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Lie, ii.cd Survevors, 1891-date, 1 v. I.K I', ndens. 1874-date, 14 v, (A-N) : Index. 2 v. (1-2L .Maps: Record of Surveys, 9 v. (1-9) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2) : :\lap nf Plats S v. (1-8) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2) ; Miscellaneous :\Iaps, 1 v. : index, 1 v. Card inde.\ covering all in effect since March 1. 1916. Marks and Brands, 1856-date, 4 v. ; Index. 2 v. Vol. 1 is entitled "Index of Marks and Brands" : vol. "J. "Records o Krands." Marriage Certificates and Contracts. 1856-date, 31 v. (A-Z. 27-31) Index, 4 v. There is an additional separate volume for 1856. Mining Claims, 1856-date, 46 v. (A-Z, 1-20) ; Index, 14 v. (1-14). Vols. 1-2 are transcripts of vols. A-C. Vol. 2, pp. 57-58. contains recDnl; of claims granted previous to the organization of Fresno County, als( proceedings of the Mining Convention in San Carlos District in thi counties of Monterey and Mariposa, December, 1854. 172 couNTvr ARCHIVES of California. Mining district records: Golden, Jan. 15, 1892, 1 v.; San Joaciuin, An-. 13, 1896, 1 v.; Big Drv Creek, Mar. 11, 1888, 1 v. (A) ; Aleade, .Juiir 30, 1896, 1 V. (A) ; Coalinga, April 10, 1890, 1 v. The record of the Coalinga Mining District contains only the resolution of the original meeting. The dates show the time of organization of the districts. Miscellany, 1856-date, 27 v. ( A-Z, 27) ; Index. 3 v. (1-3). Mortgages, 1856-date, 309 v. (A-Z. 27-309); Index. 13 v. (1-13): Chattpl. is7:i-.late, 138 v. (A-Z, 27-138): Index, 6 v. (1-6). Official Mon.ls. Is.Ml-date. 11 v. (A-K) : Index. 1 v. Patents. 1 si;i)-,|,-,t,., 27 v. (A-Z, 27) ; Index, 2 v. Possessory Claims, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. Powers of Attorney, 1856-date, 13 v. (A-M) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Pre-emption Claims, 1856-1905, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index. 1 v. Releases of Mortgages and Leases, 1860-date, 38 v. (1-38) ; Index, 5 v. (1-5). Separate Pvopertv of Married Women, 1856-1914. 1 v.; Index, 1 v. (1). Sheriff S.ilrs. 1s:.(i-date, 11 v. (l-Il) ; Index, 3 v. (1-3) : Slieriff's Tax Salrs. ls:.7 ls:.l). 1 V. (A). Sheriff '.s l\ititiL-ate,s of Sale of Real E.state, 1856-1857, 1 v. (A). Stallion Register, 1911-1915, 1 v., indexed. Swamp and Overflowed Land, 1857-1882, 1 v. (A). This consists of records of survej-s and petitions to reclaim. Tax Deeds, 1886-date, 21 v. (1-21) ; Index, 1 v. Vols. 1-13 are "Tax Deeds to State"; vols. 14-21 are "Tax Deeds." Water Rights, 1861-1872. scattering; 1872-date. 4 v. (A-D) ; Index. 1 v. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual He]i(irt, 1 S6.")-date. 25 v. Apportiniiiiinit (if Funds, 1902-date, 1 v. Board III' l-:,lu( Mil,,)!. Minutes of, 1893-date, 3 v. Census .Marshal's Field Notes, 1909-1910; Reports, 1910, 2 hdls. Tlie Field Notes are filed under districts in a drawer in (he office. Communications from District Clerks, 1904-date, 3 f.h. Filed under headings. Courses of Study, 1915-date; earlier in basement. Examination for Graduation from Elementarj- Schools, 1899-date, 4 v. "Scrap Album" containing questions and suggestions of county board to teachers, 1907-date, 1 v. Expense Book for Office, 1907-date. 1 v. Fee Books "Journal," 1891-date, I v. Institutes, ilinutes of, 1893-date. 12 v. The first institute was held in 1870. A record of it is in the Annii;il Report to the State Superintendent. Official Acts of County Siiperintendent, 1869-1874, 2 v.; High Seh.xil. 2 V. Orders, Register of, 1893-1896, 1 v. FRESNO COUNTY. 173 KeMluisitious. Register of. 19ll-dat('. loose leaf: He(|iiisitioii stuh-lmoks, 1913-cIate; earlier, in basement. '•Teachers' Certificate Register," 18y:5~(late. 2 v. (l-l>). '!'( achcr.s' Library Books. Record of, 2 v. This is a librarj' catalogue. THE AUDITOR A^srssinciit Rolls: n,i,inal, 1856. 1858-1862. 1868-1870. 1872-date. Duplicate, 1856-1863, 1866, 1872-date. Delinquent, 1870-date. Personal Propertj', 1885-date. Inde.K, complete. In some instances by years, in others by volume. ( 't rtificates of Redemption of Real Estate Purchased hv Stale. 18!)6- date, 20 f.b. Clerk's Fee Books, 1885-1886. 1 v.; 1891-1892. 1 v. Indigent Account, 1890-date. Journal, 1881-date, 13 v. Justice of Peace Settlements. 191(i. 1 f.b. Ledger, lS61-date. 12 v. License Tax ( 'ollcctnr 's Rrpm-t. 1912-date. 1 f.b. .Miscellaneous til,., 1mm; ,l;,tr. lS f.b. Orphans' Clauus. Applic-itu.us, 1916, 1 f.l). Orphans in Private In.stitutions, 1890-1894: on State Aid. 1894-date, 2 V. Recorder's Fee Books, 1885-date, 33 v. Reports, St,-itisti,-;.l Stal.Miimt. 1897-date, 2 f.b. Road Jrastci's l.tdi^.T. InT.'i 1894, 2 v., incomplete. Scliool Distriii ISonds and Coupons, 1894-date. 11 v.; Fresno City Sclinii] Di^iiict Bond and Coupon Register, l!)14-date, 1 v. SilinnI Lriluvr. 1910-date. 6 v. .Srhuul WaiT.iuts, .\uditors Register of, 1910-date. 2 f.l). Sheriff's F.t Hunk-, l^s'i is'ii'. l y. State Conti-oller s ijipoii, 1>!)9-1907, 1912-date, 2 f.b. Superintendent of .School.^. Reports and Estimates, 1907-date, 1 f.b. Ta.\ Ledger, Delinquent, 1893-date, 5 v. Tax Sales to State, 189^date, 8 v. (1-8). Treasurer's Receipts, 1912-date, 5 f.b. Treasurer's Reports, 1910-date, 1 f.b. Trial Balance, 1896-date, 9 v. Trial Jurors' Certificates, 1895-date, 13 f.b. Warrants on file : School, 1914-date, 60 f.b. ; Road, 1897-1901, 1908- date, 123 f.b. ; General Order of, 1896. 1 f.b. ; Canceled, 1897-1905, 1 f.b. Karlier warrants are in the basement. Warrants, Register of, 1885-date, 31 v. In early years each fund, General, Road, etc., has a volume to itself. In l«J^er years all funds were carried in the same volume. 174 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFOKXIA. THE TREASURER Cash Book, Jau. 2. \s'M~,\:\ir. l!2 v. Delintiiieut Tax Kc-m-,!. l!ML'-(hite, 1 v. Presun Citv : Leduvi'. i:iir_'-,|,iie. :] v.; Street Bond Register. 1908-date, 1 V. Inheritance Tax Receipts, ]!l(l!)-datc, 1 v. Ledger. 1891-date. Loans of County Funds. i;r,-ord of. 19()7-date. 1 v. Public School Teaclici's' l^^lnvinent Fund, 1914-date, 1 v. Redemption Receipt I.imIl'vi-, lS95-date, 1 v. Sacramento ;'nd San Jcjaquiii Drainage District Assi'ssnicnt List. June 14, 1915. Settlements and Discharges from State Controller. 19()7-datc. State Land Record, 1893-date. AVarrants, Register of, 1909-date, 5 v. (1-5). THE ASSESSOR Abstract of Conve.vances, 1915-1917, 80 f.b. Assessment List, Statements to Assessor, 1910-date. Bank Statements, 1910-1916, 2 f.b. Church Exemption Affidavits, 1903-date, 5 f.b. Inventories of County Property, 1912-date, 1 f.li. ^laps, 17 v.. in basement. Alortuaoes. Abstract of, 1881-1910, 20 v.: Statements (if .Mortsae-es and Trust Deed.s. 1904-1909. 7 f.b. Plats, filed with Ass,'s.sment Rolls. Poll Tax Acroiim linoks. 