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*'''Pre-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2076 Minnesota, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at Ancestry - index ($) | *'''Pre-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2076 Minnesota, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at Ancestry - index ($) | ||
*'''Pre-1908''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10086/land-patents-minnesota?s=218489221 Pre-1908 Minnesota Land Records] at MyHeritage - index ($) | *'''Pre-1908''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10086/land-patents-minnesota?s=218489221 Pre-1908 Minnesota Land Records] at MyHeritage - index ($) | ||
*'''1788-1960s''' [ | *'''1788-1960s''' [https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx?searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 U.S. Land Patent Search] at Bureau of Land Management, index and some records | ||
*'''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 | *'''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 | ||
*'''1861-1932''' {{RecordSearch|2170637|United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files, 1861-1932}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], images | *'''1861-1932''' {{RecordSearch|2170637|United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files, 1861-1932}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Cancelled, Relinquished, or Rejected Land Entry Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], images | ||
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=== Indexes === | === Indexes === | ||
*The Bureau of Land Management and General Land Office (BLM-GLO) has an on line [ | *The Bureau of Land Management and General Land Office (BLM-GLO) has an on line [https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx?searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] which is an index to millions of ancestors named in federal land patents and warrants from 1788 to the 1960’s located at the National Archives. This is the best place to begin when searching for a land patent because of the ease of navigation when searching for an ancestor. This internet web site also provides many images of patents. | ||
*Copies of the federal records were sent to the [http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/family/genieguide/land.htm Minnesota Historical Society]. Most Minnesota federal land records are also in the Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern States office in Springfield, Virginia | *Copies of the federal records were sent to the [http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/family/genieguide/land.htm Minnesota Historical Society]. Most Minnesota federal land records are also in the Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern States office in Springfield, Virginia | ||
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When federal land was finally transferred to private individuals, it was said to be patented. | When federal land was finally transferred to private individuals, it was said to be patented. | ||
The actual patents may be found on line at the [ | The actual patents may be found on line at the [https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx?searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office web site (BLM-GLO)] as indicated in the section on indexes. They may also be found at the following office: | ||
:*Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office<br>7450 Boston Boulevard<br>Springfield, VA 22153<br>Telephone: 703-440-1523<br>Fax: 703-440-1599<br> | :*Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office<br>7450 Boston Boulevard<br>Springfield, VA 22153<br>Telephone: 703-440-1523<br>Fax: 703-440-1599<br> | ||
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:*Old Military Civil Records Branch<br>National Archives and Records Administration<br>7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<br>Washington, DC 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5395<br>Fax: 202-219-6273 <br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-records.html Archives] | :*Old Military Civil Records Branch<br>National Archives and Records Administration<br>7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW<br>Washington, DC 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5395<br>Fax: 202-219-6273 <br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-records.html Archives] | ||
To obtain copies of a case file you will need the following information which may be found in the land patent records indexed at the [ | To obtain copies of a case file you will need the following information which may be found in the land patent records indexed at the [https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx?searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 BLM-GLO web site]: | ||
:*Name of the purchaser | :*Name of the purchaser | ||
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