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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] | '''''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Land and Property|U.S. Land and Property]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Land and Property''' | ||
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[[Image:Maine land.jpg|thumb|right|400px]] | [[Image:Maine land.jpg|thumb|right|400px]] | ||
== Introduction == | |||
The value of land records lies in the fact that land was highly sought after and the transactions were recorded from the time settlers began to arrive. Therefore it is a consistent and continuous record of many ancestors lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, as well as often revealing useful and interesting family information. | The value of land records lies in the fact that land was highly sought after and the transactions were recorded from the time settlers began to arrive. Therefore it is a consistent and continuous record of many ancestors lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, as well as often revealing useful and interesting family information. | ||
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If you are new to land research, you may wish to read the Beginner’s corner and other articles included on the [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]] page. | If you are new to land research, you may wish to read the Beginner’s corner and other articles included on the [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]] page. | ||
== History == | |||
1622 - Sir Ferdinando Gorges and James Mason received a land patent for New England, including Maine. | 1622 - Sir Ferdinando Gorges and James Mason received a land patent for New England, including Maine. | ||
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1853 - Maine bought the rest of the land still owned by Massachusetts within Maine borders. | 1853 - Maine bought the rest of the land still owned by Massachusetts within Maine borders. | ||
== Colonial Records == | |||
Land ownership in the colonial period can be traced to royal charters, proprietary grants, and Indian deeds. During this period, all of Maine was included in York County. You will find many of the early records for 1642 to 1737 in: | Land ownership in the colonial period can be traced to royal charters, proprietary grants, and Indian deeds. During this period, all of Maine was included in York County. You will find many of the early records for 1642 to 1737 in: | ||
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*''York Deeds''. 18 Volumes. (Portland, Maine: John T. Hull, 1887-1910). Each volume is well indexed. [http://www.archive.org/stream/yorkdeeds00bowlgoog#page/n11/mode/1up Volume (book) 2] is free on the Archive.com site. All 18 volumes are on the New England Historic Genealogical Society site ($). The Family History Library has all 18 volumes {{FHL|280116|item}} book 974.195 R2m; film 599904 item 3 through film 599914; on 186 fiche 6046839]. Volume 10 is on film and fiche only. | *''York Deeds''. 18 Volumes. (Portland, Maine: John T. Hull, 1887-1910). Each volume is well indexed. [http://www.archive.org/stream/yorkdeeds00bowlgoog#page/n11/mode/1up Volume (book) 2] is free on the Archive.com site. All 18 volumes are on the New England Historic Genealogical Society site ($). The Family History Library has all 18 volumes {{FHL|280116|item}} book 974.195 R2m; film 599904 item 3 through film 599914; on 186 fiche 6046839]. Volume 10 is on film and fiche only. | ||
== Post-Revolutionary War Records == | |||
In 1783 the 2nd Massachusetts Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands was formed to sell unclaimed land and distribute grants to soldiers. In 1794 more than 2,000,000 acres were sold. | In 1783 the 2nd Massachusetts Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands was formed to sell unclaimed land and distribute grants to soldiers. In 1794 more than 2,000,000 acres were sold. | ||
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*Charles J. House. ''[http://www.archive.org/stream/namesofsoldiars00housrich#page/n5/mode/2up Names of Soldiers of the American Revolution Who Applied for State Bounty...], ''pub. 1893. (Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967). {{FHL|241429|item}} book 974.1 M2n; film 1033754 item 16; film 010248]. Film 010248 contains handwritten numbers of certificates next to the names of the soldiers and another index of names of soldiers who applied to Massachusetts for State Bounty under services rendered in the Revolutionary War. | *Charles J. House. ''[http://www.archive.org/stream/namesofsoldiars00housrich#page/n5/mode/2up Names of Soldiers of the American Revolution Who Applied for State Bounty...], ''pub. 1893. (Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967). {{FHL|241429|item}} book 974.1 M2n; film 1033754 item 16; film 010248]. Film 010248 contains handwritten numbers of certificates next to the names of the soldiers and another index of names of soldiers who applied to Massachusetts for State Bounty under services rendered in the Revolutionary War. | ||
== County Records == | |||
After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were recorded by the register of deeds in each county. The addresses and a description of each county's records are in: | After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were recorded by the register of deeds in each county. The addresses and a description of each county's records are in: | ||
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<br> The Family History Library has copies of deed records for all counties, most to about 1900. See the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under MAINE, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY. | <br> The Family History Library has copies of deed records for all counties, most to about 1900. See the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under MAINE, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY. | ||
== Web Sites == | |||
*The [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/ Maine State Archives] has the records of the Maine Land Office. A [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/research/land.html list of the principle collections] with an index of the Revolutionary War Land Grants, 1830s is shown on the Web site. | *The [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/ Maine State Archives] has the records of the Maine Land Office. A [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/research/land.html list of the principle collections] with an index of the Revolutionary War Land Grants, 1830s is shown on the Web site. | ||