1909-1914. Poll Tax ri(r(i|it siulis, in basement. Poll Tax Roll, bNSl-l:il4. State Land Office Return.?, 1895-date, 13 f,b. United States Land Office Returns, 1895-date, 13 f.l). Veterans' Exemption Affidavits. 1913-date, 3 f.b. Warehouse Reports. 1916. 1 f.b. THE TAX COLLECTOR Assessment Rolls, current, 27 v.: ^Memorandum, 17 v. Cash Book, 1886-date, 20 v. Day Book, 1894-1895, 1 v. Tliis is a cash book. Ledger, 1908-date, 4 v. Licenses: Cash Account of. 1903-date, 3 v.; Reyistcr of. lS78-date. 10 v. School District Cash Book, 1891-1894. 4 v. State Sales to Individuals. 1905-date, 1 v. Tax Sales to State, Record of. 1877. 11 v. nI OLENN COUNTY. 175 GLENN COUNTY INTRODUCTION Glenn County was oruaoized in IMDl, having- lieen formed of territory lut oflt" from tlie northei'n part of Colusa County. The boundaries at first included the town of Princeton and adjacent territory, but this was soon after returned to the parent county. The town of Willows has been the county seat from the first. The courthouse was built in 1894. It is substantially con.structed iif brick and wood, occupying the central part of the courthou.se S(|uare. It is safe fi-om outside fires, but like other buildings of its kind and date can not be eon.sidered fireproof so far a.s interior con- struction is concei-ned. There are two large vaults used by the Clerk and Auditor-Recorder, and a smaller one in the Treasurer'.s office, and the greater part of the records of these officers are kept in the vaults. The quantity of records is not as .vet large, but additional space will soon be needed by some of tlie officials. The building is heated by gas, and electric lights are used. Tile archives were examined in Fel)ruary. 1917. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS Superior Court, 1891-date Attornevs, Roll of, 1891-1897. 1 v. (1). I'.iotter. 1891-date. 8 v. (1-8). Calendar: Civil, 1891-1913. 2 v. (1) : Criminal. 1891-1910. 1 v. (1). Cei-oncrs' Inquests, 1891-date, 4 f.b. Executiims, 1907-date. 1 v. (1). Fee Hook and Register of Actions,. 1891 -date, 12 v. (1-12). File, 1891-date, 374 f.b., cases l-22fi(;. (leneral Index, 8 v. (1-4). Insane. Record of. 1892-1903, 2 v.: Insane Conmiitments, 1903, 1 V. Till' fliTk has ,jnst pi-nviiliMl ii nrw fnnn hook wliicli Nvill lio iiscil, heniu- ning with 1!)17. •luduinents, 1891-date. 5 v. (1-5). Judgment Docket, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2). Jiirv Book, 1891-date, 3 v. (1-3). :\Iinutes. 1891-date, 14 v. (1-14). Orders. Civil and Criminal, 1891-date, 5 v. (1-5). Register of Actions, aee under Pee Book. Reporters' notes and Tran.scripts of Evidence, large number of 17(5 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Superior Court Probate, 1891-(hitL- liunds, 1891-date, 4 v. (1-ij. (Collateral Inheritanee Tax RecDrd. I'JO.j, 1910, 2 v. Decrees, 1891-date, 4 v. (1-4). File, 1891-date, 131 f.b., eases 1-719. General Index, 2 v. (1-2). Letters: Administration, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2); Administration with Will Annexed, 1904-1909, 1 v. (1) ; Guardianship, 1891- date, 1 V. (1) ; Testamentary, 1892-date, 1 v. (1). Orders, 1891-date, 12 v. (1-12) ; Orders naming date of rctuin of sale of real e.state, and Orders appointing appraisers, 191(i date, 1 V. Register and Fee Book, 1891-date. 2 v. (1-2). Wills, Record of, 1892-date, 2 v. (1-2). Superior Court, Juvenile, 1910-(late Record, 1910-date. 1 v. (1). SUPERVISORS" RECORDS Allowance Book, "Record of Claims Allowed," 1891-1915, 4 v (1-4) ; Record of Claims, 1891-1911. 6 v. (1-6). The la.st named series are index volumes. Eciualization, Minutes of Board, 1891-date, 1 v. (1). Franchises, Record of, 1903-date, 1 v. Minutes, Apr. 1894-date, 6 v. (2-7) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Tlie first volume of minutes was reported stolen from the Clerk's vault. Ordinance Record, 1891-date, 1 v. (1). Road Register. 1891-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index to Roads. 1 v. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Docked Horses, Register of, 1907, 1 v. Hunting License: Applications, 1909-date, filed; Stub-books, large number on file. Military Roll, 1891-1894, 4 v., in Auditor's office; 1895, 1 v. Naturalization Declarations of Intention, 1891-1906. 1 v. (1) ; Record, 1906-date. Iv. Naturalizations, 1891-1903, 1 v. (1) ; Record, 1904-1906. 1 v. (1) ; Petition and Record, 1906-date, 1 v. Naturalization Reports, 1915-date, 1 v. Memorandum of reports to the department at Wa.shington. Registration Affidavits of Registration, 1910-date. Great Register, 1891-1909, 7 v. Record of Affidavits of Registration sent out to deputies, 1913- date, 1 V. Precinct mai)s. current, about 20 in rolls. GLENN COUNTY. 177 Elections l^allot Record. 1892-190-i. 1 v. Klectioii Returns. 1912-(late. Xciiniiiation.s. Record of. 191-J^date. 1 v. Primary Election Olfieer.s. Record. 1898, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health .^rarriage Certitieate.s. 1891-1891, 1 v. (1). These are the affidavits for marriage licenses. .Alarriage Licen.se .stub-books, 1894-1905, 4 v. .^r,■^■l■ia-v Licnse, Te.tiniony of Applicants for, 1905-date, 3 v. Jlelltists. Ueuister n|-. lliDM-date, 1 V. .Mediral Certitirales. I>!i2-date. 1 V. (1); Register of. 1892-date, 1 V. I'harniacists, Register of. 19().Vdate, 1 v. (1). Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Articles .if Iii.M.rpnratiMn. 1891-date. 4 f.l..: Index, srr under Kenisler of (orpoi-ati.ins. I'.umI mid Siiivix (■Mni|.,inicv Rcnrd of. 1891-date, 1 v. (1). (■|ir|H,r;,tlnn.. K'r-I-iliT nf, 1 >' 1 1 - , In te. 1 V. I'.irlncisliii,. K'c-i.tcr n\\ 1 ,^:iL'--date, 1 v. Relating to Other Officers P.outls of cfticer-s. 3 f.b. Justice Court Dockets: Fovtrth Judicial Township. 1891-1892. 1 v. Notaries. Records of: C. R. Moodey, 1910-1911. 1 v. THE RECORDER .\sM-miiriits nf .hidmiicnts, 1-in. 1 v.; Index. 1 v. .\-si.j Ills . r .M..rt-,i-.,s ,ni,l Lea.se.s. 1891-1914. 1 v. (1) ; Mortgages, l!)U-.latc. 1 V. i2i ; hc;iM.s. 1914-date. 1 v. (2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). lianking Statements: A^.sets, 1892-1893. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v.; Capittd, 1891-1893. 1 V. (1) ; Index, 1 v. Births: Record of, 1895-1897, 1 v. (1); Register of, 19()5-date, 2 v. (1-2). I Certificates of Sheriff's Sales, 1891-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1). ! Contracts and Agreements, 1891-date, 4 v. (1—4) ; Index, 1 v. (1). I Deaths: Record of, 1891-1895, 1 v. (1) ; Register of Duplicate Death i Certificates, 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2); Index to Deaths, 1891-1895, Iv. (1). Decrees (if Disiriliininii. Index. 1^!)1 1S94, 1 v. Deeds, ls:n-,|,ii,.. .-,s v. i l-.'is ; Index. 6 v. (1-3). Electien Ivxpensr,-,: CiihlHhiiis' Statements. 1894-date, 5 v. (1, 1. 2, 2-:5) ; <'onn,ii1t.e,- Statements. 1894-1898.' 