Sixteenth section land case files, 1923-1967.

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Sixteenth section land case files, 1923-1967.

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Before a patent for a sixteenth section land was issued, the Attorney General has to be satisfied that the state had no claim on the lands through any of its departments and that the petitioner had resided on the land for at least ten years. The Attorney General collected affadavits and memoranda in an effort to ensure that the above qualifications had been met. If the qualifications were met the Attorney General would certify this to the Secretary of State who would issue the patent.

14 cubic ft. (14 records center boxes).

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Authorities: 1901 Alabama Constitution, Art. V, Sec. 112, 114-115, 117-118, 127, 129, 132, 136-137; Art. VII, Sec. 173; Amendment III; Amendment 282. Alabama Code, Sec. 12-3-32; 16-24-30, 23-1-5 to 23-1-6; 36-15-1 to 36-15-21. Acts 1933, No. 177, p. 189 (Extra Session). Acts 1935, No. 509, p. 1096. Acts 1959, No. 542, p. 1318. Acts 1969, No. 740, p. 1315. Alabama Government Manual, 1982. ...