Land records in the United States are valuable resources for genealogical research, offering insights into the lives and movements of ancestors. These records include deeds, grants, patents, land warrants, and homestead applications, often maintained at the county level. Federal land records, especially from the Bureau of Land Management, document land distributed after the American Revolution and can include details like names, dates, and locations. Land transactions often predate census records and can help place individuals in a specific area over time, revealing family relationships through witnesses or joint ownership. They are particularly useful for tracking migration patterns and verifying property ownership across generations.
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