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For 1S50-1851 see Pre-statehood Records, Alciikle Record, Book C. Notices of Action, 1852-date, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index. 4 v. (1-4). Ofificial Bonds, 1850-date, 7 v. (x, 1-6) ; Index, 1 v. Patents, 1859-date, 5 v. (1-5). Vol. 5 is a form book. Physicians, etc., 1915-date, 1 v. (1). Powers of Attorney, lS60-date, 4 y. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Pre-eiiipticuis. I,s:>l-ls7:). 1 v. (1). Resid.-ni'.'. Ci t :iii;ii.s ol'. 1905, 1 y. San Aiidiv:is i;aih-lin. Abstract of, u.d.. 1 v. School District Houndaries. 1880(?). 1 v. School Land Warrants, 1854-1872, 1 v. (1) ; Certificates of Purchase, 1862-1868, 1 V. Separate Property of Women, 1852-date, 1 y. (1) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Tax Sales, 1873-1894, 3 y. (1-3) : Index. 1 v. (1). THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report. 1891-1913. 5 y. : 1913-date. Apportionment of Funds. 1908-date, 1 v. Board of Education. :Minutes of. 1880-date, 3 y. Census Marshal's Report, 1908-1910, 2 v. Courses of Study. 1915-1916. Fee Book, 1914^date. 1 v. Institutes, Minutrs of, (Vtnlier, 1899, 1 v. Requisitions. \lr'j].\.-i nf. 1ss:;^,late. 12 y. Schodl Histiiri I'.iimiliiriis. iv,-i-nt. 1 v.. loose leaf. School District Led-er. I6^3-1901, 5 v. (1-5). Teachers' Employment Record, 1888-date. I-ists taken from printed annual lists. Tea.-lirrs- F,x.iiMin;i1 i..n i;,.,.„i'd. 1881-date. 1 y. Teai-lni-- Urpurt., llU l' -d.Hr. Trustr.s. Kr-istri- (,f. 1 s>: l--, 1 ,-i t c, 2 y. Warrants Registered. 19n-date, 1 y. THE AUDITOR Assessment Rolls, Orioinal, 1863-date. 240 v. ; Delinciuent, 1878-date, 35 V. : Index, 1882-date, 30 y. Bond Register, 1908-date, 1 y. : Serapbook, 1913-date, 1 v. Cash Book, 1911-date. 1 y. File, 39 f.b„ in vault. Journal, 1884-1903, 3 v. (3-5). Ledger, 188.5-1903, 2 v. (1-2), Orphans on State Aid, 1904-date, 2 y. (1-2). Personal Property Tax Reljate, 1912-1913, 1 y. 490 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Poll Tax, 1895-1898. 4 v. : 1900-1913, 13 v. School District TjoiIo-c,-, 18S5. 1 v. School Wnrr;i Ills, iss:; Tii)4.(iv. (2-7). Superior .linl--. Ani.hivlt-, nf. 1880-date. 2 v. (1-2). Tax Sales, Abstract uL 1.^9;;-1902, 2 v. Treasury, Count of iVIoney in, 1879-1906, 2 v. Warrant Book, ?-1915, 9 v. (6-15). THE TREASURER Bonds, Re-isI,M' of. l>Sl-]Sli:), 1 v.. in Clerk's office. Cash Book, 1>^1 l^'.n. 1 v. Day Book, isiio ,|;itr. IT) v. (3-17). Drainage J)i>lriH.. l';i.iaro District, 1892-1908, 2 v. Inheritance 'I'.ix i.'rr.ipts. 1907-date, 2 v. Ledger, l.ss4 -ihiir. :. v. (1-5). Registcivd W,-irr;iiits. l^s:, ,\:,U\ 1 v. School ilniid Lril.jvr. \^'X, 1'I12. 1 V. School Distnri L,Ml-vr. I'.tU. 1 v. School Teachers' Permanent Fund, 1913-date, 1 v. Settlements with State Controller, recent, 1 f .b. THE ASSESSOR Abstract of Conveyniicos. HUM. several p.h., indexed. Assessment Stateuicnls, liii:. -date, 204 f.b. Maps and Plats: Oulsidc S.ctions and Ranches, 3 v.; Outside Subdi- visions, 1 v.; -'Wililrat " lands. 1 v.: Cities, 4 v.; Discarded map boolvs, 7 V. THE TAX COLLECTOR Cash Book, 1898-date, 8 v. Delinquent Tax Receipts, 5 years Iiacl SHASTA COUNTY. 491 SHASTA COUNTY INTRODUCTION Under the act of February 18, 1850, practically all the northei-n portion of the state, including a portion of the Sacramento valley, was organized under one county — Shasta. It included all the northeastern part of the state, extending westward to the Coast Range of mountains and southward as far as Red BlufiP, on the Sacramento River. To its .inrisdiction was also added the territory of Trinity County, which included all that pai-t of the state westward from Shasta County. As might be expected, numerous changes have been made in the area of the county. In 1851 Trinity was separately organized; in 1852, Siskiyou was detached, including with it the present Modoc County; in 1856, Sliasta contributed to the area of the newly created Tehama County; and in 1864 it was finally reduced to its present area by the creation of Lassen County, which drew heavily from Shasta. Since 1864 no elianges have been made. The county seat was originally placed at Reading's Ranch, but was moved in 1851 to Sha.sta City, where it remained until 1887, when it was established at Redding, its present location. The courthouse was built in 1889. It is constructed of concrete and may be considered safe from outside fires. It is not fireproof from fires originating within the building. In 1909 the Hall of Records, a fireproof structure, was erected. Steam heat and electric lights are used. In general, the filing ecpiipment and bookshelves are modern and convenient. Many semi-discarded records are well cared for in a vault ad.ioining the former office of the Clerk, a room now used by the Superior Court. This is referred to in the report as the Clerk's vault. Tliese archives were examined in June, 1916. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS District Court, 1850-1879 Calendar, 1852-1879, 4 v. Execution Docket, 1852-1860, 2 v. Fee Book. 1852-1855, 1 v. File, 37 f.b. Judgment Book, 1864-1879, 1 v. Judgment Docket, 1852-1860, 1 v. Minutes, 1851-1874, 4 v. ; 1875-1879, 1 v. 492 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Register of Actions, 1852-1879, 4 v.; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Register of Cases Disposed of, n.d., 1 v. Tax Suits, Decree Book. 1865-1868, 1 v. County Court, 1851-1879 Appearance Docket, 1855-1858, 1 v. File, 10 f.b. Minutes, 1851-1863, 1 v. : 1864-1872, 1 v. Register of Actions, 1864-1868, 1 v. ; 1873-1878, 1 v. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863 Fee Book, 1851-1854. 1 v. Judgment Docket, 1852-1860, 1 v. :\Iimites, 1851-1863. 2 v. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 183l)-date Bonds, Administrators ', Executors' and (inardians', 1908-date, Iv. (1). Bonds. Wills, etc., 1858-1859, 1 v.; 1864-date, 12 v. (x, 1-11); Bonds, 1905-date, 2 f.b. The volume for 1891 is in the vault. Collateral Tnlipritanei- Tax Records, 1905-1907, 2 v. l)r,-iv,.s .,r Fin.il |)isr|i;,i-o, 1915-date, 1 v. (1). D.M-ivrs ,,r \,, tiers ta ( ' ivditors, 1911-date, 1 V. (1). Fue-l)ouk.s, 1S.-')1)-1892. 4 v. File, 1860-date, 150 f.b., cases 1-1768. Minntes and Orders, 1851-1877. 4 v. (B-E) : 1877-1879, 1 v.. in vault. Orders Appointing Admiuistrator.s and Letters of Administration, 1908-date, 3 v. (1-3). Orders Appointing Appraisers, 1908-date, 1 v. (1). Orders and Decrees, Probate Proceedings, 1880-1882, 2 v. (1-2), in the vault; 1886-date, 17 v. (3-19). Orders Directing Notices to Creditors, 1911-date, 1 v. (1). Register of Action.s. 1864-1868. 1 v.: 1884-date, 4 v. fl-4). Wills, 2 f.b. Sco also Bonds, Wills, etc. Superior Court, 1880-date Attorneys, Roll of, 1880-date, 1 v. For district and county courts -see their minute hooks. Calendar, 1889-1895, 3 v., in vault. Coroner's In(|ii-^ts, 1^i:n 1899, in vault: 1899-date, 1 v. Execution Bodk. 1 >--:'.