1 V. (1). Estrays nnd l.nst I'lepnty, I'.Mil-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Executions, Attachments. ISDl-date, 1 v. (1); Index, 1 v. (1). Fee Book, lS91-date, S v. (1-8). Homesteads, 1891-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1). J3— 11210 178 COUNTY ARCriI\-ES OF CALIFORXIA. Instruments filed (not recorded), 1910-date. 1 f.l). Judfrment. Transcripts of. 1892-date, 1 v. (1) : Index. 1 v. (1). Lea.srs. ism d.-itr. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. fl ). Licvii^rd SiMv.v.ii-.s, 1891-date, 1 f.b. Lis r,-ii.i. !!s. isiil-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). ;\raps and Plats : "Maps, Vol. 1." pages 1-202. 4 v. ; "Maps. Vol. 2." pages 206-2r)S. 1 v.; ]\Iaps and Surveys, 3 v. (3-5) ; Index to Sui'veys, 1 v. (1). ;\raiis on rollers in rack, 9 maps. Saeraraento Valley Irrigation Comjiany. map of Jacinto nnit. .Marks and Brands, 19bl-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Marriaue Record, 1891-date. 2 v. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1) : Register, IfMt.")- date. 1 V. (1). ^Mechanics Lien.s, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Mining Claims, Record of, 19()()-date. 1 v. (1) ; Index to :\IiniiiM: Lo.-a- tions, 1 V. (1). Miscellaneous Records. 1891-date, 4 v. (1-4) ; Index. 2 v. (l-2>. Mortgages, 1891-date, 38 v. (1-38) ; Index, 2 v. (1). Mortgages, Personal Property, 1891-date, 26 v. (l-2(i) ; Index. 4 v. (1-2). Vols. 5, 9, 14 are Crop Mortgages : vol. 17. Chattel aud Crop ; vols. l;i and 21, Chattel. Official Bonds. 1891-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Orland Unit Water Users' Association: Stock Subscription and Con- tract, 1907-date, 1 v.: Index, 1 v.; Excess Land Contracts. lilDT-date. 1 V. ; Index, 1 v. Patents, 1891-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Physicians and Undertakers, Register of. 1 v. Powers of Attorney, 1891-date, 1 v. (1 ) ; Index. 1 v. (1). Residenee. Certitieates of. 1 v. Sati.sfaetinn of .Morteaues, lS91-date. 7 v. (1-7) : Index, 2 v. (1) ; Per- soinil l'i-n|„ i|\. 1897-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 2 v. (1). Stalliun IJrmst-r, 1911-date, 1 v. (1). Tax Der.ls to Slate. 1901-1915. 2 v. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1). Tax Sales. Record of, 1892-1894, 1 v. : Cci'liticitcs of S.ilc to State, 1S95- 1911, 2 V. (1-2) : Index. 1 v. (1) : In.lrx t.i Cni iHiNit.s of Tax Sales. State, 1 V. (1), County, 1 v. (1) -, Irriuarion l)iMn.-l Tax Sales, 1892, 1 V. fl) ; Index. 1 V. U. S. Contracts. 1907-1909, 1 v. (1) : Index, 1 v. (1). .Vsrci.moiits to convey laml for canal liue, etc.. iu Orland iiroject. Water Right Ai^jjlications for Lands in Private Ownership, 19](3-date. 2 V. (1-2) ; Index, 1 v. (1). Under act of June 17. 1!)02 tStats. at Larse. XXXII, 3SS), aud acts amendatory and supplementary thereto. All iu Orland project. Wills, 1892-date, 1 v. (1) ; Index, 1 v. GLENN COUNTY. 1/y THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report, lS91-date, animal vols. Board of Education. Minutes of. 1891-date, 4 v. Certificate Books, stubs, 1891-date, large number of vols. Grading of Sehools, 1891-date, 1 v. Institufes. Minutes of, 1891-date, 1 v. Journal, 1891-date, 1 v. Requisitions, Register of, 1891-date. 4 v. (1-4). School District Boundaries, 1891-datc, 1 v. School District Ledger, 1891-date, 5 v. (1-5). Teachers' Examinations, Recoi-d of, 1891-datc. 1 v. Teachers' Reports, 1891-date, complete file. THE AUDITOR Abstract of Mortgages, 2 v. ; Index. 1 v. Apportionments and Discharges, 1891-1906, 4 v. (1-4) ; Iflll-date, 22 v. The uumbered volumes are stub-books. Assessment Rolls: Original, 1891-191"), 92 v.; Imlex, 2.') v. Operative. 1911-date, 2 v. Delinquent, 1891-1916, 5 v. (1-5). Personal Property, 1895, 1897-1899, 1901-191:?. 1(1 v.; Index. 14 v. Bond Register. 1911-date, 1 v. (1). Certified List of Claims, 1912-1916, 4 bdls. Classified Expenditures, 1911-date, 1 v. and transferred slieets in Ixlls. Day Boolx, 1891-1916, 3 v. (1-3). Journal, 1916-date, 1 v. (1). Ledger, 1891-1916, 4 v. (1-4) ; 1916-date, General, 1 v.; Fund, 1 v. The current volumes are loose leaf. License Record, 1913-date, 2 v. Poll Tax Roll, 1891-1914, 23 v. Register of Expenditure Voucher.s, Refund Vouchers, Deposit Permits and Departmental Collection Reports, 1916-date, 1 v. School District Ledger, 1916-date, 1 v. Trea.surer's Reports, 1916-date, file. Warrants, Outstanding: General, 1916-date, 1 v.; School, 1916-(latc, 1 V. Warrants, Register of, 1891-1912. 6 v. (1-6); 1912-1916, 3 v. (7); 1916-date, 1 v. Loose leaf beginning 1912. The three volumes numbered 7 are segregated, for Roads and Bridges. Common and Miscellaneous, and Schools. Warrants, Index to, 1891-1916, 7 v. (1-7). ISO COtTXTY ARCIin'ES OP CAI.IFDRXIA. THE TREASURER Bond Register, lOll-d.-itc, 1 v. (1); Sdioul District and County Bond Rea-ister, 1887-1910, 1 v. Cash Book and Register of Paid Warrants. 1891-1913, 8 v. (1-8). Certitird List of Claims Allowed. 1895-1897, 1 v. (1). Deposil Mn.ik. i:)ir,. 1 V. (1). Tnh.'i'iiaiirc T;ix Rrrripts, 1907-1908, 1910-1915, 2 v. Joniii.d. IMH-.late, 2 v. (l,x). ]>rduv!-. isii] 1!)15, 4 V. (1-2, X. x); 1917-date, see under Register nl Wairnnis; (ieneral, 1914-date, 2 v. (x, 1) ; Roads and Bridges, 19rJ 1913, 1915-date, 2 v. (x, "Cash Aeeount") ; Sehools. 1914-date, 2 \ (x,2). Poll Tax Receipts, 1891-1903, 1 v. Treasurer's account with Auditor. Sacramento Drainage District, Assessment Roll. 1908, 1 v. Teaehers' Permanent Fund. 1914, 1 v. Tivasui-er's Receipts, 1891-1911, 8 v. Warrants, Register of, 1915-1916, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1917-date, 2 v. (School and (ieneral). ■riic current v.iluni.'s air c.iuihiiu'd Ueaistcr of Warrants and Ledger. Warrants. Register of Unpaid. 1891 -date. 3 v. (1-3). These are registered warrants. THE ASSESSOR Abstract of Deeds. 1895-date. 4 v. (1-4). Assessment Statements. 1912-date. lUli; are lioiind iu volumes; prior to lluii. Card system for descriptions of land, improvements, owners, etc.. 7 large f.b. Delincpient Tax Sales and Redemjitions. Assessor's List of. 1892-1901. 1 V. (1). jMaps and Plats: Plat books, cm-rent. 7 v. Official Comity Maps, 1S94. 1900. 1914. Town and Snbdivisinn maps, laruv number in box. THE TAX COLLECTOR Rolls, 1916, 7 v.: Index, 1 v.: Delinquent. 1915. 1 v. Cash Book, 1891-date, 15 v. One of the volumes (1909-1&10) is iu the Auditor's office. Licenses Collected. Ledger of. 1 v. Ih.sroricvil i^tJnUoO  1873-4:755. 