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1861 - Drake's Compilation Of Spanish Grants
1861 - Drake's Compilation Of Spanish Grants
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
An 1861 publication compiled by Eugene B. Drake containing Jimeno's and Hartnell's indexes of Mexican land concessions, from 1830 to 1846; the Toma de Razon, or, registry of titles, for 1844-'45; approvals of land grants by the Territorial Deputation and Departmental Assembly of California, from 1835 to 1846, and a list of unclaimed grants. The compilation of indices was compiled from the Spanish archives in the U.S. Surveyor-general's office.
1982 - Grants Of Land In California Made By Spanish Or Mexican Authorities
1982 - Grants Of Land In California Made By Spanish Or Mexican Authorities
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The 1982 California State Land Commission publication provides the historical background of landownership in California that led to the private land claims and subsequent patents issued. Contains discussion of the missions, presidios and pueblos. Provides a listing by each county of the name of the rancho (grant), patentee, patent date, patent number, watercourse, Township and Range, and the amount of acreage.