Swamp land journals, 1853-1862, 1866-1869.

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Swamp land journals, 1853-1862, 1866-1869.

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Volumes 1 and 2 of record group 57-31 consist of journals dealing with swamp land sales (1853-62, 1866-69), from the Michigan State Land Office. Volume 1 (December 13, 1853 to March 29, 1862) documents lands sold. Includes name of purchaser, basic legal description of land, and certificate number. Volume 2 (1866-69) documents interest earned from swamp lands.

2 volumes.

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Michigan. State Land Office

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The State Land Office Board was created by Public Act 155 of 1937. It was to consist of two members appointed by the governor, and the auditor general, who was member and chairman. All land, the title of which was vested in the state by virtue of any tax sale, was to be under the control and jurisdiction of the Board, providing the property was south of a line that approximately ran from Saginaw Bay to Muskegon. All transactions incident to the redemption, sale, transfer, and recording title to ...

Michigan. Lands Division

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