Wonderful news! So happy to hear about it :) So...can one only access certain states? Not including WI or IA? Thanks Regards, --- Sandy B NW Washington State USA --- FAULL-L@rootsweb.com List Administrator --- "David W. Taft" <dtaft@cowtown.net> wrote: >Hi All, > >Just wanted you to know that the Bureau of Land Management land patent >record site if finally back on line. It was down for months due to a court >order because of vulnerabilities to hacking or something of Indian Trust >records. > >The web site it: > >http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ > >It's a great place to locate when/where your ancestors may have purchased >land from the Government. Many, but not all states are indexed and have >scanned images available. Note: This site/index does not include private >land sales. > >Be sure and review the "Search Tip" if you have names with troublesome >spellings and the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for all of the basics. > >You can view and print copies of many of the original patents. They offer >"certified copies," but they are really no different than what you can print >on-line. But, they are embossed and printed on your choice of paper. > >The site has a whole new look. Guess they had time to re-design it while >they were out of order. > >Enjoy, > >Dave Taft > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 _____________________________________________________________ Visit www.KoolBits.com The Koolest site on the web! Tell you friends about KoolBits.com _____________________________________________________________ Run a small business? Then you need professional email like you@yourbiz.com from Everyone.net http://www.everyone.net?tag