1901:600. (1919), §3920. For key to maps HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 181 HUMBOLDT COUNTY INTRODUCTION Tile territory uow within the limits of Humboldt County has, sim-e the organization of the state, been a part of three counties and, for a short time, was loosely joined to a fourth. At the first division of the state into counties, in 1850, all that portion of the state north of 40° was roughly made into two counties, Trinit.y and Shasta, the summit of the Coast Range being given as the division line. Trinity being almost Hii unknown region, it was joined to Shasta for judicial purposes. In 1851 Trinity County was organized independently for the first time, but b.v then the excitement in the Klamath mining region led to the division of its territory, the northern half being designated and organized as Klamath County. The county seat of Trinity County was fixed at Weaverville. The rapid settlement of the coast region made a further division of the territory desirable, and in 1853 the western portion of Trinity was cut oif and formed into Humboldt County. In 1871—1875 the last important change in territorj^ was made when a jiortion of the disorganized Klamath County was annexed to Humboldt. The location of the countj' seat was the cause of much rivalry among Tlic early towns. Uniontown (Areata) was given the honor in 1853, but the contest continued until 1856, when by act of the legislature the county seat was placed at Eureka. A courthouse and other buildings were not erected until after the removal to Eureka, when a brick building was erected for that purpose, and is still used as a storehouse for some of the old records. The present courthouse was built in 1886, and stands in the center of ;i block formerly used as a public plaza. It is constructed of brick and from without is little endangered from fire. The offices of the clerk, recorder and auditor are provided with metal book shelves and filino- boxes, in the other offices the fixtures are nearly all of wood, and in tliciii all a lire arising within the building could gain great head- '.vay. Some of the records of the clerk and recorder and all those of tile treasurer are kept in safes or vaults, but with the exception of the latter olfice these are large enough for only a small part of the records. The building is lighted by electricity and heated by steam. Islost of the offices are now overcrowded and many of the records not in actual use are relegated to the attic or to the old courthouse, where dust, mice or other agencies may do their work of destruction. At the sugge.stion of the Historical Survey Commission, the grand jury of the county has recommended the construction of a hall of records for the better organization and preservation of the records. The examina- tion of these archives was made in October, 1915. 182 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS District Court, 1853-1879 Calendar, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B). Execution Book, 186&-1879, 1 v. Pile, 1853-1879, 61 f .b., cases 1-1418 ; Tax Suits, 1 f.b. Grand Jury lists and reports, 1853-1867, 2 large p.li. in old court- house ; Record of drawings, 1859-1877, 1 v. Index, 1864-1880, 2 v. Judgment Book, 1853-1880, 5 v. (A-B). Vol. A also contains entries for County Court, 1800-1873. Judgment Docket, 1853-1880, 1 v. (A). Entries before 1S6S are copied from an eavlii'r Iioek. Jury Book, 1873, 1 v. in attic. Minutes, 1853-1879. 6 v. (A-F). Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v.; Delin- quent Taxes, 1865-1867, 1 v. Tax Decree Book, September, 1866-August, 1867, 1 v. Trinity County: Docket. 1851-1852, 1 v.; Minutes. 1851-1852, 1 v. Witnesses and Jurors, List of, 1866-1872, 1 v. County Court, 1853-1879 Calendar, 1853-1868, 1 v. (1). File, 1853-1879, 20 f.b., cases 1-466. Judges' fees and insolvents, 1853-1857. 1 v. Judgment Book. 1860-1873, see under District Court. Minutes, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B). Vol. B also contains Minutes of Court of Sessions, 1SC1-18G3. Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B). Witnesses and Jurors, 1866-1873, see under District Court. Court of Sessions, Criminal, 1853-1863 Calendar, 1853-1859, 1 v. Minutes, 1853-1861. 1 v.; 1861-1863, see under County Court, Minutes, vol. B. Register of Actions. 1853-1865. 1 v. Probate Court and Superior Court Probate, lS53-datc Calendar, 1856-1859. 1 v. Collateral Inheritance Tax Record, 1905-1909, 3 v. Executors and Administrators, 1858-1859, 1 v. File, 1853-1879, 24 f.b. bv letter; 1880-date. 153 f.b. Ledger, 1908-1912, 1 v. Letters of Guardianship and Bonds, 1862-1879, 1 v.; 1880-date, 4 v. (1-4). Letters Testamentary. Administration and Bonds. 1861-1879. 2 v. d-2); 1880-date.' 8 V. (1-8). Minors, Adoption of, 1 f.b. HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 183 Minutes, "Eecord," 1853-1879, 6 v. (A-F) ; Dept. 1, 1880-date, 20 V. (1-20) ; Dept. 2, 1896-date, 8 v. (1-8) ; Index, 1 v. Register of Actions, 1853-1879, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-date, 7 v. (1-7). Wills, 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E). Superior Court, 1880-date Attorneys, Roll of, 1853-1906, 1 v. Calendar, 1880-1898. 4 v. (1-4). Coroner's Inqur-sts. I'^nfl-date, 22 f.b. Executions, l^"^"' l^MT. 1 v. Exhibits: maps, ili.mi .mis. pictures aud various articles, some of which are liistoiiL-all\ interesting. Feeble-minded Fersons, Commitment of, 1 f.b. File. 1880-date, 200 f.b., cases 1-7381; Proferts in matter of Claims to State Lands. 1883-date, 1 f.b. ; Writs of Habeas Cor- pus, 1873-date, 3 f.b. General Index, 1880-date, 2 v. (1-2): Index to DcTisions. 1887- 1904, 1 V. Grand Jury Reports, etc., 1890-date, 2 f.b. Insane Persons: Record of Orders, 1881-189 (. 2 v. (1-2) ; Index. 1881-1897, 1 v.; Record of Commitments, 1897-date, 5 v. (1-5) ; Order of Commitment. 1877-date, 9 f.b.; Certificates of Dis- charge, 1903-date, 1 v.. 1 f.b. Judgment Bonk, Issii ,lati\ 7 v. (1-7). Judgment ])(irk. I . l>s(i date, 4 v. (1^). Jury Book. l^Nldatr. 4 v. (1-4); Receipts for jury fees. Civil, 1897-1910, 1 v.; Jury lists, 1907-date, 3 f.b. Justice Court papers, 3 f.b. Ledger, civil action, 1 v. .Minutes and Orders, 1880-date, 25 v. (1-25) ; Dept. 2, 1895-date, 10 v. (1-10) : Miscellaneous orders, 1 f.b.; Rough minutes, 48 v., many others in attic. Receipts, stub-book, 1891-1901, 1 v. Register of Actions, 1880-date, 17 v. (1-17) ; Criminal. 1892-1911, 1 v., in attic. Reporter's notes, hirgc quantity in old courthouse. Transcripts of ovidrncc. large number of books in attic and old courtliousp. Superior Court. Juvenile, 1905-(l:itc File, 1906-date, 4 f.b. Minutes and Orders, 1909-date, 2 v. (1-2). Register of Actions, 1905-date, 2 v. (1-2). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Books. 1885-date, 8 v. (1-8); Index, 6 v.; Claims Allowed, 1911-date, 19 f.b.; Claims Rejected, 1 f.b.; Orders on county treasury, 1 f.b. Boundaries of Townsliips, Precincts, Road Districts, etc., recent, 1 V. ; Index to, 1886, 1 v. 184: COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Boundary between Humboldt and Klamath counties, field notes. August, 1872, one pocket notebook. Burial of Ex-Union Soldiers and Marines. lS89-date. 1 v. Communications received and si-nt. ls."i:)-ls."):i, si'\iM-;d p.h. in attic; 1865-1875, large quantity in nld mini Ikmisc ; St.itr dflicers, 1 f .b. ; District attorney. 