- 1 ^ss. 1 v., in vault. Fee Book. Civil, H^'i l!inl. 2 v.. in vault. File, Civil and Cii.imi;!!. 267 f.b., cases 1-5123. Grand Jury Li>ls. 1 Mi:: date, 2 f.b. Grand Jury Repurt.s, 1895-date, 2 f.b. Insanity, Record of Commitments, 1889-1890, 1 v.. in vault ; Index, 1887-date, 1 v.; Minutes and Judgment of, 1909-(late, 1 v. SHASTA COUNTY. 493 Jiiiluiiicnt Book, Civil and Criminal, 1880-1906, 6 v. (1-6) ; Civil, l!Ni(i-,l,ite. 4 V. (7-10) : Criminal, 1906-date, 1 v. (1). .ludunicnt Docket, 1860-date, 2 v. (1-2). Judpiicnts for Divorce: Final. 1008-datc, 1 v. (1) ; Interlocntorv, 190S-date. 1 V. (1). .Tnrv Lists. 190()-date, 2 f.b. Jui-v N'rnin-s. 1 'i((()_date, 2 f.b. .\lil^l1(■^. l^Mi-lss-_>, 1 v., in vaTilt; 1882-date, 22 v. (2-23). .Minntr.s nl' ( ii di rs for Witnesses' expenses. 1912-date. 1 v. Register of Actions. Civil and Criminal, ISSO-datc, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 8 V. (1-4). Reporter's notes, sliorthand, 100 v., in vanlt. Transcript on Appeal, George W. (iallanar. Appellant, June. 1903, 1 v., in vault. Transcripts of Reporters' Notes on Primary Hearing', typewritten, :)0 cases, in vault. Superior Court, Juvenile, 19(19-(Jate Jlinutes and Orders, 1909-date, 1 v. Register of Actions, 1909-date, 1 v. ■ SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Accountant, Reports of Public. 1911-1915, 5 v. Allowance Book. 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2). Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1892-date. 1 v. File: Bonds and Contracts, 1885-date, 2 f.b.: Deeds to Comity, 1889-,lat.'. 1 r.li. ; :\Iisr,.lbi,„.uus, 1900-date, 10 f.b. FrancliiM. I.'r-istcr, l^sT isnT. 1 v. Minutes: Coiiit (it S.ssuuis. ('(junty Easiness, 1851-1858, 1 v., in vault: Board of Supervisors, 1858-1877, 4 v. (1-4). 1877-date, 20 v. (A-T). Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (1-2). Orphans and Plalf-orphans, Record. 1883-1904, 1 v. Road Book, 1851-1907, 1 y. Road District Record, 1861-1864. 1 v. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Correspondence record, 190ll-date. 10 letter boxes in vault. Fee Books, 1868-date, 14 v. Hunting Licenses. Applicatit)ns and stub-books, in the vault. Law Library Fund, 189(5-1898, 1 v. ^Miscellaneous tile, a number of disarranged papers in the vault. Miscellaneous papers tiled and returned. 1884-1904. 1 v. Receiirts given to the Clerk, 1900-date. 2 f.b. Naturalization Declaration of Intention, 1852-1906. 4 v. : Index. 1 v. : Record, 1906-date, 3 v. (1-3). 494 COUNTY ARCHI\'ES OF CALIFORNIA. Naturalization, Decrees of, 1869-1903, 4 v.; Record of Natural- ization, 1904r-1906, 1 v.; Petition and Record, 1906-date, 2 v. (1-2). Naturalized Citizens, Index, 1852-date, 1 v. Registration Affidavits of Registration, 1910-1912, in bindei-s in vault; 1912- 1914, 72 binders : 1916, by precincts, 64 boxes in filing case. <lreat Regi.ster. 1866-1908, 8 v. ; Printed, 1888, 1890, 1894, 1896. Elections (."andidates" Affidavits 1912-date, 3 f.l). : Petition.s. 1910-date, 2 f.b. ; Statements, 1914-date, 2 f.b. Certificates of Election, 191G-date, 1 v. Election Returns, 1916, 15 sacks, in vault. Primarv Election Officers. Register of, 1898, 1 v. Record of Ballots Ordered and Used, 1892, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health .Marriage License stub-books, 1915-date, 2 v. ; earlier years, in vault. Dentists, Register of, 1885-date, 2 v. :\Iedical Certificates, 1876-date, 2 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Articles of Incorporation, 1877-date, 7 f.b., Nos. 1-800; Index, 1863-date, 1 v. Bonds of Corporations, 1880-date, 1 f.b. Certificates and Powers of Attorney in Insurance ;\Iatters, 1913- date, 1 V. Partnership, Certificates of, lS74-date, 1 f.b. ; Index, 1 v. Private account books, 4 v. of recent date, in vault. Relating to Other Officers Appointments, 1897-date, 4 f.b. Bonds of Officers, 1899-date, 2 v. Delinciii.'iil Tax Tul.liriitioiis. is;i9-date, 1 f.b. Justice C.iuri l)n,-kri. l!iicl.,yr Township, 1887-1889, 1 v., in vault. Notaries, Wrroi-d (if. l^;il lMt,N, 2 v. Oaths aiul l^oud.s of Officers, 1891-date, 3 f.b. Public Administrator: Account Book of, 1895-1897, 1 v.; Public Accountant's Report on Work of. 1891-1911, 3 v.; Register of, 1883-1900, 1 V. Treasurer's Monthly Reports, 1893-date, 1 f.b. THE RECORDER Agreements, 1870-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1851-date, 2 v. (1-2). Architects, Certificates of, 1901-date, 1 v. (1). Attachments, 1899-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1881-date, 2 v. (1-2). Banking Statements, 1885-1893. 1 v. Bills of Sale, 1902-date, 1 v. (1). Births: Register of, 1874-1902, 1 v. ; 1907-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v. SHASTA COUNTY. 495 Certificates of Sale Under Exec-ntion, lS90-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1902-date. 1 v. (1). Contracts, Notice of Cm,, ,1,. tin,, ,,r, is:ls dal.'. 1 v. (1). Co-Owners, Notice In I )rliih|uriit. I'H:; d.ilr. 1 v. (1); Index, 1 v. (1). Correspondence recc 1 1-1 1, V.Hiri-ilatc 11 let t i-r liles in balcony. Deaths: Register of. 1871-19112, 1 v. ; ll)u5-date. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. ; Certificates of, 1904-1905, 1 v. ; 1905-date, 3 f.b. The Register for 190o-<Jate is really an Abstract o£ C«rtificatos. Deeds, 1863-date, 124 v. (1-124) ; Index, 1854-date, 32 v. (1-16) ; Deeds of Trust. 1887-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Index, 10 v. (1-5) ; Railroad Deeds, 1882-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v. (1). See also Mortgages, Deeds, etc., 1851-1S63. Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1894-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Committees' Statements, 1898-1908, 1 v. (1). Estrays, 1879-date, 2 v. Fee Books, Cash Received and Expended, 1891-date, 17 v. ; 1891-1901, 4 v., in vault ; 1903-date, 4 v. Homesteads, 1861-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Judgments, Transcripts of, 1893-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1884-date, 2 v. (1-2). Land Claims. ls.-,l-1857, 2 v. (B, R). Leases. Isdii ,lal.'. 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1856-date, 2 v. (1, 1). Licensed i^aiid Surveyors, Index of, 1 v. Lis Pendens, sec Notices of Action. Maps and Plats: Mines, Lands. Town Divisions, 1892-date, 4 v. : IMajis, 1-168. Old original maps, 1 v. ; Maps, 1-71. Town Plat Book, 1888, 1 v. Index, 1886-1897, 1 v. Surveyors' maps, list of, 1 v. Marks and Brands, 1860-date, 3 v. (x, 2-3) ; Index. 1 v. Marriages, Record of. 1Sri2-date, 13 v. (F-R) ; Index, 1855-date, 4 v. (1-2) ; Reoi^frr ni\ 1^74-1902. 1 v.: 1905-date, 2 v. Mechanics Lims, Is.m ,|;ite, 5 v. (x, 2-5) ; Index, 1861-date, 1 v. (1). ^Mining Claims; .Vflidaxils of Labor and Improvements on, 1892-date, 4 V. (1^) ; Index, 1 v.; Notie.