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County atlases show who owned land in a given area at a given time. Also shown are natural land features, towns, railroads, churches, cemeteries, schools, businesses, and more. All of these locations may be of interest, along with the land Continue reading Minnesota Land Owner Maps and Directories
The following article is by my friend, William Dollarhide: Dollarhide’s Genealogy Rule No. 10: Work from the known to the unknown. In other words, just because your name is Washington doesn’t mean you are related to George. Martha Dandridge was Continue reading Dower Share, Dowry & Dower Rights
The following article is by my friend, William Dollarhide: Dollarhide’s Genealogy Rule #23: Locating the county where your ancestor lived is the first step in finding records about the time he was hauled into court for shooting his neighbor’s dog; Continue reading If He Owned Land, There’s a Deed
The following teaser is from the April 19, 2012 edition of jconline.com/usatoday. CROWN POINT, Ind. (WTW) — Large leather-bound books line the walls of the Lake County [Indiana] recorder’s office. They contain vital information, primarily about deeds and mortgages dating Continue reading Lake County, Indiana Recorder’s Records Being Indexed and Digitized
Land & Property Research in the United States by E. Wade Hone thoroughly examines the topic, helping researchers quickly determine the type of records available for a particular time and location. Readers will also learn technique to make better use Continue reading Land & Property Research in the United States