Tuolumne County, California Records

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Tuolumne County, California Courthouse Records
Tuolumne County, California Census Records
Tuolumne County, California Vital Records
Tuolumne County, California Resources
Tuolumne County, California External Links

Tuolumne County, California (Map It) was created on February 18, 1850 as one of the original 27 counties . Tuolumne County was name is of Indian origin and has been given different meanings, such as Many Stone Houses, The Land of Mountain Lions and Straight Up Steep, the later an interpretation of William Fuller, a native Indian Chief. In his report to the first state Legislature, Vallejo said that the word is “a corruption of the Indian word talmalamne which signifies “cluster of stone wigwams.” The name may mean “people who dwell in stone houses,” i.e., in caves

Tuolumne County is bordered by Alpine County (north), Calaveras County (northwest), Stanislaus County (southwest), Mariposa County (south), Madera County (southeast), Mono County (east). .

Tuolumne County Cities and Towns include Sonora .

Since its creation Tuolumne County boundries have changed to include Territory which at one time was in Tuolumne County is now in Alpine County and Stanislaus County..

There is a collection of old California maps at MapGeeks.org

Tuolumne County, California Courthouse Records

Tuolumne County, California Courthouse
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Tuolumne County, CA Courthouse
Old Tuolumne County, California Courthouse
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Old Tuolumne County Courthouse

The Tuolumne County Courthouse is located in Sonora, California. Learn More About State of California Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

Courthouse History - Sonora legend has it that the perspective of this elegant building was changed to accommodate the wishes of a prominent citizen who lived across the street and wanted his home to face the front and not the side of the new courthouse. The Romanesque building featured several modern conveniences of the turn of the century; one local newspaper reported citizens touring the building "ablaze with electric lights." The courthouse remains in use and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Some early court records from the various courts may have been sent to the California State Archives. Besides court minutes and judgements, these records include tax lists, wills, deeds, estate inventories, and marriage bonds. The California State Archives has microfilm of selected county records, 1850–1919.

The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Tuolumne county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk. Some counties encompass land settled in the eighteenth century; their records pre-date county formation. Land transactions and vital records recorded in the county are at the county recorder's office. The county clerk general has probate books and files from the county's superior court, civil court records, and naturalizations. Divorces may be in either place, depending on how filed.

  • Tuolumne County Recorder-Clerk has Birth / Death Records from 1858, Marriage Records from 1850 and Land Records from 1850. The County Recorder-Clerk is s responsible for examination and recording of all documents presented for recording that deal with establishing ownership of land in the County or as required by statute; administers the real property transfer tax law and maintains a permanent record and indexes of all documents for public viewing plus providing certified copies requested by the public; recording of all lawful documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, judgments, liens, affidavits, Uniform Commercial Code Financial Statements, etc; and the filing of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
  • Tuolumne County Clerk of Superior Court has Probate Records from 1852 and Court Records from 1852. The County Clerk of Superior Court has probate books and files from the county's superior court, civil court records, and naturalizations. Divorces may be here or in the Recorders Office, depending on how it was filed.
  • Tuolumne County County Treasurer / Tax Collector
  • Local Registrar of Births and Deaths, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370; Office (209) 533-5531

Tuolumne County, California Census Records

Tuolumne County, California Vital Records

Tuolumne County, California Resources

Tuolumne County, California External Links

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