1 f .b. ; Miscclhnirniis. IsT-t-ilatc 2 f.b. Elections Precincts and Officers, petitions regarding, 1869-date, 1 f.b. Ecpializatiou, ^Minutes of Board of. 1872-date, 1 v.; File, 1858- date, 3 f.b. Erroneous Assessments, petition for cancellation, 1 f.b. Franchise book, 1853-date, 1 v. Hospitial Record, 1 v.; Jliscellaneous papers rchitiuii- to, 1863-clate, 2 f.b, ; Bids for supplies, 1 f.b. Indigents, Record of, 1886-1903, 1 v.. used only for half-orphans; Indigent affidavits, 1 f.b. Minutes: Coiirt of Sessions. County Business, 1853-1855, 1 v. (A) ; Supervisors, 1855-date, 15 v. (A-0) ; Index, 2 v. (1-2). Miscellaneous papers : Court of Sessions. 1 f.b. ; Bids. 1 f.b. ; Bonds, 1855-date, 1 f.b. ; Courthouse, 1 f.b. ; Inventories, 1907-date. 1 f.b.; Petitions, 1862-1894. 6 f.b.; Waterworks. 1 f.b.; Taxes, 3 f.b. ; Miscellaneous, 4 f.b. Ordinance Book. 1883-date, 1 v. (1) : Ordinances. 1 f.b. Orpli^m^ "" ^tntc .\id, 1904-date, 1 v. i;-l;.ni;ilin,, .lislrirls. 1 f.b. lOi.nl ovcisms' Ar.-uunts, 1855-1869, 4 v. ; 1887-1888, 1 v, Koad Ke(-urd, 1870-1874. 1 v.; 1887, 1 v. Road Register. 1883-date, 1 v. ; Index to Road Book and Register, 1 V. Road Survey Field Notes, 70 small pocket notebooks. Nine o£ these are for the coast road to Mendocino, ten for the Blocksburg road, and one for the Loud survey, ISGS ; the others are miscellaneous. Road Tax lists and reports, 1856-1868, in old courthouse; Assess- ment lists, 1861, 7 books by townships ; 1862-1863, several books ; i;ndated, 7 books. Roads, bridges, etc. : Bids, 1872-date, 5 f.b. ; Claims for damages, 1874-date. 1 f.b.; Petitions. 1852-date, 8 f.b.; Specifications, 4 f.b. ; Reports of commissioners, 1862-date, 2 f.b. ; Rights of way, deeds, 3 f.b. ; Ferries. 2 f.b. School District papers and records : Asse.ssment roll. Eureka dis- trict, 1867, 1 V. ; School bonds. 1 f.b. ; Petitions, 1859-1889, 1915, 2 f.b. ; Miscellaneous papers, 4 f.b. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Appointments, 1 f.b. : Registration clerks, 1 f.b. Cash Book, 1906-1910, 1 v. Certificates and Proclamations from Secretarv of State, 1911-date, lib. Fee Books. 1878-1883, 1 v.; 1897-date, 2 v. (3-4). Hunting Licenses. Register of, 1907-1908, 1 v. HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 185 Liecnse Aeconnt iiiid Salarv of Jndge and District AttoriU'V. 1868- 1872. 1 V. .Military Li.sts, 1854. 1S61-1S67. small pocket notebooks; 1868-1898, in old conrthonse; recent, 1 f.b. :\Ionthlv Balances. 1900-date, 1 f.b.; :\Ionthlv reports, 1886-date, 1 f.b.' Naturalization l)<vlaratii.ns of Intention: District Court, 1853-1880, 5 v. (A-E) ; Superior Court, 1880-1906, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1853-1906. 2 v.; Record. i;MI6-date, 3 v. (1-3). Naturalization, Acts of. District Court, 1869-1879. 1 v. (C) : Countv Court, 1869-1880, 2 v.; Record, 1880-1906, 6 v. (1-6) ; Index." 1853-1906, 2 v. (1-2) ; Petition and Record, 1906-date, 4 V. (1-4). Registration Affidavits of Registration, 1900-1902, in attic; 1904-1908, in old courthouse; 1910-date, bound b.y precincts. Assessor's Returns to County Clerk, 1866-1867. roll of large sheets in old courthouse. Cancelled on Great Register, List of Names. 1866-1875, 1 v., in Recorder's office. Great Register, 1866-1909, 20 v.; 1910-date. the affidavits them- selves are bound as the register. rjreat Register, List of Names entered, 1868-1899, 5 v. Great Registers of other counties. 1869-1888, 164 in ninuber, in attic and old courthouse. Elections Affidavits relating to, 1 f.b. Boards of Election, 1869, 1 pocket notebook. Candidates' Statements, 5 f.b.; Verification statements, 2 f.b, Certifieates of Election, 1857, 1 v.: 1865-1888, 1 p.li. in old courl- house; 1890-date, 1 f.b. Certificates of Xomiuatioii. 18!I2. 1 ii.li. in old eourt house; 1898- 1900, 1 f.b. Challenge List and Returns, 1914. Election Returns, original, 1853-1872, in old courthouse. Papers relating to elections, 3 f.b. Poll Lists, 1868, 1869, 1871, in old courthouse. Primary Election Officers, Rrr..i'd ,,f. ISOS. 1 v. Roster of Voters, 1908, in old .(nii lliuiiv,.. Tally Sheet of Canvas.s by Suii-rvisois, 1890. 186 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Marriage and Public Health Marriage License Affidavits, 1872-1909, 14 f.b.. in old .•(mrthousc ; 1910-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; Eecorder's Statements, 1006-date, 1 f.b. Dental Certificates, Register of, 1885-1903, 1 v. ; Eegister of Den- tists. in03-date. 1 v. Medical C.Tlili.'Mt. V l;,M-,,rd of, 1876-date. 2 v. (1-2). Optoiiiriri.i.. l,'-'jNl,'iv,l. 1903-date. 1 V. Osteopathists. i;.-i,slrr ,,f, 1903-date, 1 v. Pharmacists, Register of, 1905-datp, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Articles of Incorporation, 1853-date, 14 f.b. ; Index, 1 v. Banking Certificates, 1 f.b. Bond and Snret.y Companies, Record of, 1 v. Bonds of Corporations, Record of Official, 18«8-1875, 1 v. (B). Certificates of Insurance, 2 f.b. Partnerships, Register of, 1874-dat(', 1 v. (1) ; Certificates of, 1 f.b. Private accounts books: Eureka Restaurant. 1853-1850. 5 books. In oue of these tlic entries show that during April, 1854, this restaurant purchased $243.(jO worth of elk meat. Hull & JMonroe, butcher and produce business, 1860-1861, 3 v. Eureka Bakery, Chas. AViggins, 1875-1877, 2 v. Southmavd, Ledger of, butcher business, 1877, 1 v. Biggs, S.' P., Ledger of, liquors, 1883-1887, 2 v. JMary Blaine Mine, 1884, set of four books. Rural Cemetery Associations, Record of, 1909-date, 1 v. ; lnc()ri)0- ration of, 1 f.b. Sole Traders Applications. 1871-date, 1 v. Relating to Other Officers Auditor's Reports and Statements, 1 f.b. Bonds, Official, 1853-1894, 4 p.h. in old courthouse ; Index. Coroner's Register, 1893-date, 1 v. (1). Horticultural Commissioner's Reports, 1 f.b. Justice Court Dockets: Eureka township, 1 861-1 STO. 1S72-1S76, 7 v.; Bitcksport town^liip. L'^3.^-1879. 1 v.: Tax Suits. 1S62, 1 v. Miscellaneous repoi-ls, ls.'i!i dali'. 2 f.li. Notaries. Register nf. l^^^ .l.iii'. 1 v. Notarial Records. 190.3-1913. 10 v. Oaths of office, 1 f.b. Public Administrator, Register of. 188.3-date, 2 v. (1-2) : Aceoiml Book, 1889-1892, 1 v. ; Semiannual reports, 1908-date. 1 f.b. Treasurer's Reports, 1900-date, 1 f.li. United States Census Enumerators' Field Notes, 1870. 1 bdl. in old courthouse. United States Census, 1880, list of persons residing within districts. 24 v., in Recorder's office. These confnin merel.v a list of (he inhaliitauls with no further data as givfu in the earlier census. HUMBOLDT COUNTY. lb I THE RECORDER Architects. Record of, 1901-1906. 1 v. Assignments of Mortgages and Leases. Index to, 2 v. Attachments. Record ~o£ 1855-date. 5 v. (1. B-E) : Index. 