Georgia, Headright and Bounty Land Records, 1783-1909

Collection of individual documents from Georgia’s original land grant system, the headright and bounty system, 1783-1909. Bounty lands were awarded for service in the Revolutionary War. Headright law provided the head of a family with a grant of land. The records were filmed at the Georgia State Archives in Morrow. This collection is being published as images become available. Check the wiki or browse the collection to determine current coverage.