MAPS
I have created simple maps, using the BLM General Land Office Records website, as a way of determining where ancestors' properties were located, and which land parcels they obtained first (likely their primary residence site). These maps are also useful in visualizing where neighboring farms were located. Those neighbors would have sometimes become close family friends or might have later married into the family. Researching those individuals could prove useful in finding details about our ancestors as well.
I have included such things as the date each parcel was obtained, how many acres were included, the residence of each person, where possible, and whether each parcel was transferred from someone else or was a military warrant.
There are 36 sections in each township/range map. Each section is one mile square. Within each section are quarter sections of 160 acres each, which were sometimes further divided into 40 or 80 acres parcels.
CHARTS
Below each map is a chart that lists the original land owners, starting with the earliest ones first, and specifying the legal land locations. When a name is included in parentheses, it means that this person was the original owner of the land. Sometimes Creek Indians or other tribes sold land to the government/settlers after a treaty was signed. Other times a military warrant or previously applied for parcel was transferred to someone else.
In the charts I also included other miscellaneous information, such as how many slaves some of the land owners had in 1850 and 1860. I find this kind of thing to be rather interesting, as it gives an indication of the culture and atmosphere surrounding our ancestors' homes and upbringing. I couldn't find some of them in the slave schedules, though the size of their plantations indicated they probably had some. Sometimes, when only a first initial was given on the slave schedule, I was unable determine whether the record was for the right person, without doing a lot more digging. At other times, such as when a first and middle initial were given, I was pretty sure it was correct.
Also included, is whether or not the parcel was granted as a military warrant. Sometimes, but not always, these records indicated which state in which the service was rendered, or which war the soldier was in. Other times there was only the name of an officer under whom he served.
Some of the land records indicated where the person lived when they gained ownership of a parcel of land. Other's did not. I have included this, where possible. Interestingly, some did not actually live in the area in which the land was located, but sometimes lived in a neighboring county or even another state.
POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE AREA
Following each chart is a summary of historical landmarks, present-day roads, railroads and/or towns. These are helpful for learning more about the area in which our ancestors lived, and in site seeing when we go to visit these areas.
LINKS TO THE PAGE FOR EACH AREA'S MAPS, CHARTS, AND SUMMARIES
Talladega County, Alabama
Township 17S, Range 7E (Munford and Silver Run area)
• Isaac Brewer (1763-1852) => Section 27
• Joseph Brewer (1811-1874) => Section 30
I have created simple maps, using the BLM General Land Office Records website, as a way of determining where ancestors' properties were located, and which land parcels they obtained first (likely their primary residence site). These maps are also useful in visualizing where neighboring farms were located. Those neighbors would have sometimes become close family friends or might have later married into the family. Researching those individuals could prove useful in finding details about our ancestors as well.
I have included such things as the date each parcel was obtained, how many acres were included, the residence of each person, where possible, and whether each parcel was transferred from someone else or was a military warrant.
There are 36 sections in each township/range map. Each section is one mile square. Within each section are quarter sections of 160 acres each, which were sometimes further divided into 40 or 80 acres parcels.
CHARTS
Below each map is a chart that lists the original land owners, starting with the earliest ones first, and specifying the legal land locations. When a name is included in parentheses, it means that this person was the original owner of the land. Sometimes Creek Indians or other tribes sold land to the government/settlers after a treaty was signed. Other times a military warrant or previously applied for parcel was transferred to someone else.
In the charts I also included other miscellaneous information, such as how many slaves some of the land owners had in 1850 and 1860. I find this kind of thing to be rather interesting, as it gives an indication of the culture and atmosphere surrounding our ancestors' homes and upbringing. I couldn't find some of them in the slave schedules, though the size of their plantations indicated they probably had some. Sometimes, when only a first initial was given on the slave schedule, I was unable determine whether the record was for the right person, without doing a lot more digging. At other times, such as when a first and middle initial were given, I was pretty sure it was correct.
Also included, is whether or not the parcel was granted as a military warrant. Sometimes, but not always, these records indicated which state in which the service was rendered, or which war the soldier was in. Other times there was only the name of an officer under whom he served.
Some of the land records indicated where the person lived when they gained ownership of a parcel of land. Other's did not. I have included this, where possible. Interestingly, some did not actually live in the area in which the land was located, but sometimes lived in a neighboring county or even another state.
POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE AREA
Following each chart is a summary of historical landmarks, present-day roads, railroads and/or towns. These are helpful for learning more about the area in which our ancestors lived, and in site seeing when we go to visit these areas.
LINKS TO THE PAGE FOR EACH AREA'S MAPS, CHARTS, AND SUMMARIES
Talladega County, Alabama
Township 17S, Range 7E (Munford and Silver Run area)
• Isaac Brewer (1763-1852) => Section 27
• Joseph Brewer (1811-1874) => Section 30
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