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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. 1890-1892, 1 v., in the dome; Salary Warrants, 1905-date, 9 v.; Stub-books, 1879-date. 9 v. Warrants. Register of: School warrants, 1887-date, 7 v.; City Schools, 1910-1916. 1 v.: Swamp Land Districts. 1901-1909. 1 v. THE TREASURER Bands. Record of: ('(umty Bonds Cancelled. Issue of 1883. 1 v.. iu the dome; Hiijhwav Bonds. 1910-date, 3 v.; School Bonds. 1910-date. 1 V. Cash Book. 18(i-t-]897. 4 v.. in the dome; 1897-date. 3 v. Deposit, Record of Public, 19()9-date. 1 v. Inheritance Tax Receipts. 1908-date, 1 v. Journal, 1880-1897. 4 v.; School Funds, 1888-1897. 2 v.. all in tlic dome. Ledger, 1864-1901. 5 v.. in the dome; Estates. 1910-date. 1 v.; Schools. 1 V. License .-ind Pull Tax Accounts. stu))-books. 1914-date. Miscclhiii.diis lil,.. 36 f.b. Montlily Kcp.iris, 1902-date, 1 f.b. Public School Teachers' Retirement Fund, 1913-date. 1 v. Registered Warrants, 1910-date. 1 v. School Warrants, 1903-date, 4 v.; School Warrants Redeemed, 1881- 1887, 1 v.. in the domi'. Settlements and Di-charges from State Controller, 1902-date. 1 p.h. State Laud Book, lS58-date. 1 v. State Lands, ilonev received hv Treasurer on account of. 1878-date. 1 V. Swamp Laiul Association Record, 1910-1914. 1 v. Swamp Land Register. 1858-1866, 1 v. Tax Deeds to State, 1887-1894, 1 v. Warrants. Reyister <if, 1901-1902. 1 v.. in tlie dome: 1902-date, 9 v. THE ASSESSOR Abstract of Lands Sold. 1879-date. filed in vault by years. Assessment Lists, 1862-1912, about 1600 v.. in the'dome; 1913-1915, 203 V. Maps, 1915. 7 v. ; Older maps, 34 v. in office, 86 v. in the dome ; County Map, mounted, 1883, 1905 ; School District Map, recent. SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. 441 .Mortgages, Index to, several volumes in the dome. Poll Tax Roll, 1874-1886, 1888, 1896-1906, 1911-1914, 16 v., in the ilome. X'rti-rans' Exemption Affidavits. 1912-date. THE TAX COLLECTOR .\^s,..ssment Rolls. lOl.i. 11 v. ( 'ash Book. 1886-188S. 1891-1894, 3 v., in the dome ; 1890, 1 v. Cln-ek Register. 1907-date, 2 v. Dolinquent Tax Receipts. 1902-date. 14 v. ( liantees and Grantors, Index to, 1908-date, 1 v. These are copied from the Recorder's records. I.iren.ses Collected. 1882-1890, 1 v., in the dome; City, 1891-1894, 1 County. Issli-ISIM. 1S99-1902, 2 v., all in the dome. Protection Distrirt Assessment Sheets. 12 v. I'ax Receipt i'>(M.k<. T.n.'). Tax Sale.s. Record of. 1872-1878. 1 v.; 1878-1886. 1 v.. in the dome. COT'NTY ARCHIVES OF CAI.IFORNI SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTRODUCTION San Luis Obispo was one of the original eoimties into which the state was divided in 1850. Its bonndaries, both on the north and south underwent many changes during the years previous to 1872, but none were radical in nature. For the tirfst few j'ears after the forma- tion of the county the records seem to have been kept in a very indifferent manner and an examination of this report will show that very few of the series of record books date from the year 1850. It is probable, however, that very little has been lost, as the later officials gathered up the scattered records and put them in their proper places. Practically all of the records for the first years have been re-copied into books of moi-e permanent character. San Luis Obispo has been the county seat from the first. The first county offices were in adobe buildings and other similar structures. The present courthouse was completed in 1873 at a cost of about $42,000. It is built of brick and occupies the center of a block well located near the center of town. While it is probably .safe from outside fires, the same can not be said as to the fire risk from the interior. Electric lights are used. The method of heating, by means of wood stoves, constitutes a distinct menace to the records. The first or base- ment floor is used for a jail and tliis fact adds to the danger. The Clerk has a large vault, so-called, in which the greater part of the court records are kept. The Auditor, Treasurer and Tax Collector have each a small vault in which a few of their books are kept. The janitor's storeroom is used for the storing of some records, mo.st of which are not of great value. At the suggestion of the commission a .small part of these were removed by the Clerk and placed in the vault. Wooden cupboards, built in, adjoining the office of the Superintendent of Schools, are used fov storage purposes, as is also a part of a wooden .shed in one corner of the courthouse square. The Hall of Records, occupying'one corner of the square, was built in 1888. It is a small but solidh^ built structure of brick, much safer from fire than tin' courthouse. But here also the heating is done with a wood stove. Except in the Assessor's office, the book shelves and filing cases are for the most part of metal. There is much dust in evidence among the older and semi-disearded records, partly due, no doubt, to the fact that prisoners from the county jail do a considerable amount of the janitor work. The archives of this county were examined in January. 1917. Savoao^sf^ I \ m SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 44d PRE STATEHOOD RECORDS Alcalde and miscellaneous papers. 1844-1850, 5 bdls.. in Clerk's office. Nearl.v all in Spanish. El Fondo ]\Innieipal de San Luis Obispo, December. 1849-Marcli, ISoO. Found in back (reverse) of "List of Accounts," etc., listed below under The Clerk, Court of Sessions. Election Returns, 1849-1850, 1 bdl, in Olerk's office. Original election relurus ns follows : Eliclioii hold ,Vn?. 1. l?4ft. fur delegates to the constitutional convi-ntinn .lud for local offioials, siviu^ names of those who voted and for whom each voted, talnilation and statement of total vote: Election lield Dec. '.). 1840. for .\K-aIdes aii.i Regidors, giving tabulation of vote cast ; Election for I'oimt.v officers. Secretary of Supreme Court and District Attorney, April 1, IS-jU. giving list of voters, tally sheet and tabulation of vote. THE CLERK' COURT RECORDS District Court, 1850-1879 Docket: Civil. 1854-1867, 1 v.; Criminal, 1854-1868, 1 v. Execution Book, 1876-1880, 1 v. Fee Book, 1871-1879, 1 v. File, 31 f.b., cases 1-1016 ; Tax Suits, 1 f.b., cases 1-76 ; Criminal, 1 f.b., ca.ses 1-5; Miscellaneous, 1877-1880, 1 bdl., in janitor's storeroom. General Index, 2 v. Habeas Corpus, 1857-1880, 6 bdls., in janitor's storeroom. Judgment, Abstracts and Transcripts of, 1858-1880, 5 bdls.. in janitor 's storeroom. Judgment Book, 1854-1883, 1 v. (A). Judgment Docket, 1854-1881, 2 v. (A, x). Vol. A has also County Court, 1854-1867, and Justice Courts. IS.jS (one entry). Minutes, 1851-1882, 3 v. (A-C): Register of Actions. Civil. 