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Pima County, Arizona
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Pima County (Originally called Ewell county, after Captain R.S. Ewell) was created on December 15, 1864 and was one of the original 4 counties. The county seat isTucson (Served as the Territorial Capital 1867-1877, including all of Gadsden Purchase of 1854 in Arizona). Pima County was named for Pima Native American people, called in their own language Akimel O'odham (river people).

Counties adjacent to Pima County are Yuma County (west), Maricopa County (north), Pinal County (north), Graham County (northeast), Cochise County (east), Santa Cruz County (southeast), Altar, Sonora, Mexico (south), Caborca, Sonora, Mexico (south), Plutarco Elías Calles, Sonora, Mexico (south), Sáric, Sonora, Mexico (south).

Cities include South Tucson, Tucson. Towns Include Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita. Unincorporated Communities include Arivaca, Kentucky Camp, Lukeville, Redington, Rillito, Sasabe, Summerhaven, Why. Indian Reservation include Pascua Yaqui, San Xavier, Tohono O'odham (part).

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.pima.gov/ .

Pima County Census Records - Federal Population Schedules that exist for Pima County, Arizona are 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree are Industry and Agriculture Schedules available for the years 1870 and 1880. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1870 and 1880.

Search Arizona Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....

Pima County Court Records - Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information.

Pima County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1864 , Marriage and Divorce Records from 1872 and Probate Records from 1864 and is located at County Superior Courts Bldg., 110 West Congress St., Tucson, Arizona 85701-1317; Tel: (520) 740-3200, Fax: (520) 798-3531 .

County Court Clerks issue marriage licenses, maintain marriage and divorce records, civil, domestic, criminal, juvenile and probate records, Notary Public Bonds and Commissions, and any other duties that the presiding judge may prescribe.

Pima County Recorder has Land Records from 1866 and is located at 115 N. Church Avenue; (520) 740-4350 . Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3145, Tucson AZ 85702-3145

The County Recorder has two principle duties. The first duty of the County Recorder is to record documents, as required by law, to be public record. Instruments recorded include real estate transactions, mortgages, deed of trust, family trusts, personal property, tax liens, mining locations, subdivision plats, records of survey, military discharges, official appointments of office, and other documents required to be made of public record. The second major duty concerns elections since the County Recorder is also the registrar of voters for the county. This involves maintaining the county register, conducting early voting, verifying petition signatures, lists for political parties and candidates, and jury lists.

Pima County Assessor has Tax Records . Our office is located in Downtown Tucson, Arizona at the Old Pima County Courthouse. Pima County Assessor's Office, 115 N Church Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85701.

The County Assessor’s Office has the statutory duty to locate, identify and value all taxable property in the county’s jurisdiction. The Assessor’s office maintains ownership of certain files, provides public services, value all land, improvements, and personal property annually, maps all parcels and maintains all tax authorities (area and boundaries). The utilization of recorded documents, deeds, plat maps and sub-divisions are among the tools used by the Assessor’s Office to accomplish several of these tasks.

Pima County Vital Records Office has Birth and Death Records from 1889 and is located at Office of Vital Records, 3950 S. Country Club Road Ste. 100, Tucson, Arizona 85714; 520-243-7930 .

For Birth and Deaths occuring before 2007 contact the Arizona Bureau of Public Health Statistics, Office of Vital Records. See the Vital Records page for more information. You can Order Electronically Online to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death or divorce record with a credit or debit card and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering from Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!

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Below is a list of online resources for Pima County Family Trees, web forums and other type information dealing with this county.

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Pima County Family Histroy Site Links - The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher. When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide.

Pima County Court, Probate, Land, Immigration, and Tax Record Links - Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information.

Pima County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Record Links - Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

  • Submit a website for Pima Co. Vital Records
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  • Find Obituaries in The World's Largest Newspaper Archive at NewpaperArchive.com! - Find thousands of Arkansas obituaries to help you research your family history. Search for a Arkansas newspaper obituary about your ancestor or a celebrity. Begin your search today and find death notices and funeral announcements printed in newspapers from Arizona . Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.
  • Click Here to Search the Social Security Death Index - Search over 82 million death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research.
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Pima County Census Record Links - Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Pima County Military Record Links - Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Pima County Church Links

Pima County Cemetery Links - Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.

Pima County Map & Atlas Links

Pima County General Genealogy Links

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  • Reference Materials & Finding Aids - Reference materials, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other how-to books, can be tremendously helpful in finding and interpreting historical documents. Many of these books can help you learn where to look for more information and how to use what you've already found to uncover more clues.
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Arizona Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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