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Important records suggesting land disputes are Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Caveats, 1699-1890'' (Family History Library films 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 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 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 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 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. | ||