Just incase anyone is interested in the National Archives site for homestead records  & you can download the order form NATF84 there also. http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/land/ Marsha --- On Wed, 10/8/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Homestead records To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 11:30 AM Thank you....didn't know I could get any more than BLM....if you find them, let me know.  Sometimes I get a chance to go into Kansas City.  Maybe a while, but will try that when I go.       In a message dated 10/8/2008 1:14:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks for the reply Jan but the BLM site only gives the image for the Land Patent (one page)......I am looking for the complete Homestead Application File (note the Homestead file number is at the left top of the page).  Just found a listing for the National Archives stating they have the Homestead files & apply on Form # NATF84 but they charge $40. for it.  Still hoping there might be another 'local' location for these homestead files.  On the NA site....the homestead file they show for an example is 24 pages long. Still hoping, Marsha --- On Tue, 10/7/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Homestead records To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 3:21 PM Not local but have you tried the Bureau of Land Management.  You can print actual documents from that site.  Let me know if you need more info.  Jan Jeffries Tice New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out!