml cl.Mtinn mat-
ters, based upon the reoovl- i-mimI in il.. .ih. . , Ain. n.: iln: things
are: tables showing the d:n. - ... . - rast,
and number of precincts -/o ■ t i. . n i-7- n'.ir of
votespolledandtheperc.nl mi ii,r-. i,-i.,i,,i •,■. i ,. i: .'.~cast
for mayor since 1S04 : political .-iniiKUioDs and vnws pollen liy each
party: registration of women and the pcrcenlage who vnled ; nativity
of registered voters ; per capita cost of elections, etc.
Verification Deputie-s Appointed. Record of, 1906-date, 1 v. (34).
Votes Cast, Statement of, 1906-date, 46 v. (A-Z. AA-SS).
Voters, Roster of, 1906-date.
voters at the time of the election. Found
res.
Ward Register, 1876, 1878, 2 v.
THE RECORDER!
Architects. July 16, 1906-date, 1 v. (1) : Index, 1 v. (1).
Assignments of Mortgages. Apr. 4. 1906-date, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index,
Iv. (1).
Attachments, Sept. 5, 1850-Julv 18, 1856, 1 v. (1), in the vault;
jMar. 28, 1906-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Building Contracts, Index to, 1906-date, 6 v. (1-6).
Building Costs, Record of, 1 v., in the vault.
This is a record probably prepared to estimate the vaUu' of the improve-
ments on property condemned by the city. It has no date, but probably
belongs to the 'SOs.
("ash Books, 1906-1914, in basement; 1914-date, 2 v.
Certificates of Sale, Apr. 6, 1906-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Covenants, Apr. 3, 1'906-date. 52 v. (1-52) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5).
Decrees of Distribution. Index, 1906-date, 2 v. (1-2).
The decrees are recorded with Deeds.
Deeds, :\lay 31, lS49-Aug. 26, 1850, 11 v. (A-B, D-H, K-N).
These do not form a chronological series as several hooks were kept open
The earliest entry is in "D," while the latest is
statehood Records are listed separately under that title.
420 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Deeds, Aug. 28, 1850-Jiily 27, 1854, 39 v. (1-39) : Feb. 19, 1859-
Feb. 9. 1860. 8 v. (91-98) ; Aug-. 24, 1861-Feb. 11, 1864, 84 v. (141-
22: 1. 22(i ; S,.pt. 18, 1894-Apr. 3. 1906, 508 v. (1627-1657, 1659-
17(111 174(1 17S6, 1788-2136, 2138-2166, 2168-2176, 2178-2179, 2181-
2182. 2181-2186) ; Index, 71 v. (1, 2, 28, 39-43, 87-149).
These books, cohering portions of the period before the fire of April, I'.iiHJ,
are referred to as the old series.
J)ped.s. Apr. 3, 1906-date, 960 v. (1-960) ; Index, 70 v. (1-35).
I'hese records, wliich constitute the new series, are seen to begin with
the unentered • documents in the possession of the Recorder at the time
of the fire of April IS, 1906. All the public records for April 12, l.'i.
14 and 16 were destroyed, those of the 17th were saved.
Documents Recorded, Record of niiiiiber of. 1862-1863, 1876-1877,
1882-1884, 1 v., 30 pp.
Franchises, Sept. 2, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
(ieneral Index, Mav, 1850-1913. 296 v. (1-296); 1913-1915, 30 v.
(1-30) ; 1916-date, 30 v. (1-30).
Homesteads, Apr. 3, 1906-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Judaiiients, Transcripts of, Apr. 4, 1906-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 2 v.
(1-2).
Leases, Apr. 4, 1906-date, 61 v. (1-61) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4).
Lieen.sed Surveyoi*s, 1891-date, 1 v. (1).
Limited Partnerships, Ang. 8, 1906-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Lis Pendens. Apr. 2, 1906-date, 109 v. (1-109) ; Index to Notices of
Action: General, 3 v. (1-3) ; Quiet Title, 6 v. (2-7).
^laps and Plats: Block books of titles acquired by land owners' affi-
davits, 14 V. ; Block books of titles b.y lis pendens, 16 v. ; Block books
of Assessor, 1915, 23 v., and photograph copies in 41 vols. ; Block
book, 1871; Laguna survey, 1889, certified copy; Licensed surveyor's
plats, 1908-date, 1 v. (1) ; Maps of street extension and improve-
ment : Stocktcm Street tunnel, 1912, a map book, Avith list of property-
owners affected, benefited, etc., with area of property; Report of
Board of Works on Twin Peaks tunnel, vol. Ill ; Street extension
maps for Arch, Beverly, Bixby. Bright, Montecello, Ralston, Ram-
sell, Vernon and Victoria streets, and Orizaba avenue, dated July.
1914, and Vulcan .street, November, 1914. Map Books, 6 v. (1, 2a-b.
C-D, E-F, G, H), M'ith two certified copies of "1" and "2," one
certified copy of each of the others except "H." Maps of subdi-
visions on cloth, folded; Syndicate, West End, Homestead and Bernal
Homestead Association, December, 1913 ; Excelsior Homestead,
recorded February. 1914; Mission District, in part, September, 1914.
Index to maps filed and recorded, 1853-1889, 1 v. ; 1853-1912, 1 v. ;
1853-date, 1 v.
During the period of the war the maps referring to the Presidio of San
Francisco, Ft. Mason, Ft. Miley, Laguna Merce<l, and Angel Island
were removed from the map books to prevent their falling into enemy
hands.
Marriage Certificates. IMay 2, 1906-date, 22 v. (1-22) ; Index, July.
1904-April, 1906, 2 v.; April, 1906-date. 1 v. (1).
Marriage License Books, Apr. 17, 1906-date, 140 v. (1-140).
Marriage Licenses Delivered, 1914r-date, 2 v. (1-2),
Mechanics Liens, Apr. 3, 1906-date, 80 v. (1-80) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4).
SAN FRANCISCO. 421
jMiuiiig Locations, Apr. 7, 1914-date, 1 v. (1), only one entry.
Miseellanv, Apr. 2. 1906-date, 81 v. (1-81) ; Index, 10 v. (1-10).
Mortgages, Nov. S. 1895-Apr. 4, 1896, 1 v. (1136) ; New Series, Apr. 3.
1906-date. 460 v. (1-460) ; Index, 1905-1906. 1 v. (62) ; Index, New
Series, 24 v. (1-24) ; Personal Property, Mar. 31, 1906-date, 95 v.
(1-95) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4).
[Official] Bonds. Apr. 10, 1906-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Ownership. Notices of. May 13, 1907-date. 11 v. (1-11) ; Index,
1 V. (d;
Under act of Mar. 23, 1907.
Papers on File, Index to, ^lar. 1. 1899-1902. 26 v.; 1902-1904, 28 v.,
building contracts only; 1904r-1906, 30 v.
Patents, Aug. 1. 1906-Mar. 24, 1910, 1 v. (1), in vault.
I'owers of Attorney, Apr. 6, 1906-date, 11 v. (1-11) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Keleases of Mortgages, Apr. 4, 1906-date, 88 v. (1-88) ; Index, Decem-
ber, 1905-Mar. 30, 1906, 1 v. (39) ; Index, New Series, 16 v. (1-16).
Releas&s of Mortgagees on Personal Property, Index to, 1 v. (1).
Residence, Certificates of, Apr. 19, 1907-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Separate Propertv of Wives. Fell. 13. 1907-dnte. 1 v. (1); Index,
Iv. (1).
Sole Traders Declarations, September, 1909-date, 1 v. (1).
Street A.ssessment Bonds, Oct. 22, 1914-date, 1 v., loose leaf.
Tax Deeds, July 12, 1906-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Torrens Act records: Certificates of Title, 1908-date, 1 v., only eight
entries; Record of Particulars and Receipts for Certificates Issued,
1 v.; Name Index, 1 v. (1) ; Property Index, 1 v. (1).
Tunnel Agreements: Stockton Street, Mar. 14, 1913. 1 v.; Twin Peaks,
May 19, 1914, 20 v. (1-20).
Water, Notices of Appropriation of, Aug. 13, 1913, 1 v. (1), only one
entry.
Wills Admitted to Pro])ate, Apr. 19, 1907-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index.
1 V. (1).
THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Annual Report to State Superintendent, 1906-(late.
Annual Report to Mayor, 1870-1901, 1906-datc, in Superintendent s
office.
These reports are also published in the Municipal Report for each year.
Board of Education, Minutes of, 1906-date, annual vols.
Certification and Record of Teachers :
Affidavits for Permanent Certificates, 1906-date, 3 v. (1-3).
Application for permanent certificates after five years' teaching in Ihe city.
Affidavits under Sec. 1892 of the Political Code, 1906-date, 8 v.
(1-8).
Applications for rehabilitation of certificates.
Card record of all teachers in city, 1906-date, file.
Certification and Appointment of Teachers in the San Francisco
School Department, Record of, 1906-date, 1 v. (1).
Certificates Filed with Superintendent, 4 f.b.
422 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Certificate stub-books, 1906-date, 25 v.
Examination, Minutes of Board of, 1906-date, 1 v. (1).
Examination, Record of Board of. 1906-date. 1 v. (1).
Fees for Certificates, stubs of receipts, 1906-date, 16 v.
Salary and Financial Records:
Demands on the ■ Treasury, October, 1905-September, 1915. 11 v.
Register of audited demands for salaries.
Demands on Trea.su ry. 1908-1911, 1 v. (2).
No salaries.
Ledger, 1910-1912. 1 v. (2).
Principals' Time Sheets, Oct. 1, 1915-Dee. 31, 1916. 4 v.
These sheets are bound every three months.
School Department Salary Roll, Oct. 1, 1915-Dee. 31, 1916, 4 v.
Prepared from the time sheets above.
Other financial records at storeroom, bookkeeping department,
corner Sutter and Gough streets.
Reports of Principals of Schools, 1906-date. complete file.
THE AUDITOR
Aid, Records of:
Ledger, "Widows and JMinors, 1906-date, 2 v.
Maintenance of Minors, state aid and no state aid: Applications
for Aid, 1905-date, filed; Abstracts and duplicates of state
claims, 1912-date, filed ; Record of children receiving aid, 1905-
1915. 4 V. ; 1915-date, card .svstem, 1 large f .b. ; Index Cards :
State Aid, 1 f .b. ; No State Aid, 1 f .b.
Orphans, Record of, 1908-1910, 1 v. (1). in the Im^ement.
Widows' Pension Bureau (Political Code ■_'L's:i-L:i^,Nl). as amended
in 1913): Applications for aid, 1913 d.it '. lilrd; Application
))ook, 1913-date. 1 v.; Record of widows ivi-eiving aid, 1913-
1915. 1 v.: 1915-date. card svstem, 1 larsie f .b. ; Index cards,
1 f.b.
iio|,ri,-i1ioii P„;ok. 1906-date. annual vols.
rssiiM'lM Knils:
i;.";il Kshitc. 1892. 5 V. (17, 20-21. 28, 40), in basement: 1905-
1915, 632 V.
Unsecured Personal Property, 1906-1907. 170 v.
Delinquent: Real Estate. 1905-1915, 29 v.; Personal Propertv.
1906-1915, 10 V.
Index, Real Estate and Secured Personal Propertv, 1905-1910,
24 V,
See under Treasurer's Basement, "Tax Records, Miscellaueous."
Auditor's Register. School Demands, 1908-1910, 1 v., in basement.
Bank Deposits, 1910-date, 1 v.
SAN FRANCISCO. tZS
r.uiids and ('oupdiis, .•.•iiirrlr,!. l!);)4-,lntr, :',7(i v.; ISi ;•_'-! S7(i. IS v., in
the ba.sen:ont ; ^^'>l l^-i".. ;:i \ . m Tiv,i-iin'i''s li.isciin nl.
The 370 vnhmi.- lii'si lisi.'d m,. in ih,. ,,iIi,t ,,( ilir Huml Cln-k; volumes
foL' all issues aiitliorized frcim 19l_M:^late. includiiis many liinids which
have uot yet beeu issued (.especially in the case of tlic $45,000,000
water bond issue of 1910).
IJond.s. Official, 1906-date, filed ; Record of, 1881-date, 1 v.
Bonds are recorded by Recorder and filed in Auditor's oHici>.
Ca.sli Bakmrc Book: City and Couiity, 190G-da,te, 2 v.; Special Unap-
pi',,pi'i.i;.d. I!i(i6-date, 2 v.
Conti-ari i;,,h rs, 1914-date. 2 v.
Coiitrad LcdpT: No. 1 (Pnnds), 1906-ilate, 1 v.; No. 2. 1913-date, 1 v.
Demands. Audited, 1870-1872, 1 v., in basement.
A segregated register. Does not give names of persons to whom issued.
Demands TJ.'.lcnn,..!. A iidil..i's IJ.M-ripis. 1^0:1-1901. 1 v., in basement.
Deiii.-iiMU K'l'-i-i.T <<\'. |.i'ioi- t(i I'ln;. :,s \-,. m l..i-,i'uient, as follows:
Cclii i-:il, IssT- 1S,SS. 1s:in-lMI>, l,s!lll-l!l(l(l, 11101-1902, 12 V.
(icn.'i-al. .Misrrll; (niv. 1 s:)!)-1l)(l(). 1 v. "
(ieneral. Sal.ii-\. ls:in ls!)S. 1900-1901, 9 v.
New Citv ilali. 1.nVi1-1^s4. 1887-1890, 2 v.
I'iil)li.- \Vuik-. 1:h)l'--1')(i:;. 1 V.
I'lil.lir \V,,i-ks and Si.iiinni'iy. 1S99-1901, 2 v.
Salar\. l>!i!t IIHIII, l!M(l-l!IOL>. 2 v.
Sril.inl, IMIO 1901, IS V.
Sundi-v 1MI1-1893. 1894-1899, 1900-1904, 13 v.
Demands. K'cgistcr of, April-Jnne, 1906, 3 v., in basement.
Odd volumes used after the fire until now books were prepared.
Demands, Register of, 1906-date, 92 v.
Demands Audited, Auditor's Reeeii)t for: General, 1906-date, 20 v.;
Pay Rolls, Board of Public Works, 1912-date, 8 v. and current
sheets; Fire, 1913-date, 4 v. and current sheets; Police, 1913-date,
3 V. and current sheets; Miscellaneous, 1912-date, 4 v. and current
sheets.
Demands, cancelled, 1905-date, about 1100 f.b., in basement and main
office.
Fee Reports, 1910-date, 40 large ]).h. in basement vault.
General Summary of Accounts, 1906-date, 1 loose leaf vol. and trans-
ferred sheets.
•loint Custody Ca.sh, Record of, 19(i.')-date. 1 v.
Record of moneys deposited in vault in .loint custody of Auditor and
Treasurer.
Journal, 1874-date, 6 v. (C-H).
Vols. C-E are in basement.
Ledger, 1855-1866, 1 v.. in basement; 1874-date, 6 v. (C-H).
Vols. C-F are in basement.
Ledger, City Comptroller, 1854-1855, 1 v.. in liasement.
Ledger, Final Clearing, 1906-date, 2 v.
License Day Book, 1913-date, 1 v. (63).
Licenses issued to Collector. The number (63) has no significance.
424 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
llaps and Plats:
Block Books, 1907(?), 15 v.; 1913-1916. 86 v.
Since 1913 a new set is prepared annuall.v.
Wall Maps, in basement.
Precita Valley Lands, etc., n.d.
ITomcsteads of City and County of San Francisco, n.d.
