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The state land office is now called the Bureau of Land Records. Extensive files of the bureau's records have been transferred to the State Archives. Many records have been scanned and are now searchable on the [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1592&&PageID=259963&mode=2 Pennsylvania Historial and Museum Commission website]. The Family History Library has copies of many of these records (on over 1,000 microfilms), including: | The state land office is now called the Bureau of Land Records. Extensive files of the bureau's records have been transferred to the State Archives. Many records have been scanned and are now searchable on the [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1592&&PageID=259963&mode=2 Pennsylvania Historial and Museum Commission website]. The Family History Library has copies of many of these records (on over 1,000 microfilms), including: | ||
Pennsylvania. Board of Property. Board of Property Papers, 1682-1850. (On 19 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8571&disp=Board+of+Property+papers%2C+1682%2D1850%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988274].) These loose papers involving land disputes are mostly in chronological order. They can contain valuable genealogical and historical information. There is no index to these records, but some of the documents have been extracted in Pennsylvania Archives (see [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]]), series 3, vols. 1. (1681-1739, 1765-1791) and 2 (1792-1795). There are documents on the films that are not in the books and visa-versa, so both books and films should be used together. The indexes in the books may be used to access the records on the films with a little bit of searching. For example, finding a name in the book index may lead to records in the films covering the same time period. The books contain mistakes. | Pennsylvania. Board of Property. ''Board of Property Papers, 1682-1850''. (On 19 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8571&disp=Board+of+Property+papers%2C+1682%2D1850%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988274].) These loose papers involving land disputes are mostly in chronological order. They can contain valuable genealogical and historical information. There is no index to these records, but some of the documents have been extracted in Pennsylvania Archives (see [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]]), series 3, vols. 1. (1681-1739, 1765-1791) and 2 (1792-1795). There are documents on the films that are not in the books and visa-versa, so both books and films should be used together. The indexes in the books may be used to access the records on the films with a little bit of searching. For example, finding a name in the book index may lead to records in the films covering the same time period. The books contain mistakes. | ||
A published source that lists the names of many early settlers is Early Pennsylvania Land Records: Minutes of The Board of Property (Baltimore, Maryland.: Genealogical Publishing, 1976; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+A39p book 974.8 A39p], ser. 2 vol. 19). This was originally published as part of Pennsylvania Archives, second series (see Pennsylvania Genealogy]], which covers the era 1687 to 1732. | A published source that lists the names of many early settlers is ''Early Pennsylvania Land Records: Minutes of The Board of Property'' (Baltimore, Maryland.: Genealogical Publishing, 1976; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+A39p book 974.8 A39p], ser. 2 vol. 19). This was originally published as part of Pennsylvania Archives, second series (see [[Pennsylvania_Genealogy|Pennsylvania Genealogy]])], which covers the era 1687 to 1732. | ||
In addition, there is Pennsylvania, Board of Property, Board of Property Petitions, Undated and 1682-1815 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8587&disp=Board+of+Property+petitions%2C+undated%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988269]-73). These and the Board of Property records above can be some of the most valuable land records available for providing family history information. Because of the way land was distributed in Pennsylvania, there were many opportunities for disputes. | In addition, there is Pennsylvania, Board of Property, ''Board of Property Petitions, Undated and 1682-1815'' (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=8587&disp=Board+of+Property+petitions%2C+undated%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 988269]-73). These and the Board of Property records above can be some of the most valuable land records available for providing family history information. Because of the way land was distributed in Pennsylvania, there were many opportunities for disputes. | ||
An important index to land records is Pennsylvania, Bureau of Land Records, Warrant Register, 1682- 1950 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=23738&disp=Warrant+register%2C+1682%2D1950%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1003194]-99). Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, p. 202, states this index includes records beginning in 1733. This is an index to the warrants, patents and surveys listed immediately below. For an index to the earliest warrants and surveys, see Weinberg and Slattery, Warrants and Surveys of the Province of Pennsylvania, also listed below. | An important index to land records is Pennsylvania, Bureau of Land Records, ''Warrant Register, 1682- 1950'' (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=23738&disp=Warrant+register%2C+1682%2D1950%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1003194]-99). Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, p. 202, states this index includes records beginning in 1733. This is an index to the warrants, patents and surveys listed immediately below. For an index to the earliest warrants and surveys, see Weinberg and Slattery, ''Warrants and Surveys of the Province of Pennsylvania'', also listed below. | ||
