List of land patents issued by the state of Illinois, 1831-1885.

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List of land patents issued by the state of Illinois, 1831-1885.

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Canal, Gallatin and Vermilion Saline Reserve, school, and Vandalia town lot land patent record entries include purchased tract legal description; patentee name; and patent issuance date. In addition lands donated to counties for public building construction were noted.

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