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.
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.
Especially enjoyed the examples Marc provided and all the questions and answers afterward. Also glad I have a membership because the syllabus will be very helpful!
I always learn something new when Mark Lowe teaches. Now he’s made me fascinated by processioning and cadastral maps. So glad this one was included in the Webtember series.
Land Plats of an ancestor’s land will likely include his surrounding neighbors. With a closer examination, we might gain an understanding of their lives and place them with their community and local events.
Land Plats of an ancestor’s land will likely include his surrounding neighbors. With a closer examination, we might gain an understanding of their lives and place them with their community and local events.
Land records are often the key to resolving difficult families, where there is movement and migration. Make sure you are listening to the records by reviewing the basic clues in every land transaction.
Land records are often the key to resolving difficult families, where there is movement and migration. Make sure you are listening to the records by reviewing the basic clues in every land transaction.
The border between Kentucky and Tennessee created some unusual situations. Learn more about the Walker’s Line controversy, and where to find the land grants & deeds that may lead to your ancestors.
The border between Kentucky and Tennessee created some unusual situations. Learn more about the Walker’s Line controversy, and where to find the land grants & deeds that may lead to your ancestors.
Learn how to locate the property you have learned to plat. This working session will help you identify a neighborhood and locate the plat on a topographic map. Learn to use property maps and other finding aids.
Learn how to locate the property you have learned to plat. This working session will help you identify a neighborhood and locate the plat on a topographic map. Learn to use property maps and other finding aids.
Don't understand Metes and Bounds? This working session will help you learn how to plat a deed using the metes and bounds system. Discover new clues by understanding more about your ancestor's land.
Don't understand Metes and Bounds? This working session will help you learn how to plat a deed using the metes and bounds system. Discover new clues by understanding more about your ancestor's land.
Finding Kentucky Land: Grants, Deeds and the Missing Pieces
Discover the step-by-step process of grants, entrys, surveys, processions and deeds for Virginia and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Learn how and where to find these items to further your research, and how to find those missing pieces.
Discover the step-by-step process of grants, entrys, surveys, processions and deeds for Virginia and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Learn how and where to find these items to further your research, and how to find those missing pieces.
English and Welsh Wills and Death Records (Before and After 1858)
Wills and probate records can be a great source of understanding of individuals. Who were they, and where were they located? What was their status in their community? What property did they own? Who were the administrators of their estates? Who were their heirs, and what did they inherit? What relationships might they have had with other people? The surviving records of England and Wales span from the 14th century to the present. Learn the history of the records before and after 1858, when civil courts took over probate responsibility from ecclesiastical courts. Learn about research guides to the records and how to read them.
This webinar was first released 28 July 2021 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
Wills and probate records can be a great source of understanding of individuals. Who were they, and where were they located? What was their status in their community? What property did they own? Who were the administrators of their estates? Who were their heirs, and what did they inherit? What relationships might they have had with other people? The surviving records of England and Wales span from the 14th century to the present. Learn the history of the records before and after 1858, when civil courts took over probate responsibility from ecclesiastical courts. Learn about research guides to the records and how to read them.
This webinar was first released 28 July 2021 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
In Colonial & Early American Land Records, George G. Morgan explores the rich and often underutilized world of land and property records from the colonial through early federal periods of American history. This session outlines the evolution of land ownership practices across different colonial powers and the valuable genealogical clues embedded in deeds, grants, patents, dower releases, and surveys. Morgan explains how these records can uncover key information about family relationships, migrations, and vital events. The webinar equips researchers with the tools to locate, interpret, and apply land records effectively in their genealogical pursuits.
This webinar was first released 22 August 2019 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
In Colonial & Early American Land Records, George G. Morgan explores the rich and often underutilized world of land and property records from the colonial through early federal periods of American history. This session outlines the evolution of land ownership practices across different colonial powers and the valuable genealogical clues embedded in deeds, grants, patents, dower releases, and surveys. Morgan explains how these records can uncover key information about family relationships, migrations, and vital events. The webinar equips researchers with the tools to locate, interpret, and apply land records effectively in their genealogical pursuits.
This webinar was first released 22 August 2019 on the Genealogy Guys Learn website.
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BTW, the Lionel Ritchie episode of WDYTYA is one of my all time favorites, I can actually give you details of it to this day. Fascinating story.
Always enjoy your work! Se detailed and thorough; yet easy to understand. Very motivating presentation style!
Spectacular! And a terrific syllabus! Thank you!
Especially enjoyed the examples Marc provided and all the questions and answers afterward. Also glad I have a membership because the syllabus will be very helpful!
Mark reminds us why research is fun! I am inspired by his curiosity and tenacity.
I loved it! So interesting!
I always learn something new when Mark Lowe teaches. Now he’s made me fascinated by processioning and cadastral maps. So glad this one was included in the Webtember series.
Great resources. Will definitely look at other webinars.