Patent Record - 1862 Homestead Act
Creator: Marion County. Register of Deeds
Date: 1883-1901
Level of Description: Series
Material Type: Government record
Call Number:
MF 4463
Unit ID: 197539
Space Required/Quantity: Microfilm
Title (Main title): Patent Record - 1862 Homestead Act
Scope and Content
Scope and content: A microfilmed volume containing copies of patent records. The records document land patents awarded to individuals by the United States General Land Office pursuant the May 20, 1862 Homestead Act. The act was to "secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain." The patents state the name of the applicant, a description of the land, authorized by various presidents, and filed with the county register of deeds. They are not organized.
Locators:
No Locators Identified
Microfilm:
- MF 4463: VOLUME 15 1883-1901
Index Terms
Subjects
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United States. General Land Office
Marion County (Kan.)
Homestead law -- United States -- Kansas -- History
Land grants -- Kansas -- Marion County
Agency Classification:
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Local Government Agencies. Marion County. County Offices. Register of Deeds.
