Micronesia, Pohnpei, Land Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
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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Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in land transactions may include:


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

Beginning Your Search
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 * The place where the event occurred
 * The name and surname of the person
 * The approximate date of the event
 * The name of the parents or spouse

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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.