RLP 48: Land Records Part 1

In our podcast episode today, Diana and I discuss several reasons to research land. A land record may reveal the following: a family relationship, clues to past or present residence, associates, evidence of migration, and more. We also explain the differences between "state land states" and "federal land states" in the United States system of land distribution. We look at the metes and bounds system of land measurement as well as the grid system (township and range). Links Back to the Basics with Land Records Part 1 - blog post by Diana Diltsgd, a FamilySearch Research Wiki user, "Federal Land States vs. State Land States," FamilySearch. Kimberly Powell, "Metes, Bounds & Meanders," updated March 17, 2017, ThoughtCo. E.Wade Hone, Land & Property Research in the United States (Salt Lake City, Utah : Ancestry Inc., 1997). (Affiliate link) DiltsGD, a FamilySearch Research Wiki User, "Congressional Township Rectangular Survey Grid," FamilySearch. Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes.