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*'''1 August 1861''' The Confederate States of America declared the southern part of New Mexico territory as Arizona territory, claiming both territories. But the confederacy soon lost control over all Arizona and New Mexico land. | *'''1 August 1861''' The Confederate States of America declared the southern part of New Mexico territory as Arizona territory, claiming both territories. But the confederacy soon lost control over all Arizona and New Mexico land. | ||
*'''1862:''' Indian battle of Apache Pass. Battle of Picacho Pass (Western most battle of Civil War) | *'''1862:''' Indian battle of Apache Pass. Battle of Picacho Pass (Western most battle of Civil War) | ||
*'''24 February 1863''' Territory of Arizona created by US from the western half of New Mexico Territory | *'''24 February 1863''' Territory of Arizona created by US from the western half of New Mexico Territory. | ||
*'''1864:''' Kit Carson, led a U.S. army against the Navajo Indians. The army killed the sheep and burned their crops forcing the tribe to surrender or face starvation. The Navajo were marched to Fort Sumner at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. The march became known as "The Long Walk". Eight thousand survived the march but many others died. | *'''1864:''' The first four Arizona counties created. Kit Carson, led a U.S. army against the Navajo Indians. The army killed the sheep and burned their crops forcing the tribe to surrender or face starvation. The Navajo were marched to Fort Sumner at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. The march became known as "The Long Walk". Eight thousand survived the march but many others died. | ||
*'''1866:''' The northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred by the US government to the State of Nevada, though Arizona resisted until 1871. Battle of Skull Cave (Indian & federal troops) | *'''1866:''' The northwestern part of Arizona Territory was transferred by the US government to the State of Nevada, though Arizona resisted until 1871. Battle of Skull Cave (Indian & federal troops) | ||
*'''1871''' Camp Grant Massacre | *'''1871''' Camp Grant Massacre | ||
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*'''14 February 1912''' Arizona became a state. | *'''14 February 1912''' Arizona became a state. | ||
Also see [[Previous Jurisdictions to land in Arizona]] showing dates the jurisdictions were created and maps. This will help in determining what jurisdiction your ancestor lived in and where the records are now located. | Also see [[Previous Jurisdictions to land in Arizona]] showing dates the jurisdictions were created and maps. This will help in determining what jurisdiction your ancestor lived in and where the records are now located. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||