Discovering Old Land Surveys in Deeds and Probates

J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Free

Early surveys can often resolve issues of burned or unindexed records. Learn how to follow a specific property and the individuals involved, while building a more complete story of that land.

Wed, September 24 2025: 18:00 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

J. Mark Lowe is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee that lies in northern Middle Tennessee along the Kentucky border.
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