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| micro_pub_title = Register of Federal Court Cases Related to Chinese Americans and Chinese Immigrants Arriving at or Departing from San Francisco, ca. 1916-and Head Tax Cards of Alien Seamen Examined at San Francisco, California,1921-1924.   
| micro_pub_title = Register of Federal Court Cases Related to Chinese Americans and Chinese Immigrants Arriving at or Departing from San Francisco, ca. 1916-and Head Tax Cards of Alien Seamen Examined at San Francisco, California,1921-1924.   
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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection contains a register of court cases related to Chinese immigrants arriving at or departing from San Francisco, California for the years 1883 to 1916. It also contains tax cards of foreign crew members examined at San Francisco, California for the years 1921 to 1924.  
This collection contains a register of court cases related to Chinese immigrants arriving at or departing from San Francisco, California for the years 1883 to 1916. It also contains tax cards of foreign crew members examined at San Francisco, California for the years 1921 to 1924.  


The court case index cards are arranged numerically by court case number. The tax cards are arranged numerically by ship arrival number. These records correspond with NARA publication A3381 part of Records Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.  
The court case index cards are arranged numerically by court case number. The tax cards are arranged numerically by ship arrival number. These records correspond with NARA publication A3381 part of Records Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.  


===To Browse This Collection===
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
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The following information may be found in these records:
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The '''court case index cards''' usually list:
'''Court case index cards'''
*The name of the petitioner
*The name of the petitioner
*The name of the claimant
*The name of the claimant
*The name of the defendant
*The name of the defendant
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The '''tax cards''' may contain:
'''Tax cards'''
*Name  
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*Sex  
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*Purpose for entering the U.S.
*Purpose for entering the U.S.
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== Collection Content ==
== Collection Content ==
=== Samples Images ===
=== Samples Images ===
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Image:California, San Francisco, Register of Chinese Immigrant Court Cases and Crew Member Tax Cards (14-1627) Tax Card DGS 100671129_585.jpg|Tax Card
Image:California, San Francisco, Register of Chinese Immigrant Court Cases and Crew Member Tax Cards (14-1627) Tax Card DGS 100671129_585.jpg|Tax Card
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:  
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:  
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*The approximate date of immigration
*The approximate date of immigration
*The port of arrival or departure
*The port of arrival or departure
If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.  
If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.  
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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=== View the Images ===
=== View the Images ===
View images in this collection by visiting the
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.  
Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.  
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Search for naturalization records
*Search for naturalization records
*Search for military records
*Search for military records
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*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names  
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names  
*Look for the Declaration of Intent soon after the immigrant arrived. Then look for the naturalization petition five years later, when the residency requirement would have been met. Look for naturalization records in federal courts, then in state, county, or city courts. An individual may have filed the first and final papers in different courts and sometimes in a different state if the person moved. Immigrants who were younger than 18 when they arrived did not need to file a Declaration of Intent as part of the process
*Look for the Declaration of Intent soon after the immigrant arrived. Then look for the naturalization petition five years later, when the residency requirement would have been met. Look for naturalization records in federal courts, then in state, county, or city courts. An individual may have filed the first and final papers in different courts and sometimes in a different state if the person moved. Immigrants who were younger than 18 when they arrived did not need to file a Declaration of Intent as part of the process
=== Record Finder===
=== Research Helps ===
Consult the [[California Research Tips and Strategies]] and its Record Finder to search other records
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[California, United States Genealogy|California]].
* [[Beginning Research in United States Immigration and Emigration Records]]
* [[GuidedResearch:California|California Guided Research]]
* [[California Research Tips and Strategies]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step California Research, 1850-1905|1850-1905]] {{!}} [[Step-by-Step California Research, 1905-Present|1905-Present]]


==Citing This Collection==
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.


Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092267 California, San Francisco, register of Chinese immigrant court cases and foreign seamen tax cards, 1883-1924]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2526194 Register of Federal Court cases related to Chinese Americans and Chinese immigrants arriving at or departing from San Francisco, California, ca. 1883-ca. 1916, and head tax cards of alien seamen examined at San Francisco, California, 1921-1924, 1883-1924]


;Collection Citation:"California, San Francisco, Register of Chinese Immigrant Court Cases and Foreign Seamen Tax Cards, 1883-1924." Database with images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. <nowiki>http://FamilySearch.org</nowiki> : 18 January 2017. Citing NARA microfilm publication A3381. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2003.
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|3233819|United States, California, San Francisco, Records of Chinese Laborers Returning to the US, 1882-1888}}
*{{RecordSearch|3477655|California, San Francisco Chinese passenger lists, 1882-1947}}
*{{RecordSearch|2443335|California, San Diego, Chinese Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1923}}
*{{RecordSearch|2427227|California, Chinese Partnerships and Departures from San Francisco, 1893-1943}}
*{{RecordSearch|2299374|San Francisco, Immigration Office Special Inquiry Records, 1910-1941}}


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Record Description
Record Type Immigration
Record Group RG 85: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Collection years 1883-1924
Microfilm Publication A3381. Register of Federal Court Cases Related to Chinese Americans and Chinese Immigrants Arriving at or Departing from San Francisco, ca. 1916-and Head Tax Cards of Alien Seamen Examined at San Francisco, California,1921-1924.. 1 rolls.
Arrangement By Court Cases and by Head Tax
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains a register of court cases related to Chinese immigrants arriving at or departing from San Francisco, California for the years 1883 to 1916. It also contains tax cards of foreign crew members examined at San Francisco, California for the years 1921 to 1924.

The court case index cards are arranged numerically by court case number. The tax cards are arranged numerically by ship arrival number. These records correspond with NARA publication A3381 part of Records Group 85 Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for California, San Francisco, Register of Chinese Immigrant Court Cases and Foreign Seamen Tax Cards, 1883-1924.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

Court case index cards

  • The name of the petitioner
  • The name of the claimant
  • The name of the defendant

Tax cards

  • Name
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Marital status
  • Head tax status
  • Citizenship
  • Race
  • Place of last permanent residence
  • Destination
  • Port and date of arrival
  • Purpose for entering the U.S.

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Samples Images[edit | edit source]

  • California, San Francisco, Register of Chinese Immigrant Court Cases and Crew Member Tax Cards
  • Federal Court Case Card (sample 1)

    Federal Court Case Card (sample 1)

  • Federal Court Case Card (sample 2)

    Federal Court Case Card (sample 2)

  • Tax Card

    Tax Card

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The full name of your ancestor
  • The age or birth date of your ancestor
  • The approximate date of immigration
  • The port of arrival or departure

If you do not know this information, check the census records after 1900.

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select NARA Roll Number to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Search for naturalization records
  • Search for military records
  • Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
  • Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching other possible localities or ports of entry
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
  • Look for the Declaration of Intent soon after the immigrant arrived. Then look for the naturalization petition five years later, when the residency requirement would have been met. Look for naturalization records in federal courts, then in state, county, or city courts. An individual may have filed the first and final papers in different courts and sometimes in a different state if the person moved. Immigrants who were younger than 18 when they arrived did not need to file a Declaration of Intent as part of the process

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of California.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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