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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*{{RecordSearch|2074276| | *'''1788-1960s''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/ U.S. Land Patent Search] at Bureau of Land Management, index and some records | ||
*[http:// | *'''1820-1908''' {{RecordSearch|2074276|U.S., Bureau of Land Management Tract Books, 1820-1908}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Bureau of Land Management Tract Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only | ||
*'''1863-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60593 U.S., Homestead Records, 1863-1908] at Ancestry - index and images ($) | |||
*[https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx?searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=1 Survey Plats and Field Notes] at Bureau of Land Management - index | |||
*[http://www.thecountyrecorder.com/%28S%28lfddd4451bhowcb2b0ctej45%29%29/Default.aspx The County Recorder]. Online searchable land records for Arizona. | *[http://www.thecountyrecorder.com/%28S%28lfddd4451bhowcb2b0ctej45%29%29/Default.aspx The County Recorder]. Online searchable land records for Arizona. | ||
*[ | *[https://historygeo.com/ Land Owner Search] at Historygeo.com ($), index to maps of original land owners | ||
== | == Arizona Land Records == | ||
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,they are consistent and continuous record of many ancestors' lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, and often reveal 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, they are consistent and continuous record of many ancestors' lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, and often reveal useful and interesting family information. | ||
Arizona is a “federal-land” (public-domain) state, which means it was the federal government who disbursed the land to private individuals. Any unclaimed land was first surveyed, then granted or sold by the government through federal and state land offices. The first sale of a piece of land from the government was called a land patent and the first owner of the land was called a patentee. Records from federal and state offices can have genealogical value. For detailed descriptions of land record types see [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]]. | Arizona is a “federal-land” (public-domain) state, which means it was the federal government who disbursed the land to private individuals. Any unclaimed land was first surveyed, then granted or sold by the government through federal and state land offices. The first sale of a piece of land from the government was called a land patent and the first owner of the land was called a patentee. Records from federal and state offices can have genealogical value. For detailed descriptions of land record types see [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]]. | ||
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Later when the land was sold or mortgaged by private owners the document was called a deed. These land transactions were recorded at the office of the county register of deeds. A patent may also have been recorded as a deed. Family history researchers usually use land records from county offices. (See Private Land Records section shown below) | Later when the land was sold or mortgaged by private owners the document was called a deed. These land transactions were recorded at the office of the county register of deeds. A patent may also have been recorded as a deed. Family history researchers usually use land records from county offices. (See Private Land Records section shown below) | ||
If you are new to land research, you may wish to read [[Beginning United States Land and Property Research|Beginning Land and Property Research]] 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 [[Beginning United States Land and Property Research|Beginning Land and Property Research]] and other articles included on the [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]] page.<br> | ||
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[[Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona|Previous Jurisdictions to Land in Arizona]] page shows maps and describes the changing borders in what is now Arizona in greater detail. This information will help you decide where to search for records of ancestors living in what became Arizona. | |||
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The earliest land grants were given by Spain (up to 1821) and Mexico (from 1821 to 1848). Some of those early records were kept by the [http://www.sos.state.nm.us/ Secretary's Office of New Mexico]. A helpful published source of information about these grants is: | The earliest land grants were given by Spain (up to 1821) and Mexico (from 1821 to 1848). Some of those early records were kept by the [http://www.sos.state.nm.us/ Secretary's Office of New Mexico]. A helpful published source of information about these grants is: | ||
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*John R. and Christine Van Ness, ''Spanish and Mexican Land Grants in New Mexico and Colorado.'' Manhattan, Kansas: AG Press, 1980. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|219497|title-id|disp=book 978 R2s}}). | *John R. and Christine Van Ness, ''Spanish and Mexican Land Grants in New Mexico and Colorado.'' Manhattan, Kansas: AG Press, 1980. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|219497|title-id|disp=book 978 R2s}}). | ||
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On 05 May 1866, the United States transferred the northwest corner of Arizona Territory to the State of Nevada. But Arizona did not officially recognize this loss until 18 February 1871.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 14, ch. 73[1866]/p. 43; Van Zandt, 158, 165; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1867, 3rd assy./ pp. 67-68; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1868, 4th assy./ pp. 68-69</ref> Records of this area from 1863 to 1871 can be found in [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave county, Arizona]]. See also [[Pah-Ute County, Arizona Genealogy|Pah-Ute county]] (extinct). | On 05 May 1866, the United States transferred the northwest corner of Arizona Territory to the State of Nevada. But Arizona did not officially recognize this loss until 18 February 1871.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 14, ch. 73[1866]/p. 43; Van Zandt, 158, 165; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1867, 3rd assy./ pp. 67-68; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1868, 4th assy./ pp. 68-69</ref> Records of this area from 1863 to 1871 can be found in [[Mohave County, Arizona Genealogy|Mohave county, Arizona]]. See also [[Pah-Ute County, Arizona Genealogy|Pah-Ute county]] (extinct). | ||
==Public Domain Land== | |||
Unclaimed land became public domain and was surveyed and sold to private owners through land offices. The first General Land Office was established in 1870 at Prescott. Other offices were at Florence, Tucson, and Phoenix, Arizona. Most of these records, along with mining, timber, and homestead entries, are at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/riverside/ National Archives - Pacific Region] formerly at Laguna Niguel, now at Riverside CA. A few records are at the [[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)|National Archives - Rocky Mountain Region]] in the Denver area at Lakewood CO.<br> | Unclaimed land became public domain and was surveyed and sold to private owners through land offices. The first General Land Office was established in 1870 at Prescott. Other offices were at Florence, Tucson, and Phoenix, Arizona. Most of these records, along with mining, timber, and homestead entries, are at the [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/riverside/ National Archives - Pacific Region] formerly at Laguna Niguel, now at Riverside CA. A few records are at the [[National Archives Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)|National Archives - Rocky Mountain Region]] in the Denver area at Lakewood CO.<br> | ||
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[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx General Land Office Records] are searchable online and most have free images of patents to download. The minimum information needed for a search is the state where the land is located and the name of the person receiving the patent. Surveys and Land Status Records can also be searched here. <br> | [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx General Land Office Records] are searchable online and most have free images of patents to download. The minimum information needed for a search is the state where the land is located and the name of the person receiving the patent. Surveys and Land Status Records can also be searched here. <br> | ||
== Private Land Records == | |||
All land and property records between private owners are kept by the Recorder in each county. These records include maps of subdivisions. Deed records are indexed by Grantor and Grantee. Mortgages and Miscellaneous records are also indexed. | All land and property records between private owners are kept by the Recorder in each county. These records include maps of subdivisions. Deed records are indexed by Grantor and Grantee. Mortgages and Miscellaneous records are also indexed. | ||
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