Early Sonoma County, California, Land Grants, 1846-1850
All of the early land records written in English (approx. 550 records) have been transcribed, and it appears that it will be some time before the Spanish records will be available.  What data we currently have can be viewed online if you CLICK HERE . [Please remember that this is a working draft for temporary use while the project is being completed]

1890 Census Sonoma County, California, Reconstructed (1995)
18,008 names representing 55% of the population of the county in 1890. Contains information on age, occupation, birthplace, residence, and naturalization on many of the entries. Contains all the information from the Great Register plus more drawn from directories, local genealogical publications and newspapers, as well as some provided by individuals. 301 pp., $30.00 CLICK HERE to view an online INDEX!

Sonoma County Marriages, 1847-1902 (1990)
7,600 marriages listed alphabetically by groom and alphabetically by bride's maiden name. Includes book and page number for Recorder's Office reference. Appendices of attending officials and their affiliations. 300 pp., $16.00

Great Register of Voters, Sonoma County, California, 1890 (1989)
8,344 names. Gives full name, nativity, residence, age, occupation and place of naturalization if applicable. 210 pp., $13.00  CLICK HERE to view an online INDEX!

Sonoma County Death Records, 1873-1905 (2nd edition, 1985)
Contains alphabetical list of 9,555 death records giving date of death, age at death, sex, marital status, nativity, and some additional comments for many entries. Currently out of print, but in press with Heritage Books. Watch for our announcement of availability. 360 pp. To check our online INDEX for names CLICK HERE

Amended Index Sonoma County Homestead Declarations, 1860-1920 , (1985), second printing
Alphabetical listing, date and official page number from County Recorder's Office. Approximately 4,600 entries. 60 pp., $12.00

1895 Map of Sonoma County, California
2'x3' sepia toned. Location of old and extinct towns and schools when given. Typed lists of all county school districts and towns with map coordinates included. $3.50

Sonoma County Delayed Birth Certificates, 1855-1971 (1992), second printing
Complete listing from county records. Alphabetically lists principal name and gives date and place of birth, reference page of official record. Family members as listed. 3,350 principal entries, approximately 11,000 names. 152 pp., $12.00

Index to the Sonoma Searcher, Vol I, No 1 - Vol 15, No 4 (1973-1988)
Index includes surnames, cemeteries, churches, cities/towns, lodges, schools, and other listings. Contains approximately 8,200 listings under 5,800 entries. The index is available on microfiche. (set of three), postpaid, $4.50 NB: See Below for Vol. 16 through Vol. 28 #3, soon to be available through Heritage Books (winter 2002).

For any of the above items (unless specified differently), please add $5.00 per item for postage and handling. California residents must include 8% sales tax.
 

Send mail orders to:

Sonoma County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2273
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-0273

Inventory of Records 1834-1986 Office of the Recorder (revised)
A complete listing of all records in the Office of the County Recorder with a description of location and contents, such as names, property descriptions, etc.  $5.00

Sonoma County History: A Bibliography & Union List (revised and reprinted 1990). A bibliography of historical holdings of the Sonoma County Library and local historical societies. $10.00

Sonoma County 1850: Alphabetical Index and Reprint of Population Schedules for Residents of Sonoma County, October 20-November 2, 1850. $2.00

Sonoma County 1852: Alphabetical Index and Reprint of Population, Productions and Capital Schedules for Residents of Sonoma County, June 21-October 21, 1852. $6.50

Index of Abstracts of Wills, Sonoma County 1850-1900 (reprint)
Listing of wills including names of decedents and heirs. $10.00

Oaths of Public Officials - Bonds, Sonoma County 1854-1954.
An index of appointments to county offices, certificates of election, appointment of deputies.  $5.00

Bonds of Guardianship - Sonoma County 1851-1907.
Index to appointments of guardians for minors, surety, probate court number  $5.00

Sonoma County, 1860 Eighth Census of the United States:
Alphabetical index and Population Schedule. $25.00

Researching the History of Your Sonoma County Building:  An overview of how to research a building with a guide to sources of information. $1.50

Please include $1.00 handling fee for EACH publication.
 