- l',rs, isini -1898, 1 v. :\rining district records: Dog Cr.rk ls,:,-is:i7, 2 v.; Flat Creek, 1878- 1912, 7 v.; French Gulch, 186:)- isiJT. 4 v. (1^); Pittsburg, 1863- 1896, 3 V. (A-C) ; Slate Creek. 1887-1897, 1 v. Miscellaneous records, 1867-date, 38 v. (1-38) ; Index, 1851-date, 11 V. (1-11). These records are almost eiitirel.v miuiug claim notices. Other records included are : bill of sale, notice of sale, notice of intended sale, deed to cemetery lot, articles of co-partnership, interlocutory decree of divorce, notice of consolidation, abandonment of maris, etc. ilortgages. Deeds, Am'eemeuts, Powers of Attornev, etc., 1851-1863, 6 V. (A, C, E-H). ^ Mortgages, 1859-1881. 1 v., in balcony; 1868-date, 33 v. (1-33) ; Index, 1851-date. 10 v. (1-5). Mortgages. Personal Propertv, 1879-date, 9 v. (2-10) ; Index, 1853- date. 6 V. (1-3). 496 C01.TNTY ARCHI\'ES OP CALIPXIRNIA. Mortgages: Assignment and Satisfaction, 1889-1895, 2 v. (1-2) ; Assign- ment. 1895-1899, 1 V. (3) ; Satisfaction, 1895-1899, 1 v. (3) ; Assign- ment and Satisfaction, 1899-date, 3 v. (1-6) ; Satisfaction, 1908-date, Iv. (7). Notices of Action, 1862-date, 3 v. (x. 2-3) : Index, 3 v. Official Bonds, 1850-1884. 3 v., in vault; 1884-date, 4 v. (S-V) ; Index, 1896-date, 1 v. (1). Patents, 1856-date. 13 v. (1-13) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5). Powers of Attnrm^v. lS66~date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 1855-date, 2 v. (1-2). Proofs of I.;i1h,i-, ismudate, 3 v. (1-3). Receipts. I^HT IMlil, i' v. Relenscs of Mnri-M^rs :uv\ Leases, 1857-date, 4 v. (1-2) ; Index, 4 v. Sclniil l„iii.l, K'rrni,! ,,r D.Tivcs in State, 1897-date, 1 V. (1). Snir Tl'M.lrrs- |),vl;,r;lli,,MS. 1878-1899, 1 V. stallion lurisln, llll:;-dale, 1 V. Swamp and ( >\ nilnwcd Lands. 1875-1903, 1 v. Tax Deeds, l^T.') .Litr. 13 v. (A-B. D-N) ; Index, 1885-datp, 2 v. (1-2). Tax Sale.s. Cei-tilii-al.'s of Delinquent, Record of. 1866-date. 15 v. (1-15) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2): Happy Valley Irrigation Di-strict, 1903, 1 v.; Index. 1 V. Trustees Bond in Baukruiitev. Order Approving, 1903-date, 1 v. Water Rights. 1898-date. 3 v. (1-3) : Index. 1 v. (1). THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report. lS71-il:itr, 2 drawers of paniplilets. ApiHifliMnnicnt nf KhimU. isn'i ,|atr. 1 v. Bcai'd n\- Kduratioii. Mninlrs n\\ ]SS()-date. 2 V. Census .AlarshaTs FiMd Notes an, I Reports, 1898-date. These consist of two sliclvrs full of bundles of ijapers niid are in n locl<pr in tlie liall. Certificate Books.' stuhs. 1S!l2-date. 20 v. Examinations l'oi- ( liadnation from Elementary Schools. Ifl07-date. 1 v. In.-^titntes. .Aluinle. of. fss-l-ihite. 2 v. Manual for SeliooLs. ISD.j. 1915, 2 pamphlets. School District Boundaries, 1858-date, 3 v. School District Fund Ledger. 1878-1882, 2 v.. in Clerk's office: 1882- date. 10 V. Teachers' Examination, Record of. 1873-date. 1 drawer of pamphlets. Teachers' Reports, 1898-date. 24 f.h. Warrants, stubs of, 1897-date. 36 f.h. THE AUDITOR Rolls : Original. 1852-1862, 14 v., in Clerk's vault: 1855, 1 v.; 1872-1873, 1 v.. in Clerk's vault; 1861-1916. 152 v.; Index, 1881-1915, 38 v Delin(iuent. 1S58-1915, 94 v.: Index, 1891-1915, 33 v Operative Property, 1913-1914, 1 v. Bills drawn on the Treasurer, 1908-1915, 36 f.b.. in balcony of Record- er's office. SHASTA COUNTY. 497 Certificates. Delinquent Tax Sale.s, 1872-1915. 5 v. (1-5). Dav Book. 1899-1907, 3 v. Fee Book, 1891-1910. 2 v.. in Clerk's office. Hospital and Orphan Record, 1908-date, 1 v. Journal. 1890-1891. 1 v., in Clerk's vault: 1899-1907, 1 v. Ledger, 186J-1899, 6 v. License Accounts, 1901-date, 2 v. License Tax Collector's Reports, 1900-date. 1 f.b. Lot Book, 1 V. Plat Book, Delinquent Tax Sales. 2 v. One vol.. East ; one vol.. West. Receipts, 1887-1888, 1 v.. in Clerk's vault. Receipts and Expenditures. Record of for .statistical purposes, current, 1 V. School District Bond Ledger. 1894-1896, 1 v. ; 1908-1909, 1 v. School District Ledger. 186-1-1878, 1 v.. 1884-1885, 1 v., 1887-1889, 2 v.. 1891-1892. 1 v.. all in Clerk's vault; 1892-1908, 4 v. (3-6). School W.-iiTanls. Wr-istrr of, 1908-date, 2 V. (1-2). Tax Krrni'.l, l)r|,,i,|u lit: Actlons, 1870-1872, 1 v., in Clerk's vault; Kerripis. Is7ii-1>7_'. 1 v., in Clerk's vault; Redemptions, 1878-1906, - V. Warrants Disbursed, 1857-1862. 1 v., in Cl<>rk'.s vault. Warrants on file, 1912-date, 36 i.h. Warrants, Register of, 1857-1877, 3 v., 1883-1884. 1 v.. all in Clerk's vault: 1884-date, 9 v. (1-9). THE TREASURER Accounts, rncompleted, 1888-1889. 1 v.. in Clerk's vault. Cash Book. 1861-1890, 4 v., in Clerk's vault. Dav Book. 1892-1893, 1 v.. in Clerk's vault. Journal. 1862-1868, 1 v., in Clerk's vault: 1911-1916, 6 v. Ledger, 1911-date. 6 v. Miscellaneous file, 1916-date, 20 f.b. Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund. 1915-date, 1 v. Reports, annual, 1862-1875, 2 v., in Clerk's vault. School Land Books, 1861-1872, 1 v., in Clerk's vault; 1873-date, 6 v. Warrants Cancelled, Treasurer's Statement of, 1901-1909, 9 rolls of loo.se leaf sheets in Clerk's vault. Warrants Purchased by Redemption Fund. 1858-1874, 2 v., in Clerk's vault. Warrants Unpaid Oct. 7, 1857, or Scrip Account Book, 1854-1857, 1 v., in Clerk's vault. THE ASSESSOR Abstract of Deeds, 1875-date, 8 v. (1-8) : Index, 6 v. Assessment List of Delinquent Tax Sales and Redemptions, 1874— date, 2 v. Asse.s.sment Rolls, Index, 1908-1914, 7 v. Assessor's Statements. 1915-(late, 20 v. 33—41210 498 COUNTY ARCHI\'ES OF CALIFORNIA. Lot Book, Description of Propert.y by Townships : East, 2 v. ; West, 2 v. Maps and Plats: Map of Anderson and Additions, 1892, E. A. Zoellin, worn and ink-stained, 36" x 36", mounted on roller. The map shows blocks as laid out. Map of Cottonwood and Additions, 1892, worn, 36" x 36". The map shows the blocks. Official Map of Shasta County, 1891, Carl R. Briggs & Co., size 4' X 6', mounted on roller. The map shows supervisors' districts, precincts, mining claims, school districts, and a picture of the courthouse built in 1SS9. It has been defaced by marks of officers. Other copies of the map are in the Clerk's office, the Sheriff's office, and in the upper hall of the Hall of Records. Plat Book : of Townships, East, 1 v. ; West, 1 v. ; of Towns, 1 v. Reading Grant Abstract, 1897, 1 v. Shasta Land Office Transcripts, West and East, 2 v. THE TAX COLLECTOR Correspondence record, 1904^date, 7 letter fih-s. 30 folders and 5 boxes. Ledger, 1857-1864, 3 v.. in Clerk's vault. License, Cash Account of, 1906-date, 2 v. Licenses Collected, Ledger of, 1904— date, 2 v., loose leaf. This is a temporai-y record. License Receipt Book, stubs, 50 v. Poll Tax Roll, 1911-1914. 3 v. Tax Collections, Register of, 1892-1893, 1 v., in Clerk's vault: 1884, 1 v., in Clerk's office; 1906-date, 8 v. The latter does not include licenses and land sales. Tax Receipts, stubs, 1909-date, 375 v. Receipts for earlier dates are in the attic. SIERRA COUNTY. 