1867-1883. 2 v. (x, B) ; Criminal, 1874- 1889, 1 v. Tax Cases : Decree Book. 1867. 1 v. ; Register of Actions. 1866-1873, 1 V. County Court, 1850-1879 Execution Book, 1876-1877, 1 v. File, 6 f.b., cases 1-183; Criminal, 3 f.b., cases 1-128: 3 f.b. by years; 1871, 1 bdl., in janitor's storeroom, (reneral Index, 2 v. Grand Juries, Reports of. 1859-1870. 1880, 2 bdls., in janitor's storeroom. These reports contain much interesting information regarding conditions in the eountyi particularly for the earlier years. 'See also Pre-statehood Records, 444 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Judgment Book, 1854-1879, 2 v. Judgment Docket, 185^1867, see under District Court : 1868-1879. 1 V. Minutes, 1854-1860, 1864-1879, 2 v. Reo'ister of Actions: Civil, 1854-1879, 2 v.; Criminal. 1873-187'.). 1 V. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863 Criminal Docket. 1854-1862, 1 v. "List of Accounts presented in compliance with the order of tlie Court of Se.ssions of Aug. 5, 1851," 1 v. Contaius also : Tjist of Accounts audited from Sept. 20, 1851-1855 ; Certifi- cates of Sheriff's Sale under the revenue act, 1S56-1S57 : "County Auditor in account with County Scrip" (Registered Warrants). 1S.')2- 1857. The reverse of this volume contains "El Fondo Municipal dc San I.uis Obispo," December, 1849, to March, 1850. .Minutes, 1851-1863, 1 v. (A). Contains also minutes of the Probate Court, 1851-1874. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, ISSO-date Bonds, 1893-date, 2 v. (A-B) : 5 f.h., Nos. 1-2121. Collateral Tax Record, 1894-1901, 1 v. Decrees and Orders. 1910-date, 4 v. (1-4). File, 129 f.b., eases 1-2125. Guardians Bonds, Letters of Administration, etc., 1865-1 Sliv, 1 v. Index of Probate Cases, 1 v. ; Index to Probate Bonds and Letters, 2 V. (x, 2). Inventory of Wards, 1872-1899, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v. Letters of Administration, 1903-date, 2 v. (B. 3) ; Administration with Will Annexed, 1913-date, 1 v. (1) ; Guardianship, 1893- date, 1 V. (B) ; Testamentary, Administration and Guardianship. 1861-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Testamentary, 1913-date, 1 v. (1). IMinutes, 1851-1874, see under Court of Sessions; 1874-date, 13 v. (B, 1-12). Oi-dcr Adiiiilfing Will to Probate, 1904-1909, 1 v. (A). Oi.i.Ts, isi;:,-l877, 1 V. (A). K.-ist.T, 1.S72-1881. 1 V. (A).' Register of Actions and Fee Book. 1867-date. 9 v. (A-I). Wills, 1858, 1877-date, 3 v. (x, A-B) : Index, 1 v. The first volume, 1858, is small and has only one entry, (lie will of Vicente Canet. Superior Court, 1880-date Attorneys, Roll of. ?-1896, 1 v. (1). Calendar: Law and Motion. 1889-date, 3 v.; Actions, Criminal, 1890-date, 3 v. Coroner's Inquests. 1859-1881. 9 bdls., in janitor's storeroom: 1883-date, 12 f.b. Execution Book, 1880, see under District Court; 1882-1905, 1 v. (1) ; form book, 55 pages used. Feeble-Mindcd. Commitment to Home for, 1897-1901, 1 v. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 445 File: Civil. 1880-date, 232 f.b., cas.'.s 1-6012; Criminal, l.S80-date, 47 f.b.. eases 1-984. (reneral ludex, 4 v. (x, B). (h-and Jury Reports, 1 f.b. Insane. Commitments, 1888-1902. '.i v. (x, 1-2) ; Insanity Record, 1909-date, 1 v. (3) ; Papers relating to Insane. 5 f.b.; Index to Insane Record, 1 v. Intemperance, Order of Commitment. 1912-date, 2 v. (1-2). Tlip first volume has onl.v four cutrios and ill 'v are transfrilied into vol. 2. Both are form books. Judgment Book. 1880-1883, see nnder District Court; 1883-date, 10 V. (B-K). Vol. G is a form book for school land casi'S. lS!)7-t!lOT. Judgment Docket, 1880-1881, see under District Court; 1881-dat(', 3 V. (A-C). Judgments, Index to, 1854-date, 2 v. (A-B). Jury Book, 1880-1884, 1890-date, 4 v. (x, 2-4). Jn-^l ires' Courts, Criminal, case papers, 1870, 1974-1875. 1877- 1SS2. 10 bdls., in janitor's storeroom. .Minutes, 1880-1882, see under District Court; 1882-date, 9 v. (D-L) ; Criminal Proceedings, 1895-date, 4 v. (A-D). Orders and miscellaneous paper.s, 1882-1884, 2 bdls., in .janitor's .storeroom. Register of Actions: Civil, 1880-1883, see under District Court; 1883-date, 9 v. (C-K) ; Criminal, 1880-1889, see under District Court; 1889-clate, 3 v. (1-3). Reporters' notes, hundreds of volumes in main office, in janitor's storeroom and in cupboard adjoining office of Superintendent of Schools. Tran.scripts of Evidence, several dozen volumes in main office and janitor's storeroom. Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-<late File. 2 f.b., cases 1-113. Minutes, 1909-date, 1 v. (1). Register of Actions, 1909-date, 1 v. (1). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Aged Persons Supported Entirely by County, 1892-1903, 1 v.; Countv Hospital, Stati.sties of Aged Indigents, 1893-1895, 1 v. ; Record of Aid, 1912-date, 1 v. (1). The last named volume is for Indigents, Oi-phans. Half-orphans and Abandoned Children. Allowance Book, 1876-date, 8 v. (A-H). Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers, etc., 1 v.. one entry. Cancellation of Erroneous or Double Assessments, 1901-date, 1 v.; 2 f.b., in Recorder's oifice. Equalization, Minutes of Board, 1872-1882, 1 v. File: Claims, 1870-1895, several hundred bdls.. in janitor's store- room ; 1895-1911. 24 f.b. ; Miscellaneous, about 175 f.b. 446 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Franchise Book, 1876-date, 1 v. (1). High School Districts, Record of, 1915-date, 1 v. Maps and Plans of roads, bridges, etc., 2 large drawers. Alinutes : Court of (Sessions, County Business, 1850-1855, 1 v. ; Board of Supervisors, 1852-date, 13 v. (A-M). Ordinance Book, 1883-date, 2 v. (A-B). Register of Claims, 1870-1876, 1 v. Each page is divided into columns for uumber. clainuint, when rcci-ivcil, amount, date of payment, remarks. Report of County Expert, Audit of Books and Accounts, 1883- 1916, 35 V. Roads, Proceedings Relative to, 1872-1883, 2 v. (x, B) ; Road Register, 1854-date, 1 v. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Docked Horses, Register of, 1 v. ; Certificates, 1 f .b. The register has only 10 entries, all for 1907. Fee Book, General, 1903-date, 3 v. (x, 1-2). Hunting Licenses, County Register of, 1907-1909, 1 v.' Jurors: Lists of, 3 f.b. ; 1859-1884, 10 bdls., in janitor's storeroom; Certificates, 1880-1893, 10 bdls., in janitor's storeroom. Military Rolls, 1880-1915, passim, 12 v. Miscellaneous file, about 50 f.b. Naturalization Declarations of Intention, 1852-1884, scattering, 2 f.b. ; 1872-date, 5 V. (A, 1-4) ; Index, 1 v. Vol. A is called Declarations of Citizenship. Certificates of Citizenship, 1872-1903, 7 v. Naturalization, Record of, 1903-1906, 1 v. (3) ; Petition and Record, 1906-date, 2 v. (4r-5). jNaturalized Citizens, Index to, 1 v. Papers and Affidavits in matters of Naturalization, 1906-date, 1 f.b. Registration Affidavits of Registration, 1871-1894, 52 bdls.. in janitor ".s store- room; 1896, 1898, several bdls., in cuiibnard adjuiuing office of Superintendent of Schools; 1900, 1902. \>y lu-.'