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From: Crilley <>
Subject: [GATAYLOR-L] Free database - Cherokee Lottery
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:19:38 -0600

Ancestry.com is providing a 10 day free database:

GEORGIA CHEROKEE LAND LOTTERY, 1838

Of all the states, Georgia has the distinction of being the only one to
distribute parcels of land by lottery. This database is a listing of persons
allotted land in 1838 from what was considered "Cherokee Land." Located in
the
northeastern part of the state, over 18,500 parcels were distributed by
lottery
in that year. Each record of this collection contains the individual's name,
residence, and county. Additionally, it provides the district and section
number
of the parcel of land. For researchers of early Georgian ancestors, this can
be
an enlightening database.
Bibliography: Smith, James F. "The Cherokee Land Lottery, Containing a
Numerical List of the Names of the Fortunate Drawers in Said Lottery." New
York:
- , 1838.

To search this database, go to:
http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4242.htm

Virginia

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