The land records from Florida are especially diverse due to its colonial history under Spanish, British, and American control. Spanish land grants (before 1821) are essential for early genealogy, especially in northern Florida, and often contain rich detail. After U.S. acquisition, Florida became a public land state, and land patents, military warrants, and homesteads were issued by the federal government. These records can help trace migration into Florida and establish family presence before statehood in 1845. County deed records, available from the mid-1800s, often include heirs and property transfers, offering genealogists key clues to family structure and settlement patterns.
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