.iiiiis. in cupboard adjoining office of Superintendent of Schools: 1910-date, in main office and in Supervisors' room. Great Register, 1866-1898, 5 v. (x, 2-5); 1907-1908, 1 v.; 1896 and additions of 1898, 38 v. by precincts, in cupboard adjoining office of Superintendent of Schools. Elections Ballots, Record of, 1892-date, 1 v. Certificates of Election, Bonds iind Appointraenls, 1871-1876, 9 bdls., in janitor's storeroom. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 447 Election Eeturus. 1S49-1850, 1 hdl.; 191-1-dcite, in Supervisors' room. Nomination : Certiticates of, 1894— lUOti, 5 f .b. ; Nominating Peti- tions, 1914, 4 f .b. ; Record of Nomination, 1912-date, 1 v. Verification Deputies, Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health Marriage Licenses Issued, Record of, 1903-date, 1 v. ; Stub-books, 1887-1889, 1891-1895, 1897-1899, 8 v.; Affidavits, 1899-1901, 1 V. ; 1903-date, 5 f .b. Dentists, Register of, 1886-1902, 190o-date, 2 v. Medical Certificates, Record of, 1876-1916, 1 v. (1); Register of Doctors' Certificates, 1914-date, 1 v. drugless practitioners, Optometry, Record of Examiners in, 1903-date, 1 v. Pharmacists, Regi.ster of, 1905-date, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Articles of Incorporation, 7 f.b., Nos. 1-717; Co-partnership, 1 f.b. Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, '-date, 1 v. Corporations, Index to, 1863-date, 2 v. (x, 2). The first volume is called "Kegister of Corporations." Fictitious Names, Register of Persons and Partnerships under. 1 v. Partnership, Register of, 1874— date, 2 v. The two volumes are duplicates in part. Private account boolvS: Fanners' Alliance Manufacturing & Mercantile Association. Minutes, 1895-1896, 1 v. Industrial Commercial Union, 1899-1907, 3 v. of minutes and account books. Marre & Marre, 1900-1901, 5 v., live stock business. S. L. 0. County Nursery Co., Minutes, 1892-1893, 1 v. Templeton Milling Co., ^Minutes, 1896-1904, 1 v. Relating to Other Officers Auditor and Treasurer. Reports of, 1890-date, 1 f.b. Bonds of Ofaeers, 1859-date, 11 f.b. Coroner's Register, 1885-1904, 1 v. Horticultural Commissioners, Minutes of County Board of, 1891- 1895, 1 V. Justice Court Dockets: San Luis Obispo Township (Taxes), 1872, 1 v.; Santa MMr-nrihi Township, 1885, 1 v.; Santa Margarita and San Josr Tow n^hiiis, 1885-1899, 1 v. Notaries, RegisliT iil oHirinls and, 1895-date, 1 v. Notaries, Records of : J. il. Emmert, 1904-1916, 1 v. ; CI. F. Witter, Jr., 1893-1899, 1 v. ; 0. T. Harvey, 1890-1897, 1 v. ; O. M. Pence, 1889-1895, 1 v. ; No name, 1895-1904, 1 v. Public Administrator, Reports of, 1 f.b. 44» COUNTY ARCIin'ES OF rAUFORXIA, THE RECORDER Assignments of Mortgaiz's ,iij.l l,(;is.-s. l.S7U-date. 4 v. (A-D) ; Index to Assignments of Mdrlu.mv^. :_' y, (A). Attaehmejits on Real Esfiil.-. ls:4-.late. 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Banking Statements, Assets: 1876-1894, 1 v. (1) ; Capital, 1876-1894, Iv. (1). Births, 1859-1880, 1 v.; Register of, 1905-date, 5 v. (2-6). The volume for 1S5S-1SS0 has only eight sc-atteriug entries. Births & Deaths, Return of, to Co. Recorder, 1873, 1875, 1 bdl., in .janitor '.s storeroom in eourthoiase. Brands, 1851-date, 1 v. ( 'outains also : Marriages, 1850-1S51, 1852-1854 ; Separate Property o£ Married Women, 1851, 1 entry: Wills. 1&51-1S56: Sales of cattle with certain marks and brands, and sales of "right, title and interest" in certain brands, various dates. Certificates of Sale under Execution, 1860-1865, 1 v; 1870-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 V. (A). The volume for 18(JO-]S65 is called "Book C of Records of thr Slicrill of San Luis Obispo County." Co-partnership, Articles of, 1889-date, 1 v. (A). Deaths, 1 v.; Register of Deaths, 1873-1882, 1 v.: Obituary Record. 1890-1905, 1 v.; Record of Deaths, 1905-1907, 1 v.; Register of Deaths, 1908-date, 4 v. (4-7). The fir.st volume listed has only four entries, one each for, 18(50, 1870. ISJ-O. 1880. The Obituary Reccrd has scattering entries as far back as 1879. Decrees of Distribution, Index. 2 v. (A-B). Deeds, 1851-date, 140 v. ( A-Z. 1-114) ; Index, 16 v. (A-P). Deeds, Trust, 1894-date, 11 v. (Al-All). Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, Primary, 1910-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; General, 1894r-date. 5 v. (A-B) : Committees' Statements, 1894-1910, 1 V. (A). Estrays and Lost Property, Notices of, 1885-date, 1 v. (A). Fee Books, 1878-date, 14 v. (A-P) ; Clerk and Recorder, 1868-1870, 1 v. The last is a small volume with the outside title, "Auditor's Ledger." Homesteads, 1871-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 2 v. (A-B). Homesteads, Abandonment of. 1862-date. 2 y. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Instruments: filed for Record, 1S74-1878, 1 y. : not called for, 26 f.b. by letters. Jud'm.irnl. Tr:in.scripts of, 1854-date, 2 y. (A-B) : Index. 1 y. (A). Lcasrs, l>.V_'-ihitc. 7 V. (A-G) ; Index. 2 y. (A). Lici-n.vil l.iiiitl Surveyors, 1 f.b. Lis Pendens, src Pending Actions.. ^laps and Plats: Map Books, 4 v. (1-4) ; Record of Surveys, 1 v. (1) ; Record of Licensed Stirvcyors' Maps. 1 v. (2) ; Subdivision Maps, 63 p.h. ; Wall Map of San Luis Obispo County, compiled from Offi- cial Records for the Board of Stipervisors bj^ A. F. Parsons, County Surveyor, 1913; Wall Map of the city of San Luis Obispo, 1878; Index to Record of Surveys, 1 v. (1) ; Index to Map Book No. 2. Map Books 3 and 4 contain the filing 7uap of the Atascadero Colony. The Subdivision Maps are folded, inserted in small pasteboard cases and filed in wooden p. h. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 449 Marks and Brands, see under Brands. ]\Iarrias;es, 1 v.; Register of, 1905-da.te, 5 v. (x, 2-5) ; Certificates of, 1850-date, 11 v. (A-K). The first volume listed has only 17 entries, 10 for 1S59, one for 1864. six for 18S0. In the last series after 1862 both the license and the certificate are recorded. Vols. D-K are form books. See also under Brands. Mechanics Liens, 1860-date, 2 v. (A-B) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Mining District Records : San Simeon Mining District, 1889-1896, 1 v. ; Adelaida Minin- District. 