499 SIERRA COUNTY INTRODUCTION That territory now designated as Sierra County was originally a portion of Yuba County. The increase in population during the early fifties, together with the difficulty of communication with Marysville, the county seat, led to the separate organization of Sierra County by an act approved April 16, 1852. Since that time the boundaries have been shifted or redefined some six or eight times, but none of these affected any great portion of territory. Since 1852 the county seat has been at Downieville. The present courthouse, a wooden structure, is said to have been constructed soon after the organization of the county. It stands among a group of M'ooden buildings and hence is in no way fireproof. The building is lighted by electricity, but is heated with wood stoves. Tlie building is provided with two brick vaults and these are in general u.sed for the official records. The filing eases and office furniture is largely of wood and somewhat antiquated. This courthouse was examined in June, 1916. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS District Court, 1852-1879 File, 100 p.h., cases 1-2964. Judgment Book, 1853-1879, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. Judgment by Confession, 1852-1858, 1 v. Judgment Docket. 1855-1879, 2 v. ; Index, 1852-1879, 1 v. Minutes, 1852-1879, 3 v. (A-C). Eegister of Actions, 1859-187!). 3 v. (E-G) ; Index, 1852-1879, 1 v. County Court, 1852-1879 File, 14 p.h., eases 1^81. Judgment Book, 1854-1879, 2 v. (x. B) ; Index, 1 v. Judgment Docket, 1874-1879, 1 v. (B) ; Index, 1 v. Minutes, 1853-1879, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v. Kegister of Actions, 1874-1879, 1 v. ; Index, 1864-1879, 1 v. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1852-1863 Minutes, 1852-1863, 2 v. 500 COrXTY ARCHIVES UF CALIFORNIA. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1852-date Collateral Iiilieritanc-e Tax Hecords. 1901-date. 1 v. Fee Books, 1861-1874, 1 v. File, 77 p.h., cases 1-872. Letters Testamentarv, Administration and Bonds, 1864-1879, 1 v. Minutes and Orders, 1856-1879. 4 v. (A-D). Keo^ister of Actions, 1851-1861. 2 v.. in the Treasurer's vault; 1865-1877. 1 V. Register of Estates, 1880-date. 2 v. (1-21 : Inde.x. 1 v. Superior Court, 1880-date Attornevs, Roll of, 1852-date, 1 v. Calendar, 1880-1883, 1 v. : 1888. 2 v. File. 100 p.h.. rasrs 1-1424. Insanity, Rim-hkK nf ( 'mnniitment, 1887, 1 v., with few entries. Judgment Docket. l^Mi-date. 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v. (1). Judgment Record. lS80-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Jury Time Book. 1888-date, 1 v. Minutes, 1880-date. 9 v. (1-9). Register of Actions and Fee Book. 1880-date. 3 v. (G-I). Superior Court, Juvenile, IQlO-datc Record, 191l)-date. 1 v. SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Book, 1873-date. 2 v. (x. 2). Franchise Book. 1854^date. 1 v.. with few entries. Minutes. 1855-date. 6 v. (A-F). Ordinance Book. 1883-date. 1 v. Orphans: List of. 1898-date. 1 v.: On State Aid. 1904-date, 1 v.; Orphans and Half-orphans. Accounts. 1897-1903, 1 v.: Records, 1889-date. 3 v. Road Book. 1854-1903. 1 v. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Fee Books, 1870-date, 5 v. Hunting Licenses, Register of. 1907-1908, 1 v. Naturalization Declaration of Intention. Record. 1906-date. 1 v. ; Index. 1852- 1905. 1 V. Naturalization. Acts of, 1869-1888, 3 v.; Records of. 1888-1906. 2 V. : Petition and Record, 1906-date, 1 v. Naturalized Citizens Index. 1852-1905. 1 v. , by Precincts, 1916, 18 hinders: Record Deputies, 1912-date. 1 v. . 10 V. Reg :istration Affidavits ,.|- R,- of Afli.l,-iviN K Great Keyistei'. 1: SIERRA COUNTY. 501 i' Lections Nomination. Ket-ord of. 1912-(late, 1 v.; Certificates of, 1912-date, 2 f.b. Primary Election Officers. 1898, 1 v. Record'of Ballots, 1892-date. 1 v. Verification Deputies, Record of Aiipointment. 1912-date, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health Marriage Li<M>iisc Affidavits. 1897-date. on file; earlier incomplete. Dentists, Reuistn- ,,f. l^si;-1904. 1 v.; 1907-date, 1 v. Medical Certilinit. -. Krrord of, 1876-date, 1 v. Optometri.sts. Kcui.stL-r of, 1903-date. 1 v. Pharmacists, Register of, 1907-date, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. Partner-ships, Register of, 1874— date, 1 v. -, Index to Certificates of Partnership, 1855-date, 1 v. Private account books: Alaska M. & M. Co.. Books of. 1890-1895. 8 v. Davis, Sam, Virginia Citv. Dav Book, 1865, 1 v., in the attic. Sierra Valley Stock and Agricultural Co., 1888-1890, 3 v. Relating to Other Officers Justice Court Dockets: Eureka Township Transcripts, 1860-1879, 1 v.: Lincoln Township. 1852-lSSS, 2 v.; Butte Township, 1852- 1870, 3 V. THE RECORDER Abstract of Mortgages, 1895-1902, 1 v. ; 1906-1910, 1 v. Bank, Water, and Quartz Claims, 1855-1857, 1 v. Births: Register of. 1873-1907, 2 v.: Duplicate Certificate. 1907-date, 2 V. Certificates nf Sale under Execution. 1866-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v. Coiitr.-ii-ts and A-'ivrinmN. 1852-date. 4 v. (D-G).: Index, 1 v. Conti-.-irt. and M i-^lla ih-oiis, 1853-1858, 2 v. DeatliN: lo-m^irr ,il, l^To-l'.iOo, 1 v.: Duplicate Certificate. 1905-date, 1 v. Decrees of Distribution. 1893-1904, 1 v. Deeds. 1852-date. 51 v. (A-Z. 1-25) : Index, 5 v. (1-8). p:iection Exiicnsi^s: Candidatis" Statements. 1894-date. 2 v. (x, 2); Conunittc.'s' Sialcim nis. lMi4-1:il4, 1 v. Ilomest.'ads. iMKMlatr. 2 v. lA-ll.. JudmiMiits^ Transcripts of. 1881-date. 1 v. (2). Lt-avrv 1-7(1 -date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1856-date, 1 v. Lis I'l iidrns. SI I Notice.s of Actions. Maps and I'lats: ;Mai)s and Drawings, 1861-date, map rack (A-H). Inchiiles maps relating to suits, townsites. bridges, mines and roads. Town Plats, 1 v., 30" s 36". 502 COUNTY ARCHI\'ES OF CALIFORNIA. Marks and Brands, 1869-date, 1 v. (A), with few entries. Marriages, Births. Divorces, Deaths, 1853-1879, 1 v. (A). Marriages: Record of, 1880-date. 3 v. (2-4) ; Index to Marriage Certifi- cates, 1873-date, 1 v. ; Reaister. 1905-date, 2 v. Mechanics Liens, 1852-date, 4 v. (A-D). Mining Association, Downieville, 1852-1853, 1 v. Mining Claims: Quartz. 1853-date, 12 v. (A-M) ; Index, 4 v. (1-4) ; Placer. 1853-date, 11 v. (A-L) ; Index. 1852-date, 4 v. (1-4). Minino- District Records: Eiireka Flat, 1853-1866, 2 v.: Poverty Hill. is:.:; 1 sill I. 1 V. "Slwv-.r^r^. l>:,L:-,lato. 13 V. (A-N) : Index. 4 v. (1-4) : Personal Prop- ei-t\. IS.'jT- ls.39. 1 v. (A) : 1859-1863. 3 v. (B-D), in the Treasurer's vault; 1863-date, 2 v. (E-F). Newspapers (all in vault except as noted) : Downieville, Sierra Democrat, 1858-1864, 4 v. Weekly Standard, Apr. 1864-Sept. 1S64. Sierra Age, May-Aug. 1871, 1 v. A duplicate of the same volume is in tlie attic. Mountain Messenger, June. 1862-date, 40 v. Sacramento, Reporter, Apr. 1870-July, 1872, 4 v. A duplicate of the same is in the attic. Notices of Actions, 1865-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v. Official Bonds, 1852-1861, see Powers of Attorney; 1861-1878, 1 v. (A), in the Trea.surer's vault ; 1878-date, 3 v. (2-4) ; Index. 