Notaries public commissions registers, 1887-1954.

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Notaries public commissions registers, 1887-1954.

These volumes register the commissions issued by the governor. After 1874 notaries were appointed by the governor and their bonds and oaths were filed with the secretary of the territory/state. Until 1919 a complete copy of the certificate of commission and the notary's oath was recorded. After 1919 only a list was kept which recorded the date of commission, the individual's name, county, post office, date of bond and oath, name(s) of sureties, and date of expiration.

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