I would like to make a comment on this as I have gotten both of my grandparents records. I got a copy of patent from the county courthouse where they lived, and ordered the complete copy from the archives for $10.00. Was I ever surprised what information was in them. one of them even had the copy of naturalization papers that I had not been able to find. They have the records that was published in the paper,plus the size of the house, barn, and well location. They kept records of how many acres was planted and in what crops they put in the ground. The list is more, but if you had family that homesteaded, you will find the information very interesting and useful. Arlene in Glendale, Az. [email protected]