Roy M. Bates' 'Randolph County, Indiana 1st Tract Book 1814-1820' provides a unique window into the early days of Indiana's settlement. The book contains a copy of the first land deeds and other important documents from Randolph County, including surveys, wills, and court orders. Bates provides valuable context to these documents, highlighting the individuals and families who were instrumental in shaping the community. This book is an invaluable resource for historians and genealogists interested in the history of Indiana. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.