1^^89-1897, 1899-1900, 2 v. (x, 2); Red Rock Mining Distiiri, 1s!h;-1897, 1 v. :\Iining Record. ISlUJ-datc 11 v. (1-11) ; Index, 8 v. (1-8) ; a few early notices in "iliscellaneons Record." :\Iiscellaneous Record, 1874-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 2 v. (A-B) ; about 50 f.b. Mortgages, 1851-date, 63 v. (A-Z, 1-37) ; Index, 6 v. (A-P). Mortgages, Chattel, 1869-date, 21 v. (A-U) ; Index, 3 v. (A-C). Vols. G, I. J, N. P are "Crop Mortgages.'" Official Bonds, 1852-date, 4 v. (A-D) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Order of Probate Court Confirming Sales and Order of Sale, 1 v. Only one entry. 1SC5. The volume has outside title "Record Golden Gate C. M. Co." Partnership Articles, 1857-1861, 1 v. (A). Contains also "Record of Lof-atioa of Seminary Lands and School Lands. Book A," 1860-1862. Patents, 1859-date, 10 v. (A-J) ; Index, 1 v. Pendinsr Actions, 1860-date, 3 v. (A-C) ; Index to Notices of Action, 1 V. (B). Powei-s of Attorney, 1851-date. 3 v. (A-C) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Pre-emptions, 1854^date, 3 v. (x, x, D) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; Index to "Liver [Liber] C," 1 v. Releases of Mortgages, 1854-date, 9 v. (A-I) ; Index, 6 v. (A-C). Residence, Certificates of, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v. (A). Has only one entry, 1909. School Lands, Record of Location of Seminary Lands and, see under Partnership Articles. School [Land] Locations, 1867, 1868, 6 bdls., in janitor's storeroom; in Township 25-31. Separate Property, Wives', 1854-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index to Separate Property of Married Women, .1 v. (1). See also under Brands. Sole Traders Declarations, 1859-date, 1 v. (A) ; Index, 1 v., last entry, 1893. Special Partnerships, see under Co-partnerships and Partnership Articles. Stallions, Register of, 1912-date, 1 v. (A). 47>{) COITXTV ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Tax Sales: Record ami ( 'ertifirates, 187J-1!)11, 45 v. (A-Z, 1-19); 1872-1894, 27 f .h. : Index. 4 v. ( x. x. 1-2) ; (.'crtifieates of Sale, City of San Lui.s Obispo. 1911-191G. 2 v. (I-II) ; City of Arroyo Grande, 1914-1916, 1 V. Water Claims. Notices of, 1885-1915, 2 v. (A-B) ; a few also in "Mis- cellaneous Record." Wills admitted to probate 1851-1856. src under Brands; 1858-1880, 1 V. (A). THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report. 19U3-1904. 1908-date, 32 v. Apportionment of Funds, 1 file. Board of Education, ]\Iiuutes of, 1880-date, 1 v. Census ^Mar.shal's Field Notes and Reports. 1902-1910. 2 large boxes in storeroom in shed. Certificates, Applications for, see under (trading of Schools. Comnuuiications Received: from Auditor, 1909-date, 1 file; (Jeneral. 2 files: '-Official Bulletins," 1 file. Fee Boole. 1896-date, 1 v. Contains also Audilor's Krc riiits for IMMl-dnlc. (!i-adino of Schools. 1907-1915. 1 v. Coiitnins mIso apiilii .iiimis for (cvtificnlc's. 1!ll"2-]91."i. and action on same. Institutes. .Mjnutes of. 1907-date. 1 v. Official Acts of Superintendent. Record of. 1870-date. 1 v. For some .voars ha.s lists of tnisteos, tcac-lii'is" certilicalcs on tile, appor- tionment of funds, etc. Promotion and Grading Record, 1907-1912. 1 v.; "Grading Record Sheets, " 1912-date, 4 V. The volumes last listed contain llie original ]c|)orts bound in pamphlets, Re(|uisitioiis. Register „f. 18S0-1887. l)e( ember. IDOH-Fcliruary. 1907. 1 v. School District I'.oiiiK aries. 19117. School District Leduvi . Lss()-lsii4. 4 V.. l-(i I. School Liliraiv llnnks. \lrnv,\ ,.\- IvMi: ,1,1 r. I V. School Supeniltclhlrii ■s \..:\'^rv :.1mI \lr jister of Requisitions, 1895- date, 8 v. (7-l:i ;,iH Ti.in.r.M- LrduvD. .\s the iMi are call> ■ In lOlr. .1 .M date, ordri n :-;;., '£i IS'i il form of record. The vols. 7-10 1I\ the same as the later volumes. -1..I K:h-I. i.Mc-.' has .-olumns for several clni teachers s:ibi m< f'.ir 111. , . , ■V tiind, . ; ./, '••''■' i'^l' l-.r "lilirViv fMiMl. again snl.di\ indexed for t l..,l ini,, ...1: ini.- :.. 1 h,. various ,lisiii,i.. ' ■ '' "''' '' ■ ■'''"' "''"'" " Teachers' Certificates on File, 1887-date. 1 v. Teachers' Examinations, Record of, 1907-datp. 1 v. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 4ol Teachers' Permaiient Fund Record, 1913-date, 1 v.; Teachers' Retire- ment Salary Fund, School Superintendent's Record, 1913-date, 1 v. 'he last volume Is loose leaf, coutainlns eopies of tlie counly snperin- ■ ' *■ ers- i;etiivm,.nt Snlary FiiMd'H,.ard :il Teachers' Reports, 1903-date, 6 p,h. and 10 bdls. Trustees, Bills of, 1911-date, 1 file. Trustees, Certificates of Appointment . 1903-1909, 7 IxlLs. in storeroom in shed. Trustees, Reuister of, 1905-date, 1 v. Trustees^ Reports, 1903-1904, 19U7-19II9. n lidls. in stoivrooin in shed. THE AUDITOR Address Book, 1 v. Assessment Rolls: Original, 1851-1864, 1868-1915, 222 v. Duplicate, 1867, 1871-1874, 5 v. Delinquent, 1853, small hdl., in Clerk's office; 1867, 1873-1915, 46 V, Personal Property, 1888, 1889. 2 v.. in janitor's storeroom; 1896- 1913, 13 V. See note under Indcv. Index, 80 v. Two voliniies of r.Tsonal I'l-oiiertv. lSli;i. 11110. aii.l 4 vcdiuucs of Index are in A.sse.ssor'.s uttice. "Tax List for the year 1859, Town of San Luis Ohispo." 1 v.. in Recorder's ofSce. Bonds. Register of, 1872-date. 2 v. Clerk's Fee Book, 1899-1903, 1 v. Journal, 1870-date, 12 v. (x, 2-12). Ledger, 1870-date, 9 v, (x, x, 3-9). License Account, 1891-1910, 1913, 3 v. Orphans. Record of, 1915-date, 1 v. Ori:)hans and Half-orphans on State Aid. 1904-1916, 2 v. Receipts, paid warrants, etc.. large (|uanti1y. Receipts and Expenditures, Current sliects, 1 v.; Transfer slieets. 1 v. Road T-Ax I .'nil. 1S93. 1 V. School hiNlriri l.edu-er, 1897-1903, 1907-1914. 6 v. Tax Sales. Kedemiition of. 7 v. Warrants, Outstanding. 1 v. Warrants. Register oi'. (Jeneral, 1891-1893. 1 v.. in Treasurer's ofSee; lS94-date, 7 v.; Hospital. Salarv, :\Iiseellaneous, 1891-1893, 1 v.; Hospital, 1894-date. 4 v, ; :\liscellaneous, 1908-date. 1 v, ; Road, 1891- date, 8 v.; Salarv, 1894-date. 2 v.; School, 1873-1880, 1891-1893, 1899-date, 9 v. The first volume listed contains also Registered Warrants for Jla.v. 1900. Warrants, Register of, "Warrants Registered," 1877-1889, 4 v. (2-5). 452 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORXIA. THE TREASURER Apportionments and Transfei-.s. 14 p.li. Auditor's Statements, 1878-1892, 8 p.li. Bank Book, 1890-1897. 1 v. Bonds. Kegister nf. 1S72-1902. 1 v. Cash Account, ls;t-' -1 -^M t. 1MI8-1899, 3 v. Cash Disburseni.'iit.s, ls,s:,-i;il4. 9 v. (x, x, C-I). Casli Kccripts, ls,sy-]yl5, 4 v. C.'i-titi.-.il: s of Sale (for taxes), 1875-1894, 24 p.h. Claims Allowed by Board of Supervisors, Certified List of, 1891-1893, 27 .Mii.ill ImIN. of large folded sheets. ])av i;..:ik. L^77-1878, 1 v. i)('l..isii l;,vn,'d. 1908-1909, 1 V. Jiiliciii.iiiri- Tax Receipts, 1 p.h. -loiiinnl. IS.