Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of land transactions from the Pohnpei District Land Commission for the years 1971-2007. The records are written in English, the official government language, though some may be written in Pohnpeian or other local dialects.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Land
 * Name of Grantor
 * Name of Grantee
 * Location of Residence
 * Date of Record
 * Date of Registration
 * Document Number
 * Signature

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following: As you search, look for a record which matches this information.
 * Name of the person
 * General location of the property

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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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 * Cite the record; see below for help citing this records in this collection
 * Use the information you have found to find the person in census or church records

I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, What Now?

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Record Finder
Consult the  Federated States of Micronesia Record Finder  Table to find other records

Citing This Collection
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