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*Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Depositions, 1683-1881 ''also gives helpful family history information.(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. | *Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Depositions, 1683-1881 ''also gives helpful family history information.(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. | ||
*Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Caveats, 1699-1890'' | *Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Caveats, 1699-1890'' are important records suggesting land disputes.({{FHL|10829|item}} 20 films starting with 986599). These were legal documents to postpone acceptance of surveys or patents until all issues were resolved. Records of land disputes can be fruitful sources of genealogical information. Caveats for the period 1748-1784 are abstracted in ''Pennsylvania Archives'', series 3, volume 2, pp. 159-660. | ||
*Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Applications for Warrants, 1734-1865 '' | *Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Applications for Warrants, 1734-1865 '' ({{FHL|9770|item}} on 173 films beginning with 984123). These records are arranged chronologically. From 1762-1776, these applications are filed by the first letter of the applicant's surname within each year. Many applications are on small slips of paper that contain the name of the applicant, the date, and the location of the land desired. Sometimes, additional details are given, such as neighbors to the property. Often, more than one application will be listed on a document. If the applications are in alphabetical order, order was determined by the first name on the page. Other important documents may be found in these records, such as petitions, etc. | ||
*Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Proof of Settlement Records, 1797-1869'' are helpful records for the northwestern area of the state. (on 15 | *Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Proof of Settlement Records, 1797-1869'' are helpful records for the northwestern area of the state. ({{FHL|10771|item}} on 15 films beginning with film 986619). As the title explains, individuals submitted proof of their settlement on a parcel of land. These records may tell when the owner settled the land and describe the improvements made. | ||
'''Land Companies'''. The Holland Land Company and the Pennsylvania Population Company acquired large tracts of land for speculation purposes in the Last Purchase area in northwestern Pennsylvania, obtained by treaty in 1784. Many of the names in their records are fictitious. The Family History Library has copies of some records of these companies, including certificates and miscellaneous papers. | '''Land Companies'''. The Holland Land Company and the Pennsylvania Population Company acquired large tracts of land for speculation purposes in the Last Purchase area in northwestern Pennsylvania, obtained by treaty in 1784. Many of the names in their records are fictitious. The Family History Library has copies of some records of these companies, including certificates and miscellaneous papers. | ||
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'''Military Bounty Lands'''. The state awarded some lands for military service. Certificates of depreciation were issued to Revolutionary soldiers to supplement the money they had received, which had depreciated in value. These certificates were sold or redeemed for land in the Last Purchase treaty area in western Pennsylvania, obtained in 1784. See: | '''Military Bounty Lands'''. The state awarded some lands for military service. Certificates of depreciation were issued to Revolutionary soldiers to supplement the money they had received, which had depreciated in value. These certificates were sold or redeemed for land in the Last Purchase treaty area in western Pennsylvania, obtained in 1784. See: | ||
::Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Original Warrants of Depreciation Lands, 1780-1800'', (on 4 | ::Pennsylvania, Land Office, ''Original Warrants of Depreciation Lands, 1780-1800'', ({{FHL|9785|item}} on 4 films beginning with film 985462). | ||
'''Donation land in the Last Purchase treaty area''' was issued to veterans of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental Army. Eligible veterans drew lots for a piece of land and then paid a small fee for their certificate. Most soldiers sold their title instead of settling on the land. The library has Pennsylvania, Surveyor General's Office, ''Donation Lands Records, 1780-1800 ''(Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=987058 987058]-66). For a printed list of names, see ''Pennsylvania Archives'', series 3, volume 7, pp. 659-795. | '''Donation land in the Last Purchase treaty area''' was issued to veterans of the Pennsylvania Line in the Continental Army. Eligible veterans drew lots for a piece of land and then paid a small fee for their certificate. Most soldiers sold their title instead of settling on the land. The library has Pennsylvania, Surveyor General's Office, ''Donation Lands Records, 1780-1800 ''(Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=987058 987058]-66). For a printed list of names, see ''Pennsylvania Archives'', series 3, volume 7, pp. 659-795. | ||