-,.-, -date, 8 V. (x, B-H) ; 1886-1889, 2 v. I.e,!-rr. l^.V-,--date, 9 v. (x. B-H) ; Special, 1915-date, 1 v. MisrrllalM'nlls lilr. alliillt .-,(.) ]..h. -Ar.,iitiiiv i;,-i,n,is. i>!iL'-iM)i;. 1 p.h. I'oll Tax .\, •.•.,11111 l!.„,k. 1!M)(U1«I15. 1 V. Receipts and Disbur.sements, 1915-date, 2 v. School Ledger, 1885. 1890-1898, 2 v. (x. A). State School Land Record, 1874-date, 2 v. Teachers' Permanent Fund, 1913-date, 1 v. "Warrants. Register of. 189(3-1898. 1 v.; Registered Warrants. 1854- 1882, Iv. THE ASSESSOR AV)slra.^1 i)f D.'e.ls, isss. lsl)-_'. 1894-date. 44 v.; Index, 17 v.. and 4 v. in 111.' .j,-iiiit..r\ >i..i-.T.,.iiii. Ass.'ssiiH.iit Stat. ■111. 'iits. 11114. in bdls. piled on floor; 1915. 191(i, 250 p.h. Grain Record, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1916. 4 v. In ijaper covers, about 50 pages iu each volume. ^lap.s and Plats: Plat Books, 33 v.; Jlap of Atascadero Colony, 2 v.; School District Maps, ease of 16 sliding boards; Wall map of San Luis Obispo County, official, 1913, about 4 by 6 feet. Jlortgages, Abstract of. 5 v.. and 7 v. in the Recorder's ofSce; Index, 1895, 2 v.; 18S0-lsi)4. 4 v.. in .janitor's storeroom. Poll Tax Rolls, is:i,>-i;m. 1913-1914, 19 v.; 1889, 1 v.. in .janitor's storeroom. Report of Advisory Board on Appraisement of Real Property and Improvements, under Section 4041& of the Political Code, 3 v. The complete report will cover 5 or 6 volumes. Tlip appraisement was made during 191.5 and 1916. Road Tax Roll, 1895-1903, 7 v. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. 453 THE TAX COLLECTOR Assessment Rolls. 1916. S v. : Inde Cash Book. 1869-date. 30 v. License Book, 1869-1878, 1 v. ; Ledger, 1878-1888, 2 v. ; Journal, 1895- 1898, 2 V. ; all in cupboard ad.joining office of Superintendent oO Schools; Kor-nrd. T^99-dnr". 5 v. Tax Receipt stnli-lindk^, l:iv:i1 ((uantity in main office, .janitor's store- room and ill cuiilnKiid ail.iniiiing office of Superintendent of Schools. Tax Sales. 1873-189-i. tj v. (x, B-P) ; Certificates of Sale of Real Estate, 1898. 3 V. (U-W) ; Sheriff's Certificates of Tax Sale, 1858. 1864-1865, 1 V. The last volume listed is in cupboard adjoining office of Superintendenl of Schools and contains only six entries. COrXTY ARCni\-ES OF CAT.IFORNI SAN MATEO COUNTY INTRODUCTION The county of San ilaten was formed by a subdivision of San Francisco County in 1856. In 1868 an addition was made by the armesation of a jiortinn of territory which had formerly belonged to Santa Cruz ('i)iiiity. The (■(iiinty seat was originally located at Bel- mont, but till' s.-iiuc yrar \v;is transferred to Redwood City. At an election held in 1S74 Saii ^lateo was chosen as county seat, but throu.ijli arbitration its icmov;il from Redwood City was prevented. The pre.sent courthouse is, for its size, one of the best in the state, having been built in 1908. It stands alone upon a block in the center of the city and is built of stone and concrete. If care is taken to close the steel shutters it should be safe from outside fires, while the interior construction also appears to be fireproof. The records of the Clerk and Recoi'der are kept in large rooms which, wlien closed, arc in reality fire and burglar-proof vaults. The Imildiug is heated by steam and lighted by electricity. The office equipment is throughout modern and convenient, although not dustproof. The archives of this county were (Examined in October. 1917. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS District Court, 1856-1879 File, 1856-1879, 53 f.b., ca.scs 1-14H8; Ta.x Suits, (i f.b.. ca.ses l-4()(i. Gt-neral Index, 2 v. (1). Grand Jury Reports, 1876, in Auilit(;r's liascnient. Judgment Book, Di.strict and County (\mvt. lS.-.ii-l,S79. :i v. (l-:ji. Judgment Docket, 1859-1871, 2 v. Jurv Lists and Accounts, 1872-18S4. in Auditor's l)asemeHt. Minutes, 1856-1879, 3 v. (1-3). Register of Actions. "Docket." 1S56-1879, 3 v. (1-3) ; Tax Suits, 1864-1873. 1 V. Tax Decree Record, 1864-1873, 1 v.; Index, 1 v. County Court, 1856-1879 Docket, 1856-1879, 1 v. (1). File, 1856-1879. 19 f.b., ca.ses 1-578. General Index, 2 v. (1). Minutes, 1856-1879, 3 v. (1-3). Ma unty. Stats. 1S56;146, 176. Stats. 1857 :209, 222. Stats. 1867-8:174; Pol. Code (1S72). §3951 Pol. Code (1878), §3951; (1901). §3951. Pol. Code (1919), §3949. For key to maps see page ix. SAN MATEO COUNTY. 400 Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1856-1S63 Docket. 1856-186:1 1 v. .Ariiiiitt-, 18.".6-18(i:-!. 1 V. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1856-date IJoiids (,r Aaminkti-aturs. iSSD-date. 2 v. C[-2) ; (iuardiaiis, 1890- date, 2 v. (1-2). ('ollaterai luheritance Ta.x Rcc-onl, lIHl.'i-liMi;). 4 v. il-4). File, 18r)6-datc. 241 f.h.. ,-as,.s A-Z, 1-2093. Letters of Admiiiist niti.m. Is-ll-date, 3 v. (l-3t: (iuardian.ship. 18S9-date. 1 v.; Trsiai.iciit;iiy. 1889-date. 2 v. tl-2). ilinutt.s, 18;J6-1^79. 4 v. \ 1-4 i ; 1880-date. 29 v. ( 1-29). Papers of Estate.s, 24 boxes. Register of Aetion.s, 1864-date. 7 v. (1-7). Will.s and Letters, 18.-)6-date. S v. (1-8). Superior Court, lS8(l-daif File. 1880-date, 314 f.b., eas. s 1-6189; Uivoives. 12 f.li. (;euei-al Index, 4 v. (1-2). Inquests of Coroner, 1870-dale. 17 f.b.: Index. 19()7-date. 1 v. Insanity Coniniitnients, 1903-date. 2 v. (1-2), 1 f.b.; Intenii)er- ance, 1912-date, 1 v.; Index. 1 v.; Certitieates of Di.seharg-e. 1903-date. 1 v. Judgment Book, 188ii-date. 10 v. (1-10). Judgment Docket. 18S(l-datc, 2 v. (1-2). Jury Aeeount Book. 1907-ilati-. 1 v. Jury Lists, recent, 3 f.b. :\nnutes, 1880-date, 18 v. (1-18). Register of Aetion.s. 1879-date. 14 v. (1-14). Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-datc File, 3 f.b., ea.se.s 1-120. Minutes, 1909-date, 1 v. (1). Record, 1909-date, 1 v. (1). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Book, 1883-date. r, v. (l-6i. Equalization. .Minutes of ilie i'.nard of. 1876-date, 2 v. Erroneoas As,se.-,MMiit., Cm, .ihition of, 1897-date, 1 v. (1). File, 60 f.l). ; SrIinnI |),sii-,rt |';,|M.rs, 9 f.b.: Liquor Petitions, 1885- date. 7 f.l). :Minute.s. 1856-date, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 1 v. Ordinance Book, 1883-1907, 1 v.. .\os. 1-217: 1883-date. 3 f.b. Orphans oi, Slatr .\u\. I!i04-date, 2 v. Road K',cui-,1. is,;;u],M)4. i v. (1) ; Road Papers. 6 f.b. Road Rcgi-lrr. l^.")i; d;ite. 1 v. (1); Index to Road Register aud Maps, 1 V. ( 1 1 ; Road :\Iap Book. 3 v. 450 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Cash ]!onk, l!»i:)^aate, 1 v. CorreNi"iii(l. iH r. |iress books, 1895-1909, 10 v.. iii basement. Docked lioi.s, s. 11107, 1 v., about 50 entries. Fee Book. 1S85-1915. 