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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Land and Property|U.S. Land and Property]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama_Land_and_Property|Land and Property]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Land and Property|U.S. Land and Property]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama_Land_and_Property|Land and Property]]'' | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Land records are primarily used to learn where an individual lived and when he or she lived there. They often reveal other family information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or neighbors. They may also include information about previous residences, occupations, military service, citizenship, and so forth. | [[Image:Colonial surveyor.jpg|right|200px|Colonial surveyor.jpg]]Land records are primarily used to learn where an individual lived and when he or she lived there. They often reveal other family information, such as the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or neighbors. They may also include information about previous residences, occupations, military service, citizenship, and so forth. | ||
Most of the states in the United States are public domain states, which means the federal government controls the land. In state-land states, however, the state government appropriates all land within its borders. Alabama is a public domain state. | Most of the states in the United States are public domain states, which means the federal government controls the land. In state-land states, however, the state government appropriates all land within its borders. Alabama is a public domain state. | ||
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The original records are at the Archives Nationales in Paris. Volume one of the American State Papers contains some references to persons who lived in the area before 1763: | The original records are at the Archives Nationales in Paris. Volume one of the American State Papers contains some references to persons who lived in the area before 1763: | ||
*United States. Congress. ''American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive of the Congress of the United States''. 38 volumes. Washington, DC: Gales and Seaton, 1832–1861. {{FHL|309454|item|disp=FHL film 899878, first of 7 films}} | *United States. Congress. ''American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive of the Congress of the United States''. 38 volumes. Washington, DC: Gales and Seaton, 1832–1861. {{FHL|309454|item|disp=FHL film 899878, first of 7 films}} | ||
For an index to the volumes involving public lands see: | For an index to the volumes involving public lands see: | ||
*''Grassroots of America: A Computerized Index to American State Papers: Land Grants and Claims 1789–1837, with other Aids to Research.'' Government Document Serial Set Numbers 28 Through 36. Salt Lake City, Utah: Gendex, 1972. {{FHL|286182|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051323; book 973 R2ag index}} | *''Grassroots of America: A Computerized Index to American State Papers: Land Grants and Claims 1789–1837, with other Aids to Research.'' Government Document Serial Set Numbers 28 Through 36. Salt Lake City, Utah: Gendex, 1972. {{FHL|286182|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051323; book 973 R2ag index}} | ||
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*''Index to the Archives of Spanish West Florida, 1782–1810''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1975. {{FHL|226970|item|disp=FHL book 976.3 A3a}} This is an index to the 18-volume translation of the transcriptions of the Spanish Government of West Florida, District of Baton Rouge. The area that is now Alabama was once part of this Spanish-controlled region. This includes sales, powers of attorney, court actions, depositions, probates, and other information. | *''Index to the Archives of Spanish West Florida, 1782–1810''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1975. {{FHL|226970|item|disp=FHL book 976.3 A3a}} This is an index to the 18-volume translation of the transcriptions of the Spanish Government of West Florida, District of Baton Rouge. The area that is now Alabama was once part of this Spanish-controlled region. This includes sales, powers of attorney, court actions, depositions, probates, and other information. | ||
*Feldman, Lawrence H. ''Anglo-Americans in Spanish Archives: Lists of Anglo-American Settlers in the Spanish Colonies of America; A Finding Aid''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1991. | *Feldman, Lawrence H. ''Anglo-Americans in Spanish Archives: Lists of Anglo-American Settlers in the Spanish Colonies of America; A Finding Aid''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1991. {{FHL|443711|item|disp=FHL book 973 X2fe}} After the American Revolution many settlers rushed to settle unclaimed Spanish land. This book contains lists of residents at Mobile, 1781, 1785, 1786, 1795 and Tombecbe, 1781, 1791. | ||
Many claims that go back to the Spanish period are also listed in First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory cited above under "England (1763–1783)." | Many claims that go back to the Spanish period are also listed in First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory cited above under "England (1763–1783)." | ||
