Tucson (Ariz.)

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General James H. Carleton declared martial law in Arizona on June 8, 1862. Carleton created the District of Western Arizona and appointed Maj. David Fergusson as commander of the post of Tucson. Fergusson appointed William Oury as recorder to reconstruct property ownership.

From the description of Property records, 1862-1864. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 37393230

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creatorOf Tucson (Ariz.). Property records, 1862-1864. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
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associatedWith Oury, William Sanders, 1817-1887. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Arizona
Arizona--Tucson
Tucson (Ariz.)
Subject
Land settlement
Land titles
Pioneers
Occupation
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Corporate Body

Active 1862

Active 1864

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