1861-date, 1 v. Powers of Attorney, 1852-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. Before 1861 this record also contains Official Bonds. Pre-emptions, 1852-1881, 2 v. (A-B) : Index, 1852-date, 1 v. Quartz Claims and Water Privileges. 1852, 1 v. Releases of Mortgages, 1866-1907. 1 v. (A) : Index. 1866-date. 1 v. Sales : Downieville Lots, 1883-1884, 1 v. ; Sierra City Lots, 1887, 1 v. Satisfaction of IMort gages, 1907-date. 1 v. (B). Sole Traders' Declarations, 1862-1910, 1 v. Stallion Register. 1912-date, 6 v. (1-6). Tax Deeds. lS75-date. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index, 1 v. Tax S.ili's. ( ■,.|-tifieates of, 1873-date, 5 v. (1, x. 1-3) ; Index, 1 v. Towiisit,. ticld iiote.s: Downieville. 1887, 2 v.: Goodyear Bar, 1887, 1 v.: Sierra City. 18S0. 1 v. Wills Admitted to Prohate. lS52-date. 1 v.: Index. 1 v. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS^ Annual Report. 1887-date, 28 pamphlets, in vault. Board of Education, ilinutes of, 1880-date, 2 v. Certitieates, stub-books, 1886-date, in vault. Communications received, 1903-date. Courses of Study, 1903-date, 2 pamphlets. District Records of Superintendent, 1866-1874. 1 v., in vault. Downieville School District, Minutes of Board, 1870-1879. 1 v., in vault. •A large portion of these records are kept by the Superintendent in his residence. Others are kept in the vault in the otiice of the Treasurer: these are indicated by the word "vault." SIERRA COUNTY. 503 Institutes, Minutes of, 1878-1905, 1 v. Requisition stub-books, 1899-date. Requisitions. 188fi-date. IS v.. pasted in serapbook. in vault. School District Bond-. K'.'-isi, ,• ,,r, 1:mil'-1903, in Clerk '.s vault. School District BouiMLni- v 1 ^^il-il,iir. 1 v. School District Ledyvi'. 1 <:)!•-, Lite. 9 v.. in vault. Superintendent's Record, 1855-1861, 1 v. ; 1865-1887, 1 v., both in vault. Teaeher.s' Examinations, Record of, 1872, 1 pamphlet; 1893-date, 1 v., both in vault. Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1913-date, 1 p.h. Teachers' Reports, 1889-1891. 1 v., in vault; 1903-date, 3 v. Trustees, Regi.ster of, 1887-date. 1 v. Trustees' Reports. 1903-dat('. 1 v. THE AUDITOR Assessment Rolls : Original, 1863-date, 62 v. Duplicate. 1864. 1866, 1872, 1873, 4 v. Delin.iupnt. 1866. 1 v. : 1870-date. 45 v. Inde.x. 190S-date, 9 v. Journnl. Is62 1S74. 1 v., in Treasurer's vault; 1875-date, 3 v. LedgiT, l^(;i 1^7(i. 1 v., in Treasurer's vault: 1876-date, 2 v. License l.ciliivr, lS95-date, 1 v. School Warrants. Register of. 1880-1881. 1 v. Sheriff's Fee Book, 1861-1887, 1 v. ; 1893-1902. 1 v.. in the attic: Record Book. 1856-1898, 3 v., in the attic. Warrants: Register of, 1873-1888, 1 v.; Redeemed, 1861-1867. 1 v.; On File, in Clerk's vault: Salary stub-books, 1915-date, 2 v.; General stub-books. 1SS3-1887, 2 v., in Treasurer's vault. THE TREASURER Bonds. AYai,'on Road. Record of. 1S70-1.S87. 1 v. Cash liMok. ls(i4-1874. 1 v.; lS89-date, 4 v. Journal. l>ill l!i(i:?, 3 v. Ledger. is.'iH-datc. 5 v. Property Redeemed, 1877-1904, 1 v. Warrants Redeemed, Register of, lS60-date, 1 v. THE ASSESSOR Assessment Statements, 191.5-date. ]\Iaps and Plats: IMap Book. Assessment of Property, 1870-1893, 100 v.. in the attic ; 1893-date, 79 v., in Treasurer's vault. Plat Bonlc of Surveyors Town>^liips, 2 v. Mortgages, Abslr;ici of. 1^7^ 1^^4. i' v.. in Clerk's vault. Poll Tax Rolls. l.s'.iT 1:M4. 1- \., in Clerk's vault. State and I'liitcd Stati-s Land Otiicc Keturns, with CoTinty Surveyor. THE TAX COLLECTOR Licenses, Ca.sh Account of, 1910-datc, 1 v. Tax Collectors' Book of Description, 1876-1894, 1 v., in the attic. oO-t COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. SISKIYOU COUNTY INTRODUCTION Siskiyou County was created in 1852 from territory which had previously belonged to Shasta, Trinity and Klamath counties. Since its organization several changes have been made in its territory. The first of these was in 1874, when the eastern portion of the county was detached to form Modoc County. The next year the dissolution of Klamath County was completed and a large part of that county annexed to Siskiyou. In 1887 the line with Del Norte was modified, giving Siskiyou that part of the Klamath River around Clear Creek and Indian Creek. Yreka has always been the county seat. The older part of the courthouse was erected in 1856. It was built of brick. Two wings of concrete w-ere added in 1896, and a Ilall of Records, also concrete, was built in 1909. The latter is a separate buildins:. These buildings may be considered safe from exterior fires, but the old courthouse would not resist fire originating within the building. The Hall of Records appears to be fireproof. The Auditor's office, only, is provided with a vault. Steam and electricity furnish the heat and light. The older records that are considered of little value are piled in the basement of the Hall of Records, not far from the furnace. Among these were records dating from 1852 to 1914. and ranging from legal papers to assessment rolls and original deed books. This examination was made in June, 1916. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS District Court, 1852-1879 File, 1855-1879, 46 f .b.; cases 1-2000. General Index. 1853-1879, 3 v. Judgment Dnck.'t, 18.52-1879. 2 v. (1-2). Judgm.Mils, 1>.V_'-1S79, 4 V. (1-1). Minutes. Is.VJ-l^T!!. 4 V. (1-4). ^Idtidii Diirkct. is.'s TSC.l. 1 v., in basement. l;r-lstr|-,,r Arllnns. 1 >:>.V1 878, 4 V. (1-4). T.ix SuiK: Drrivr IJ.vMi'd. 1865-1872, 1 v.; Register of Actions, l,S(ir)-l,s72, 1 v.. in Heenrder's office. County Court, 1852-1879 File, ls:,:!--ls7!). 1s f.b. General IimIix. 1 ^.V_'-1S79, 2 v. (1-2). Minut<',s, l,-^.c'^lsT!t. 3 v. (1-3). N-., SISKIYOU COUNTY. 505 Court of Sessions. Criminal, 1852-1863 File. 1854-1861, 4 f.b. Index, 1852-1863, 1 v. Minutes, 1852-1863. 2 v. (1-2). Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 18.S2-date Bonds of Administrators and Executors, 1913-date, 1 v. (6). Bonds and Letters of Administration and Guardianship, 1912-date, Iv. (5). Bonds and Letters of Administrators, 1856-1912, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1861-date, 1 v. Calendar, 1883-1891, 1 v. File, 1856-date, 140 f.b., eases 1-1722, ease 518, 2 drawer.s. Index, 1853-date, 2 v. (1-2). Letters of Administration, 1892-1912, 1 v. (3) ; 1912-date, 1 v. (4). Letters of Administration and Testamentary, Index, 1867-date. Letters of Guardianship and Testamentary, 1908-date, 1 v. (2). Minutes, 1852-1S79. :', v. ri-3) ; 1880-date, 13 v. (x, 2-13). Register of Adii us. Is.-.C-date, 6 v. (1-6). Register of ('l.