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The first land offices to sell Congress lands were established in 1800. When land in one district was almost completely distributed, the few parcels left were sold by a new land office that had opened up further west. Arranged by first year of operation, the federal land offices in Ohio were located in: | The first land offices to sell Congress lands were established in 1800. When land in one district was almost completely distributed, the few parcels left were sold by a new land office that had opened up further west. Arranged by first year of operation, the federal land offices in Ohio were located in: | ||
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Peters, William Edwards. ''Ohio Lands and Their History''. Third Edition. Ann Arbor, Michigan: U.M.I., Out- of-Print Books on Demand, 1991. (FHL book 977.1 R2p.) | Peters, William Edwards. ''Ohio Lands and Their History''. Third Edition. Ann Arbor, Michigan: U.M.I., Out- of-Print Books on Demand, 1991. (FHL book 977.1 R2p.) | ||
Petro, Jim. ''[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~maggie/ohio-lands/ohl10.html Ohio Lands: A Short History]''. (scroll to the bottom of the page to access the entire book) | Petro, Jim. ''[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~maggie/ohio-lands/ohl10.html Ohio Lands: A Short History]''. (scroll to the bottom of the page to access the entire book) [Columbus], Ohio: Ohio Auditor of State, 1994. (FHL book 977.1 A1 no. 645; a previous edition is on film 908043 item 6 and fiche 6051236.) This booklet is free from the auditor of state. | ||
Sherman, Christopher E. ''[http://www.csuohio.edu/CUT/OhioLands/index.html Original Ohio Land Subdivisions]''. Volume 3, Final Report: Ohio Cooperative Topographic Survey. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources. Division of Geological Survey, 1982. (FHL book 977.1 R2she 1982; previous edition on film 896753 item 2.) This includes detailed maps. | Sherman, Christopher E. ''[http://www.csuohio.edu/CUT/OhioLands/index.html Original Ohio Land Subdivisions]''. Volume 3, Final Report: Ohio Cooperative Topographic Survey. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources. Division of Geological Survey, 1982. (FHL book 977.1 R2she 1982; previous edition on film 896753 item 2.) This includes detailed maps. | ||
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Since Ohio officials had an interest in tracking the owner of Ohio lands for taxing and other purposes, many records of federal land sales and grants, as well as those for Ohio, Virginia, and Connecticut, are in the custody of the Auditor of State's Land Office. Their collection includes copies of the plats of land distribution and the names of the original owners. | Since Ohio officials had an interest in tracking the owner of Ohio lands for taxing and other purposes, many records of federal land sales and grants, as well as those for Ohio, Virginia, and Connecticut, are in the custody of the Auditor of State's Land Office. Their collection includes copies of the plats of land distribution and the names of the original owners. | ||
'''Ohio Land Office'''<br | '''Ohio Land Office'''<br>Auditor of State <br>P.O. Box 1140 <br>88 East Broad Street <br>Columbus, OH 43266-0040 <br>Telephone: 614-466-4514 <br>Fax: 614-466-6228 | ||
[http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/suitland/ The National Archives—Suitland Branch] has case files for federal cash and credit entries, homestead files, and military land warrants. | [http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/suitland/ The National Archives—Suitland Branch] has case files for federal cash and credit entries, homestead files, and military land warrants. | ||
While most of the original records for the Virginia Military District are at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, the Family History Library has microfilm copies of much of their collection. These are listed in | While most of the original records for the Virginia Military District are at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, the Family History Library has microfilm copies of much of their collection. These are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
VIRGINIA - LAND AND PROPERTY | VIRGINIA - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
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VIRGINIA - MILITARY RECORDS | VIRGINIA - MILITARY RECORDS | ||
Original records of the Connecticut Western Reserve and Firelands in Ohio are located at the office of the Connecticut Secretary of State. Check | Original records of the Connecticut Western Reserve and Firelands in Ohio are located at the office of the Connecticut Secretary of State. Check the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
CONNECTICUT - LAND AND PROPERTY | CONNECTICUT - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
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Researchers can search for land title information through any of these six categories: land description, patentee name, patent authority, land office, certificate number, or county. Copies of original records identified through this source can be obtained from the National Archives. This source indexes and consolidates many records. State sources may be more complete, especially for early grants, because of their interest in tracking land sales for taxation and other purposes. | Researchers can search for land title information through any of these six categories: land description, patentee name, patent authority, land office, certificate number, or county. Copies of original records identified through this source can be obtained from the National Archives. This source indexes and consolidates many records. State sources may be more complete, especially for early grants, because of their interest in tracking land sales for taxation and other purposes. | ||
Additional indexes, printed sources, and records of original transfers of land from federal and state governments are found in | Additional indexes, printed sources, and records of original transfers of land from federal and state governments are found in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
OHIO - LAND AND PROPERTY | OHIO - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
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It is important to trace each parcel of land ever owned by an ancestor. The acquisition (that is, purchase or inheritance from individuals or grant, purchase, or warrant from government) may reveal a previous residence; may identify the names of parents, in-laws, or other relatives; or may provide clues to search other sources, such as military records. The disposition of each parcel may identify heirs or reveal an ancestor's next residence. Witnesses and neighbors may be relatives or friends. Searching their records could give facts about the ancestor. | It is important to trace each parcel of land ever owned by an ancestor. The acquisition (that is, purchase or inheritance from individuals or grant, purchase, or warrant from government) may reveal a previous residence; may identify the names of parents, in-laws, or other relatives; or may provide clues to search other sources, such as military records. The disposition of each parcel may identify heirs or reveal an ancestor's next residence. Witnesses and neighbors may be relatives or friends. Searching their records could give facts about the ancestor. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of most land records from the earliest transactions from the 1790s to the 1880s or later. Land records for each county are listed in | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of most land records from the earliest transactions from the 1790s to the 1880s or later. Land records for each county are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under OHIO, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY. | ||
The Family History Library has on compact disc: | The Family History Library has on compact disc: | ||
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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
[http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4642&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913 http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4642&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913] | [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4642&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913 http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4642&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913] This is a subscription website that is available for free use at most US family history centers. It is a database consisting of ''Ohio Early Land Ownership Records'' and ''First Ownership of Ohio Lands.'' | ||
[http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2077&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913&o_xt=8913 ''http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2077&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913&o_xt=8913'']'' | [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2077&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913&o_xt=8913 ''http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2077&o_xid=8913&o_lid=8913&o_xt=8913'']'' ''(see above note''''for access information) Ohio''Pre-1908 Homestead and Cash Entry Patent and Cadastral Survey Plat Index'''' ''''''''Officially known as the Pre-1908 Homestead & Cash Entry Patent and Cadastral Survey Plat Index, This database contains the information from over 100,000 land patents dated before 1908 for the state of Ohio. Information recorded in the collection includes patentee name, land office, legal description, etc.''' | ||
http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/Public/StudentResources/OhioLands/ohio_lands.pdf | http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/Public/StudentResources/OhioLands/ohio_lands.pdf | ||
Ohio Land Office Records: http://www.woolkochpublishing.com/ | Ohio Land Office Records: http://www.woolkochpublishing.com/ | ||
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