California Genealogical Society and Library

Lookup Searches and Orders

To make a search of the California Names Index, enter the name to search in the Search Name box below. The Search button will display matching Search Results. You can select individual names from the Search Results, and can Search for Additional Names, if you wish. When you have completed all the searches and checked all the names, click the Order Form button.

Note: Probate refers to the Register of Actions not the entire probate packet. For full explanations see the Index Codes tab above.

Names Search and Order

Searching Tips
   Enter smith to find all Smith surnames.
   Enter smith, john to find John Smith or John Edward Smith or John E. Smith.
   Enter smith, john edward to find John Edward Smith.
   Enter smith, jo to find John Smith or Joseph Smith.
   Enter smith, j to find all Smiths whose first name begins with "J".

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If you want to order a Library Search, click on the Order Form button.

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Lookup Searches and Orders

Names Search and Order

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