1 v. Banking Assets. Statements of. 1876-1893. 1 v. : 1 i.h. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Papers, 1 f.b. Births, Register of, 1856-1859, 1 v.; 1873-1902. 1 v.: in02-date. Building Contracts, etc.. mostly recent, 12 p.h. in map case: 1 f.b. Certificates of Sale under Execution, 1853-date, 4 v. (A, 1-3) : Index. 1 V. Deaths, Register of, 1873-1880. 1889-1898, 1 v.. incomplete; Record of. 1905-date, 3 v. (1-3) ; 1 f.b. Decrees of Distribution, Index to, 1874-date, 1 v. Deeds, 1854-date, 158 v. (A-Z, 1-132). Vol. A is entitled "Record of Town Lots of Humboldt Couiit.v." ISOO- 186.5 ; vol. B begius with July 29, 1854. In addition to tliese volumps tliei-p i.-; another, "Green Book, Deeds, City of Eureka." containius .■iitrips for 1850. Deeds, Trust, 1911-date, 2 v. (1-2). Election Expenses: Candidates' Statements, 189-±-date, 5 v. (1-5); Candidates' Statements, primary elections, 1912-date. 2 v. (2-3), indexed; Committees' Statements, 1894-date, 2 v. (1-2). Estray Book, 1861-date, 1 v. Fee Book. 1873-1874, 1 v., in attic; 1883-date, 16 v.; also an "Account Book of County Recorder." 1876-1877, containing record of fees, fonin rl\ ii^i-d iis :i f.-irirMTs' journal. Homcsi,ii,'ls. i;, visiri- n|-. l--(;(i date, 7 v. (1-7) ; Index, 1 v. Indiiui Iiid. iiliiivs. lsi;ii isiii', 1 bdl. of 105 documents in old court- liou-e.^ Judgments, Transcripts of, 1 v. Judgments, Transcripts of Rendei-ed \)y Justices of Peace, 1855-1882, 1 v., indexed. Land Claim.s, swamp and overflowed lands, 1853-date, 1 v. ; Index, 1 v. Leases, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; Index, 1863-date, 2 v. Lis Pendens, 1855-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. Matt Aust aprr. and ' ■>! one of these documents: III .iii<' till- 1 iih .I,i\' of Aug. A. D. 1S60. between M II ,! I . : I T. and on behalf of a certain ■ . ' of the first part, and Austin ; now I'arty hpres- 1 law, lid during the term of seventeen years, next following this indentur 188 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Maps and plats : Map books. 11 large vols. ; Index, 1 v. ; Maps of Surveys, 1891-date. 6 v. (1-6) ; Index. 1 v. : Block Books of Eureka, 1861, 1862, 1866; Enreka and Areata. 1863. 1864, 1865; also a few undated vols. Maps, mounted: Trinidad, 1871; Eureka, 1888, 1901 ; Humboldt Countv, 1898. ^laps. miscellaneous unmounted and unbound, abtmt a dozen. Many of these maps are ver.v interesting, c. g.. Map of Humboldt f'itv. IS'iO : Map of Hooktown ; Eureka waterfront, 1870, and many rond survey maps. Marks and Brands, lS53-date. 3 v. (A-C) ; 2 boxes of brands burned on leather. Book A begins with the brand of John Kneeland, originally filed in Trinity County : book B is more detailed, giving record of transfer of brands of cattle and also contains brands for butter. Marriages. Record of, 1854-1858, .see Sole Traders ; Marriage Register. 1859-1866, 1873, 2 v. Marriage Certificates and Licenses. 1873-date, 15 v. (C-Q) ; Index, 1864-1872, 1 V. (A), also contains record of one license as well; 1873- date. 6 V. (B-D). ^feehanics' Liens, 1854-date. 4 v. I'A-Dl. ilining Claims and Water Rights. 1874-date. 5 v. (1-5); 1874-1890. 1 v., copied into vol. 1 : Index, 2 v. Miscellanv, 1853-date, 5 v. (A-E) ; Index, 1 v. (1) ; "County Records of Humboldt County. Bk. A." 1853-1854, 1 v. As the title implies, this set of records contains many kinds of documents, some of unusual interest, viz.. the agreements of the various speculation comijanies which took up the lands on the bay in 1S50 ; the Bucksport Laud Claim Association : the articles of the Humboldt Lumber Manu- facturing Co.. 1854, etc. Mortgages. 1859-date. 100 v. (A-Z, 1-74) ; Index. 12 v. (1-6) ; Chattel. 1866-date. 14 v. (A-N) ; Index, 2 v. (1). National Guard of California, Register of 10th Bat. of Inf.. 1879. him accordmg to law to ha%e the eire custodj control and earnings of said boy dur- ing said pel 1 1 n 1 11 tl ei 1 1 ntages and responsibilities growing out of this indenture ii 1 1 law contemplates "And the nd r^rty in this agreement, doth hereby agree, obligate ii 1 11 trul> and faithfulU discharge all obligations, on his pait tuie according to law. That he will suitably clothe and i 1 t t i tl s-ii 1 1 o-\ during his term of indenture. That he will ii 11 le i t t p t 1 i\nnei That he will not take him out of this stite noi ti xnsfei I not known in this agreement, without the consent of leg-il authoi t and that in all respects he will carr\ out eier\ nioMsion of Ian the safety, protection and well n witness whei date fiist ibove \m tl "State of Calif oi ma / County of Humboldt i "And now comes Austin V^^iley and deposes as follows. "The statements made by me in the preamble to this indenture, referring to the age of the Indian boy .Smoky, and the manner in which I obtained him. are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Austin Wiley. "Sworn to and subscribed before mc on this I'lth day of .\ug. A. D ISeO. A. J. Heustis county judge of Humboldt County." HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 189 Newspapers (in Clerk's office except as otherwise noted) : Eureka. Humboldt Thus. Julv 14, lS60-Aus. 16, 1862. Ai^'. 22. lS63-Aug. 2, 1873, Mar. 4. 1874-Dec. 29, 1877, Jan. 4, 1879- Dee. 30, 1897, 35 v. This paper was called the Timcs-Ttlciihonc from J;iu. G. lSS3-lIay S. ISSB. Telephone, Dee. 31, 1881-Dee. 23, 1882. 1 v. Xorthcrii Independent, July 22, 1869-Auo'. 8, 1872, 3 v. WrsI Coast Snjnal. F.'li. S. 1871-Feb. 4, 1874, 3 v. Sacraiuciitii, l,'i /mrli r. ^-^T^-1^72. unbound, in old courthouse. Official Bonds. Kcrord of. ls.3:i-dat,'. S v. (A-H) ; Index, 2 v. Vols. A aiul P. are entitled "Itecords ot the C'ount.v Clerk." Oyster Beds. Record of, 1893-date, 1 v. Partnership Record . 1873-date, 1 v. (1), indexed. Patents, Rccnnl of. l^iKi-date. 21 v. (1-21) ; Index, 2 v. Powers of Attorn, y. Is.lS-date. 6 v. (A-P) ; Index, 1851-date, 2 v. Releases and Satisfactions of Mortgages. 1907-date. 3 v.; Index. 1888- date, 4 V. (1-2). Redemption, Certificates of, 1 f.b. School Land Warrants, Record of, 1858-1862, 1 v.. in Clerk's office. Separate Property of Married Women, 1864-date, 1 v. (A). Sole Traders, 1859-1892, 1 v. (No. 1). I'ages 1-.31 of this book coataiu Record of Marriages. 1854-1858. Stallion Register, "Propagation License Certificates," 1912-date, 1 v. Surve\- of Boundary between Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity coun- ties^ 1891, 1 V. This consists of 54 typewritten pages, describing the countr.v crossed b.v the surveyors, ineidentallv giving much information regarding the con- dition of the country, settlements, etc. Surveyors, Register of Licensed, 1891-date, 1 v. Tax Deeds, 1875-date, 7 v. (1-7) : Index by giaulois, 1 v. "Trinity County, Cal.. Record Book. No. 1,'"' An-., \<r<n .Mar.. 1851, 1 v. Most of the entries are deeds to lands aoHiii<i 1 1 ninlh.l.lt Bay: it also contains, unbound, a number of sheets or pnur.; ni in.