Did you know there is a US Government Land Management site where you can search and see if your ancestors received a patent to homestead? I just found this link on another list. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ Click on "Search Land Patents" and then follow the instructions. If you find an ancestor's patent, you can then send for the records. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton