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Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona (view source)
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But in Tucson in 1861, the picture was far from clear as to what jurisdiction your ancestor was a part. | But in Tucson in 1861, the picture was far from clear as to what jurisdiction your ancestor was a part. | ||
*In April 1860, an unofficial convention held in Tucson declared the southern portion of New Mexico Territory as a new Arizona Territory and set up a territorial government. Four counties were created and one of them was the county of Ewell where Tucson was located. Then in 1861, this territory declared itself a confederate territory and petitioned the Confederate States of America. But by 1862, the US Army | *In April 1860, an unofficial convention held in Tucson declared the southern portion of New Mexico Territory as a new Arizona Territory and set up a territorial government. Four counties were created and one of them was the county of Ewell where Tucson was located. Then in 1861, this territory declared itself a confederate territory and petitioned the Confederate States of America. But by June 1862, any Confederate government would have been shut down as the US Army gained control of this territory. | ||
*Putting this altogether - your ancestor lived in Tucson, Ewell county, Arizona Territory, CSA. So look for records at the archives in Tucson. | *Putting this altogether - your ancestor lived in Tucson, Ewell county, Arizona Territory, CSA. So look for records at the archives in Tucson. It is unknown where the records are located for this Confederate Arizona Territory or for Ewell county. More research needs to be done. | ||
=== From the 1600s to 1846 - Spanish and Mexican land that would later become Arizona === | === From the 1600s to 1846 - Spanish and Mexican land that would later become Arizona === | ||