4 v. Military Rolls, 1887-date, 2 f.b. Poll Tax List, 1881, in Auditor's basement. Naturalization Declaration of Intention, 1SG8-1879, 2 v.; 1880-1906. 2 v. (1-2) ; 1885-1906, 2 f.b.; Record of, 1906-date, 4 v. (1-4). Naturalization, Certifieates of, 1868-1876, 1 v. ; Naturalizations. 1871-1879, 1 f.b.; 1880-1906, 3 v. (1-3) ; Petition and Record. 1907-date. 4 V. (1-4). Notices of Minors, 1888-1902, 1 v. Registration Affidavits of Registration, 1908-date. Great Register, 1866-1906, 9 v.,' in Auditor's basement; 1908, 1 v. Elections Ballots, Record of. 1894-1906. 1 v. Election Expen.ses, 1904-1911. 1 f.b. Nomination Papers, 1 f.b. Verification Deputies. Record of, 1910-date, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health JIarriage License Affidavits. 1901-date, 8 v. (1-8). Dentists, Roll of, 1885-date; 2 v. Medical Certificates, 1876-date, 1 v.; Doctors' Certifieates, 1914— date, 1 v. Optometrists, 1903-date, 1 v. Pharmacists. Register of, 1905-date, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Abstract of Title to iliramontez or San Benito Ranch, as it appears in the Records of San Mateo County, 1 v. This record is on pages 35-71 of a book entitled, on tbe outside cover, "Record. Court of Sessions," the precedins pages having been cut out. Articles of Inc(U'poration, 11 f.b., Nos. 1-1077; Index, 1863-date, 1 v. Bond and Surety Companies, Record of, 189S-date, ] v. Co-partners, Record of, 1876-date, 1 v. Fictitious Names, Regi.ster of, 1 v. Private account book: San ilateo Journal, Subscription Book, 1868-1881, 1 v. SAN MATEO COUNTY. 457 Relating to Other Officers Appointments, Index to. 1911-date. 1 v. Bonds of Officers, 1856-date, 4 f.b. ; Notaries, 1856-date, 2 f.b. Justice Court Dockets. 1856-1881. 5 v. Notaries, Register of, 1902-date. 1 v. ; Records of, 1891-1906, 1 v. (Barber). THE RECORDER Abstracts of Mortgages. 1877-1881, 1 v. Assignments of Jfortgages, Leases and Judgments, Index to. 2 v. (1-2). Attachments. 1909-date. 2 v. (1-2) ; Attachments and Executions. 1856-date, 5 f.b. ; Index, 1 v. (3). Earlier indexes with Lis Pendens. Births, Register of, 1881-date, 6 v. (1-6). Building Contracts, 1915-date. 24 drawers. Certificates of Sheriff's Sale, 1876-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; 185G-date, 2 f.b.; Index, 2 V. (1-2). Deaths, Register of, 1874-date, 5 v. (1-5). Deeds, 1856-date, 259 v. (1-259); Index, 15 v. (1-15); Evergreen Cemetery, 1877-1880. 1 v.; Trust Deeds. 18S9-date, 16 v.' (1-16). Delivery Book, 1911-date, 4 v. (1-4). Election E.xpen.ses: Candidates' Statements, 1910-date, 1 v. (1), 1 f.b.; Primary Election, 1914-date, 1 v. (2). Estrays, 1856-1882, 1 v. A small book. Seven pases in back are used for recording Marriage Certificates, 1S5G-1S50. Fee Book. 1874-1883, 2 v.; 1885-1901, 2 v.; 1911-date, 4 v. (7-10). The books for 1874-18S3 are for Clerk, Auditor and Recorder. General Index, 1879-1910. 6 v. (1-6). Homesteads, 1860-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2). Judgments, Abstract of, 1857-date. 1 f.b.; Index. 1 v. (1). Leases, 1874-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Lis Pendens, 1856-date, 6 v. (1-7) ; 1857-1910, 5 f.b.; Index, Notices of Action. 3 V. (1-3). Vols. 1-2 are "Redemption Claims and Lis Pendens ;" the first two index volumes are Lis Pendens and Attachments. Maps: County ]\Iaps in Auditor's basement: San Mateo, 1877. badly worn, 1884, 1894; Alameda, 1874; iFonterey, 1877; San Luis Obispo, 1874, 1890 ; Santa Clara, 1890 ; Tehama, 1878. Licensed Survej's, 14 v. ; Index, 1899-date, 1 v. Mounted Maps: San Mateo County (Easton), 1868; San Mateo County (Cloud), 1877; San Mateo County (Bromfield), 1894; San Mateo County (Newman), 1909; Redwood City (Smith). 1871. Official Maps, bound, 12 v.; Index, 1 v. (1). INfarks and Brands, Index to, 1856-date, 1 v. (1). :\rarriages, 1859-1861, 1 v.; Marriage Licenses, 1862-date, 14 v. (1-14) ; Index, 1862-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Marriage License Delivery Book, 1915- date, 1 V. (1) ; Register of Marriages, 1905-date, 4 v. (1-4). See also under Estra.vs. 4r)S COUNTY AKCHIVES OF CAI.IFOKXIA. Mocliaaics Liens, 1860-date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index. 2 v. (1-2), Vn]. 1 of lDfl<»x is "Mpchanics' Lien.s and rre-emption Claims." MisrclhiihMMis K'prords, 1857-date, 29 v, (1-29); Index, 5 v. (1-5). Mi<r\-:i-r.. l>.-,(;-(lnlr. 85 V, (1-85) ; Index, 4 v. (1-2) ; Chattel Mort- y^i-rs, l.s74-(hifc. T_' V, (1-12); Index, 2 v. (1-2). Nevv.spapers (in Cln-k's lijisi'incnt ) : Redwood Cit\. 7///m,s. .\pi-. (I, l.stil-April. 1865; April. ISi;,!- Ain'il. 1S75; Api'il, lS7i;-A|n'ii. lSI):i: April, I!t(l8-April, 19(15: April, l!Mli; .\,,ril. l!)l)9. Diiiinrnit. -hin. 7. i;iil!)-D('c. :;(l. 11115. Official Pxmds. Is5(; dat.-. 7 v. (1-7 i : hidrx. 2 v. (1-2 i. Oyster Beds. 1874-1912. 1 v. (H. Patents, 1857-date, 3 v. i l-:i) ; Index. 1 v. ( 1 i. I'hy.sicians and Undertakers. 19(l5-date, 1 v.: riix'.sieiaus. Uiulertaker.-.. and ]\lid\vives, 1915-date. 1 v. Powers of Attorney, 1874-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Pre-emption Claims, Index, ] v. See also Index to Meclianics' Liens and Pre-empt ion Claims. Releases of Mortgaues and Leases. 1874-date. 16 v. (1-16) ; Index. 6 v. (1-3). Residence, Certificates of, 1 v. School and Swamp Land Surveys, 1856-1879. 1 v.; Swamp Lan-i Receipts and School Land.s. 1859-1867, 1 v. Separate Pi'opcrh- .il' .Man'icd Women and Sole Traders. 185(i-di'l>\ 1 V. (1). Special, or Co-partner.ships. 18/4-ilate. 1 v.: Index. 1 v. Stallion Res'i.stration. Record of, 1 v. (1). Swamp Land Reclamations. 1882-date, 1 v. (1). Tax S.ilrs. ls7:l-1899. 7 v. (A-G) ; Dnplieates, 5 v. (A-E) ; Tax Deeds tn State. IS7.5-1911, 1 v.; Redemption of Lands Sold to State, Cor.- trnllcr's U'ereipts. 1897-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1912-date, 1 v.; Certificate of Tax Sales. I^'I.V-IIKIO. 14 V. (1-14) : Index. 1 v. Tide Land Siii\e\s, lS()8-]8/8. 1 v. Water Rights. 1s7l' date. 1 v. (1). THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report, 1905-date. Board of Education, Minutes of, 1880-date, 1 v. Certificate stub-books. 1886-date, 10 v., scattering. Courses of Study. lS97-date, 4 v. Examinatiimx for (Iraduation, 1896-date. 2 v. Tlio-h School Districts. Formation of. l!)12-date. 1 v. In.stitute.s, ^Minutes of. 1882-date. 1 v. Recpiisitions, Re.gi.ster of. 1882-date, 7 v. Sehoel District Boundaries. 1872-date, 1 v. Teael.-rs' Kmpl.iviiHMit Reenrd. 1913-date. Tearler-;- Hxa lui iia t i. .11 . i;<M-,ird of, 1901-date, 1 v. Teachers- I'ei'inaiH.nl Fund Record, 1913-date. Teacher.s" Reports, 1895-1905, in ba.semeut : 19(l6-dale. :) f.b. Trustees, Register of, 1902-date, 1 v. Warrants. Register of Receipts for, l!)12-dale, 1 v. SAN MATEO COUNTY. 459 THE AUDITOR Ac-L-ounts, 1859. 1864-1867. 2 v.. in l)asfiii,.iit. All.ra-ance Book. 1898-1904. 1 v., in haseiiii'nt ; 1904-1912. 2 >-. (2-:^.). As.SH.jjsinent Rolls : Orio-iiial. 18:)6-190S, IIXI v.. iu basement; 1909-191.J, 105 v.- Index, 1SS7-1SIIII. 11 v.: lIKiS-date. 14 v. Duplir.-itr, 1S(;l'-1,si;;;. 1872-1881, 26 v.. in basemeut. I)elini|ueul. 1861. 186::;-1910. 89 v., iu basement; 1911-191.), 9 v. Sanitary Districts, Loinita Park, 1911-1912, 1 v.; Menlo Parle. 1905-1912. ( v.. in basement; 1918-1915. 3 v.; San Mateo Home- stead, 1909-1918, 2 V. Bond Coupon Books. 5 v.. in ba.sement ; 18 v. The volumes in the main office include eoiuKy, school district, and road bonds ontstandiug. Bonded Indebtedness, Register of, 1898-date, 1 v. Cash Account and Warrant Register, 1901-1907. 1 v., in l)asement. Cash Book, 1882-1887; 1890-1896. 3 v., in l)asement ; lOlil-date, 2 v. Court Demands, 1898-date, 2 v. (1-2). Jiir.Y. witness, and reporter's fees. Dav Book. 1872-1879. 2 v.. in basement. File. 144 f.b. Journal, 1915-date, 1 v. (1). Ledger, 1867-1878. 1908-1905. 2 v., in ba.sement ; 1905-1915, 4 v. (6-9) ; 1915-date, 2 v. Since 191.0 two loose leaf volumes : one general ledger and a fund ledger. Recorder's Pee Book, 1901-1910, 4 v. (3-6). Redemption of Delin((uent Taxes. 1907-1915, 8 v.; Cerlitieates of Redemption of R.-al F.st;i1e piiivhasiMl l.v state, 1895-1909, 9 v. (1 -9;, in basem.'iit; l;t(i:i -,l;,i,., •_'4 V. 1(1 :;:! ; Index, 3 v. (2-4). Register of Deman.ls allnw.l l,v .Xu.lilof. 1864-1909. 10 v.. in base- ment; 1909-1914. (i v.; 1916-date. 1 v.. loose leaf. Register of Receipts of ]\Ioney paid into Treasury, 1864-1872, 1 v.. in basement. Registered "Warrants, "Unpaid Claims," 1911-date. 2 v. School District Ledger, 1901-date, 4 v. School Superintendent's Ca.sh Book. 1895-date, 1 v. (2). School Warrants. 1900-1909. 1 v., in basement; 1909-1914. 2 v. (1-2). Segregation of Receipts and Expenditures, July, 1915-date. 1 v. Trial and Grand Jurv Accounts, 1885-1907. 1 v.. in basement. THE TREASURER Bonds held by County Treasurer, Register of, 1915-date. 1 v. Cash Book. 1861-1864. in Clerk's basement; 1881-date, 10 v. Joni-nal. lS(;4-(late, 8 v. Led-ri'. I-^:.l; 1S59, 1 v.. in Auditor's ba.sement. Teachci-s' b'clii-ement Fund. 1913-date. 1 v. Warrants Registered. 1861-date. 2 v. 460 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. THE ASSESSOR Assessment Roll, Lomita Park Sanitary Di.striet, 1913-date, 1 v. Assessment Statements. 1!(1-1— date. 72 f.li. Maps and Plats: Block Books, 49 v. Official Map of San ^Mateo Conntv (Newman), 1909. Old Maps, 1871-date, 1 v. Sliding Board of Maps, 10 sections, 5' by IV. Mortgages, Abstract of, 1874-1892, 1902-1903, r)"v., in Anditor's base- ment. Transfer.^, Abstract <if. IHlO-dato. 33 v. THE TAX COLLECTOR Assessment Rolls. 1916. ]6 v. Cash Book, 1892-1908, 1 v., in Auditor's liasement ; 19n-date, 1 v. Licenses Issued, 1907-1914, 1 v. Tax and License Account, 1915-diite, 1 v. ^ i; 222 '"'"2'^ S SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INTRODUCTION Santa Barbara Coimtj' was created in April, 1850, and before Janu- ary 1, 1873, included also that territory which now comprises Ventura County. During the early years the boundaries were .shifted many times, but none of the changes were radical iu nature, being merely attempts to arrive at a more satisfactory line. The city of Santa Barbara has been the county seat since the beginning of the county. The present buildings occupy the center of a block. The main strue- tm-e was erected in 1872, and additions have been made from time to time. The present quarters are very crowded, making necessary the storing of considerable quantities of valuable records in basement and attic storerooms, where they are subject to deterioration from moisture, dust, mice, etc. The buildings are of brick, stone, and wood, and are far from being fireproof. The Recorder's vault is probably fireproof, and it is large enough to contain the more important county records. It is provided with modern fire and dustproof fixtures, conveniently arranged for use l)y the public. The records both of Recorder and Clerk have been type- written since 1903, and a loose leaf system has been in use most of that time. All the records are kept on a very heavy ledger paper. The Clerk's vault is provided with fireproof fixtures for its books and recent files, but the older records are mostly in wooden files on the second floor of the vault. Only the books in current use are kept outside of the vault in the main office. While the Recorder's offices and vault are in a separate building, the Clerk's quarters are part of the original courthouse and hence are subject to damage from fires originating there. The Auditor and Tax Collector are each provided with a small vault. The buildings are heated by a crude oil furnace and lighted by electricity. For miscellaneous record.s not in current use, the officials have had to resort to basement and attic storerooms. The former, though fairly fireproof, is far from moisture-proof. Their heavy barred iron doors give witness to their use in early days as a place of safe-keeping for prisoners. The attic storeroom is entirely unfit for use as a storeroom of any sort; it is neither fire, dust, nor rat proof. Fortunately, this room is not extensively used. These archives were examined in June, 1916. PRE-STATEHOOD RECORDS' 'Jjibro ck Aciierdos del Avnntamiento de Santa lin Mmk de 1849," 1849-1850, 1 v. Terrenos de Lav uches. of which 25 pp. are used. In S| •raiiza. lS::i5-1850. 1 v.. in Sf: lanisli THE CLERK COURT RECORDS ■'■( District Court, 1850-1879 Calendars, 1870-1881, 3 v. Decrees, 1865-1866. 1 v. Defaults. ]s.-,s-ls(i(i. 1 v. Exeeutioiiv l!(i<,k .it, l,s74-l!)(i.'i, 1 v. (Ai ; Index. 1 v. lif^iiiii n I- Sh.rilT .\. .\. Cnvnrnil.ias nnil ,-..ii.lu.l,',l uiidrr 1 h,. present sheriff. .Nnt Stewart. General Index, 1851-1877, 1874-1879. 4 v. Judgment Book, 1851-1853, 1870-1879. 3 v. (x, B-C). The volume for 1S51-1853 is in tlie Auditor's vault. Judgment Docket, 1851-1879, 2 v. "List of Suits commenced in the District Court of tlie First Judicial District for the Year 1869-1870. "' 1 v., oiilv 11 pp. Mintttes, 1850-1879, 4 v. (A-D). I'ubouud minutes for 1853 are iu the Auditor's vaidt. Register of Actions, 1850-1879, 5 v. (A-E) ; Tax Suits. 1864-1 S(i9. 1 V. County Court, 1850-1879 General Index, 1851-1879, 2 v. Judgment Book, 1851-1874, 1 v. (A) ■ Judmnmts. 1S74-1879. Iv. (C). Judgment Docket, 1858-1874, 1 v. Alimites, 1850-1879, 3 v. (A-C). Contains description of the seal ordered b.v Jud^e .loaiiuin Carrillo. Register of Actions. "Docket of the County Court." 