We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. We conserve artifacts from ventura county through preservation, documentation and research. Ventura county genealogical society provides full maintenance and development of the genealogy collection housed within the camarillo city library upper level, 4101 las posas road, camarillo, california. Ventura, officially the city of san buenaventura, is the county seat of ventura county, california, united states. The coastal site, set against undeveloped hills and flanked by two freeflowing rivers, has been inhabited for thousands of years. A fourthgeneration ventura county resident, jauregui has written about the military and combat experiences of ventura countys veterans for more than 10 years as part of her ventura county star column, of war and life. The recorders office maintains official record documents and maps in ventura county from 1873 to present. Official record defined a process by which proof of ownership of real property is recorded or filed in the. Sheridan, who wrote the ventura section, was a ventura county pioneer and a partner with the signal newspaper, ventura s first newspaper. Ventura county, california genealogy familysearch wiki. You can access the catalog using the library choice on the leftside menu. A pictorial history of ventura county, california arnold murphy on.
The story of ventura county has the adventure and excitement of the story of california itself. I am honored to work for you as the elected assessor of ventura county. The superior court of california county of ventura. History of ventura county, california sheridan, sol.
History of santa barbara, san luis obispo and ventura counties, california. Eastin, secretary, have been lost or destroyed by fire, except the. The museum of ventura county is pleased to announce that copies of the journal of ventura countys newest edition, volume 61 containing a roll over the ranchos and the wet winter of 1884, are now available for sale in the museums store. Francis dam collapsed, sending billions of gallons of water rushing through the santa clara valley, killing. In addition to its own county developed standards, a variety of state, agency, district, and other organizational standards may be referenced in county documents. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Please subscribe to our enewsletter to get the latest classes, virtual tours, games, articles and more delivered directly to your inbox. The city of ventura requires property owner approval to submit for designation. The following day, the star free press reported on reactions by venturans and on the damage caused ventura. The images included in this book are from the personal collections of the veterans and their families. The ventura county star is your source breaking local news, sports and entertainment news from oxnard, thousand oaks, ventura and simi valley, california. History of santa barbara, san luis obispo and ventura counties. California state library california history section research guides ventura county history visit us california history section 900 n street room 200 9. You can also help with our preservation fund by donating at our meetings to the rafflegreat prizes and everyone benefits.
The huntsinger gallery houses the main rotating exhibit and you may find anything from 19thcentury portrait art to notable comic book artist exhibits and much in between. European explorers encountered a chumash village, referred to as shisholop, here while traveling along the pacific coast. The county of ventura has developed standards and manuals to be applied by those developing products and performing work for the county. Efforts to publish a book written by children affected by the thomas fire got a financial infusion from an unexpected source. The county seat of ventura county traces its history back to 1782 and the founding of mission san buenaventura. Family history books is a collection of more than 150,000 digitized genealogy and family history publications. The research library at the museum of ventura county. Find bookstores in ventura county, ca on yellowbook. Official records ventura county, ca county clerk and.
If you cant make it to the museum store, you can gift this. Ventura county california history 17821917 ventura. Ventura county bartenders mix it up for thomas fire book. The catalog includes the holdings of participating academic, government, public, special, and school libraries located in the state of california. History of santa barbara, san luis obispo and ventura. Ventura county sheriffs deputies are on duty and prepared to respond to any public need. For all other law enforcement needs please call our dispatch center at 805 6549511. From 1955 to 2007, the title was the ventura county historical society quarterly. Shop the ventura college bookstore for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, textbooks and more. Ventura white pages ventura phone directory lookup. It grew into the collection now housed upstairs just behind the reference desk of the camarillo city library 4101 las posas road, camarillo, ventura county, california. At its peak, the ventura avenue oilfield was producing 90,000 barrels of oil a day, with annual production of over a million and a half barrels. The ventura county probation agency is charged by the courts with the direct supervision of approximately 15,500 adult offenders and 2,500 juvenile offenders on probation, as well as performing two mandated functions.
If you have a lifethreatening emergency and need immediate assistance always use 911 for help for all other law enforcement needs please call our dispatch center at 805 6549511. The research library at the museum of ventura county books, oral histories, maps, architectural plans and drawings, manuscripts, periodicals, images, journals and ephemera. The museum of ventura county showcases local and regional fine art and history exhibits, which change every two to three months. If you have a lifethreatening emergency and need immediate assistance always use 911 for help. See your tax bill for your apn number or go here to get your apn number from the tax collectors web site. On the bookshelf a history of oxnard by jeffrey maulhardt. The research library at the museum of ventura county museum. Our collection began in 1976 as a sharing library at our monthly meetings.
