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Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona: Difference between revisions
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But in 1861, the picture is not quite this clear cut as to what jurisdiction your ancestor was a part. | But in 1861, the picture is not quite this clear cut as to what jurisdiction your ancestor was a part. | ||
*In April 1860, a convention held in Tucson declared the southern portion of New Mexico Territory as a new Arizona Territory and set up a government. The county of Ewell was created where Tucson was located. Then in 1861, this territory declared itself a confederate territory and petitioned the Confederate States of America. | *In April 1860, a convention held in Tucson declared the southern portion of New Mexico Territory as a new Arizona Territory and set up a government. The county of Ewell was created where Tucson was located. Then in 1861, this territory declared itself a confederate territory and petitioned the Confederate States of America. The US Army dismantled this territory long before the US Arizona Territory was created in 1863. | ||
*Therefore your ancestor lived in Tucson, Ewell county, Arizona Territory. So look for records at the archives in Tucson. It is unknown where any records were kept in this Arizona Territory or in Ewell county. More research needs to be done. | *Therefore your ancestor lived in Tucson, Ewell county, Arizona Territory. So look for records at the archives in Tucson. It is unknown where any records were kept in this Arizona Territory or in Ewell county. More research needs to be done. | ||