United States. General Land Office. Springfield District.

Dates:
Active 1823
Active 1834
Active 1842
Active 1872
Active 1847
Active 1876
Active 1825
Active 1861
Active 1845
Active 1876
Active 1823
Active 1874
Active 1823
Active 1849
Active 1823
Active 1877
Active 1859
Active 1876
Active 1823
Active 1963
Active 1841
Active 1858
Active 1828
Active 1853
Active 1831
Active 1845
Active 1824
Active 1829
Active 1834
Active 1875

History notes:

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's journal, September 19, 1823; November 6, 1823-September 29, 1834. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886089

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Record of notices given to graduators, March 8-March 29, 1856. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913077

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register of individuals purchasing land under Graduation act of 1854, March 28,September 16,1856. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913064

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's monthly accounts, June 1, 1842-January 31, 1849; November 1, 1856-September 31, 1872. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886256

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Monthly abstracts of land located on military land warrant certificates, July 26, 1847-March 9, 1876. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913014

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's sales book, November 6, 1823-February 3, 1834. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887258

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Tract books of land sold within Springfield District, ca. September 1825-December 1861. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913125

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's journal, November 6, 1823-September 11, 1834. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887179

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Preemption declaration statements, January 4, 1845-September 4, 1876. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887390

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's ledger, September 19, 1823; November 6, 1823-September 29, 1834. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886138

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's register of receipts, November 6, 1823-June 5, 1874. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886525

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's ledger, November 6, 1823-September 10, 1834. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887231

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's stubs for certificates issued to land purchasers, November 6, 1823-April 30, 1849. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887284

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's and Register's correspondence, ca. 1823-1877. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886050

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's lists of patents delivered to patentees, ca. February 1859-April 1876. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887355

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Papers relating to land in Springfield District, ca. 1823-1963. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913166

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register of preemption declaration statements filed under act of September 4, 1841, November 18, 1841-December 31, 1858. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887376

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's receipts issued to land purchasers, August 28, 1828-August 6, 1853. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886566

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Record of notices of suspended and canceled locations on military land warrants, ca. October 1855. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913040

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Abstract of land sold, September 7, 1831-April 20, 1845. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37913095

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Register's list of patents received from General Land Office, June 1824-August 1829. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37887314

The Springfield Land District Office was created by act of Congress of May 8, 1822. All land in Edwardsville District lying north of line separating townships thirteen and fourteen north of baseline for third rincipal meridian was assigned to new district. In 1831 and 1834 respectively Quincy and Northwestern Land Districts were created, encompassing some of land formerly contained in Springfield District.

As other land offices located within Illinois were discontinued during 1855 and 1856, Springfield Land Office assumed responsibility for sale of remaining public land in each. Springfield Office was discontinued by act of Congress of July 31, 1876. In 1879 U.S. Department of the Interior transferred records of all ten office to State of Illinois at which time they were taken into custody of Auditor of Public Accounts.

From the description of Receiver's quarterly accounts, October 1, 1834-July 26, 1875. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886219

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