A Smörgåsbord of Stories
The Timber Culture Act of 1873 allowed persons to claim 160 acres of government land if they promised to plant and raise trees. This Act was a terrific way for homesteaders to enlarge their land holdings. But, there were requirements. Planting Trees In the … read more
When preparing for my Christmas trip to Washington, D.C., I took another look at the Dakota Territorial homestead records I found on my previous trip. Franklin Hesse’s Testimony of [Homestead] Claimant, page 1: Question 7 Have you ever made a pre-emption filing for any … read more