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Surnames: RIORDIAN, AYERS
Classification: Query
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Mine claims appear to be located in the County Recorder's office. I recently wrote to
the Humboldt County Recorder and she advised the following: (Note: I am currently looking
for someone to do research there, as they will not do look-ups or research.)
We have mining records which include certificates of locations (1861 to present),
assessment work (1903 to present), old newspapers, a few old maps and deed records. The
first Humboldt County Courthouse was occupied in 1874 and in 1918 the building was
partially destroyed by fire. Please note: Some records were destroyed. In 1919 Pershing
County was formed. All these records may be searched by name. We do not research records
for people, however, we will gladly assist anyone who comes into our office. Hope this has
been of some help to you. Sincerely--Mary Ann Hammond--Recorder
P.S. There is a detailed account of the flood on the web. I can send the details if you
haven't found it.