Rio Verde Indian Agency (Arizona)

Indian Tribes Associated With This Agency
Apache

History
The Rio Verde Agency was established in 1872 and was abolished in 1875, when the Apaches under its jurisdiction were moved to the San Carlos Reservation.

Agents and Appointment Date
Josephus W. Williams (special) March 4,1872, Oliver Chapman (special) September 25, 1874

Records
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:


 * Allotment records
 * Annuity rolls
 * Census records
 * Correspondence
 * Health records
 * Reports
 * School census and records
 * Vital records

Any records for this agency were likely consolidated into those for the San Carlos Apache Agency.