:Map of San Francisco. 1906, Punnett Bros.
Official Map of San Francisco, 1913, John Ginty.
I/oliee Court Bail Money, Ledger, 1908-date, 49 v. (1-49).
Police Court Clerks, Receipts Issued to, 1893-1895, 1 v., in the base-
ment.
Poll Tax Receipt Books, 1874-date, 1 v.
Receipts of Tax Collector for poll tax books.
Receipt Books, Miscellaneous, July, 1874-date.
Redemptions [of property sold for taxes], 1885-date, 46 f.b.
These include about 30,000 certificates. No certificates were destroyed in
the fire of 190C.
Redemptions, Real Estate purchased by state, 1898-1899, 1 v.
Volume containing the record from 1900-190G was destroyed iu the fire.
Ri^diinptions of Propertv Sold to State for Taxes, 1907-date, 1 v., loose
leaf.
Resolutions of Board of Supervisors, Apr. 1. 1901-February, 1906.
4 v. ; May, 1906-date, several vols.
Superior Court Deposits, Ledger: County Clerk Special, 1915-date,
1 V. ; Inheritance Tax. Public Administrator. Ab.sent Heirs, 1915-
date, 1 V.
Tax Ledger, 1904-date, 1 v. (A) ; 1906-date, 1 v. (B).
Taxes on Erroneous Assessments, Refund of, 1912-date, 1 v.
Taxes Paid in Duplicate. Record of, 1906-date, 2 v.; Duplicate Tax
Payments Deposited with Trea.surer, 1883-1896. 1 v., in basement.
Taxes, Record of Delinquent, sold by state, 2 v.
Tax Sales, 1905-1915, 11 v.
One volume for each year.
Treasurer's Receipts, Register of, 1898-1903. 1 v.. in basement vault.
Treasury Receipts, 1903-date, 7 v.
Jlonthly reports of receipts and expenditures.
'I'uunol A.s.sessments, Ledger, 1914— date. 1 v.
Cover taxes for years ISSO-IOIO.
THE TREASURER!
Auction Tax, State, 1852, 1 v.; Oct. 15, 1853-January, 1855, 1 v.;
Auction Tax, May, 1854^1855, 1 v. ; Aiiction Licenses Collected.
State, June 15, 1853-May 15, 1855, 1 v. ; List of Auctioneers in
Count.v of San Francisco, 1854, 1 v.
Balance Blotter, Bookkeeper's, 1914-date.
'The great bulk of the Treasurer's records here listed are in a large room in the
basement. As a rule these antedate the fire of 1906. In a basement vault are also
many older records, although most of the books located there date after 1905. The
current records are to be found in the main office.
SAN FRANCISCO. 425
Uaiik Deposit Record, 1910-date, 1 v.
Board of Supervisors, Resolutions passed by, Sept. 5, 1854-June 30,
1855, 1 V. ; Orders and Resolutions, Nov. 13, 1893-February. 1895,
1 v.: Resolutions, Jan. 19, 1898-October, 1899, 1 v.
These are resolutions pertaining to financial matter.^.
Bonds, Accounts of varim,- lin.lv 1 ^.".0-1899, 23 v.
These books hav ■ ■
o£ them are p r . ~ :
Some of the vnl.n;r ~ ,-r - n ill.
Bonds, Register of, current; 4| per cent water bonds, 3 v. (1-3);
5 per cent municipal railroad, 1 v. ; 5 per cent City Hall and Exposi-
tion, 1 v.
Bond Owners. Book of registered, 1905-date, 1 v. ; Record of Purchasers
of Bonds, 1905-date, 3 v.
Canceled Bonds and Coupons, 34 v.
These bonds date from 18o]-lS73.
Cash Books, City and County Treasurer, 1850-date, 63 v.
These volumes cover the period from Mav 25. 18.50-date, with the
exception of the years 187S-1SS1, lSS-1-lSSS. A few of the volumes
overlap others in dates and the titles vary, as, City Cash Book.
County Cash Book, Cash Book of City and County Treasurer, etc.
Cash Dav Books: General Fund, Oct, 1, 1874-June 16, 1892, 41 v.;
Julv 3, 1897-May 27. 1902. 3 v.; April, 1905-April, 1917, 44 v.;
Sundry Funds. June 19, 1892-1905, 10 v. ; April 1, 1905-June 30,
1917, i5 v.; School Funds, 1893-June 30, 1917, 20 v.
The volmiv's r:f cnsli il.iv Imnks; wfi'i^ not, for various reasons, carefully
classifiru IM-. i'he statement here given may.
howev. I >!)(..■ July 1, 1917. the cash day
book i , sheets of all the funds being
bound I . :, . !i ^jiarter.
Chimney Inspection, Cash Book, June-July, 1906, 2 v.
City Hall Warrants, Treasurer's Receipts, September, 1874-May, 1876,
1 V.
City Property Sold by Order of Counnissioners, Record of Proceeds of,
October, 1854, 1 v,'
Only one page used. Inserted in the volume is a printed copy of the
annual report of the city Controller, 18.54, and the report of the city
Treasurer for November, 1854.
Collateral Inheritance Tax, 1894-1896, 1 v.; Inheritance Tax, Dee. 25,
ivi4-s..pt lU, 1901. 1 v.; Record, July 5, 1905-April, 1906; Receipt
tills, l-^:):: (hitc, 17 v.; Cash Book, November, 1893-date, 2 v.; Con-
siiit (if Tivnsurer for Disbitrsement of Funds, Oct. 26, 1911-date,
30 v., stubs.
Consigned Goods, State Tax on, stubs of receipts, 1—46, Sept, 15, 1855-
Apr. 15, 1856, 1 v. ; Persons wlio have paid tax on consigned goods,
^Fay, 1854-April, 1856, 1 v. ; Collector's Accounts of tax on consigned
-oods, 1855-?, 1 V.
426 COUXTV AKCIIIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Demands, Auditor's Orders, etc.
County Auditor's Orders, "Old Is.sue, 1850-1852," Register of.
May 27, 1850-May 3, 1853, 1 v.
Conhtv Auditor's Orders, "New I.s.sue, 1852," Oct. 5, 1851-Jan. 28,
1853, 1 v.; Register of, Oct. 25, 1851-Jan. 23, 1854, 1 v.
County Auditor's Warrants, Register of, 1854^1856, 1 v.
County Auditor's Orders. Regi.ster of. Nov. 1, 1854-:\Iar. 11, 1858,
1 V.
Orders of Board of Supervisors on County Auditor. Oct. 1, 1851-
Apr. 3(1, 1853, 1 v.
Bills Ordcn'd i';nd |hv P.oard of Supervisors]. .Tune 11. 1852-
July 1, 1835, 1 V.
"Bills Sent to the Common Council, 1855-1856," 1854-1856, 1 v.
Similar to a>-. allowance book ; gives nature of service.
Register of Orders, Misc-ellnniMnis l-'unds: "Register of Demands,"
June 1, 1860-Dec. 22, ls7(i: nmldiim- Fund, Sept. 16, 1850-
Feb. 5, 1852, 1 v.; Contiugein Kuiul, Apr. 8-Nov. 15, 1853, 1 v.;
City Hall Fund, June 17, 1870-1874, 1 v. ; General Fund, July,
1873-January, 1879, 1895-1901, 4 v.; Police Officer's Warrants,
May, 1878 (paid in 1879), 1 v.; School Fund, Nov. 1, 1853-
June :!(), isr.ii, isiis. 2 v.; Street Department Fund, 1873-1882.
1 v.; Siiinliy funds. lS:i!)-1902, 1 V.
Certified i^-isl^l■ of l).niand.s, Rebates on Taxes Collected, 1896-
1897. 4 v.; 1898-1900, 8 v.; 1900-1901, 2 v.
Two of the volumes for 190O-1901 are missing.