Order from:

Sonoma County Historical Records Commission
c/o County Recorder's Office
P.O. Box 1709
Santa Rosa, Ca 95402-1709

Sonoma County (CA) Records, Volume I.  CD-Rom containing several publications:

1. Sonoma County (California) Cemetery Records, 1846-1921, 3rd Edition
2. Sonoma County, California Death Records, 1873-1905, 2nd Edition
3. Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, 1853-1997
4. Sonoma County California Reconstructed 1890 Census
5. Sonoma County California’s Coroner’s Inquests, 1852-1896 (1991). Summaries of approximately 800 cases heard in Coroner's proceedings during the 19th century. Each case outlined as it appears in the official record. Genealogical information including families and witnesses.
6. Amended Index, Sonoma County Homestead Declarations

The above files use Adobe Acrobat Reader, provided free on the CD for Windows and Mac, 2001.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc. , 1-800-398-7709.
Heritage Books Code #: 1841 -- $28.50 plus tax and handling. 

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Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, 1853-1997 (1998)
A listing of burials in: Moke, Fulkerson, Rural and Stanley Cemeteries now known collectively as Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery. (Revised and expanded edition of 1987 edition).
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc. , 1-800-398-7709.
Heritage Books Code #: S0819 -- $29.50 plus tax and handling. Currently out of print, see CD #1841 above.

Sonoma County (California) Cemetery Records, 1846-1921. Third Edition
Updated and indexed, this publication contains approximately 12,000 entries of tombstone readings from Sonoma County Cemeteries during this period. 620pp.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc.,1-800-398-7709.
Only Available as part of the Heritage Books CD listed above #1841 -- $28.50 plus tax and handling for CD.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Sonoma County Death Records, 1873-1905 (2nd ed.)
Contains 9,555 records gleaned from the ledgers of the Sonoma County Recorder.  Includes alphabetized name, date of death, age, gender, marital status, nativity, and comments about residence.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709 . 
Heritage Books Code #: S1630 -- $42.50 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Vital Data in Newspapers of Sonoma County, California, Volume I: 1855-1875.
Contains over 17,000 entries!
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709.
Heritage Books Code #: S1704 -- $45.50 plus tax and handling. Currently out of print.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Vital Data in Newspapers of Sonoma County, California, Volume II: 1876-1880.
Contains over 18,000 entries! 
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709.
Heritage Books Code #: S1862 -- $32.50 plus tax and handling. Currently out of print.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Vital Data in Newspapers of Sonoma County, California, Volume III: 1881-1885.
Contains over 13,000 entries!
Heritage Books Code #: S1941 -- $37.50 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Vital Data in Newspapers of Sonoma County, California, Volume IV: 1886-1890.
Contains over 14,000 entries!
Heritage Books Code #: S1901 -- $41.50 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Naturalization Records in Sonoma County, California, Volume I: 1841-1906
Contains over 6,600 entries.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709.
Heritage Books Code #: S1734 -- $31.00 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Naturalization Records in Sonoma County, California, Volume II: 1906-1930
Contains over 3,400 entries.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc.,1-800-398-7709
Heritage Books Code #: S1968 -- $52.00 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!  

Militia Lists of Sonoma County, California, 1846 to 1900
Contains over 39,000 listings.
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709
Heritage Books Code #: S2244 -- $49.00 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names!

Index to the Sonoma Searcher, Vol 16, No 1 - Vol 28, No 3 (Aug. 1988 - Spring 2001)
Index includes surnames, cemeteries, churches, cities/towns, lodges, schools, and other listings. Contains over 16,000 entries.  The Sonoma Searcher has been the window on the world for the Sonoma County Genealogical Society (SCGS) since the Spring 1973 issue. Its distribution is well beyond the boundaries of Sonoma County, California. Originally a quarterly historical/genealogical publication, formerly limiting itself to articles and information occurring prior to 1920, recent changes now include current aids and ideas.  
Available only directly through Heritage Books, Inc., 1-800-398-7709
Heritage Books Code #: S2270 -- $70.00 plus tax and handling.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of names

Judgments in Sonoma County, California Courts . 1852 - 1917
Beginning in 1852 in Sonoma County, California debtors were taken to court to settle their debts.  Early records remaining in the office of the Sonoma County Recorder for the period 1852 to 1917 are preserved in large leather-bound books, currently kept in a locked case.  They are well-preserved and include an index titled, “Transcript of Judgments,” and four volumes, P, Q, R, and S, of actual records titled, “Transcript, Judgment, Judgment Court,” that contain the original hand-written record.   This online index is a guide to those records.
CLICK HERE to view the online INDEX of Debtors and Creditors!

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