Fruit of the Earth, Using Deeds to Uncover Your Ancestors, Part I
Deeds are one of genealogy’s most trusted and voluminous record sets, and they offer a wealth of insights into our ancestors' lives and the communities they called home. However, the complexity of legal terminology and the misconception that deeds are only useful for land-owning ancestors often deters researchers from fully utilizing these records. Part one of this two part webinar will describe:
-Deed Terminology & Background
-Five Common Deed Types
-Locating Deeds
-What’s In a Deed?
-Deed Research Process
Syllabus for Fruit of the Earth, Using Deeds to Uncover Your Ancestors, Part II
Slides for Fruit of the Earth, Using Deeds to Uncover Your Ancestors, Part I