Registered Demands, 1851-1860, 2 v. ; 1866-1874, 2 v. ; 1878-1898,
4 V.
The earlier volumes are called "Registrj- of Demands."
Demands Redeemed, Monthlv Return of. May. 1878-July, 1881,
2 V. ; 1881-1896, consecutive series of 8 v. ; 1869-1871, 1874-1878,
1895-1905, 10 v., not in consecutive series; June, 1906-Noveni-
ber, 1915, 16 v.; IMonthly Funds Redeemed, December, 1915-
June 30, 1917, 4 v.
Estates of Deceased Persons, Ledger, July 28, 1874-June 28, 1886.
Fee Books, "Cash Fees":
Clerk of Justice Court. January. 1895-Septend3er, 1896, 3 v.;
Januarv, 1900-October. 1905, 6 v. (1-6) : June 5, 1907-June 30.
1911, 7 V.
County Clerk. Februarv. 1895-Julv, 1897, 5 v.: Januarv. 1900-
May, 1904. 12 v. (1-12); Sept. 1. 1905-Apr. 13, 1906, 2 v.
(14-15); June 1, 190f)-May 18, 1907, 3 v.: Sept. 4. 1907-
June 30. 1911, 17 v.; Monthly Report. Fees of Clerk of Board of
Supervisors, May, 1900-Fcl)iii.ii-\ . I!»(i4. ] v.
Miscellaneous. January, ISDi; S,.|it( ml., r. 1S:_I7: Jiiiumrx'. lOCnt-
January, 1902, 1 v. (1) ; Aimnsl. 1:mi4. 1 v.
SAN FRANCISCO. 427
Recorder. January, 1895 ?-September, 1897, 4 v.; January, 1900-
Oetober. 1905. 13 v. (1-15) ; Oct. 13, 1905-Apr. 10, 1906, 2 v.
(16-17) ; June 1, 1906-Ang. 10, 1911, 26 v.
Vols. 2 aud 12 are missing from the set January, 1900-October, 1905.
Sheriff, January, 1895( ?)-September, 1897, 2 v.; January, 1900-
February, 1905. 4 v. (1-4).
Summary of Fees Collected, July 1, 1911-date, loo.se leaf.
Treasurer, February, 1862-February, 1872, 1 v.
Tusuranre Statements, August, 1862-August, 1870, 1 v.
Statements (for tax purposes) by insurance companies, sliowins amount
of premiums collected. Originals, pasted iu liook.
Insurance Tax, Treasury Receipts on State, Aug. 9, lS70-January,
1872, 1 V. ■
Interest on Notes. Receipts, 1879-1896, 3 v.
Journals and Day Books :
Day Book : County. October, 1850- April, 1853, 1 v. ; City Records
and Day Book, 1850-1851, 1 v. ; City Treasurer. February, 1852-
Septeiiiljer, 1854, 1 v. ; Day Book, 1881, 1 v.
Journal. July 7, 1855-July, 1895, 6 y., in consecutive series; 1850-
1S59, 5 y., not consecutiye, some overlapping; January, 1911-
date, 2 V. (A-B).
Journal Ca.sh, 1909-date, 1 v.
Judgments against city and county of San Francisco, Register of, 1 v.
In accordance witli act approved Apr. 6, 1859.
Judmnents. Fifteenth Ave. Extension Asses-sments, "Judgment Num-
bcis.-' 1S7S, Judumcnt.s l-LT.m.
Leduvis. (Mil, .I,-, I. Orinl:,.!-. H.VV-liioO, 14 v. ; 1911-date, 7 v. (A-F) ;
(•(Unity. ls."i()-l >,",:,. :, \.; CitN, 1851-1855, 2 v.; Citv and Countv,
LS56-1S57. 1 v.; Absent Heir, 1910-date, 1 v.; Bonds, 1908-1911,
1 V. ; Special Funds, Aug. 1, 1900-Jan. 31, 1911, 3 v.
The statement here given, especially for the older Ledgers, should not he
accepted too strictly, as many of these books were almost incapable of
classification. Books dated before 1900 are iu the open basement ;
the later ones in the basement vault or in the main office.
License.s, City. 1850, 1 v., "License Book A," July, 1850-June, 1851,
July, 1851-December, 1852, 1 v.; 1852, April, 1854-April, 1855,
2 V. ; March, 1857-September, 1860, 5 v. ; January, 1862-September,
1 864. 4 V. ; License for Vehicles, Street Department Fund, July,
1 S7L*-September, 1874, 2 v.; Passenger Broker's License, April-
Auyust. 1857, 1 V.
One volume (for 1852) is lalieled "Street Directory'" and gives a list of
business houses vpith record of license payments. Pasted in front is a
Britton & Rey map of San Francisco [1852?] and a directory of
streets.
Licenses, State and County:
Cash Book, August, 1850-i\Iarch, 1851; June, 1854-May, 1856;
September, 1856-March, 1858, 3 y.
A segregated statement of daily receipts, giving location but uo uames.
■iZb COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
[Record], June, 1854^Deeember, 1857. 6 v.; April, 1858-Januar.y,
1859, 1 V. ; November. 1859-Julj% 1866, 6 v. ; September, 1870-
Mareh, 1872, 3 v.
Some of these, especially the earlier ones, contain much data regarcliiif;
the business houses in San Francisco. Some ai'e labeled "Day Book."
Register, Jaiiuary, 1863-November, 1871, 2 v.
Ledger, January* 1868-1872, 1 v.
Blotter.5, July, 1858-September, 1859 -, Februarv-October, I860;
September, 1862-June, 1863 ; July, 1865-Oetober, 1866, 6 v.
Other License Records, not classified, covering dates 1854-1869,
22 V.
Licenses, State and Municipal:
Cash Book, General Fund, September, 1872-April. 1873. 4 v.
(3-6) ; September, 1873-February, 1874, 1 v.
Daily cash reports of the license tax collector.
Lincoln School Lots, Rent Receipts, October, 1875-February. 1881, 1 v.
]\layor S. P. Webb. Letters written to Common Council, etc!, bv, Oct. G.
1854-June 27, 1855, 1 v.
A full transcript of the letters. Sixty pages in all.
Patent Issued by the U. S. Government to the City and County of
San Francisco of the lands between the Stratton and von Leicht
surveys, Mar. 26, 1887.
21x23 inches.
Personal Property Taxes, Overpayments, 1896-1897, 1 v.; 1899-1900.
1 V. ; Cash Day Book, 1896-1897, 2 v. ; 1899-1900, 1 v. ; 1901-1902, 1 v.
Police Court Bail Monev:
Ca.sh Book, 1893-1!305, 13 v. (1-14) ; Jan. 22, 1907-Der. 31, 191ii.
5 V. (17-21) ; Jan. 3, igil-June 30, 1917, 3 v. (1-3).
Vol. 7 is missing.
Ledger, February-November, 1895, 1 v. (4) ; June 6, 1893-Apr. 9,
1897, 4 v., not in series; September, 1897-April, 1903, 9 v.
(7-15) ; Nov. 13, 1906-Aug. 28, 1908, 7 v. (17, 24-28), in series.
Police Court Fines, 1874, 1 v.
Police Life and Health Insurance Board, JMinutes of, 1883-1889, 1 v.
Private account books:
John Perry, Jr., Ledger, 1856, 1 v. (F).
Santa Cruz Lime Co., cash receipts and di.sbur.seinents. December.
lS74-January. 1879, 1 v.
I'robate Receipts, etc., October, lS68-April, 1887, 7 v. ; September,
1891-April, 1894, 1 v.
Receipts for mouej's paid or received in connection with estate and trust
funds. The titles vary.
Property of Deceased Persons:
Almshouse. Hospital, Pesthou.se, 1875-1888, 1 v.
Coroner's Property Register, 1874-1880, 1 v.; "Coroner," 1882-
1901, 2 V.
Public Administrator's Property Register, 1889-1892. 1 v.
