4000 acres granted to Cary Hansford, Surgeon's Mate in the Navy

An example is Cary Hansford who received 4000 acres of land in 1833 for Revolutionary War service. Land Warrants were issued in Ohio. View the video to learn why he received so much more land than most soldiers.

Source: The Austin Collection by Jeannette Holland Austin, vol.2, which is available online to members of GeorgiaPioneers.com