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A Guide to the Duplicate Certificate Records, 1845-1874
Historical NoteDuplicate Certificate Vouchers were provided to grantees and/or their heirs who may have lost their original certificate. To receive a replacement or duplicate certificate, the individual had to present documented evidence that a certificate had been issued at one time. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Contents noteThe Duplicate Certificate Records contain affidavits and other documents attesting to the loss of a land certificate and eligibility for a duplicate to be issued by the General Land Office. The Records include an early and incomplete index for voucher numbers 1-332 and a second, more complete index. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsConditions Governing Access noteUnrestricted access. Conditions Governing Use noteMost records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.). Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred Citation noteDuplicate Certificate Records (AR.249). Archives and Records Program, Texas General Land Office, Austin. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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