Welcome to the ventura county genealogical society library catalog. Jan 01, 2019 you can search for an assessors map by the assessors parcel number apn or by the map book number. A book of classic ventura county photos from the museum of ventura county and the neverbefore seen private collections of area residents. East county, geographically, is the end of the santa monica mountains, in which the conejo valley is located, and where there is a considerable decrease in elevation. History of santa barbara, san luis obispo and ventura counties, california, volume 2. Imprisonment pending payment of a fine for a misdemeanor. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. Ventura county censuses from 18601900 ventura county genealogical society.
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. Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record. The city of ventura makes economic development a priority and is committed to providing local businesses with the resources they need to thrive and expand here. Historical references, monographs, biographies, city and county directories. W, about 10 km 6 miles ese of santa barbara about 7 km 4 miles wsw of carpinteria. Mclean opened the oxnard flying school with two aircraft, a 40hp j3 cub and a kinner twoseater. The superior court of california county of ventura court. Preservation of our history ventura county archaeological society learn more. The dictionary project has the goal to assist all students to become great writers, active readers and creative thinkers by providing students a gift of their own. Search ventura county free public records, including court records, criminal records, property records, deeds, mortgages, recorded documents, fictitious business name. From disasters to celebrations, education to local businesses, beach life to bandits and everything in between, this 160page pictorial book features more than 350. The city of good fortune incorporated in 1866 and today numbers more than 110,000 residents. Influences of the chumash as well as spaniards, europeans, chinese and early voyagers remain a significant part of the citys diverse art, architecture and cultural heritage. Entering a book number will show you a list of all the maps in that book.
Statement that all minute books, lists of pioneers, and all papers of the society as kept by l. This book is based on several books published between 1890 and 1917. Ventura white pages phone books in california ca whitepages. On the bookshelf a history of oxnard by jeffrey maulhardtvc. History of ventura county, california open library. Official records ventura county clerk and recorder. For tips on accessing ventura county, california genealogy census records online, see. Ordering a copy of official records ventura county, ca.
A historic resource is defined as any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or archaeologically significant, or is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of california. Jackson again conjures up venturas past, with comparisons of vintage images to contemporary photography of. You can search for an assessors map by the assessors parcel number apn or by the map book number. Ventura county can be separated into two major parts, east county and west county.
Small claims cases that are processed at the east county courthouse are also maintained there. While the museum of ventura county sites are closed until further notice, mvc is serving the community with online historical articles, activities, and toolkits. Nominations to the california or national registers are separate processes that include. Search for materials not owned by the ventura county library and request items online to be borrowed from other libraries. Ventura is the regions leader in the healthcare and public administration sectors with three renowned medical institutions and the countys government center headquartered here. The journal of ventura county is a great stocking stuffer for the history buff in your family. In the early hours of the morning of march, 1928, the st. East county consists of all cities east of the conejo grade, known locally as the grade. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. On californias south coast, it is the most populous city in ventura county and the 21st most populous city in california.
The ventura records department maintains civil, family law divorce, legal separation, and child custody matters, small claims, criminal both felony and misdemeanors, and traffic cases. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. My staff has worked hard to design these informational pages with the goal of making it easier for you to interact with us on all your assessment needs. In addition, we are thrilled to include photographic memories of years gone. If you dont know which map book you should get, use our county. This heirloomquality coffeetable book offers a glimpse of historic ventura county from the early years to 1939 through newspaper front pages and stunning historic photos from the archives of the museum of ventura county. If you do not have this number, come in person, send someone to the ventura county recorders office, or contact a title company to do a search for you and then place the copy order.
Society of ventura county pioneers, ventura county historical. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Rich history ventura has a rich history of people who have lived in the area for at least 10,000 years. Sheridan, who wrote the ventura section, was a ventura county pioneer and a partner with the signal newspaper, venturas first newspaper. In addition, we are thrilled to include photographic memories of years gone by from our readers. In ventura s past there is an indian phase, a period of spanish exploration and occupation, a mission interlude, rancho days, gradual settlement, subdivision. To request copies of recorded documents by mail, you must include payment for the copy s and have the recording number or the book and page. The largest city is oxnard, and the county seat is the city of ventura. Ventura county is a county in the southern part of the u. Standards and manuals ventura county public works agency. Ventura county california history 17821917 ventura county. Books, oral histories, maps, architectural plans and drawings, manuscripts. The county seat of ventura county traces its history back to 1782 and the.
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