Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1971 to 2007.

Records contained in this collection include land transactions from the Phonpei District Land Commission. The records are written in English, the official government language, though some may be written in Pohnpeian and/or other local dialects.

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Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
These records usually contain the following information:


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

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 * The name and surname of the person
 * Approximate year and place of residence

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Related Websites
Micronesia Genealogy Queries

Related Wiki Articles

 * Micronesia
 * Federated States of Micronesia

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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records, 1971- 2007," digital images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 27 March 2012), Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records, 1971- 2007 &gt; Land parcel files &gt; 006-E (01-07) &gt; Images 8 of 600, Swister G Galio, 2 February 1998; citing Micronesia, Land Records, Pohnpei State Court Land Tenure, Land Parcel Files, Judiciary Branch, Kolonia Pohnei.