Click on your county to find your courts selfhelp center information. History of yolo county, california, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county, who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present by gregory, thomas jefferson. Yolo county 4h is unique, as the only county in california to offer a dedicated 4honly fair. The terracotta finish on the cornice of the building was manufactured by gladdingmcbean company.
Its reflects a roman, greek and renaissance influenced architectural style. Welcome to yolo county discover it yourself history. The yolo county historical society home page yolo county was one of the original counties in california. The yolo county historical society is a countywide history organization researching and preserving historical resources from rumsey to clarksburg, from the sacramento river to monticello dam, including the pastoral dunnigan hills and the cities of davis, west sacramento, winters and woodland. Worldcat yolo county courthouse the california supreme court historical society yolo county historical markers source. With biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county, who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, thomas jefferson gregory. Welcome to yolo county discover it yourself history at the yolo county archives we take pride in the work we do to help preserve the documents from our county that date back all the way to 1850. His efforts resulted in detailed summaries of the judges family origins and paths to yolo county, work and military histories, election outcomes and contributions after leaving the bench. The yolo county superior court is based in the yolo county courthouse which was. Address yolo county courthouse 625 court street po box 1 zip code 95776 woodland, ca 95695 phone. There are 2 historical societies in yolo county, california, serving a population of 212,605 people in an area of 1,015 square miles.
The building formerly known as the yolo county courthouse was a courthouse for the superior court of california in yolo county in woodland, california until 2015. If the case you are looking for does not appear in this calendar, please contact us. The yolo superior court family law facilitator and self help center provides assistance free of charge to persons without an attorney in the areas of family law. Yolo county allows additional activities to reopen. The gibson house is a historical yolo county property, including mansion, outbuildings, and grounds, that has been owned by yolo county since 1975. The original building was erected in 1864, and was used for 37 years until condemned in 1911. Citation court of sessions minute book x part 1 of 5, yolo county archives, accessed may 10.
Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the yolo county library digital collection. Yolo county is named for the yolans, who were a local native american tribe, or for the parwin word yoloy meaning a place filled with rushes. Yolo county librarys ebook collection available for kindle. If youre curious about local history, definitely drop by. Media in category national register of historic places in yolo county, california the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. Yolo county sheriffs office 140 tony diaz drive woodland, ca 95776 get directions.
This web site is hosted by vme virtual market enterprises. Tracy fauver has been the executive director of yolo county casa since 2011. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. On april 20,2020, the yolo county clerkrecorder office began reissuing marriage licenses and performing ceremonies for yolo county residents on a limited basis. Yolo county librarys ebook collection available for. History superior court of california county of yolo. Yolo county, ca map books are easy to use and read. The original courthouse, shown below, was completed. In addition, susan thrane provides a brief history of each county with relevant details about the design of the courthouse and highlights of the events which occurred there. Knights landing boat launch construction starts june 1.
Weeks, who also designed numerous other woodland buildings. A collection of california county fact books published by the county supervisors association of. Yolo county, officially the county of yolo, is a county located in the northern portion of the u. Casa was the brainchild of seattle superior court judge david soukup, who, in 1977 was making decisions regarding placements of children in the foster care system, and, dissatisfied with some of the outcomes, wanted to hear more of the. American memory from the library of congress school records and histories. Every historical building has a story behind it, and the previous yolo county courthouse is no exception. Sources list books, documents, surveys, personal interviews and their dates. Citation court of sessions minute book x part 2 of 5, yolo county archives, accessed may 23. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Historic sites and points of interest in yolo county, california. American memory from the library of congress yolo county courthouse. An illustrated history revised courthouses built throughout california over the past 150 years along with some of the stories of notorious trials, judges and lawyers.
Come in to speak with a member of the assessors office staff if you have questions or would like further clarification of. Our goal is to create a digital repository that seeks to preserve and make accessible original content that has been digitized by dedicated local. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. The gibson home, land, and outbuildings serve as the yolo county historical museum. The county officers met in an old frame building until they accepted the higher priced courthouse. Full text of history of yolo county, california, with. Yolo county historical collection the yolo county historical collection is comprised of 11,000 objects which date from approximately the 1830s to the 1930s. The public case access system provides the user with the ability to search for cases by. Yolo superior court job opportunities sorted by job title. A set of yolo county map books is available at the assessors office public counter 625 court street, woodland. If you do not know your county, input your city or zip code in the find your court box and you will get a link to your countys superior court, or return to this page and click on the county name. Ychs thanks g richard yamagata, john laugenour and john chiles of virtual market enterprises for their assistance.
Collection includes various topics on government and community activities and development. Court calendar superior court of california county of yolo. Tracy also spent twenty years working as an advocate for the homeless in davis, washington dc, boston, and new haven connecticut. The historical marker database yolo county history 1891 and 19 source. The yolo county grand jury, board of supervisors, and the california state board of health found the building unsanitary and unfit for the transactions of the court on january 4, 1911. This magnificent, lavishly illustrated book presents each of ohios 88 existing courthouses through a sumptuous layout of color and blackandwhite images. The edifice, built in the same location in 1917, was listed on the national register of historic places in 1987, and is also a contributing. The yolo county courthouse was added to the national register of historic.