Receipt Boolcs, miscellaneous titles, 1850, 1853-1856, 6 v.
SAN FRANCISCO. 429
Keeeipts from City and Coiintv officers, December, 1876-Deeember,
1878; May, 1879-Mareli, 1880: Mav, 1880-December, 1890; Novem-
ber, 1891-1893, 5 V.
Redemption Receipts. 1857-1889. 41 v.: Jan. 2, 1890-Mar. 11, 1905,
6 V. (Receipts 1-3000) ; Julv 9, 1903-May 16, 1908. 1 v. (Receipts
3995^137).
Those for 1S57-1SS9 are not complete, as for some years only a part aro
given, and a few years are missing altogether. I'art of (he \olumes are
called "Redemption of Taxes."
licdemption of Real Estate Sold to State for Taxes, 1887, 1 v. ; 1907-
1908, 1 v.; 1902-date, 1 v., loose leaf.
Redemptions, Special, Ca.sb Book, 1875-1890, 2 v. (A-R) ; new .serie.s,
1890-1905, 1 v.; Index, 1885-1888, 1 v.
Safe Deposit Boxes, Record of Contents of, 1911-date, 4 v.
Kept by deputy in charge of the state inheritance tax records, as au office
memorandum, showing what these boxes contained and the condition
they were in at the time they were first examined by the County
Treasurer.
Srhool Fond, Cash Day Book, April, 1895-Pebruary, 1897, 1 v.; Feb-
ruary. 1903-Mareh. 1904, 1 v. ; Disbursement of School Funds, Cash
Day Book, 1893-1895, 1 v. ; 1904-1905, 1 v.
Sihool Teachers' Annuit.y and Retirement Fund, June- August, 1895,
1 v.; Cash Day Book, 1896-1898, 1 v.; Disbursements of School
Funds and Amounts Credited to School Teachers' Annuity and
Retirement Fund, November, 1900-February, 1902, 1 v.
Special Deposit Record. 1864-1880, 1 v.; Special Deposits from County
Clerk. 1864-1881, 1 v.; Trea/surer's Receipts, 1864-1873, 1 v.;
Julv 26, 1894-November 13, 1901; Cash Book, June, 1906-August,
1915, 2 V. ; Ledger, 1906-1915, 2 v.
Records of funds deposited with County Clerk on account of court cases.
Stamps Sold and Received, account of, July, 1857-April, 1859, 1 v.;
Stamps, IMilitary and Poll Tax. Auetioneers', 1857-1859, 1 v.; Sales
of Stamps, Julv. 1858-December, 1862, 2 v. ; Transactions in Stamps,
January. 1863-1872. 1 v.; Exchange Stamps Sold, 1863-1871, 1 v.;
Insurance Stamiis. 1863-1868. 1 v.: Passouger and Attornej''s
Stamps, 1863-1866, 1 v.
State Conti'oller. scrapbook of communications from, March, 1865-
November, 1867, 1 v.
Original letters pasted in.
Street Assessment Fund: Cash Book, 1870-1886, 1 v.; Ledger. 1870-
1886. 1 v.; Treasurer's Receipts. 1870-1887, 3 v.
The receipts are for money paid by the City and County Treasurer.
Street Funds, Miscellaneous, 1868-1902, 26 v.
Accounts in connection with various street e.Ktensiou, widening and paving
projects.
'J'ax Records, Miscellaneous:
Assessment Roll, 1853, 1 v. (7) ; State and County Assessment,
1857-1858, 2 v. (4-5) ; State and County Taxes, 1855-1857, 2 v.
The last named volumes are blotters, descriptive of property taxed.
430 COUNTY ARCiriVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Delinquent Tax List, 1877-1878, 1 v.. printed.
Duplicate Taxes, 1883, 1 v.
Index to Tax Books, 1856-1857, 1 v.
Poll Tax Account, 1852, 1 v. ; Poll Tax Collected, 1852, 1853, 2 v.
The last two volumes contain the names of those who paid poll tax.
Teachers' Annuity and Retirement Fund Journal, June 1, 1906-
Mar. 17, 1915, 1 v. ; Register of Warrants, 1914— date, loose leaf.
Treasurer's Report, year ending April, 1853, 1 v.; Monthly Reports,
November, 1867-January, 1889, 1 v. ; July, 1914^date, 4 v.
The volume for 1867-18S9 is a scrapbook containing printed clippings.
Treasury Rciiipts. 'I'l'easurer'.s Receipts and Treasurer's Recei]it
Books, 1S.'.!U1IHMI. 4-J V. (2-12, 15, 17, 23-49, 51-52); 1900-1 (Hi."),
10 v.; Sept. :!. l!)(is-l)ec. 18, 1911, 10 v.
Trial Balance, ilarcli, 1877-November, 1896, 1 v.
Unclaimed Property, Record of Sale, 1865-1879, 1 v.
Property taken by the police.
AVard Register. 1877, 1 v.
Great Register of wards 1-12.
Warrants. Register of, October, lS54-June, 1855, 1 v.
THE TAX COLLECTOR
REAL ESTATE
Assessment rolls, current, 41 v. (1-41) ; Personal property, 17 v.
(1-17) ; Operative, 1 v. (42), held by As.sessor.
Back Tax Book, 1899, 1 v., in basement ; 1906-date, 2 v.
A tabulation of delinquent taxes paid during current year.
Cash record books :
Cash Blotter, 1901-1912, 167 v.. not complete ; current series.
102 v. (1-102).
Cash Book on unsecured personal property, 1906, 2 v., in basement.
Cashier's account book, 1909-date, 2 v.
Cash receipts for taxes paid, citv, eountv and state taxes, 1899,
8 V. (B-F, H, J-K) ; 1900, 2 v.' (A-T),'in basement.
Volumes are marked "R.E. and P.P."
Daily Cash Balance, October, 1908-June. 1910, 4 v., in liasement.
Daily Cash Book', current, 2 v.
Daily Statement, 1910-date. 1 v.
Summary of Ca.sh Boole, daily, l!)06-date, 2 v.; monthly. 1906-
date, 2 V.
Check Blotters, 1901. 1903-1907, 35 v.. not complete set; Apr. 15, 1910-
Nov. 24. 1913. 22 v. (1-22). all in basement.
Delivery Book. 1900. 1906-1909. 5 v.; :Mailing Book. 1911. 1 v., all in
basement : 1912-date, 12 v.
Duplicate Tax Book, 3906-date, 2 v.
Ledger, Real Estate and License, 1906-date, 3 v. ; Real Estate, current,
41 V. (1^1) ; Per.sonal property, current. 17 v. (1-17).
SAN FRANCISCO. 431
Poll Tax rolls, 1896, 1 v. (S12) ; 1907-1914, 48 v.; Delinquent, 1900,
1 V. (A-M); 1902, 1907-1914, 9 v.; Chinese and Japanese, 1907-
1914, 8 v., all in basement.
skeleton rolls, current, 41 v. (1-41).
Stockton Street and Twin Peaks Tunnels :
Assessment roll, Stockton Street, 1913-date, 1 v. ; Twin Peaks,
1914-date, 11 v. (1-11), supplement, 1 v. (A).
Daily Cash Book, 1913-date, 1 v.
^Monthly Ca.sh Balance. 1913-date, 1 v.; Jlontlily balance ]>y
voliunes, 1914-date, 1 v.
Tax Kcceipt stubs, 1906-date, in basement.
LICENSES
Account with Autlitor:
Record of Licenses, 19U6-dato. 2 v.
Licenses received from Auditor, July 1, 1892-May 31, 1901, 1 v. ;
Stock Ledger, Aug. 31, 1906-May, 1914, 4 v., all in basement.
:\Iouthly account with Auditor, Dec. 3L 1888-Feb. 28, 1898, 1 v.,
in liasciiient.
ildiithly .statement, 1906-date. 2 v.; Daily statement, January,
1907-December, 1908. 1 v.. in basement.
