CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Family-History Research: Homestead Act of 1862

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Description

Are you the descendant of a homesteader? Over 270 million acres were set aside for claim. Join us on July ?? to learn all about the Homestead Act of 1862 and the records associated with it including land patents and land entry files. We will discuss websites like the Bureau of Land Management and National Archives websites to help you access these records.