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.

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The following information may be found in these records: • 2

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