Cash Book, General Fund, April. 1899-April, 1914, 37 v. (97-115,
118-135), in basement; 1914-date, 11 v. (136-146).
Dog Licenses:
Alphabetical index. 1906-1908, 2 v., in basement ; 1914-date, 4 v.
Ca.sh Book. Numerical index, 1898-1903, 5 v. ; 1906-1908, 2 v., in
liascment.
Duplicate tags, applications for, 1901-1908, 7 v., in basement.
Record, 1887-1 8i):i. 6 v.; 1895-1898, 3 v., in basement.
Jitney 1)us owners, permit numbers, Janxiary, 1915-date, 4 v.
License Ledger, General Fund, 1870, 1 v.; 1875, 1 v.; October, 1895-
June, 1911, 12 v., in basement ; General Ledger, No. 1, July, 1911-
December, 1915, 2 v.; No. 2. July, 19n-December. 1915, 2 v.
Iiicense Ledger, Street Department Fund, July, 1875-January, 1878,
Julv. 1884-Jainuirv. 1887. -hdv. 1893-January, 1902. 6 v. ; Depart-
ment nf Pul)lic AVnrks. February. 1902-January. PlOf). 1 v., all in
baseiiii'iit.
License Record. Octdbcr, 1904-Ju)ie, 1909, 1 v., in basement.
Liquor Dealn.s' Liceii.sc Ledger, January. 1907-September, 1913, 3 v.,
in baseiiieiit; O.-tobcr. 1913-date, 3 v.
Nickcl-iii-Sldt license.s, 1914-1915. 1 v.; Niekel-in-slot and peddlers'
Li.-.Misr Lcluvr. January, 1907-June. 1910, 1 v.; Nickel-in-slot
Licnisc l.c(l-..r. July. 190-1-October, 1906. June, 1910-June, 1913,
2 v.. all in basement.
Ca.sh Book, September. 1906-Septeiidx4-. 1907, 1 v.; 1908-1910,
3 v., all in basement.
Numerical index. 1899-1900. 1905-1906. 1912-1913, 3 v., in base-
ment.
432 COUNTY archi\t:s op California.
Peddlers' License Ledger, Cash Book, Jul.y-September, 1906, 1 v., in
basement; Ledger, July, 1901-Janiiarv, 1908, 1910, 3 v.. in basement;
1913-date, 2 v.
Vehicle Licenses:
Cash Book, Sept. 21, ISTi-Jiilv 28. 1889. 11 v. (1-11) ; Jan. 25,
1898-May 29, 1903, 5 v. (19-22) ; May 8, 1906-January, 1912,
3 V. (25-27), all in basement.
Cash Book, numerical index, 1907-1912, 6 v., in basement ; 1914^-
date, 5 v.
Index to Vehicles, July, 1885-January. 1888, July, 1891-January,
1903, 5 v., in basement.
Ledger, July, 1905-Januar.y, 1907. 1 v., in l)asement.
Ledger, alphabetical index, 1907-1912, (i v., in liasement; 1914-
date, 5 v.
.>(*nuoO nlupBoU neS
Rt8 9u!d 6II08
San Joaquin County.
178,
1851:175.
Stats. 1S50:
Stats. 1S52:
Stats. 1860:34 : Pol. Code
Pol. Code (1878), §3928.
Fol. Code (1919), §3947.
For key to maps see page ix.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
INTRODUCTION
San .Joaquin was one of the original counties into wliieli the state
was divided in 1850, and still has practically the same territory, with
llie exception of a portion near Knights Perry, which was added to
Stanislaus Couut.y in 1860. Since the beginning of the coimty,
Stockton has been the seat of justice.
Tlie present eourthou.se is a beautiful building standing in the center
(if one of the central city blocks. It was erected in 1890. Its position,
surrounded on all sides bj' wide streets, and the exterior finish of stone,
render it practically safe from fire without. The interior, however,
can not be considered fireproof. Much wood has liccn used in the
walls and supports, as well as in the interior furnishings.
The c(|uipiiicnt of the offices varies fi'om wooden counters, bookea.ses
;iU(l lilinn rahinets to the more modern .steel furniture. Most of the
i'fii(es are provided with vaults, but probably less than one-fourth of
ilie records are kept witliin them.
flatly of the older records are stored away in the attic at the base of
ilic dome. 'I'his is entirely dry, but the books and papers are covered
witli nnicli dust and are in danger of being badly scattered by careless
liandling. The pre.sence of rats in former times is evident, and there is
constant danger of fire, since the darker corners are lighted by means
of a tallow candle. ]\Iuch of this material is of considerable value.
The examination of the archives was made in I\rarch. 191().
PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS
.\rchives of Stockton. June. 18-t9-Ai)ril, ]85(). 1 v. (A), in Recorder's
..nice.
This is a record of liind titles.
I ourt of First In.stance. Jlinutes of, Oct. Ki. 184i)-Fehruarv, 1850. 1 v.,
m Clerk's office.
This was for tho court for the District of Sail .[oacinin. (;eor,i;e (J. I'clt,
Judge. A volume of lOG [jages.
THE CLERK'
COURT RECORDS
District Court, 1850-1 880
Calendar. 1866-1879. 8 v.
Docket. Civil, 1850-1854. 2 v.
Execution Docket: Civil, I,s5(l-18G1, 1 v.: Criminal, 1850-1855.
1 V.
'.^ee also Prc-statehood Records.
29—41210
434 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
File: Civil. 151 f.b., cases 1-5146; Criminal, 12 f.b.. eases 1-19'..
General Index. 1850-1880. 4 v. (A-B).
Juda-ment Book. 1850-1879. 5 v. (A-E).
Jurv Book. 1870-1880. 1 v.
Minutes, "Record." 1850-1880. 8 v. (A-II) ; Index.
Orders, 1864-1867. 1 v.
Register [of Actions], 1849-1879. 12 v. (A-L).
Swamp Land Suits. 1865-1869, 1 v.
Tax Decrees, 1864-1873, 2 v.
County Court, 1850-188U
Calendar, 1866-1879. 1 v.
Docket. 1856-1875. 3 v. (B-D).
Entrv of Suits, 1850-1856. 1 v.
Fee Book, 1850-1860, 1 v.
File, 1850-1880. 88 f.b.. cases 1-2402.
General Index. 1 850-1 SSO. 1 v.
Judgment Bonk, 1 ^."i()-ls79, 2 v. (A-B).
Judgment Ddrkrt. 1 ■-.-,--1878, 1 v. (A).
Minutes, " Record. '■ l6.:.j-1879. 6 v. (B-G) : Index. 1 v.
Orders, 1865-1867, 1 v.
Register [of Actions], 1875-1878. 1 v. (E).
Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1S50-1863
Docket, 1851-1856, 1 v.
Fee Book. 1856-1873, 1 v.
File, 1849-1863. 15 f.b.
Minutes, 1850-1863, 3 v.
Rr-oi-ter \of A.-tion.s]. 1856-1872. 1 v.
Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, IS.^n-date
Calendni', l-fiii ls79, 1 v.
Collal.T.il liilh rit.nu'C Tax Record. 1893-1899. 1 v.
Docket, l.-.-.d Im;.-.. 1 v.
File, 1850-date, 806 f.b., cases l-5(n2.
Index, 1850-date.
Letters of Administration and (iuardiansliip, 1875-date. 8 v.
(A-H).
Letters Testamentarv, 1880-date, 3 v. (A-C).
Minutes, 1850-1855. 1 v. (A) ; 1880-date, 4 v. (A-D).
Orders, ■■ b'.'.nids.-- 1854-1879. 8 v. (C-K) ; 1879-date. 13 v.
Probat. Km.mU IStil-date; Bonds and Letters. 1861-1870, 2 v, :
Bonds. lsi."i-rkiti>, 7 V. (1-7), form books; Miscellaneous Bonds,
1888-date. 4 v.