-iims. ]sii!udate, 2 v. Wills, Reeord uf, l85(i-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1857-date, 1 v Superior Court, 1880-date Calendar, 1880-date, 2 v. Coroner's In(iue.st.s, 1857-1887, 4 f.b. Executions, 1866-d.ate, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1). File, 210 f.b., eases 1-4351 ; current, 34 f.b. (A-Z). General Index, 1880-date, 6 v. Insanity, Judgment and Order of Commitment, 1909-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1903-date, 1 v. ; Commitments for Intemperance, 1913- date, 1 V. Judgment Docket, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2). Judgment Recnrd. 1880-date. 7 v. (1-7). Jurv I'M.cik. issii l!)n5. 1 v. Minutes, l.sMi ,1,-,1,.. 18 V. (1-18). Register of ActKnis. 1880-d;ite, 7 v. (5-11). Register and .liid-ninits, rndrx to, ISSO-date, 3 v. (1-3). Reporters' notes, sliortliand. lni) nolcliooks. in the basement. Transcripts, typewritten, in the ba.semeiit. Transcripts on Appeal, John Daggett vs. Yreka ilining and ililling Company, 1903, 1 v., in the basement. SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Book. 1883-date, 4 v. (2-5). Equaliz:ifion. .Minutes of Board of. 1872-1915, 1 v. File, 1S57 dnlr. (;(l f.b. Fundimj ('( iiis<;i(iii. Ri'coi'd of, 1858, 1 v.. in the basement. lldspil.il b'.rnr,!, ls:il-,late. 3 f.b. .Miniilrs: l^.-,t il.it,.. in V. (1-10); Index, 1856-date, 3 v. (1-3). Oi'dinaiir,. il.M.k. ls>:'-.late. 1 v. (1). Road Over.seri-s- .\.T,,nnts, 1857-1863, 1 v. Road Register. 1:hii; ,|,it,\ 1 v. (2). Scott Valley Levee Disti'iet. Minutes Creating, 1910, 1 v. 506 COUNTY ARCIirV^ES OF CALIFORNIA. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Attorneys' Keceipts for Papers Returned, 1883-date, 3 v. Corespondence record, 1900-date, 6 letter files. Fee Books, 186^1890, 3 v., in the Recorder's office; 1899-date, 3 V. (1-3). Field Enrollment, 1896-1897, 2 v., in the Recorder's office; 1898- 1900, 3 v.. I!i(i4. ;ill_in the basement; 1905-1906, 2 v., in the Recorder's (ii'lir •; l!i(i,-1914. 8 v. Hunting Lieciisc IJc-islcr, 1904-1908, 2 v. IV'Dlitary Rolls, 1894, 1001, 2 v., in the basement; 1915, 1 v. Miscellaneous papers, 1852-date, 120 f.b., 10 boxes, in basement. Naturalization Declarations of Intention, 1880-1906. 1 v. (1) ; Record, 1906-date, 2 V. Naturalization: Record of, 1880-1906, 3 v. (1-3); Petition and Record, 1906-date, 4 v. (x, x, 2-3). Registration Affidavits of Re.ui.stratidu. eurrcnt. 20 liinders. Great Register, 1866-1908, 11 v.: Index, 1908, 1914, 2 pamphlets, printed. Precinct Boundaries, 1910, 1 v. Elections Nomination, Certificates of, 1910, 1 f.b. Record of Ballots. 1892-date, 1 v. Verification Deputies Records, 1910, 1 f.b. Votes Cast, 1898, 1900, 1902, in drawer. Marriage and Public Health Marriage License Affidavits, 1890-1908, 1 f.b. Dentists, Register of, 1904-date. 1 v. IMedieal Certificates, 1876-date, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Bond and Surety Companies. Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. Corporations, Register of, 1854-date. Partnerships, Register of, 1887-date, 1 v. Private account books, 50 v., in the " About twenty of thesp date from the fifties, and a few of them are accounts of length. Most of the volumes are rough day books. Relating to Other Officers Auditors' Reports. 1SS4-1904, 1 drawer. Justices of Prnrr l)„rl<,.fs: South Township, 1865-1881, 1 v.; Etna Township, ism; V.mil'. 1 v. ; Humbug Township, 1852, 1 v.; 1857- 1859, 1 v., all in the basement. Miscellaneous reports, 1857-1900, 6 f.b. Notarial Records, 1864, 1891-1893, 2 v., in the basement. Sheriff's Papers, 2 f.b. SISKIYOU COUNTY. 507 THE RECORDER Assiguiiients of JMortgages and Leases, 1885-date, 1 v. (2) : Index, Iv. (1). Attachments, 1883-date. 3 v. (1-3) : Index, 1876-date. ] v. Bill of Sale, 1893-date, 2 v. (1-2) : Index, 1895-date, 1 v. (1). Births, Register of, 1872-date, 6 v. (1-6). Bonds, Record of County, 1883-1904, 1 v.; Record of School, 1880- 1890, 1 f.b. Certificates ,,f S,,l,.. 1S(;iu,|;it... 3 v.: Index. 1 v.; 1855-1893, 9 f.b. DeatLs. Rcmstrr. iv.7:; IMn;. 1 v. (1) : 1910-date, 2 v. (4-5). Decrees of 1 )ist riliuti,,ii. is!il-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Deeds. 1860-datc. 88 v. (8-95) ; Index, 9 v. (1-9) ; Klamath County Deed.s. 1854-1875, 2 v. (1-2). Deeds and ilortgages, 1852-1860, 7 v. (1-7). Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 1898-date, 2 v. (1-2); Committees" Statmients. 1898-1912, 1 v. (1). Estravs. 1852-1860, in basement. Fee Books, 1898-date, 11 v. Homesteads, 1860-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Judgments. Transcripts of, Superior Court, 1887-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v.; •Justice's ('iiiirf. 1 "^."iT -date. 1 v. Land ClaiiMv 1 -^:>l' 1 -s:,. 3 v. (1-3) -. 1855-1860, 2 f.b., in Clerk's office; Index, lS.-.L'-ls7:i, 1 v. (1). Leases, 1884-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Lis Pendens, see Notices of Actions. 'Slaps : Plat Books of Towns, 1 v. ; of Sections, 6 v. (1-6) ; of Town Lots, 2v. (1-2). :\rarks and Brands, 1852-date, 3 v. (1-3) : Index. 1853-1915, 1 v. (1). .Alarriages: Record. 1853-date. 11 v. (1-11) : Index. 3 v. (1-3) ; Register, 1907-date, 3 v. (2-4). ;\lechanics Lieu.?. 1852-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1853-date, 1 v. (1). ]\Iining records : Claims, 1852-date. 50 v. (1-50); Index, 6 v. (1-6). Claims and Water Rights, Del Norte County, 1867-1887, 1 v. District Records: Oro Fino, 18.56, 1 v.; South Fork, 1892-1897, 1 V. : Canal Gulch. 1856-1860, 1 v., all in the basement. Proof of Labor. 1893-date. 7 v. (1-7). iliscellaneous Records, 1883-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1900-date. 1 v. (2). These records contain certificates of sale, certificates of purchase, bank statements, certifications of legal papers, etc. Miscellaneous Records, Klamath County, 1856-1874, 1 v. This volume contains all the papers recorder] except deeds. Mortgages, 1860-date, 34 v. (8^1) ; Index, 1852-date, 4 v. (1-4). For mortgages before 1S60 see Deeds and Mortgages. IMortgages, Personal Property, 1857-date, 8 v. (A-H) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Newspapers : Bartel, McCloud Biver Pioneer, 1889-1893, 2 v. Dorris, Booster, 1908, 1912, 2 v. »US COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Dunsmuir, News, 1890-1914. 16 v. Herald, 1897-1898, 1 v. Dispatrh. 11)1(1-1912. 2 V. Plain I),al,r. li)12. 1 v. Etna. Sr..l/ Valh ,/ Advance, 1897-1914. 10 v. Stainhinl. 1>MS, 1 V. Fort .Jonrs. S,„n Valley News, 1878-1895, 11 v. Voinil,! lu ,i,„-l,r. 1895-1898. 3 v. Fani,< r.an^l Mnn rs. 1 !H L'-l :il4. 6 v. Montavur. M.ss, „,i, r. I:ill-l:il4. 2 v. Mott. .\"yfl, Star. 1>S:1-1s:HI. My. Sisson, Mount Shasta Herald, 1887-1892. 4 v. Mascot, 1891-1895, 2 v. Mirror, 1896-1904, 6 v. HradVuihl. 1!HI4-1914. 5 v. Yreka. .ImirnaJ. 1S(;2-1914. 45 v. ruini,. 1S(1L'-1SI)7. :U V. Trihin,., lSN(i-lss:;. :>. v. Sisl^l<l"<i T,h,,raa,. ^:90-1891. 