Book of Guardians., 1875- 1881
Archival Record — Box: 16794
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
Collection consists of the records of San Miguel County, New Mexico (1847-1942). Included are records of the county clerk (1847-1930), assessor (1870-1913), treasurer (1865-1875), sheriff (1853, 1887-1888), county commissioners (1876-1889), justice of the peace (1858-1925), probate court (1847-1940) and school superintendent (1879-1908). Clerks records include a census of Tecolote, New Mexico (1855); registers of brands, licenses, liens, deed receipts, oaths and bonds, chattel mortgages and mining claims; articles of incorporation; election records; and a tax roll. Justice of the peace records include inquests (1875-1891). Probate records include a volume of wills and testaments (1859-1862) that also lists Indian depredation claim recorded by justices of the peace in various precincts (1856-1864), as well as administrative, adoption (1888-1911), guardianship (1865-1942), and estate matters (1855-1940). Miscellaneous records include information on the demolition of the county courthouse and jail.
Some materials are in Spanish.
Some materials are in Spanish.
Dates
- 1875- 1881
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, and Spanish.
Access Restrictions
Documents are fragile. Use microfilm if available.
Extent
From the Collection: 17 linear feet + 22 v. + 14 rolls
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository