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==='''Beginners' Corner=== | ==='''Beginners' Corner=== | ||
[[Beginning Research in United States Land Records#What are United States land records?|'''What are United States land records?''']] <br> | [[Beginning Research in United States Land Records#What are United States land records?|'''What are United States land records?''']] <br> | ||
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[[Beginning Research in United States Land Records#Search strategies|'''Search strategies''']]<br> | [[Beginning Research in United States Land Records#Search strategies|'''Search strategies''']]<br> | ||
=== Introduction | === Introduction === | ||
The availability of land attracted many immigrants to America and encouraged westward expansion. Land ownership was generally recorded in an area as soon as settlers began to arrive. These important records sometimes exist when few other records are available. | The availability of land attracted many immigrants to America and encouraged westward expansion. Land ownership was generally recorded in an area as soon as settlers began to arrive. These important records sometimes exist when few other records are available. | ||