Posted on: Polk County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Polk/513 Surname: St Mars ------------------------- In addition to the village of Gentilly, there is also Gentilly Township, which is Township 150 West, Range 45 West, Fifth Prime Meridian. Note that the NW corner of what should be Gentilly Township is actually part of Crookston Township and is sometimes referred to as "Crookston east." Have you tried searching www.blm.gov for homestead records?