Register [of Ad ions |. 1S50-1880. 4 v. (A-D); 1880-date. 12 v.
fA-L).
AVills, Rc.-oi-d oC. 1850-dat.'. 8 v. CA-H).
Superior Court, 188l)-d.ilo
Attorneys, Roll of. 1850-date. 1 v.
Calendar: Law and Motion. Dept. 3. 1903-date, 1 v.; Trial. 189S-
date, Dept. 3, 1 v.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. 435
Coroner's Inquests, 28 f.b., Nos. 1-3500.
Exeeutiou Book. 1880-date. 2 v. (A-B).
File: Criminal. 103 f.b.; Civil, 835 f.b.; Divorce, 81 f.b.: Iiisol-
vcllr\ . .".7 f.b.
(ieneral In. lex. ISSO-date. S v. (A^D).
Insanity Comniitiii..|its, 1--1 I-mT. 3 v. (A-C) ; Judgments, 1903-
date, 2 v.: :\liinitrs. linr; ,|,,i,., 3 y. (A-B, 4); Pile, 14 lb.;
Certifieates of Disrh.iij. rr,.,,, state Hospital, 1904-date, 1 v.
Intemperance, Commitments, lidl-date. 2 v.; J\Iinutes. 1911-date,
1 V. ; File, 2 f.b.
Jud-jment Book. 1880-date. 18 v. (A-R^.
.Tnduincnt Dorkct. 1880-date, 6 v. (A-L).
Jnrv Rook. llMMu.late, 1 v. (2).
.^liuutcs. issu-date: Dept. 1. 27 v. (A-Z, 1) -. Dcpt. 2. 27 v.
(A-Z. 1); Dept. 3, 7 V. (A-G).
Police Court records, 10 v., in the dome.
Preliminarv examination. Index, 1 v.
Register [of Actions], 1880-date; Civil, 23 v. (A-W) ; Criminal,
5 V. (A-E) ; Insolvency, 1889-1903. 4 v. (A-D) ; Divorce, 1904-
date. 2 V. (A-B).
Shorthand reports, a great quantity in dome.
Superior Court, Juvenile
Pile, 1904-date, 16 f.b., cases 1-444.
General Index, 1 v. (A).
Judgment Record, 1904-1911, 1 v., in the dome.
IMiuutes. 1904-date. 3 v. (1-3).
Register [of Actions], 1904-date, 2 v. (xV-B).
SUPERVISORS' RECORDS
Allowance Book, 18S3-date, 16 v. (A-P).
Vols. A-L are in the dome.
Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1 v.
Census of O'Neal Township, 1897, 1903, 1907.
The last two are in the dome.
County Boundary Field Notes. 1860, 1 v.
Equalization, Minutes of the Board, lS72-date, 3 v.
Pile, 60 p.h.
Franchise Book, 1883-date, 1 v. (A).
High School Districts, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. (A).
^laps: Sau Joaciuiu County, 1883, 1895, mounted maps in dome:
unmounted map.s, 1 drawer ; Road map, current ; two other road
map.s, 1867 and somewhat later, in the dome; Stockton, 1894, in
the dome; Index to the County Map, 1 v., 450 pp.
The inde.x contains much valuable information regarding the first settle-
ments.
:\linute.-i: Court of Sessions, County Business, 1850-1862, 2 v.
(A-B) ; Supervisors, April, 1855-date, 20 v. (A-U) ; Index, 3 v.
Since K each volume is individually indexed.
436 COTXTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORXIA.
:\Ioiio iiiul Soiini'a Wau-oii Road. Rec-ord of Proi-redings of Board
of Comiuissioncr.s for, .May. lcS63-June. 1864. 1 v.
Ordinance Book, 1883-date/2 v. (A-B).
Plans and Specifieations. 1 drawer.
Road Book, old. 1 v.
Road Description Book, 1850, 1 v.
Road Register, 1883-date, 2 v. (1-2).
Saloon Register, 1894-date, 1 v.
Swamp Land Book, 1861-1881, 1 v.
Swamp Land Commissioners, 1866-1874, .1 v.
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
Office Routine and General Duties
Deposit Ledger, 1907-date, 12 v. (A-L).
Docked-tailed Horses. Register of, 1907-1909, 1 v.
Fee Books. 1874-date, 11 v. (A-K).
Hunting License Applications, .several lidls., in dome.
Law Librarv Funds, 1894-190!), 1 v.
Military Rolls. 1912-191.'). in Sni>,.rvisr;rs- nHim ; older .mes in
domi'.
Naturalization
Declarations of liilciition. Record of, 1850-1906, 7 v.: 19()6-date:
Index, 1851-19(16. 1 v.
Naturalization, Decrees of. 1867-1879, 2 v.; Certificates of Citi-
zenship. 1875-1903, 3 v.; Record of Naturalization, 1903-1906,
1 v. ; Petition and Record. 1906-date. 3 v.
Naturalized Citizens. Index to. 1855-1906. 1 v.
Registration and Election
Affidavits of Registration, 1914-date.
Earlier ones, 1906, etc., are iu the dome.
Great Register, 1866-1912, 45 v.
Great Register, printed, 1884, 1890, 1892. 1894; Other counties
for 1880, 1884, 1888, 1890. 1892, 1894, 1896.
The volume for 1896 is in the dome.
Official Record of Ballots, 1892-1894, 1 v.
Precinct ^Maiis. current.
Marriage and
Public
Health
Marriau
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sr slllll-l)0(
>l<>. 4:
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DentisN
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Medical
( 'rl-lllii
•atcs. IsTfl
ilalc.
2 V.
(A,
1
Naturnp
aiii\- i;
r-islrr. r.ll
Ill l!l
12. 1
V,
Optomrl
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;,^^lstc|v,|.
l!lli:i -
date.
1 V.
Pharnia^
iMsts. i;
c-islcrcd.
1!H1.V,
late.
1 V.
Ph.ysicia
ins' Li(
•euse. 1915
-date.
1 V.
(2),
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. 437
Pertaining to Private Business Concerns
Articles of Iiirnrpnrntiiin. 1851-ilatc. 16 f.b. : Index, 1 v.; Record
of Corporations. is:.l-l,s!)l. 1 v.
Bond and Surety Ciiiip.inirs, Kcrord of, 1910-date, 1 v.
C. P. R. R. Co., Taiiil l»ink. 1>7S. 1 v., in the Supervisors' room.
Partnerships. Ccrtilicatrs of. isyj^date, 4 f.b.
Partn.T-liil. R.-istcr, 187J-1911, 1 v. (A).
Privatr .hciiiiiit hooks (in Supervisors' room, excei)t as noted) :
Cash Book of Brown's Express, Murphy's, 1852.
Joshua Webster (Hardware), Stockton, 1870-1873, several vols.
Geo. S Locke, Ledger and Journal of, 1825-1826, 1875-?, 1 v.,
in dome.
Relating to Other Officers
Appnintinnils. ]<,:\ ,lnl.-. 5 f.b.
Bonds l'\' (Mtir,.!.. l!ll t. 1 f.b.
Bonds. Krcnr,] ,,r. l>-.7 1S72, 2 v.
Census Enuimr.it.ir^' KcturnS; 1880, 1 v., in dome.
Humane Oflicr^" b'.' > rd. 1913-date, 1 v., only two entries.
Justice Court HimmhiIs. .■')(1 or more volumes in the dome.
Some of these date back to lSf>3.
Notarial Records, 7 v., in north vault.
Stockton Board of Health. Jlinutcs of. ]S7(l-l884. 1 v.. in Ibe
Siipervisoi-s' Room.
THE RECORDER'
Assimimcnts of Mdrt-a-es, 1873-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 2 v.
Attachmciil^. ]^'''< dntc, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index. 4 v.