The State Archives has digital images of the Warrant Registers 1733-1957 for each county in Pennsylvania. The registers are alphabetical by surname of the warrantee (the person who got the warrant). The Internet site is at http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/DAM/rg/di/r17-88WarrantRegisters/r17-88AllCountiesInterface.htm | The State Archives has digital images of the Warrant Registers 1733-1957 for each county in Pennsylvania. The registers are alphabetical by surname of the warrantee (the person who got the warrant). The Internet site is at http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/DAM/rg/di/r17-88WarrantRegisters/r17-88AllCountiesInterface.htm | ||
Pennsylvania. Bureau of Land Records. Original Warrants. (On 156 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=26098&disp=Original+warrants%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028662].) These are discussed in Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, p. 202 cited above. The Warrant Register above gives the warrant number in the first column on the left. With that number and the first letter of the last name, one can find the warrant in the proper county. Alphabetical lists by the first letter of the last name and by county are in Pennsylvania Archives, series 3, volumes 24-26. | Pennsylvania. Bureau of Land Records. ''Original Warrants''. (On 156 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=26098&disp=Original+warrants%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028662].) These are discussed in Munger, ''Pennsylvania Land Records'', p. 202 cited above. The ''Warrant Register'' above gives the warrant number in the first column on the left. With that number and the first letter of the last name, one can find the warrant in the proper county. Alphabetical lists by the first letter of the last name and by county are in Pennsylvania Archives, series 3, volumes 24-26. | ||
Pennsylvania, Bureau of Land Records, Patent Books, 1676-1960. (On 78 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=44185&disp=Patent+books%2C+1676%2D1960%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028673].[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1028671 www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp]) They are discussed in Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, pp. 53, 118, 207-8. Besides being indexed in the Warrant Register, they have their own index. They may include other records such as naturalizations, etc. | Pennsylvania, Bureau of Land Records, ''Patent Books, 1676-1960''. (On 78 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=44185&disp=Patent+books%2C+1676%2D1960%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028673].[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1028671 www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp]) They are discussed in Munger, ''Pennsylvania Land Records'', pp. 53, 118, 207-8. Besides being indexed in the ''Warrant Register'', they have their own index. They may include other records such as naturalizations, etc. | ||
Pennsylvania, Surveyor General. Original Surveys, 1682-1920. (On 499 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=43569&disp=Original+surveys%2C+1682%2D1920%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1003388].) These records are described in Munger, Pennsylvania Land Records, pp. 47-48. A partial index is also Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, Index to Old Rights in Philadelphia County, 1682-1748 (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106785&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Philadelphia+Coun%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028671] item 1); and Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, Index to Old Rights in Bucks and Chester Counties, 1682-1761 (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106269&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Bucks+and+Chester%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028678] item 3). | Pennsylvania, Surveyor General. ''Original Surveys, 1682-1920''. (On 499 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=43569&disp=Original+surveys%2C+1682%2D1920%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1003388].) These records are described in Munger, ''Pennsylvania Land Records'', pp. 47-48. A partial index is also Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, ''Index to Old Rights in Philadelphia County, 1682-1748'' (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106785&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Philadelphia+Coun%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028671] item 1); and Pennsylvania, Surveyor General, ''Index to Old Rights in Bucks and Chester Counties, 1682-1761 ''(Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=106269&disp=Index+to+old+rights+in+Bucks+and+Chester%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1028678] item 3). | ||
Helpful family history information may also be found in Pennsylvania, Land Office,Depositions, 1683-1881 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986869 986869]-82). These were usually made when land disputes were involved. | Helpful family history information may also be found in Pennsylvania, Land Office,Depositions, 1683-1881 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=986869 986869]-82). These were usually made when land disputes were involved. | ||
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A description of the Bureau of Land Records is in Pennsylvania Bureau of Land Records, in Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 4, May 1982 (Family History Library book 974.8 B2wg; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=151821&disp=Western+Pennsylvania+Genealogical+Societ++ 2024355]). | A description of the Bureau of Land Records is in Pennsylvania Bureau of Land Records, in Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 4, May 1982 (Family History Library book 974.8 B2wg; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=151821&disp=Western+Pennsylvania+Genealogical+Societ++ 2024355]). | ||
The State Archives also sells warrantee township maps. These show the original land grants within present-day township boundaries. The maps include the names of the original warrantee and patentee, the number of acres, and the dates of warrant, survey, and patent. | The State Archives also sells warrantee township maps. These show the original land grants within present-day township boundaries. The maps include the names of the original warrantee and patentee, the number of acres, and the dates of warrant, survey, and patent. | ||
=== Indexes of Colonial and State Records === | === Indexes of Colonial and State Records === | ||