Yuba County, California Genealogy

∣ Societies and Family History Resources ∣ Government Records ∣ Genealogy Links ∣ Publications ∣ Census Records ∣
∣ Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records ∣ Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records ∣
∣ Cemeteries & Graveyards ∣ Church & Bible Records ∣ County History ∣ Military Records ∣ Schools & Directories ∣

Yuba County, California genealogy and family history research page. Identify links to record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you locate your own Yuba Co., ancestors. Get going by constructing a Free Family Tree.

Yuba County Quick Facts

Yuba County
  • Government Website: http://www.co.yuba.ca.us/
  • County Seat:  Marysville
  • Created Date / Origin:  February 18, 1850 as one of the original 27 counties
  • Boundary Changes:
    1. Territory which at one time was in Yuba County is now in Nevada County, Placer County, Plumas County, and Sierra County.
  • Named After:  the Yuba River by Captain John A. Sutter for the Indian village Yubu, Yupu or Juba near the confluence of the Yuba and Feather rivers. Vallejo stated that the river was named Uba by an exploring expedition in 1824 because of the quantities of wild grapes (uvas silvestres in Spanish) which they found growing on its banks.
  • Bordering Counties: Placer County (south), Sutter County (west), Butte County (north), Plumas County (northeast), Sierra County (northeast), Nevada County (east).
  • Cities & Towns: Marysville, Wheatland
  • CDPs ( census-designated place) Include Beale AFB, Challenge-Brownsville, Linda, Loma Rica, Olivehurst
  • Other Communities: Plumas Lake
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Yuba County Genealogical & Historical Societies and Family History Resources

A list of Yuba County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also California Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

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Yuba County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often overlook the advantages of Yuba County court, probate, and land files as a useful resource of genealogical details. Hidden away in California courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the dreams and frustrations of the many California inhabitants.

The possibilities are great that your potential forefathers have left a detailed document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Yuba County court records. Even if your ancestors is not mentioned in a Court case, contemplate all of the other methods that could have lead to her or him showing up in court records.

Courthouse History - Many of Yuba's early citizens objected to the use of the St. Charles Hotel, "a flimsy frame building with canvas partitions," as the county courthouse. Accordingly, they selected this sturdy design, modeled after the insignia of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as the county's first true courthouse. The building in Marysville served the county for 107 years until 1962, when the courts moved to a more modern facility. The old courthouse was razed the following year.

Remember to get in touch with the clerk's dept to verify hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics prior to visiting or seeking information because of in some cases changing contact details. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The data files are readily available to interested parties, barring private issues. A good number of employees will assist persons in obtaining the materials, but it's up to the person to do the research.

Some counties encompass land settled in the eighteenth century; their records pre-date county formation. Land transactions and vital records recorded in the county are at the county recorder's office. The county clerk general has probate books and files from the county's superior court, civil court records, and naturalizations. Divorces may be in either place, depending on how filed.

The following facts indicates whatever marriage, birth, death, land, wills, and court records will be in Yuba County. The years indicated below are considered the first widely known records for this county.

  • Yuba County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
  • Yuba County Recorder-Clerk is s responsible for examination and recording of all documents presented for recording that deal with establishing ownership of land in the County or as required by statute; administers the real property transfer tax law and maintains a permanent record and indexes of all documents for public viewing plus providing certified copies requested by the public; recording of all lawful documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, judgments, liens, affidavits, Uniform Commercial Code Financial Statements, etc; and the filing of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
    • Address: 915 Eighth Street, Suite 107, Marysville, CA 95901
    • Phone: (530) 749-7851
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853 / 1858
    • Marriage Records: 1851
    • Land Records: 1850
  • Yuba County Clerk of Superior Court has probate books and files from the county's superior court, civil court records, and naturalizations. Divorces may be here or in the Recorders Office, depending on how it was filed.
    • Probate Records: 1850 
    • Court Records: 1851 
  • Yuba County County Treasurer / Tax Collector
  • California Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in California for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
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Yuba County Genealogy Links

The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Yuba County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a payment. This is basically a listing which has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site above another. Feel free to suggest your own preferred Yuba County genealogy or family history associated sites.

Yuba Co. CA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Yuba Co. CA Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Yuba Co. CA Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Yuba Co. CA Census Records

Yuba Co. CA Cemeteries & Graveyards

Yuba Co. CA Church & Bible Records

Yuba Co. CA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

  • California Pioneer Project - The California Pioneer List (CPL) is a list of settlers to California who migrated to or were born in California prior to 1880 (included in the 1880 California Census) and obtained from those sent (e-mailed) directly from individuals doing genealogical research.

Yuba Co. CA General and History Websites

Yuba Co. CA Immigration & Naturalization

Yuba Co. CA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Yuba Co. CA Military Records

Yuba Co. CA Schools & Directories

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