So we had the Northwest territory, then the Louisiana Purchase and a couple more. States evolved. Some federal Lands were given to soldiers (warrants). Some became Indian Reservations. Some became gospel lots. Some became sites for Forts. Some became military roads.
In other words, in all cases, excepted the original 13 colonies, the lands became Federal lands first.
The eastern state deeds (13 colonies) were from sea to sea. They ceded the lands west of their western boundaries to the Federal Government.
So we had the Northwest territory, then the Louisiana Purchase and a couple more. States evolved. Some federal Lands were given to soldiers (warrants). Some became Indian Reservations. Some became gospel lots. Some became sites for Forts. Some became military roads.
In other words, in all cases, excepted the original 13 colonies, the lands became Federal lands first.
No one replied to your post so I will - tip of my hat. With truth and history you just ended any more comments on this matter.