In 1850 the first county school superintendent was elected and in 1854 the first surveyor was appointed. The county school superintendent's office was abolished in 1851 and reestablished in 1855. The county is currently bounded on the north by the Santiam River and Marion County, on the east by Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, on the south by Lane County, and on the west by the Willamette River. Rolls show name of person assessed, description of land, number of acres, value per acre, value of real estate, value of personal property, total value, tax, and totals. Rolls also show whether taxes were paid or not.
Series is arranged alphabetically by taxpayer's name.
Series is not arranged. Declarations show declarant's name, place of previous citizenship, oath, date, and clerks signature. Series is arranged alphabetically by declarant's surname. Docket shows court fees charged, plaintiffs and defendant's names, and a description of court orders. Cases involve judgments, affidavits, estray livestock, marriages, and creditor and debtor hearings.