==== Georgia (1795–1802, north of the 31st parallel) ==== | ==== Georgia (1795–1802, north of the 31st parallel) ==== | ||
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South Carolina claimed lands in what is now northern Alabama. This was known as the "twelve-mile strip." There do not appear to be many records concerning land sales by South Carolina. | South Carolina claimed lands in what is now northern Alabama. This was known as the "twelve-mile strip." There do not appear to be many records concerning land sales by South Carolina. | ||
If records indicate that your ancestor may have come from South Carolina, it may be helpful to search South Carolina statewide land grant indexes. These indexes are mentioned in the "[[South Carolina Land and Property|Land and Property]]" section. | If records indicate that your ancestor may have come from South Carolina, it may be helpful to search South Carolina statewide land grant indexes. These indexes are mentioned in the "[[South Carolina Land and Property|Land and Property]]" section. | ||
==== '''Mississippi Territory (1798–1817) and Alabama Territory (1817–1819)''' ==== | ==== '''Mississippi Territory (1798–1817) and Alabama Territory (1817–1819)''' ==== | ||
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Another publication listing early settlers (1768 to 1818) in what is now Alabama is First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory, mentioned above under "England." An index is included. | Another publication listing early settlers (1768 to 1818) in what is now Alabama is First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory, mentioned above under "England." An index is included. | ||
For 1798 to 1817, volumes five and six of The Territorial Papers of the United States contain records of the Territory of Mississippi which included present-day Alabama. These records include petitions, memorials, the 1809 census, and other lists of early residents in what is now Alabama. Also, volume 18 has records of the Territory of Alabama from 1817 to 1819. Volumes five and six, {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929379}}; Volume 18, {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 874232, item 2}} | For 1798 to 1817, volumes five and six of The Territorial Papers of the United States contain records of the Territory of Mississippi which included present-day Alabama. These records include petitions, memorials, the 1809 census, and other lists of early residents in what is now Alabama. Also, volume 18 has records of the Territory of Alabama from 1817 to 1819. Volumes five and six, {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929379}}; Volume 18, {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 874232, item 2}} | ||
== '''Federal Government Land Sales (beginning 1806)''' == | == '''Federal Government Land Sales (beginning 1806)''' == | ||
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The records of 11 land offices have been abstracted and published by Marilyn Davis Hahn Barefield: Cahaba, Centre, Demopolis, Elba, Huntsville, Lebanon, Mardisville, Montgomery, St. Stephen’s, Sparta, and Tuscaloosa. Each book covers varying years between 1768 and 1888. Military warrant records are also included. To find these books, use the Author Information Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under Marilyn Barefield’s name. Each volume is well indexed. | The records of 11 land offices have been abstracted and published by Marilyn Davis Hahn Barefield: Cahaba, Centre, Demopolis, Elba, Huntsville, Lebanon, Mardisville, Montgomery, St. Stephen’s, Sparta, and Tuscaloosa. Each book covers varying years between 1768 and 1888. Military warrant records are also included. To find these books, use the Author Information Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under Marilyn Barefield’s name. Each volume is well indexed. | ||
The Bureau of Land Management has digital images of the original survey plats for Alabama at [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=1 BLM Survey Search]. The original survey creates land boundaries and marks them for the first time. | The Bureau of Land Management has digital images of the original survey plats for Alabama at [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=1 BLM Survey Search]. The original survey creates land boundaries and marks them for the first time. | ||
== County Land Records == | == County Land Records == | ||
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ALABAMA- LAND AND PROPERTY | ALABAMA- LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- LAND AND PROPERTY<br> | ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- LAND AND PROPERTY<br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[http://www.archives.state.al.us/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] | [http://www.archives.state.al.us/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] | ||
{{Alabama|Alabama}} {{U.S. Land and Property}} | {{Alabama|Alabama}} {{U.S. Land and Property}} | ||
[[Category:Alabama|Land]] | [[Category:Alabama|Land]] | ||