Property records, 1862-1864.

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Property records, 1862-1864.

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Photostat copy of property register, 1862 to 1864, resulting from an order to the citizens of Tucson, and those living within three miles of town, to register their property with William S. Oury, who was appointed registrar and recorder. Also present is a typescript, an index, and a history of the first property recordings under the United States government. People involved in transactions include Solomon Warner, Mark Aldrich, Sam Hughes, and members of the Burruel, Ramirez, Pacheco, and Elias families.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7392843

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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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 ...

Oury, William Sanders, 1817-1887

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Pioneer Tucsonan, rancher and politician. From the description of Oury papers, 1874-1888. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40443514 The oldest of nine children of Augustus Oury, William Sanders Oury (1817-1887) was born in Abingdon, Virginia. In 1833, he moved to Texas, after his family settled in Missouri. During the Texas Revolution, Oury rode to San Antonio with William Barret Travis and served in the Alamo garrison...