Once lands the U.S. acquired lands either through treaties or forced removal, the president and congress then began policies directed at granting lands for settlers. In 1862, Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which granted public lands in the West for settlement, particularly for agricultural or ...
which in turn makes her an official member of the church. Before the blessing and naming rite takes place, the ward's clerk prepares what is referred to as the "child blessing record" and a blessing certificate, which is signed by the church's bishop and is given ...