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 Pennsylvania. Board of Property. ''Board of Property Papers, 1682-1850''. (On 19 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8571&disp=Board+of+Property+papers%2C+1682%2D1850%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988274].) These loose papers involving land disputes are mostly in chronological order. They can contain valuable genealogical and historical information. There is no index to these records, but some of the documents have been extracted in Pennsylvania Archives (see [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]]), series 3, vols. 1. (1681-1739, 1765-1791) and 2 (1792-1795). There are documents on the films that are not in the books and visa-versa, so both books and films should be used together. The indexes in the books may be used to access the records on the films with a little bit of searching. For example, finding a name in the book index may lead to records in the films covering the same time period. The books contain mistakes.
-A published source that lists the names of many early settlers is ''Early Pennsylvania Land Records: Minutes of The Board of Property'' (Baltimore, Maryland.: Genealogical Publishing, 1976; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+A39p book 974.8 A39p], ser. 2 vol. 19). This was originally published as part of Pennsylvania Archives, second series (see [[Pennsylvania_Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]])], which covers the era 1687 to 1732.
+A published source that lists the names of many early settlers is ''Early Pennsylvania Land Records: Minutes of The Board of Property'' (Baltimore, Maryland.: Genealogical Publishing, 1976; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+A39p book 974.8 A39p], ser. 2 vol. 19). This was originally published as part of Pennsylvania Archives, second series (see [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]])], which covers the era 1687 to 1732.
 In addition, there is Pennsylvania, Board of Property, ''Board of Property Petitions, Undated and 1682-1815'' (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8587&disp=Board+of+Property+petitions%2C+undated%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988269]-73). These and the Board of Property records above can be some of the most valuable land records available for providing family history information. Because of the way land was distributed in Pennsylvania, there were many opportunities for disputes.
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 Pennsylvania, Surveyor General. ''Original Surveys, 1682-1920''. (On 499 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=43569&disp=Original+surveys%2C+1682%2D1920%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1003388].) These records are described in Munger, ''Pennsylvania Land Records'', pp. 47-48. A partial index is also Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, ''Index to Old Rights in Philadelphia County, 1682-1748'' (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106785&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Philadelphia+Coun%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028671] item 1); and Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, ''Index to Old Rights in Bucks and Chester Counties, 1682-1761 ''(Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106269&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Bucks+and+Chester%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028678] item 3).
-Helpful family history information may also be found in Pennsylvania, Land Office,Depositions, 1683-1881 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986869 986869]-82). These were usually made when land disputes were involved.
+Helpful family history information may also be found in Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Depositions, 1683-1881 ''(Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986869 986869]-82). These were usually made when land disputes were involved.
-Important records suggesting land disputes are Pennsylvania, Land Office, Caveats, 1699-1890 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986599 986599]-618). These were legal documents to postpone acceptance of surveys or patents until all issues were resolved. Records of land disputes can be fruitful sources of genealogical information. Caveats for the period 1748-1784 are abstracted in Pennsylvania Archives, series 3, volume 2, pp. 159-660.
+Important records suggesting land disputes are Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Caveats, 1699-1890 ''(Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986599 986599]-618). These were legal documents to postpone acceptance of surveys or patents until all issues were resolved. Records of land disputes can be fruitful sources of genealogical information. Caveats for the period 1748-1784 are abstracted in ''Pennsylvania Archives'', series 3, volume 2, pp. 159-660.
-Also potentially helpful is Pennsylvania, Land Office, Applications for Warrants, 1734-1865 (on 173 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=984123 984123]). These records are arranged chronologically. From 1762-1776, these applications are filed by the first letter of the applicant's surname within each year. Many applications are on small slips of paper that contain the name of the applicant, the date, and the location of the land desired. Sometimes, additional details are given, such as neighbors to the property. Often, more than one application will be listed on a document. If the applications are in alphabetical order, order was determined by the first name on the page. Other important documents may be found in these records, such as petitions, etc.
