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The early '''sesmarias''' (land grants) were issued by the '''donatarios''', captain generals, and viceroys. Originally large grants of land were made. In 1695 single grants were limited to four leagues (1 league = 3 miles, about 4.83 kilometers) by one league. In 1697 the grants were reduced to three leagues by one league. In 1699 all land not under cultivation was to be expropriated. | The early '''sesmarias''' (land grants) were issued by the '''donatarios''', captain generals, and viceroys. Originally large grants of land were made. In 1695 single grants were limited to four leagues (1 league = 3 miles, about 4.83 kilometers) by one league. In 1697 the grants were reduced to three leagues by one league. In 1699 all land not under cultivation was to be expropriated. | ||
== Land Records at the Family History Library == | |||
The Family History Library has land records for the states of Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. <br> | |||
To find the records, perform a Subjects search in the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog/search Family History Catalog] for BRAZIL - LAND. | |||
== Land Records at Brazilian Archives == | |||
The land grants (sesmarias) collection in the National Archives contains 5,000 volumes for 1590 to 1830 for the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are described as one of the three most important genealogical records in Brazil. They contain information similar to that in inheritance records, including the names of spouses and children, residences, dates, relationships, petitions, and so forth. | The land grants (sesmarias) collection in the National Archives contains 5,000 volumes for 1590 to 1830 for the state of Rio de Janeiro. They are described as one of the three most important genealogical records in Brazil. They contain information similar to that in inheritance records, including the names of spouses and children, residences, dates, relationships, petitions, and so forth. | ||
The land records in the state archive of Bahia in Salvador for 1552 to 1821 are in the "Historical Section" of the archive and for 1862 to 1940 are in the "Administrative Section." Land records in the state archive of São Paulo cover 1601 to 1821. | The land records in the state archive of Bahia in Salvador for 1552 to 1821 are in the "Historical Section" of the archive and for 1862 to 1940 are in the "Administrative Section." Land records in the state archive of São Paulo cover 1601 to 1821. | ||
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[[Category:Brazil]] [[Category:Land_and_Property_Records]] | [[Category:Brazil]] [[Category:Land_and_Property_Records]] | ||