Description
This collection includes a variety of local government records, mainly financial in nature: assessment and tax lists; warrants;
records of licenses, expenses, deaths, mortgages, and disbursements; budgetary and public works materials; ledgers; cash books;
plat books; and records of property transfers.
Background
Known at various times as Tuleburg, Gas City, Crapton, and Mudville, the City of Stockton was founded in 1849 by Captain Charles
Maria Weber, a native of Germany and an admirer of U.S. naval officer Commodore Robert F. Stockton. The city was incorporated
in 1850 and soon became the county seat of San Joaquin County.
Restrictions
No access or copyright restrictions.
Availability
Collection is open for research