Question

Why were many of the early settlers unable to show proof of their land titles to Haden Edwards when he arrived at Nacogdoches?

Answer 1

• Many of the early settlers had not obtained their land legally and did not have the proper documents to show Edwards.
• Throughout the years, there had been many attacks on the town and the land grants of the early settlers had been stolen.
• Over many years, the early settlers had inherited land passed down from family members, and they no longer had the original documentation.
• The early settlers were not required to have land grants to receive their land and therefore, did not have documentation.