- -mption claims. "Union. Record Book of the Town of," 1851-1853, 1 v. The first entry in this book contains the poll list and the re.sults of an election held at Uniontown April 1, 1851, at which time 110 votes were east. The last entry is dated Oct. 5, 1853. Wills. Record of, 1880-date, 1 v.; Index. 1854-1873; 18S3-date. 2 v. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Annual Report. 1^71-date. 10 v. Apportionment of Funds, 1893-1899. 1 lidl. in old courthouse. Applications for Certificates, life diplomas, etc.. 1 f.b. Auditor, Communications from the, 18S7-date. 1 drawer. Board of Education, Record of, 1880-date. 2 y. Census Marshal's Field Notes. 1891; 1909, in old courthouse; 1910. Gives name, age, etc., of each child in the school district and county. 190 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORXJA. Census Eeports, 1882-1884, 1886-1888, 1899-1901. 1903, in old court- house; 1905-1910, 7 f.b. Certificate Books : liigli school certificates, 1891-date, 5 v. ; grammar-grade on creden- tials, 1887-date, 5 v. (2-6) ; grammar-grade on examinations, 1887-date, 4 v. (2-5) ; second-grade. 1880-1893, 1 v.; primary, 1887-1901, 4 V. ; special, 1891-date, 5 v. Other books containing a few temporary and other certificates o£ scatter- ing dates. Course of Study in Humboldt County Schools, 1888, 1892, 1895-1896, 1897-1898, several printed copies. District Clerks, communications from, 1 file. These are filed in a cabinet under the names of the various districts. District Clerk's Papers, 3 p.h. in old courthouse. Life diplomas, recommendations for, 1889-date. These are the stubs of recommendations made to the State Superin- tendent. They are divided into two classes — first grade ami gramiunr grade. Maps of Humboldt County, 1886 (Forbes) ; 1893 (Lentell). Official maps ; both have much early information ; used to show tlie school districts. Miscellaneous papers, 4 p.h. in old courthouse. Eequisitions, Register of, 1889-date, 5 v. Recptisition stubs, 1891-date. Stub-book of orders on the treasury, corresponding with the record in tlie school district accounts, etc. Arranged by years and districts. School District Accounts, 1871-1897, 6 v. ; Record of Accounts, 1897- date, 16 v. School Districts, boundaries and description of, 1885. 1 v.. printed. School District Ledger: General expenses, 1864-1871, 1 v.; Building fund, 1867-1871, 1 v. ; both in old courthouse. School Districts, maps of, 3 maps. The first is an old hand-ruled map undated ; another on the I.entell map of 1893, and a larger one for the present time. Superintendent of Public Instruction, communications from, 1905-date. 1 drawer. Teacher's Contracts, current, 1 f.b. ; Notices of Employment of, current, 2 f.b. Teachers' Reports, 1877-date, 1 v. Trustees, Certificates of Election. 19n6-date, 4 f.b.; Oaths of Office, 1 p.h. in old courthouse; Reports, 2 p.h. in old courthouse. Trustees, Register of School, 1886-1890, 1910-date, 2 v. Warrants, Register of School, 1873-1889, 2 v.; 175 stub-books in old courthouse. HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 191 THE AUDITOR Accouut books: isYi'. 1 v.. in Clprk's- office ; 1863-1891, 2 v.; Accounts with Sheriff and Asscs^dr, lsr)3-1858, 1 v., in Clerk's office; Accounts witli Treasurer, l^'is- isi,^ 1 v,_ also in the Clerk's office. Accounts, Register of. ls7()-1880, 2 v. (A-B), in Clerk's office. Assessment Rolls : Original: "Tax List," 1853-1851, 1 v., in attic; "List of Taxable Inhabitants," 1854, 1 v., in Clerk's office; "Assessment Roll and Military Tax," 1855, 1 v., in Clerk's office; A&sessment Rolls, 1855, 1866, 1877, 3 v., also in Clerk's office; 1860, 1862-date, 85 V. ; Index. 1881-1890, in attic- ; 50 v. in main office. Delinquent, 1872-date, 43 v.; "List of Property Tax Unpaid." 1858-1860, 3 v., in Clerk's office. Duplicate. 1864, 1 v., in Clerk's office; 1872-1884, 26 v., in attic. Personal Property, 1896-date, 19 v. Cash Book, 1897-1905. 1 v.. in Clerk's office. Certificates Filed and Warrants DrawTi, 1853-1859, 1 v.. in attic; 1859- 1871, 1 v., in Clerk's office. Dependents Outside Institutions, Abstract of, 1913-date. 1 v. Pile of miscellaneous papers, bills, etc., 70 f.b. Financial Statements of County Officers, 20 f.b. Indigent Accouut. 1896-1908, 1 v.; Monthly Allowance Record. 1907- date, 1 V. Land Payments. Record of, 1885-1906, 1 v. Ledger, 1859-1875, 2 v. (A-B) ; 1880-1887, 1 y. (D). Licenses, 1889-date. 2 y. (1-2) ; Licenses issued, 1883-1897, 3 v. (2-4), in attic. Licenses Receiyed from State Controller, 1855-1860, 1 v., in Clerk's office. License Tax Collector's Reports, 1878-1899, 1 v., in old courthouse, ^liscellaneous papei-s; old warrants, accounts allowed, tax receipts, etc., 17 boxes in old courthouse. Orphans' Claim Record, 1907-date, 2 v. Orphans and Ilalf-orplians on State Aid, 1907-date, 2 v. Poll and Military Tax Lists, 1883-date, 32 v. Receipts, 1858-?. one large p.h. in old courthouse; Orders and receipts, stub-book, 1888-1890, also in old courthouse. Reports, 1854r-1892, one large p.h. in old eourthoiise; 1870-1875, 1 v., in attic. School District Accoiints. 1880-1898, 3 v.; School Ledger, 1899-date, 2 y. Scliool District Asses-sment Rolls, 1871-1873, 2 v. School Land Warrants, Index to, 1853-1856, 1 v. School Warrants, Register of. 1908-date, 2 v. ; Canceled warrants, 1908- 1911, 10 bdLs., in old etiurthnnse: 1912-date, several bdls. Sheriff's Fee Book, 1897-1901. 3 y. (2-4). Swamp Lamls. IJrrnnl .if b'rcripts on, 1858-1863, 1 v., in Clerk's office. Tax Collector^ K'r,. i,,is rrmn Licen.se.s, 1875-1881, 1 v., in Clerk's office. Tax Sales: (Vi-titicatcs <>(. lss,)-1892, 3 large p.h., in old courthouse; Record of, 1872-1910, 20 v. (1-20) ; Index, 2 v. 192 COUNTY ARCHIVES OF CALIFORNIA. Treasurer in Account with the Auditor, 1853-1856, in Clerk's office, "Certificates of Election," pp. 1-20. Trea.surer'.s Cash Book, 1860-1898, 8 v. (A-II) ; 1896-date, 7 v. (1-7). Trea.surer's Reports, 1859-1888, 1866-1870, 1899-1905, 3 v., in old courthouse. Warrants, Register of, 1 v. (A) : 1871-1874, 1909-date, 7 v. (B, D. J-N). • Warrants Redeemed, 1853-18;:)8, 1 v., in Clerk's office; Stub-books, 1901-dat(>. aliout 20 v. ; Stnb-lmoks nf court warrants, about 30 in old courthouse. THE TREASURER Account Book, general, 1853-1856, 1 v.; ^Miscellaneous accounts, 1890- date, 1 V. Apportionment of Funds, 1899-date, file. Bonds, Record of, 1893, 1 v. Cash Book, 1859-1895, 21 v.; 1895-1908, 8 v. (A-II); 1908-date, 4 V. (1-4). Day Book, 1853-date, 10 v. (1-10). Depository Register, 1910-date, 1 v. Inheritance Tax Receipts, .stub-books, 1897-date, 4 v. Ledger, 1853-1856, 1 v. (1) ; 1867-date, 6 v. (A-F). License and I'oll Tax Acrounts, 1868-1885, 1 v. Miscellaneous paiicrs, 1 drawer. 'I'li.'s,' .