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Researching in Federal Land Records

Over the history of the United States, almost 2 billion acres of land have been in Federal ownership at one time or another. Federal public land came into private ownership in a variety of ways, from cash sales to preemption to homesteading. Federal land was also granted to railroads and states, who then sold it to private individuals. We will look at how our ancestors acquired federal land and how to find the records of these transfers.

The Florida Genealogist – Vol XLIV – Issue 1 – June 2021

Inside this issue:

• Florida Snowbirds: From Vagabonds to Visitors
• Sheriff’s Daughter Weds Confidence Man: Dudley P. Warner in Chicago, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Florida
• Genealogy Resources at the Polk County History Center in Bartow, Florida
• Florida Pioneer Profiles: Sarah Adeline (Baccus) Walker and Evelyn Christine (Braddock) Wilson
• Digital Disaster Plan for Genealogists
• Cancellation of Permits, General Land Office and Settlers Under the Armed Occupation Act

Discovering Minister Isaac Steele and His Family Using Land Records and Manuscripts

Discover the wonderful letters, diaries, memorials, deeds, and documents that paint the story of families on the frontier. Learn how to broaden your research.

J. Mark Lowe describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He is a full-time professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee just north of Nashville near the Kentucky border.

On Mountain or Prairie: Treasures in Federal Land Records

Learn how to find federal land case files and see the treasures they contain. Follow a farmer in Kansas who does not appear to own land.

Warren Bittner, CG, is a genealogical researcher and lecturer. He is a trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists. He holds a Master of Science degree in history from Utah State University and his master’s thesis looked at the social factors affecting illegitimacy in nineteenth-century Bavaria.

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