Summary: Understanding the 1862 Homestead Act, using the Newberry Atlas of Historical Boundaries, and five confusing land record terms demystified. Plus: Why Facebook's new timeline has a silver lining for genealogists.
Summary: Understanding the 1862 Homestead Act, using the Newberry Atlas of Historical Boundaries, and five confusing land record terms demystified. Plus: Why Facebook's new timeline has a silver lining for genealogists.