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Tuesday, March 28, 2000
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My ancestor homesteaded federal land in Florida in 1847 or 1848.
How can I see a record of that transaction?
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You can search the Federal Land Patents through the
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Records,
General Land Office Records at:
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
I spoke to the Department of Environmental Protection,
Division of State Lands, and was told that perhaps the land
had first been conveyed to the state and thence to
individuals. Telephone the library at (850) 488-8123
and ask to speak to Irene Wilson or Kathy Miklus.
They have the original records of the Office of the
Surveyor General (U. S. Surveyor General in Florida
1800's to 1910) which they can search for you.
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| Librarian: |
SLF
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