+Also potentially helpful is Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Applications for Warrants, 1734-1865 ''(on 173 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=984123 984123]). These records are arranged chronologically. From 1762-1776, these applications are filed by the first letter of the applicant's surname within each year. Many applications are on small slips of paper that contain the name of the applicant, the date, and the location of the land desired. Sometimes, additional details are given, such as neighbors to the property. Often, more than one application will be listed on a document. If the applications are in alphabetical order, order was determined by the first name on the page. Other important documents may be found in these records, such as petitions, etc.
-Helpful records for the northwestern area of the state are Pennsylvania, Land Office, Proof of Settlement Records, 1797-1869 (on 15 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986619 986619]). As the title explains, individuals submitted proof of their settlement on a parcel of land. These records may tell when the owner settled the land and describe the improvements made.
+Helpful records for the northwestern area of the state are Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Proof of Settlement Records, 1797-1869'' (on 15 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986619 986619]). As the title explains, individuals submitted proof of their settlement on a parcel of land. These records may tell when the owner settled the land and describe the improvements made.
 '''Land Companies'''. The Holland Land Company and the Pennsylvania Population Company acquired large tracts of land for speculation purposes in the Last Purchase area in northwestern Pennsylvania, obtained by treaty in 1784. Many of the names in their records are fictitious. The Family History Library has copies of some records of these companies, including certificates and miscellaneous papers.
-'''Military Bounty Lands'''. The state awarded some lands for military service. Certificates of depreciation were issued to Revolutionary soldiers to supplement the money they had received, which had depreciated in value. These certificates were sold or redeemed for land in the Last Purchase treaty area in western Pennsylvania, obtained in 1784. The library has Pennsylvania, Land Office, Original Warrants of Depreciation Lands, 1780-1800, (on 4 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=9785&disp=Original+warrants+of+depreciation+lands++ 985462, 63,&nbsp;64, and 987041]).
+'''Military Bounty Lands'''. The state awarded some lands for military service. Certificates of depreciation were issued to Revolutionary soldiers to supplement the money they had received, which had depreciated in value. These certificates were sold or redeemed for land in the Last Purchase treaty area in western Pennsylvania, obtained in 1784. The library has Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Original Warrants of Depreciation Lands, 1780-1800'', (on 4 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=9785&disp=Original+warrants+of+depreciation+lands++ 985462, 63,&nbsp;64, and 987041]).
-'''Donation land in the Last Purchase treaty area''' was issued to veterans of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental Army. Eligible veterans drew lots for a piece of land and then paid a small fee for their certificate. Most soldiers sold their title instead of settling on the land. The library has Pennsylvania, Surveyor General's Office, Donation Lands Records, 1780-1800 (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=987058 987058]-66). For a printed list of names, see Pennsylvania Archives, series 3, volume 7, pp. 659-795.
+'''Donation land in the Last Purchase treaty area''' was issued to veterans of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental Army. Eligible veterans drew lots for a piece of land and then paid a small fee for their certificate. Most soldiers sold their title instead of settling on the land. The library has Pennsylvania, Surveyor General's Office, ''Donation Lands Records, 1780-1800 ''(Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=987058 987058]-66). For a printed list of names, see ''Pennsylvania Archives'', series 3, volume 7, pp. 659-795.
-A description of the Bureau of Land Records is in Pennsylvania Bureau of Land Records, in Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 4, May 1982 (Family History Library book 974.8 B2wg; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=151821&disp=Western+Pennsylvania+Genealogical+Societ++ 2024355]).
+A description of the Bureau of Land Records is in Pennsylvania Bureau of Land Records, in ''Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Quarterly,'' vol. 8, no. 4, May 1982 (Family History Library book 974.8 B2wg; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=151821&disp=Western+Pennsylvania+Genealogical+Societ++ 2024355]).
 The State Archives also sells warrantee township maps. These show the original land grants within present-day township boundaries. The maps include the names of the original warrantee and patentee, the number of acres, and the dates of warrant, survey, and patent.