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.

To Browse This Collection
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 * title=Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records, 1971-

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Land Records usually include:
 * 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

View the Images

 * 1) Go to the  for the collection
 * 2) Click on the correct Record Type link
 * 3) Click on the correct File Numbers link to open the image viewer
 * 4) Use the onscreen controls to move between images as you look for a match

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Copy down all the information from the record.
 * 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?

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision.
 * Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name.
 * Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results.
 * Search the records of nearby locations.

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


 * Collection Citation:

"Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records, 1971-2007." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Pohnpei State Government, Court of Land Tenure Judiciary Branch, Pohnpei.}}

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