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DTSTART:20120623T210000Z
DTEND:20120624T010000Z
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DESCRIPTION:An Historical Perspective Learn the effect history had on U.S. land records. This look at history will help you understand why there are state land states and public land states. Skill Level: Beginner\, Intermediate &middot; The State Land States Researchers accustomed to using federal land records are often intimidated and confused with the &lsquo;metes and bounds&rsquo; survey system used by state land states. This presentation will introduce you to land records of the twenty state land states and to the &lsquo;metes and bounds&rsquo; survey system which they use. Learn how to draw metes and bounds legal descriptions (plat). Skill Level: All &middot; The Public Land States\, Or Homage To The Square This presentation will introduce you to the land records for the thirty states created out of the public domain and to the Public Land Survey System\, a uniquely American creation. When you discover that your great grandfather owned the NE1/4\, Sec. 5\, T3W\, R12E of the 6th P.M.\, you will understand what it represents. Learn how to use land records to solve genealogical problems. Presenter: Keith Pyeatt\n\nContact:\ngfoinfo@hotmail.com\n503.963.1932\nhttp://www.portland.com/events/vw/3/itemid/54/d/20120623.aspx
LOCATION:Genealogical Forum of Oregon 
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:U.S. Land Records Half-Day Seminar
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