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School lands were leased for 7-15 years.  The occupant had to clear a given number of acres, plant an orchard, and build some fence.  The occupant would pay the lease to a land agent.  In turn, the land agent was responsible for collecting the rent.  This lasted until 1817 when the task of leasing the lands was turned over to the township trustees.  The leases could extend to 99 years and were renewable forever.  Appraisals were made every 33 years.  The plan was not successful.  As a result, Congress passed an act in 1826 permitting the state to sell the land.  The citizens of each township had to vote in favor of selling the school lands.  The money raised through the selling of the school lands was placed in the State Treasury.  The interest collected would go to the township schools.  In 1968, the General Assembly agreed that the money was to be paid directly to the school boards.

School lands were leased for 7-15 years.  The occupant had to clear a given number of acres, plant an orchard, and build some fence.  The occupant would pay the lease to a land agent.  In turn, the land agent was responsible for collecting the rent.  This lasted until 1817 when the task of leasing the lands was turned over to the township trustees.  The leases could extend to 99 years and were renewable forever.  Appraisals were made every 33 years.  The plan was not successful.  As a result, Congress passed an act in 1826 permitting the state to sell the land.  The citizens of each township had to vote in favor of selling the school lands.  The money raised through the selling of the school lands was placed in the State Treasury.  The interest collected would go to the township schools.  In 1968, the General Assembly agreed that the money was to be paid directly to the school boards.

===Military Bounty Lands===

==Military Bounty Lands==

Military bounty lands were given to veterans as payment for their service in the American Revolution.  The Congressional Act of 16 September 1776 offered individuals who enlisted in the Continental Army a parcel ranging from 100-500 acres.  The amount of acreage depended on the rank achieved.  Acts in 1780 offered up to 1,100 acres for major generals.  (See page 36 of Along the Ohio Trail.)  Later on, military bounty lands were issues for those who served in the War of 1812, the Mexican War (1848), and various Indian conflicts.  Many of the bounty lands were redeemed by heirs of the qualifying veteran.

Military bounty lands were given to veterans as payment for their service in the American Revolution.  The Congressional Act of 16 September 1776 offered individuals who enlisted in the Continental Army a parcel ranging from 100-500 acres.  The amount of acreage depended on the rank achieved.  Acts in 1780 offered up to 1,100 acres for major generals.  (See page 36 of Along the Ohio Trail.)  Later on, military bounty lands were issues for those who served in the War of 1812, the Mexican War (1848), and various Indian conflicts.  Many of the bounty lands were redeemed by heirs of the qualifying veteran.