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<DIV>The Oregon Donation Land Claim Act was passed by Congress in 1850 and
provided free land in the Oregon Territory (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho). The
Homestead Act was not passed until 1862 and covered much greater
territory.</DIV>
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<DIV>May I suggest that you do a Google search for these two acts and read all
the information that is available? That will explain to you in great
detail both acts, dates, etc. Google always is a great place to look
for an answer these
days!
Mimi Stang </DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>