Online What Is a Homesteader? US and Canadian Records

Program Type:

Genealogy & History, Live Virtual

Age Group:

Adults
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Homestead laws were enacted in both United States and Canada.  The goal was to encourage settlement in the sparsely populated western lands.  The application process was detailed.  Researchers can discover a significant amount genealogical and family history information in these materials.  This seminar will discuss the research benefits of this process in both the United States and Canada. 

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