These
indices
are "military bounty land warrants" issued for Fayette
county, Iowa lands. See who received the land warrant and
for what reason, and if the warrant recipient sold or trade
the land and to whom.
Military Warrant:
From 1788 to 1855 the United
States granted military bounty land warrants as a reward
for military service. These patents were issued in various
denominations and based upon the rank and length of
service. They were often assigned to heirs or other
individuals.
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