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My ancestor filed an Entry in the Lincoln County, Virginia, Surveyors Book. Doesn’t that indicate he owned the land?

April 26, 2017ancestor book doesn’t filed indicate lincoln county surveyor Virginia

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My ancestor filed an Entry in the Lincoln County, Virginia, Surveyors Book. Doesn’t that indicate he owned the land?

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No. Entries merely set aside land for patenting. Entries are subject to Amendment or Withdrawal if it appears all or part of the land is already taken.