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Top : Places/Geographic : United States : Records : Deed and Land Records
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  • Acquiring Land (U.S.) - [View in New Window]

  • This article provides a brief and easy-to-understand overview how land in the United States was acquired by people. [14600]
  • Bounty Land Warrants for Military Service in the War of 1812 - [View in New Window]

  • An article by Jan Bishop McFarland providing a brief and easy-to-understand overview of bounty land warrants for those who served in the military during the War of 1812. Also, it gives references for those who would like further reading on the subject. [14593]
  • Deed Data Pool - [View in New Window]

  • This is a small collection of downloadable files containing deeds that genealogists have donated to Direct Line Software for sharing with others. [14606]
  • Homestead Act of 1862, The - [View in New Window]

  • An article by Richard Pence providing a brief and easy-to-understand overview of the Homestead Act of 1862 and how people acquired land under it. Also, it gives references for those who would like further reading on the subject. [14599]
  • Land Record Reference - [View in New Window]

  • Here, Direct Line Software provides a series of articles that explain almost everything you will need to know about U.S. land records. The articles are classified in the following areas: getting new land, buying and selling land, land transaction record [14601]
  • Land Records: Research Directory - [View in New Window]

  • This is a directory of individuals who are researching land records. It identifies them by name, location in which they are researching, and address at which you can contact them to share findings. [14608]
  • Locating Deed Information - [View in New Window]

  • This article provides a brief and easy-to-understand overview of the different locations where you can find and get copies of deed information. [14598]
  • Metes and Bounds Surveys - [View in New Window]

  • This article, by Steve Broyles, explains metes and bounds surveys. It has sections dealing specifically with survey lines, meanders, and corners and shared lines. [14604]
  • Public Domain System - [View in New Window]

  • This article provides a brief overview of the Northwest Territory and the public land system that grew out of it. [14607]
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