-..iivisl ol Aiiilitiu-'s receipts; canei.-liMl bonds : sflidol apportioii- iiK'Ul.s. 1SGN-18',I0; rates of tiixatiou, l.Si;7-l!SS2 ; Keport of Klamath Coimt.v Commissioner.';, etc. Public School Teachers' Permanent Fund Record, 1914-date, 1 v. Road Warrant Register, 1876-1909, 5 v., scattering; 1911-date, 3 v. School District Accounts, 1874-1891, 4 v. (A-D) ; Transfers ordered by Supervisors and Superintendent of Schools, 1886-date, filed. School Wan-ants, 1SS9-1894, 1 v.; 1909, 1 v. (F) ; 1911-date, 4 v. State LainLs, li,,-,,)',! of, 1858-1867, 1 v. 'I'liis ui\r^ ilii' iiumlier of tlie location, name of tlie purcliaser. class^ of land (scliuol. swamp and overtiowed, etc.), townsliip and section, number of acres, date of location, and record of pajments. Warrants Registered, 1858-1874, 2 v.: 1874-1891, 4 v. (B-E) ; 1891- date, 14 V. THE ASSESSOR Assessment Statements, 1859-1899, 333 large p.h., in old courthouse; 1900-date, in p.h. in main office. Lands Sold in Humboldt County, Abstract of, 1871-1888, on large unbound sheets in old courthouse. These lists show whether the laud was sold under the law governing cash sales, homesteads, pre-emptions, swamp and overflowed lauds, etc. The.v also give name of purchaser, section and township, and acreage. ]\Iaps and Plats : Maps of property holdn-s. current. 7 v.; also a number of nmps, mostly town properties, on sliding boards. HUMBOLDT COUNTY. 193 Plat Books of Eureka, S v., about ISfi!) or ISTd ,iii<l ISSd, in old courthouse; Map of Eureka, 1881, sho\\iiiL:' lurjitidii nf pi-operty owners, scale 160 feet to inch; another on siiiiic scale, about 1890. School Districts, Map of, current. Special properties, maps of, recent. Several miscellaneous maps of special properties siicli as railroads, lumlier companies, etc. In the case of the latter the areas cut off (luring each year are indicated on the map. Trinidad, Map of, u.d. Mortgages, Abstract of. 1871-1883. 1 v.; 1880, 1882, 2 v., in Recorder's office; also 25 vols, in old courthouse. Mortgages, Record of, 1888-1910, 1 v. Poll Tax Rooks. l!ll()-l!)14, .several vols.; also about l;?0 vols, in old iMiurthouse and siniic in attic. Poll Tax Lists, l.S(.i-l-1870, 1875, 8 v., in old courthou.se. Real Estate Record, n.d., 1 v., in Clerk's office. Shows alphabetical list of land owners, with location of their lands. State Land Office, Returns from, 1875-date. Transfer Book. 1881-1884, 1886, 1888-date, annual vols. United States Land Office, "Record of Pinal Proofs," 1903-date. Taken from the record of patents in the land oliice. THE TAX COLLECTOR Assessment Rolls, current. Cash Book, 1881-1883; 1891-date, 26 v. Delin(|iieiit T;ix (';ish I'xjnk. issl-lsMl. scattering, 7 v. Lieeiis,-s, (';,sli .\,m.<.miiI ni. l,s!i7 d.-iie. 2 v. (5-6). Licens.'s (•..lleete.l. L.'d-.T .,r, Iss.V-date. 7 v. (3-9). Tax Sales. Record of. 1873-1894, 4 v. (A. 1-3). COl'NTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. IMPERIAL COUNTY INTRODUCTION Imperial County was created iu 1907 under a general law adopted that year, and includes that portion of what was previously San Diego Comity, lying east of the line between ranges 8 and 9 east of San Bernardino meridian. Since its formation El Centre has been the county scat. Tlie courthouse was first occupied in January, 1908. It stands on tlie main business street, closely adjoining other buildings on both sides. The courthouse is constructed of brick, but much woodwork is used. It is therefore not fireproof from either outside or inside fires. Vaults, however, are used for a large portion of the records. Electric lights are used and the building is heated by .steam heat, the heating plant being removed from the main building. With a few exceptions the filing cases and other office equipment are modern and convenient, but the ofSces of Auditor, Assessor and Treasurer are badly crowded. These archives were examined during April, 1917. THE CLERK COURT RECORDS Superior Court, Probate, 19U7-ilate Bonds, 1907-date, 1 v. (1). Calendar, 1907-date, 3 v. Filing Docket, 1908-1910, 1 v. Pile, 1907-date. 26 f.b., casas 1-470. Letters of Administration, Guardianship and Testamentary, 1907- date, 1 V. (1). Orders and Decrees, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3). Register of Actions, 1907-date, 1 v. Register of Public Administrator, 1908-1911. 1 v. Wills, 1907-date, 1 v. (1). Superior Court, 1907-date Calendar. 1907-date. 3 v. Execution Register, 1913-1915, 1 v. Pile, 1907-date: Civil, 173 f.b.. ca.ses 1-3670; Criminal, 27 f.b., cases 1-594 ; Juvenile, 1908-date, 2 f.b., 74 cases ; Divorce, 15 f.b. General Index, 1907-date, 3 v. Grand Jury, lists, panels, reports, etc., 1908-date. 1 f.b. Habeas Corpus, 1908-date, 2 f.b.,' ca-es 1-41. In.sane Matters, 1907-date, 4 f.b., cases 1-153. l"^, ) I =1 J • IMPERIAL COUNTY. laij Judgment Docket, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2). Judgments, 1914-date, 2 v. (3-4). .Minutes, 1907-date. 8 v. (1-8). Resister of Actions: Civil. 1907-date, 8 v. (1-8) : Criminal. 1907- date. 2 V. (1-2). SUPERVISORS' RECORDS Allowance Book. 1907-1916. 2 v. Ui.striet Attorney. Opinion.s of, 19l::i-date, ] f.b. File. 1915-date, "2 f.b. ilinutes, 1907-date, 3 v. (1-3). ]\Iiseellaneous, 1907-date. 5 f.b. I'etition.s, 1910-date, 1 f.b. Reports of Offii-er.s. 1907-date, 5 f.b. R,.;i,i DistriMs. I'MiT-date, 12 f.b. R.kmI i;.'.ji-t,r. llins-.late, 1 v. (1). S,-hu..l Huiul KlcMti,.iis, 1910-date. 6 f.b. School District, petitions, etc.. 19(i7-(late. 2 f.l). MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Office Routine and General Duties Deputies. Record of, 1907-datc. 1 v., ."> f.b. Fee Books. 1907-date. 2 v. Notaries, Record of, 1907-date, 1 v. Registration Affidavits of Registration. 1912-date, 1 v. Vcriticatinn Deputies, Record. 1912-date, 1 v. Marriage and Public Health :\larria-v T/i. •,.„-,. .\ffidavit.s. 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2). S DcnIiMs, i;,-ist,.r nf. I'.HiT-.late, 1 v. ' Dni-tui-s- (Vrtili.-alrs, i;,.-,.st(T of, 1914-date, 1 v. (2). ^Medical Certificates, 1907-date, 1 v. Pharmacists, Register of, 1907-datc, 1 v. Pertaining to Private Business Concerns Artich-s (if Incorporation, file. 1907-date. 8 f.b., Nos. 1-507; Index, 2 V. Fictitious Names, Register of. 1910-date, 1 f.b. Surety Companies' Credentials and Powers of Attorney, 1909-date, ' 2 f.b. THE RECORDER Architects. Rcp.nt ..t State Board of, 1907-date, 1 f.b. Assignment of .M.,it-;rjrs. 1907-date, 6 v. (1-6); Index, 2 v.; Chattel Mortgages, lIHiT-datc. ."i v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. Assignments of ^Mortgages and Leases, 1907-date, 2 v. Attachments, 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 5 f.b.; Index, 1 v. 196 COUNTY ARCHIVES OP CALIFORNIA. Bills of Sale, 1907-(late. 5 v. (1-5) ; Index, 1 v. Births, 19()7-date. 3 v. (1-3) ; Index, 1 v. Brands. 1907-date, 2 v. (1-2) ; 1 f.h. 