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 But in Tucson in 1861, the picture was far from clear 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. But by 1862, the US Army had controlled this territory before the US created its own Arizona Territory in 1863.
+*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. But by 1862, the US Army controlled this territory before the US created its own Arizona Territory in 1863.
 *Putting this altogether - your ancestor lived in Tucson, Ewell county, Arizona Territory, CSA. So look for records at the archives in Tucson. There also may be some Confederate records. But it is unknown where the records are located for this Confederate Arizona Territory or for Ewell county. More research needs to be done.