03/24/2026
Did you know that the War of 1812, Indian War, and Mexican War bounty land applications at the National Archives have begun to be digitized? They just started the project, so the applications for surnames A-C are currently unavailable to researchers in person.
Those for surnames starting with D will soon be inaccessible as well. While all of the applications will eventually be digitized, the timeline is uncertain. Once they're pulled from the shelves, they won't be viewable until they show up online, which could potentially take a while!
If you need access to bounty land applications for surnames beyond C, now is the time to order! There is an index up to the letter L on Fold3 that can help you determine if your ancestor can be found in these records.
Contact us to help you find your ancestor’s bounty land information at the National Archives! www.CivilWarRecords.com