Getting Started With Land Records Guide
Land records are one of the most important sources for family historians. Not only can land records help trace the migrations of our ancestors, but they can also provide biographical information, serve as vital record replacements, and reveal relationships between individuals. The most common document you will be looking for is a deed—a legal document that transfers ownership of property from one party to another. This guide will help you understand common terms, navigate indexes, locate original deeds, and learn how to analyze them.
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