There is further explanation on the BLM home page; however, I'm not sure how detailed it is. I know a substantial amount of acreage was set aside for those who served in the War of 1812, but not sure which states either. >From research on my Southern Bowers, I have found that Arkansas was definitely one and also Ohio. Usually, the info available on the BLM database will say by what authority the land was granted, for instance, Cash Sale Entry or Warrant (which was military) and the date of the act. So, if you have ancestors who acquired land in Indiana from the gov't, maybe it will say by what method on the form and sometimes on the patent itself. Go to the main page, and on the left margin, you can click on "Search Land Patents" or FAQ page which explains the patents more. If you haven't checked this database, it's great. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ John and Brenda Tengelin wrote: > I too, am interested in these bounty land warrants for service in the > War of 1812. Does anyone, on the list, have any information about which > lands (states or territories) were available to veterans? I have found > another person who obtained land in Arkansas under this bounty land > warrant for service in the War of 1812. > > I am wondering if there were any in Indiana? > > ==== BOWER Mailing List ==== > The Bower Family Homestead, homesite of the Bower mailing list -- > http://bowercommunity.com/homestead