2 V. 8iskni„i, X, irs. I^li:, 11114. 1:5 V. Daihi 1:, j.nrh r. l^:iS-lS9il. 2 v. Suanall Lnnhm,'. lUl:;. 1 v. Notices of Actiiins. iSCM-date. 4 v. (1-4). Official Bonds, lS52-date. 8 v. (A-H) ; Ind^s, 2 v. (1-2). Patents. 1864-date, 16 v. (1-16) -. Index, 2 v. (1-2). Powers of Attorney. 1884-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1853-date, 1 v. (1). Receipts for papers left with the Recorder, 1885-date, 1 v. Redemption. Certificates of, 1887-date. 3 v. (x, 1-2) ; 2 f.b. Releases of :\Iort,oaovs and [-eases. 1886-date. 2 v. Residence, Certificairs ..f. l'.Mi9-date. 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v. (1). Separate Property (,r Wiws, 1S53-1913. 1 v. Stallion Reg'ister. i;)()(l-datc. 1 v. (1). Swamp and Overflowed Lands, 1881-1885, 1 v. Tax Sales, Record. lS58-date. 10 v. (1-10); Index. 1895-date. 1 v.; Certificates of Delinquent Tax Sales, 1852-1859. 2 v.: 1872-1880, 1 v.. all in the basement ; 1881-1893, 6 v. Water Rights. 1872-date. 7 v. (1-7) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2). AVills Admitted to Probate. 1895-1914. 1 v. (1) -. Index. 1888-1898, 1 v. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report, 1904, 1905, 2 pamphlets each. Apportionment Record, 1858-1863, 1 v. -. 1890-1892. 1 v., in the base- ment: 1892-date, 1 v. Board of Education, Minutes of, 1880-date. 5 v. (1-5). Certificate stub-books, 1910-date, 4 v. Certificates and Diplomas, Record of. 1887-1907. 1 v.. in the Recorder's office. Certification of Teachers, 1888-date. 1 v. Communications received, 1911-date, 1 f.b. Courses of Study, 1900-date, 15 pamphlets. SISKIYOU COUNTY. 509 District Record, 1890-1891, 1 v., in the Recorder's office. This rccortl refers to grades, te.ichers, opening, closing, term, .and salaries. Examination for Graduation from Elementary Schools, 1907-date, 1 v. Grading of Schools. 1900-date, 1 v. " Institutes, Minutes of, 1868-date. 2 v. Letter file, 1911-d;ite. 10 f.h. Requisitions pa.st((l in >ri;i|, liooks, 1890-1911, 10 v., in the basement. School District ArmmHs. lst;4-1872, 1 v.. in the basement; 1884-1909, 16 V. (x, 1-15), 111 Kccordcr's office: 1909-date, 7 v. (16-22). School District Boundaries, 1874, 1 v., in the basement ; 1875-date, 2 v. Superintendent of Schools, Record of, 1857-1870, in the basement; 1870-1886, 1 v.. in the Recorder's office; Record of Visits, 1890-1894, 2 v., 1901, 1 v., all in the basement. Teachers' Examination Record, 1897-date, 1 v. Teachers' Library Books, Record of, 1892-date, 1 v. This is a record of the district library books kept in the districts. Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v. Teachers" Hc|»nts. lH Id-date, 1 v. Tru-stecs' dr.l-i-.. IJr-wlor of, 1891-191(1, 2 v., in the Recorder's office. Trustees. H-uistrr ,,f. 1S!)1-1905, 1 v. Trusters" Rrimi-ts, 1910-date. 1 f.b. Vote for rii-h School District. Record of. Dunsmnir, 1911, 1 v., in Clerk "s oftiee. Warrants, Register of Seliool, 187:?-19]1. 7 v.. in the Recorder "s office; lyil-date, 1 V. THE AUDITOR Account Book of the Treasurer, Sheriff and A.s.sessor, 1860-1871, 1 v., in the Recorder's office. Assessment Rolls, in Recorder's office, l^nless otherwise stated: Original, 1852-1857, 18 v., 1861, 2 v., all in the basement; 1858- 1914, 126 v.; 1914, 5 v., in the Auditor's office; 1915, 5 v., in Tax Collector's office; 1916, 4 v., in the Assessor's office: Index, 1880-date, 36 v. Duplicate. 1857, 1 v., in the basement : 1860, 1 v. : 1872-1874, 4 v. Delinquent, 1871-1873, 2 v., in the basement; 1874-1914, 30 v.; Index, 1880-date, 30 v. Klamath County, 1874-1875, 1 v. Ledger, 1861-1872, 1 v.. in the basement; lS72-date, 4 v. (1-4), Orphans and llnlf-orphans on State Aid. 1911-date, 2 v. Rate of Taxation, l>>2-date, 1 v. Redemptions. I'.U l-d.itc 1 v. Salary Leduvr, l^s:)-lSS7, 1 y., in the basement. School Disti-ict L.mI^,.,-. 1900-date, 2 y. "Warrants Rcdcniinl and Bonds Issued, 1854-1858, 2 v.. in the basement; 1898-1904, o f.i)., in the Clerk's office. Warrants, Register of County, 1852-1871, 2 y. (1-2), in the basement; 1871-date, 7 y. (2-9). Warrants, Register of School, 1880-1911, 5 y., in the Recorder's office; 1911-date, 2 v. 510 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. THE TREASURER Aecoimts, 1853-1857, 1 v.. in the basement; 1857-1860, 1 v., in the Rec-order's office; 1866-1878, 1 v. (2) ; 1878-1906, 2 v. (3-4), in the Recorder's office; 1906-date, 1 v.. in the Auditor's office. Allowance Book, 1853-1882. 1 v. Cash Account, 1858-1880. 2 v.. in the basement; 1880-1884, 1 v., in the Recorder's office; 1884-1895. 1 v., in the basement; 1895-1914, 12 v., in the Recorder's office; 1915-date. 2 v. Day Book, 1915-date, 2 v. Deposit Regi.ster, 1911-date. 1 v. Inheritance Tax Receipts, 1910-1914, 2 v. Journal, 1877-1885, 1 v., in the Recorder's office; 1885-1891. 1 v.. in the basement; 1892-1909, 1 v., in the Recorder's office; 1912-1914, 1 V. Land Records, 1858-1875, 1 v. ; 1886-1894, 1 v. ; 1903-date, 1 v. Ledger, 1868-1872, 1 v., in the ba.sement; 1878-1909, 5 v.. in the Recorder's office; 1912-1914. 1 v. School District Ledger, 1873-1883, 1 v.. in the Ijasement; 1907-date, 4 v., in the Recorder's office. State School Laud Record, 1859-1872, 1 v. (1). Warrants, Register of, 1868-1901, 1 v., in the Recorder's office. Warrants Unpaid for lack of funds. 1871-1878, 1 v., in the Recorder's office. THE ASSESSOR Assessment Statements, in basement. Journal, 1897-1898, 1 v., in the basement. Maps and Plats: Plat Books: City and Town. 3 v.; Township, 10 v.. 20 townships in each vol. ; Township. 1 v., .showing the assessed valuation per acre of each 40-acre tract. Mortgages, Abstract of. 1875-1899. 3 v. (2-3). in the Recorder's office; 1899-1909, 2 V. (4-5), in the basement. Poll Tax Roll. 1892, 1 v., in the basement; 1893-1898, 6 v., in the Recorder's office; 1899-1910. 9 v., in the basement; 1910-1912, 3 v., in the Recorder's office; Delinquent Poll Tax Roll, 1905-1910, 5 v., in the basement; 1910-1911, 2 v., iu the Recorder's office. Real Estate Transfers. Record of, current. 2 v. THE TAX COLLECTOR Assessment Rolls, 1915. 5 v. (1-5) ; Delinquent, 1915, 1 v. Cash Book, 1904-date, 2 v. Cash Tax Blotter. 1896-1906, 4 v.. in the basement. Correspondence recni'il, llMiT-ilnt.'. t; letter files. Licenses, Cash Accoinn. 1>>.; I'lnj. :'■ v.. in the basement; 1911-date, 1 v. Licenses Collected, Lcduci- of. isiil-i;)03, 2 v., in the basement; 1902- date, 1 V. Solano County. Solid blue a b 0 Red Stats. 1 Stats. 1 Stats. 1 Stats. 