P.ankinu- Statnnc.iits. 1S76-1893, 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v.
Births: Recoul, 1658-LS59, 1 v., but few entries; 1873-1905, 1 v. (1) ;
Register, 1905-1906, 1 v. (2) ; Certificates of, 1904-date, 13 v.; Index,
1908-date, 1 v.
Buildini:' Cnntrm-ts. i-cccnt. 24 drawers. Filed alphabetically.
CcrtiliiMlc. nf Sab' iindrr KNceution, 1864-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 3 v.
Death.: i;,T.,r.l. !>.> iM.ii. 1 v. (1) ; Register, 1873-1907, 3 v. (1-3) ;
Cert ideates, 1904-date, 14 v.
Decrees of Partition, Index, 1 v.
Decrees are recorded iu Deeds.
Deeds. 1850-date, 276 v. (1-276) ; Index, 66 v. (1-33).
Deeds of Trust, 1850-1856, 1 v. (D).
Divor,-cs. 1859. 1 v. H), few entries.
EbM-ii,,ii l-:x|>:'ii-.v l<!)4-date, 5 v. (1-5): Index, 2 v. (1-2).
EsliMvs. l,s.-,l ,1,1 1,.. -J V. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v.
Fee Books, l8(J4-dale, 31 v. (1-31).
Loose leaf since 1914.
Homesteads, 1860-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2).
Judgments, Transcripts of, 1850-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3).
'See also Pre-statehood Records.
4ci5 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA.
Land Claims, May, 1849-1869, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v.
Claims filed under the possessory title act.
Leasas, Index to, 1 v. (4).
Leases are recortleil in Miseellan.v.
Lis Pendens. 1852-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 8 v. (1-4).
Maps and Plats, 8 v. (1-8) ; Original Maps, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.;
Record of Surveys, 1 v.; Index, 1 v.; Map of Stockton, 1851, in
frame.
Marks and Brands, 1850-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v.; Of Adjoining
Counties, 2 f.b.
Marriages: Record. 1850-date, 21 v. (1-21); Index, 12 v.; Register,
1859-1862, 1 V. (1) ; Certificat&s, 1905-date, 11 v.
Mechanics Liens, 1850-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2).
Miscellany, 1850-date, 33 v. (1-33) ; Index, 16 v. (1-8).
Mortgages, 1850-date, 130 v. (1-130) ; Index, 36 v. (1-18) ; Personal
Property, 44 v. (1-44) ; Index, 12 v. (1-6).
Newspapers (files earlier tlian 1905 are in the dome) :
Stockton, Independent, July, 1874-January, 1875; August, 1892-
Jaimary, 1893; Augtist. 1 893-January, 1895; August-Decem-
l)cr, Isi'iS; .[nly, Tion July. 1904; January, 1905-date..
Eniiiiiii Mail, .\ii-iisi, I'^s4-February, 1885; January-August,
l,s;i4; Februaiy-A 111; List, 1895; February-August, 1896; Feb-
ruarv- August, 1897; August, 1898-December, 1904; January,
1905'-date.
Dailij Becord, April 1896-April, 1897; December, 1898-Decem-
ber, 1899; July, 1900-December, 1904; January, 1905-date.
Daily Beport, 1899-1902, 4 bdls., in south vault; January, 1905-
date.
Official Bonds, 1857-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Patents. 1858-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Physicians, Mid-wives & Undertakers, Register of. 1916-date, 1 v.
Powers of Attorney. 1850-datp. 6 v. (1-6) ; Ind^x. 6 v. (1-3).
Pre-emption Claims, 1858-1870, 1 v.
This is entitled, "Cert, of Laud Warrants."
Releases of Mortgages, 1850-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 10 v.
School Land Claims, 1858-1896. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1858-1864, 1 v.
Separate Property of "Wives, and Sole-Traders, 1850-date, 2 v. (1-2) ;
Index, 2 V. (1-2).
Special Partnerships. 1885-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1).
Stallion Register, 1911-date, 1 v. (1).
Stockton, Charter of,- with amendments, 1 v.
Swamp and Overflowed Lands. Claims to. 1855-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index,
Iv. (1).
Tax Sales, Certificates of. 1853-1862, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1872-1905. 9 v. (1-9) ;
City Property. 1885-date, 2 v. (1. 9) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2).
Wills admitted to Probate, 1877-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. 439
THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Annual Report, 1877-l(i(lo. in llii- dome: recent ones in oilee.
Apportionment of Funds, 1910-date, 1 drawer.
Board of Education. :\rinutes of, 1880-1895. 2 v., in the dome; 181).")-
date, 2 v.
Censn.s ^laisli.il "s Notes, in the dome.
Census l^■|„,l■l., 1909, 7 v., in the dome.
Certitiratc stuli book, 1 drawer.
Communications: State and Countv Officei-s. 1911-date. 1 file; Srln.,:
Districts, 1911-date, 1 file.
The latter contains all (•omnninications received from any particular
district, i. e., teachers' reports, trustees' reiwrts, etc.
Courses of Stud}', 1911-date.
Fee Book of Superintendent. 1911-date. 1 v.-
Graduation from Elementar-y Schools. Examination for, 1910-date.
Institute. IMinutes of. 1903-date, 2 v.
Journal of Superintendent of Schools. Jan. 5, 1880-Nov. 15, 1886, 1 v.,
in the dome.
This is a journal or diary relating to official business, kept by the
Superintendent during these years. It is very interesting and should
be of much value.
Requisitions, Register of, 1880-date, 12 v.
School Fund Register, 1880-1901, 6 v., in the dome; 1901-date, 6 v.
School District Boundaries, Record of, 1850-date. 1 v.; 1890 (?), 1 v.,
in the dome ; Map, recent.
The first volume contains a history of the property ami boundaries.
Teachers' Examinations, in the minutes of the Board.
Teachers' Experience, Record, 1880-date, file.
A record of experience of each teacher in San Joaquin County, lilcd uoder
name of the teacher. Made up from other records.
Teachers' Reports, scattering dates, in the dome.
Trustees. Register of. 1879-1885, 1 v., in the dome: 19()5-date, 2 v.
Tru.stees' Reports, scattering dates, in the -dome.
THE AUDITOR
Allowance Book. 1883-1899. 8 v. (1, B-H).
.v.ssessment List. Linden Protection District. 1911, 1913. 3 v.
As.sessment Rolls. 1S.'i3-date, 251 v.; Lidex. 187S-date, 35 v.; Delin-
quent. ISC.s: ,l,it('. |-_' V.
Auditor's ];,il;iiirr.. ls.7S-1893. 1 v., in the dome: lS93-date. 3 v.
Ca.shBook. 1.S7S l.s.SL'. 1 v.
Indigent Account. "Cash Book." 1854-1860, 1 v.
Journal. lS50-date. 16 v.
Ledger. 18sl-(l;itc. 10 v.: Rond Ledger, 1879-1907. 5 v.
License Rrcoid. 1ss| i^i:; ] y . Ledger, 1891-1900, 1 v.
License Tax ( '..llrrtm-.s ' K.^pm-fs. 2 v.
Loan Commissioners. :\Iinutrs of. 1864-1884, 1 v.
l\Iaps, showing Road and School Districts, 1896, 1905, 1912.
44() COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA.
Miscellaneous file, 28 f .b.
Orphans on State Aid, Eec-ord of. 1904-date. 2 v.
Poll Tax Account with Asse.ssor. 1872-18S5. 1 v.
Real E.state Offered for Sale, no bids. 1860, 1 v.
Receipt Record, 1856-1881, 2 v.
Reports, 1 f.b.
School Bonds, Register of, 1898-date, 1 v.
Scrip Funded by Court of Sessions, Act of April. 1852, 1 v., in the
Supervisors' Room.
Scrip Register, 1860-1874, 2 v.
Warrants. Record of, 1886-1903, 6 v., in the dome; Road Warrants. 
