You can view detailed information about submitting queries and announcements to this column by clicking HERE . If your ancestor obtained a land patent from the Government , you can discover all the details about his patent by getting online.
Patents are first-title deeds transferring land from the government to private individuals.
New owners were usually required to also record their deed in the county deed book since they were exempt from paying taxes for a period of five years. The BLM intends to automate the remaining patents by the year 2000. The BLM website is attractive and user-friendly. You will be shown the patentee's Accession Number. You may print this page for future reference.