Court and Land Records
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Estate, Probate and Wills
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Land and Deed
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| Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976
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Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards, 1834-1981
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The Homestead Act, May 20, 1862
When a homesteader claimed a piece of public land through the Homestead Act of 1862, they could receive 160 acres of public land if they lived for 5 continuous years on the property and made improvements to the property. The settler had to be a U. S. citizen, or be in the process of becoming one.
These are the final proof notices and the witnesses at the end of their 5 years, posted in the newspaper.