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U.S. Hist.an act of Congress (1904) providing for the granting of 640-acre homesteads to settlers in western Nebraska.[named after Moses Kinkaid (1854-1922), American Congressman]
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Kinkaid Act — The Kinkaid Act of 1904 is a U.S. statute that amended the 1862 Homestead Act so that one section (1 mi², 2.6 km²) of a township of undeveloped land could be claimed in 37 northern and western Nebraska counties. The act was introduced by Moses… … Wikipedia
Kinkaid Act — U.S. Hist. an act of Congress (1904) providing for the granting of 640 acre homesteads to settlers in western Nebraska. [named after Moses Kinkaid (1854 1922), American Congressman] … Useful english dictionary
Moses Kinkaid — Moses P. Kinkaid in 1911 Moses Pierce Kinkaid (January 24, 1856 – July 6, 1922) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska. He was the sponsor of the 1904 Kinkaid Land Act, which allowed homesteaders to claim up to… … Wikipedia
kinkaider — kinˈkādə(r) noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Moses P. Kinkaid died 1922 American congressman + English er : a settler on free land in Nebraska under terms of the Kinkaid Act in 1904 which allowed each bona fide settler 640 acres… … Useful english dictionary
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Kinkaider — /kin kay deuhr/, n. U.S. Hist. a person who received free land under the provisions of the Kinkaid Act. [KINKAID (ACT) + ER1] * * * … Universalium
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