Index to the Nova Scotia Land Papers : 1765-1920.

Call Number:
HIL-MICL FC LPR .N6L3P3 Index
Category:
Nova Scotia
Creator:
Nova Scotia. Land Records.
Material Description:
10 microfilm 16 mm
Contents:

The Crown Lands Card Index is divided into two periods: 1765-1799 and 1800-1920. Surnames of petitioners and grantees are listed alphabetically within each period. 

Many cards contain information abstracted from the original documents, including other names associated with the principal memorialist. Cards which contain only a name and a location serve as cross references to the main card.

Originals:

The original card index is held by the Public Archives of Nova Scotia.

Archival Ref. No.:

PANS RG 20, Series A Index.

Finding Aids:

A microfilm shelf list by reel number, volume and date is available.

PDF Finding Aid:
NS Land Papers Card Index to the Land Papers Shelf List.pdf
Notes:

Take note of the year of the land transaction in order to find the information in the Papers.