The Homestead Act of 1862 drew people out west with the promise of free land. Of course, the government required significant paperwork to prove eligibility. Fortunately for modern genealogists, the paperwork our ancestors went through provides us with a way to learn about them. The offer of free land enticed many to migrate westward. The Homestead Act was passed in 1862 and took effect…
Source: Family Tree Magazine.com
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