1935 DAR Transcription of the 1852 California Census for Santa Clara County
Although California joined the United States in 1850, it missed the federal
census. 1852 was the first census taken in the state. In 1935 as part of the WPA
projects, the DAR transcribed the census. The original census was filmed in the
1970s but was already of poor quality and the original sheets were destroyed.
What follows here is a reproduction of the Santa Clara Co portion of the DAR
transcription. The films for this transcription for the whole state can be found
in our library. In addition, we have purchased a CD from
the Southern California
Genealogical Society that spent eight years comparing the DAR work and the films
of the original census. This is also available in our library as is the film for
Santa Clara Co census sheets. The introduction and explanation of the the
California 1852 Census Project can be found here.
(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it.)
This index is an alphabetical list of all names (by Surname and
by Given Name) in the 1852 Census for Santa Clara County.
You can use your browser's "Find" feature to facilitate your search or use the search option listed below. Some of the files are rather large and may take a while to load.
The Census can be viewed on microfilm at the
Central Park Library or you can rent the film from your local Family
History Center Microfilm FHL US/CAN Film #558286.
View SCCHGS 1852 Census Index:
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