1851-1879. 3 V. (A-C) ; Register of Actions, 1869-1872, 1 v. Rules of Practice iu the County Court . . . adopted ^lai-cli, 1854. 1 v.. only 14 pp. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1850-1863 Criminal Docket, 1853-1863, 1 v. Summary of each ease from indictment to sentence. aiinutes. 1850-1863, 1 v. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, 1850-date Calendar. Law. Motion, Probate and Insolvenej-. 1881-1910. 9 v. Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905-1909," 2 v. SANTA BARBARA COITNTY. Decree Books. 1867-1870, 1874-1879, 2 v. (A-B). Docket, 1850-1852, 1 v.. paper bound. Inventories and Ajiprnisidv'. Buok of, 1874-1901, 2 v. Letters of AdimiiisliMl imi. lS(i4~date, 5 v. (A-B) Letters of Guardi.inslnp. Is74 lsi)7, 1 v.: Index, 1 v. :Minute Books. ]<,it l-^,lt. i; v. (A-E) ; General Index, 1 Minutes, Index to, current, 1 v. -Miscellaneous Probate Orders, 1850-1852. in Auditor Probate Cases, miscellaneous, 1853-1854, 1 packauc, i Register of Actions, 1852-1879, 4 v. Wills, Record of, 1851-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. Superior Court, 1880-date Attorneys, Roll of. n.d., 1 v., iiu-ouiplcte. Calendars, General, 1881-1882. 1889-date, 13 v. Conviction of Infamous Crimes. ]S9:i, 1 v.. only one entry. Coroner's liKpicsts. IS f.h. ; Index. llllKl-dalc, l' v. DefauKs. .luduiiicnts l)v. lS7(i~datc. :] v. (icn..r;il Imlrx. 1 ssil-date. (5 v. In.lrx I.. l',i|M IS, (diiiity and Superior Courts, n.d., 1 v. Iiisanr I'i'isciiv IimI.x t.) Names of, 1881-date, 3 v. i A-C). Jud-ment |H.inks|. lss(i-,late. 10 v. (A-J). Judgment Dockn. l^s(i-,l,ife, 2 v. (A-B). Jury Books, lS74-.lalc, :', v. (A-C). ilinute Books, 18S()-date, 32 v. (A-Z, 1-6). Register of Actions and Proceedings, 1880-date. 23 v. (A-W). Shorthand reports, a great (|uantity in basement storeroom. Transcripts of cases. 1857-1910, passim. Tlio si'cat iii;i.ioril.v miv in \\m basement storeroom, a few are in the (•jerlv-'.s vault, ami half a score are slorefl in tlie attic. WitlK-ss I\'cs. 1895-lS9(i. 1 V. I A). Superior Court, Juvenile, 1909-date -Minutes, 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2). Record, 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Abstract (if Road Deeds. 1876-1904, 5 v. Allowance Book.s. lS74-date, 6 v. (A-P). r.ills Allowed. 185S-1874. loose bdls.. in the basement. Board of Eqtialization, Miimtes, 1872-1879, 1883-date, 2 v. (x, B). Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers and Marines, 1894-date, 1 v. Clerk's ^Memoranda of Claims Allowed, about 1905-1908, loose bdls., in basement. Franchise Books, 1885-1901, 1 v. 4bi COUNTY ARCIII\T;S of CALIFORNIA. ;\riiiutes: CoTirt of Sessions, County Business, Nov. 18, 1850-Nov. 16, 1854, and Board of Supervisors. Aug. 6, 1855-date, 16 v. (x, A-0) ; Index, ]8C6-date, 1 v. The Minutes of the Court of Sessions occup.v part of the first vohime. Minutes of Road Commission, 1876-1877, 1 v. Orders, 1871-1884, loose bdls., in basement. Orders for Saloon Licenses, 1905-date, 1 f.b., in Tax Collector '.s vault. Ordinance Books, 1883-date, 2 v. (A-B). Papers, Index to, u.d., 1 v. Quarterly Reports, about 1884-1901, loose bdls., in liasement. Road Books, 1874-date, 2 v. (A-B). Road Index, n.d., 1 v. This is indexed according to (ownshii* and range. Road Matters, n.d., 1 v. Road Register No. 1, 1870-1914, 1 v. Road Reports, about 1880-1884, loose bdls., in basement. "Santa Barbara Road District," n.d., 1 v., in Tax Collector's vault. Superintendent of ScliooLs, Report to Supervisors. 1903, 1904, 3 v MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Docked Horses. Register of, 1907-date, 1 v. Pee Books, 1899-date, 4 v. Hunting Licenses, Register of. 1907-1909, 1 v. Letter Books, 1857-1860, 1887-1895. 4 v. Military Rolls, 1862, 1866. 1870. 1871. 1874-1876, 1881, 1882. 1884, 1885, 1888, all in basement; 1896-1902, bound volumes; 1903-1910, Transcripts of Cases, Justice Court, 1908-1910, passim, only five eases. Naturalization Declaration of Intention, Record of, 1906-date. 3 v.; Index, 1850- 1906. 1 V. Naturalization: Certificates, 1856-1904, in f.b.; Record of, 1904- 1906, 1 V. ; Petition and Record, 1906-date, 3 v. Naturalized Citizens, Index to, 1850-1904, 1 v. Registration (h-eat Register, 1866, 1875-1909. Great Register, printed, 1872, in Auditor's office; 18v7, lS/9, 1882, 1884, 1886, 1888, supplementary; 1890, 1896, 1898, 10 v. Registration of Voters, 1876; 1878, partial; 1880, partial: 1892- 1894, 1900, 1904-1907, 1911, 1914. Elections Certificates of Election and Oatbs of Offlee, 1851-1897, in base- ment; 1897-date, in f.b. Election Returns, 1850-1855; 1857, in Auditor '.s vault; 1859. 1861- 1863, 1890, 1892, 1896, 1904. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY. 465 Nomiuation: Certificates and Papers, several lioxes in vault and basement ; Kecord of. WlO-date, 1 v. Official Record nf |!,-ill„is. lMi-J-,late, 1 v. Priraarv Eleetimi i M'lircis, ls;i>. Tally Lists. l.ssT. IIHI. for s|,.mi.-i1 elections. Marriage and Public Health :\rarriao-e License Affidavits. 1 f.h. K.-ntists. Kr.ji^Tcr nf. ISs.Vdnt.'. 2 v. .M,,li,-;il ('..riiii^-.-itis, ISTii-llMi:;. 1 v. (1). ()|.ti:iiH'tiisis. i;. t:!>t.'i- or, lliii:!-date. 1 v. I'liarniacists. Register of. ]!)U.l-date. 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Articles of Incorpcn-ati ii. isi;." -date, 1 f .b. ; Index. 1 v. Bond and Surety r'niii|..iiiirs. in, lex to, 1906-date. 1 v. Fictitious Names, Registi-i' of. Uir2-date, 1 v. A continuation o£ Register of Partnerships, below. Partnerships, Register of, 1874— 191L 1 v. I'rixate aceount books. 'I'liose include a variety of "Exliibits" used iu trials, such as account honks of building and developmeut companies, hotel registers, ranch accounts, etc. Trinity cliurcli. Record of election of vestrymen, etc., Feb. 3, 1887. P.elating to Other Officers Bonds of Officers. 1 f.b. Commissioners, Chicago Exposition, 1892, ] package in basement; St. Louis Exposition, 1904. 1 package. District Attorney's Register, 1887-1893, 1 v., in Tax Collector's vault. Expert 's Report, 1910, by A. R. Edmonson. Justice Court Transcripts, 1852-1898, passim, in basement: 1908- 1910, passim, 30 v. IMinutes of County Law Library Trustees, 1891-date, 2 v. Notarial Registers, 1877-1882. "1887-1890, 1887-1898, 1896-1898, 1903-1905, 6 v. Li'nited States Census Enumerators' field notes, 1870, 1 bdl., in basement; "List of Persons" in enumeration districts 1-6, June 1, 1880, in basement. THE RECORDER! As.signments of 3Io!t-,m: .s mid Lea.ses, 1864-date, 8 v. (A-II) : Index, 1 v.; Personal I'l-np, it\. l--^9, 1 v. (A), only 3 pp. Attachments of Ke;d Ksi.iir, 1 s,-,.-i-date. 4 v. TA-D) ; Tnde.x. 4 v. 