1 Pol. Code (1919) For key to maps §3956. ee page ix. SOLANO COUNTY. SOLANO COUNTY INTRODUCTION Solauo County was included in the original gToup of twenty-seven counties into which the state was divided in 1850. While there have been a number of changes in the boundary lines, the amount of territory involved has not been large. The county seat for the first eight years was at Benicia, but in 1858 an election fixed the seat of government at Fairfield, where it has since remained. In 1873-1874 a determined effort was made to change the county seat to Vallejo. This effort met with some temporary succes.s, but Fairfield finally emerged triumphant from the struggle. The first i)ernianciit courthrnisc was erected in 1859 at a cost of about •1^25, ()00. In 1878 a Hall of Records was built, and in 1887 a l)uilding was erected, filling the space between the two older buildings and com- pleting what was for more than thirty years Solano County's court- house. In December, 1911, the present courthouse was completed. This is ii fine building of steel, concrete and granite, modern in every respect, anil designed with a view to making it both fire and burglar proof. The fixtures of the various offices are in keeping with the general character of the building. Each of the offices represented in this rejjort has a small storeroom in the basement, in which are kept part of the older records. The con- tents of these .storerooms are for the mo.st part in fair shape, though they are not in all cases pro])erly segregated. These archives were examined during July. 1917. PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS IMinutes of the Court of First Instance, District of Sonoma, Oct. 26, 1849-April 10, 1850, 1 v., in Clerk's office. Records of Court of Fir.st Instance, District of Sonoma, Stephen Cooper, Judge; S. Bynum, Clerk; April 15-17, 1850, in the Clerk's office. THE CLERK^ COURT RECORDS District Court, 18S0-1879 E.xccntion Book, 186()-1879. 1 v. (1); 1878-1879, sec under Superior Covirt. Execution Docket, 1850-1854, 1 v., in storeroom. 'See also Pre-statehood Records. 512 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. File. 84 f.l... cases, 1-3219. Index Suits. 1850-1879, 2 v. Judgments, 1850-1881, 5 v. (1-5). Vol. 5 is also marked Vol. 1 of Superior Court. Judgment Docket, 1850-1867, 2 v. Minutes, 1850-Nov. 14, 1879. 9 v. (1-!!) : Xovenilier and Deeeinlier. 1879, see under Superior Court ; Index, 1 v. Eegister of Actions, 1853-1879, 7 v. (x, x. x, 4-7). Tax Suits: Register of Actions. 1864-1872, 3 v. (x, 2-3) ; Order Book, 1864-1872, 1 v. (1) ; Decrees. 1865-1872, 1 v.; file, 6 f.h., eases l-L'150; Index, 1864-1872, 1 v. County Court, 1850-1879 File, 24 f.b., cases 1-889. Index, County and Superiei' Court. 1850-1887. 2 v. Judgment Docket. 18.')()-lS7!). 1 v.; 1851-1867, 1 v. Judgments, 1853-1866, 1 v. (1) ; 1853-1879, 1 v. (1). Minutes, September, 1851-1879, 8 v. (x, x, 3-8) ; Index. 1 v. Register of Actions. 18.50-1879, 2 v.; 1879, see under Superior Ccnirt. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863 File, 4 f.b., cases 1-277. Index to Minutes. 1855-1863, 1 v. : Index to Cases. 1 v., both in storeroom. :\Iinutes, ls.-,( 1-1 ->(;::, :; v. ix, x. 2). IS."."'.- il. 1. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-(late Api)rai.seiiieiits and Inventories, 1870-date. 1 v.; Index, 1 v. Bonds of Administrators, 1863-date, 8 v. (x, 2-8) ; Index, 1 v. The first six volumes are in the storeroom. Claims, Register of, 1868-date, 3 v. (1-3). Vol. 1 is in the storeroom. Collateral Tax, 1897, 1910, 1 v.; Collateral Inheritance Tax, 190.'>- 1906, 1 v., in storeroom. File, 1850-1880, 11 f.b. ; 1880-date, 297 f.b., cases 1-3834. Index, 1850-date, 1 v. ; Probate Papers, 1851-1908, 1 v. Letters Testamentary and of Administration, 1861-1892, 2 v. (1-2). Letters of Administration, 1889-date, 5 v. (3-7). Contain also letters testamentary and of .guardianship. Vol. 3 is in the storeroom. Minutes, 1850-date, 42 v. (1-12) : Index. 4 v. Reuister of Actions, 1858-date, 11 v. (x, 2-11). Wills. 1856-date. 6 v. (1-61 ; Index. 1 v. Superior Court, 1880-date Bonds of Commissions, 1894-1895, 1 v. (1), in storeroom. A form book for bonds of commissioners appointed b,v the court to sell property. Only four entries. SOLANO COUNTY. 513 Coroner's Inquests, 1850-date, 20 f.b. Execution Book. 1878-1899. 2 v. (2-3) ; Index, 1 v.. in storeroom. File: Civil, 238 f.b., cases 1-5924; Criminal, 23 f.b., cases 1^1235. General Index. 4 v. (x, 2) ; Criminal Index. 1879-date. 1 v. Grand Jury Reports, etc., 1850-date, 6 f.b. Insane Connnitments, Record, 1881-date, 6 v. (x, 2-6) ; Index, 1903-date, 1 v.; Discharges from Napa State Hospital, Notices of. 1903-date, 1 v. Judgment Book, 1880-1881, see under District Court; 1881-date, 10 V. (2-11) ; Judgment Book A, 1914-date, 1 v. The last named volume is a form book for juclgmeuts in cases of the Board of Fish and Game Commissioners of the State of California against fish nets of various kinds, to have same dcclareci nnisanoes and ordered destroyed. Jtidgment Docket, 1880-date, 3 v. (1-3). Jurv Book, 1872-1885, 1890-1899. 2 v.. in storeroom: 1899-1915, 1 V. :\[inutes, 1879-date, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 3 v. He-ister of .\.-ti(tis: Civil, 1879-1882, 1 v. (3): 1883-date. 16 v. -L'-17i ; Crin.in^d. 1878-date, 3 v. (1-3). Witn.ss 15(i(,k. ls|i:!-1902, 1 V. Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date Flic. 2 f.b.. ca.ses 1-130. Minutes, 1913-date, 1 v. (1). Record, 1909-date, 1 v. (1). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Book, lS73-date. 8 v. (x. 2-8). the storeroom. For October-December. Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., lS95-date. 1 v. E<iualization, Minutes of Board, 1862-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. For 1854 see under Ledger below. File: Hospital. Court House aud Jail, Bids and Contracts, 1876- date, 3 f.b. ; Ferries and Wharves, 1850-date, 1 f.b. ; Roads, 11 f.b., Nos. 1-579 ; Miscellaneous, 35 f.b. Indigents, Record of. 1887-1891. 1 v.; Register of. 1887-1895, 1 v., in storeroom. Ledger, 1 v. Contains allowances by Court of Sessions, October and December, 187)3 ; and Minutes Board of Equalization, August-December, 1854. Minutes: Court of S&ssions, 1850-1853, see under Court Records; Board of Supervisors. 1855-date, 10 v. (1-10) ; Index, 2 v. Vol. 1 contains Court of Sessions. County Business. lSo.'J-18.^^), and Criminal Business, lS53-June, 18.54. Ordinance Book. 1883-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. Road Minutes, 1873-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. Proceedings of Board in road matters. 514 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Road Overseers' Act-oiuits, 1873-1883, 1 v. Road Papers, Index. 1 v. Road Record, 1861-1913, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. Reports of viewers, surveys, field notes, etc. Road Register, 1861-date, 2 v. (1-2). Roads, General Index, 1 v. Swamp Land Minutes, 1866-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. Includes (pages 1-75) a "Transcript of Minutes from Records of old Board of Swamp Land Commissioners, relating to Districts in Solnno County," 1801-1806. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Fee Books, 1876-1880. 1887-1907, 5 v.. in storeroom: 1908-date, 2 V. 