Great Registers, 1866-1908

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Scope and content:: Information varies, but usually includes application number, name, occupation, age, height, country (or state) of nativity, precinct, post office address, date of naturalization, and date of registration. Some volumes list color of eyes, hair, and complexion; visible marks and scars; ability to read English, mark ballot and write name; exemption from educational qualifications; and date of cancellation. Usually complied for even years, with some combined volumes for odd years. Most registers handwritten with printed duplicates for some years. Indexes listing names by precinct began in 1896.

Subjects:: Voter registers--California--Yolo County
Yolo County (Calif.)--Public records

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Yolo County Archives staff.
Date Prepared:: 1866-1908
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: The Clerk-Recorder's main function is keeping the records for the County. The importance of this department lies in the historical stability that is maintained by the preservation of records of civil activities. This collection reflects what the Clerk-Recorder's office has given to the Yolo County Archives for preservation.

Location of this collection:: Yolo County Archives

226 Buckeye Street

Woodland, CA 95695, US