aug 1, 1842 - Armed Occupation Act

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Act of 1842 (5 Stat. 502) was passed as an incentive to populate Florida.

An Act granting 160 acres (0.6 km²) of unsettled land to any head of a family as long he satisfied the following conditions:

be a resident of Florida and not having 160 acres (0.6 km²) of land in Florida when asking for the permit;
get a permit from the Lands Office;
he or his heirs reside for five consecutive years on the grant ;
clear, enclose and cultivate 5 acres (20,000 m2) of land during the first year;
build a house on the lot during the first year;
the land should be two or more miles away from a garrisoned military post.

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