Have any of you used the US Glorecords site? It shows many land purchases, and you can search by county and surname. Click on the following; http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/search.asp?s=16 Sandy McSpadden.
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/search.asp?s=16 shows only land sales by the government to individuals. It doens't show subsequent sales. Gerald J.