Don’t search for warrants in the state where your ancestor lived. I just located two “new” War of 1812 ancestors who had warrants issued in states where they never lived.

And if you don’t know what warrants and patents are, read the FAQ section of the BLM site.

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For example:

Ufkes Grass
Johann Ufkes Noentje Grass

Tinsley Dunaway
Enoch Tinsley Nancy Dunaway

Might be worth a shot.

Make certain you have each one.

And don’t assume your city dwelling ancestors never owned any property. Even records on a small plot may be helpful.

Keep in mind that there might be town or city records, county records, state records, and federal records of your ancestor.

Any could give you the break you need. Never assume that state or federal records are not going to help you on your ancestor. Military records and pensions are often state or federal records and these can be especially informative. Military veterans or their spouses often applied for benefits as they aged and the restrictions were loosened up.

• Get the free trial when you will actually have time to use it
• Keep track of the credit card used to “hold” the free trial
• They will bill you if you do not contact them and have them cancel
• Mark your calendar for 2 days before it expires. That is the day you decide.
• If the expire date falls on a Sunday or Saturday, always plan to call on at least the Friday before that date, preferably on Thursday.

Of course, if you aren’t going to cancel, then it is not a problem.