Counties have the responsibility of conducting all elections, collecting propertytax, maintaining public records for things like deeds, and courts at the locallevel the. Ychs members and the general public are welcome and encouraged to attend our board of directors meetings and other events. Yolo county has been around since the year 1850, when california became part of the united states. Our mission is to make a difference by enhancing the quality of life in our community. For the list of contact numbers, please click here. Usgenweb california archives yolo county, california source. The court appointed special advocate casa program has been serving foster youth in the u. Yolo county covers approximately 1,024 square miles of northern california. Its county seat is woodland yolo county is included in the greater sacramento metropolitan area and is located in the sacramento valley the majority of yolo county remains a relatively rural agricultural region. National register of historic places yolo county courthouse. Yolo winters america from the great depression to world war ii source. The yolo county historical society strives to preserve, protect, and acknowledge the diverse history of the county through education, communication, and. A total of 5 other buildings at various locations in woodland are utilized for court operations and services.
Yolo county, california genealogy familysearch wiki. The county was named from a native american name variously believed to be a corruption of a tribal name yoloy meaning a place abounding in rushes or of the name of the chief, yodo, or of the village of yodoi. Historic yolo county courthouse in california completed. Yolo county was one of the original cheese farm counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Yolo county historical museum woodland 2020 all you need. Yolo county, california genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. We currently have leased rights to 846 ebooks which include 717 kindle books, said davis branch library manager jay johnstone in an email. Stevens, with the help of researchers, pored over newspapers, history books, census records and other documents to collect much of the books contents. She enjoys theater, film, comic books and spending time with her miniature schnauzer named mikey. Full text of history of yolo county, california, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county, who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present see other formats. Learn more at the yolo county library webpage overdrive and other online resources are currently available to all cardholders without regard to any fees. William byas gibson was typical of ranchers and farmers in the early agricultural history of yolo county.
Orders for copies of recorded documents require the following information. Yolo county, ca map books from marketmaps are detailed and portable. Today the new courthouse holds 14 courtrooms and chambers for each judicial officer, as well as other departments and court offices. Yolo white pages phone books in california ca whitepages. Yolo county historical museum 26 photos museums 512. Guide to yolo county, california ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. Three years prior to that, she was a casa volunteer. View all attractions near yolo county historical museum on tripadvisor. Learn more at the yolo county library webpage overdrive and other online resources are currently available to. Yolo county historical societies are local organizations and history museums dedicated to studying, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on the local communitys history in yolo county, ca. Tracys husband, alborz alali, is an oncologist and hematologist at the woodland clinic. The name yolo may be derived from the native patwin indian word yoloy meaning abounding in the rushes. Yolo county courthouse continues to change practices amid.
All yolo county library branches are closed until further notice. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. It is largely agriculture based and has many rivers and creeks flowing through the area. History of the yolo county courthouse history superior court of. Yolo county historical museum woodland 2020 all you. For over 100 years, 4h has enriched the lives of local children through agricultural, animal, and arts and science projects and events. Located at 512 gibson road in woodland, california, the museum has been open to the public for more than 25 years. Shades of yolo yolo county courthouse internet archive. Citation court of sessions minute book x part 3 of 5, yolo county archives, accessed april 27.
The yolo county library now offers a selection of ebooks for s ereader, the kindle. Yolo county was one of the original 27 counties created when california became a state in 1850. Beginning the week of may 11, 2020 the clerkrecorder will being to issue marriage licenses and perform marriage ceremonies in spanish for those requiring the language assistance. National emergency library a collection of over a million books that supports emergency remote teaching, research, and independent learning. Gibson house and historical collection yolo county. In the original act of 1850 the name was spelled yola yolo is a native american name variously believed to be a corruption of a tribal name yoloy meaning a place abounding in rushes or of the name of the chief, yodo, or of the. The public case management access system is a tool to provide online access to superior court of california, county of yolo cases based on a particular individual or a case number. Yolo county california presented by genealogy trails.
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. As yolo county grew in population, the yolo county courthouse exceeded its space limits. The yolo county historical society is a county wide history organization researching and preserving historical resources from rumsey to clarksburg, from the sacramento river to monticello dam, including the pastoral dunnigan hills and the cities of davis, west sacramento, winters and woodland. The courthouse was destroyed by fire on new years day, 1864. Documents and correspondence relating to families who settled in yolo county and their contributions to its history. Yolo county courthouse, woodland the yolo county court house, constructed in 1917, was designed by an architect from canada, william h. There is 1 historical society per 106,302 people, and 1 historical society per 507 square miles in california, yolo county is ranked 24th of 58 counties in historical societies per capita, and 21st of 58 counties in historical societies per square mile. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Criminal cases filed with yolo county superior court. Great plates delivered program coming to yolo county. The state of california is separated into 58 counties. Genealogy, census, vital records yolo county genealogy.
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