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Depending on when a person bought land, the records may be recorded under the following governments: | Depending on when a person bought land, the records may be recorded under the following governments: | ||
=== | === France (1710–1763) === | ||
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: | 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: | ||
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*''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. {{FSC|286182|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FSC|286182|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6051323; book 973 R2ag index}} | ||
=== | === England (1763–1783) === | ||
The records are at the Public Record Office in London. Transcripts of the records are on microfilms: | The records are at the Public Record Office in London. Transcripts of the records are on microfilms: | ||
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*''First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory.'' Nacogdoches, Texas: Ericson Books, 19–?. {{FSC|50642|item|disp=FS Library film 1421793 item 22; fiche 6051448; book 976 R2f}} {{Worldcat|945128|disp= At various libraries (WorldCat)}}This lists grants taken from the American State Papers, class 8, Public Lands, volume one, 1789 to 1809. | *''First Settlers of the Mississippi Territory.'' Nacogdoches, Texas: Ericson Books, 19–?. {{FSC|50642|item|disp=FS Library film 1421793 item 22; fiche 6051448; book 976 R2f}} {{Worldcat|945128|disp= At various libraries (WorldCat)}}This lists grants taken from the American State Papers, class 8, Public Lands, volume one, 1789 to 1809. | ||
=== | === Spain (1783-1813) === | ||
The area north of the 31st parallel (the mouth of the Yazoo River) was controlled by Spain from 1783 to1795. The area south of the 31st parallel, including Mobile, was controlled by Spain from 1783 until 1813. | The area north of the 31st parallel (the mouth of the Yazoo River) was controlled by Spain from 1783 to1795. The area south of the 31st parallel, including Mobile, was controlled by Spain from 1783 until 1813. | ||
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If there is an indication that your ancestors were from Georgia, it may be useful to search the various statewide indexes to Georgia land grants. | If there is an indication that your ancestors were from Georgia, it may be useful to search the various statewide indexes to Georgia land grants. | ||
=== | === South Carolina (from approximately 1783 to 1787) === | ||
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. | ||
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If records indicate that your ancestor may have come from South Carolina, it may be helpful to search South Carolina statewide land grant indexes mentioned in [[South Carolina Land and Property]]. | If records indicate that your ancestor may have come from South Carolina, it may be helpful to search South Carolina statewide land grant indexes mentioned in [[South Carolina Land and Property]]. | ||
=== | === Mississippi Territory (1798–1817) and Alabama Territory (1817–1819) === | ||
In 1783, after the Revolutionary War, the United States gained control of the Mississippi and Alabama Territories. Those holding land at that time were required to file proof of ownership. The land claims for the Mississippi Territory are published in volume one of the ''American State Papers'', pages 594–908, and indexed in ''Grassroots of America'', cited above under "France." | In 1783, after the Revolutionary War, the United States gained control of the Mississippi and Alabama Territories. Those holding land at that time were required to file proof of ownership. The land claims for the Mississippi Territory are published in volume one of the ''American State Papers'', pages 594–908, and indexed in ''Grassroots of America'', cited above under "France." | ||
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