Discovering Occupations in Deeds
Deeds, at times, can appear like pretty dry reading. Yet deeds are crucial to your house history research. Part of what you are trying to…
The Top 10 Places to Find Old Photos of Your House
One of the most fun aspects of researching the history of your house is viewing old photos of it from yesteryear. Old photos can reveal…
Using a Deed Chart to Trace Your Deeds
One of the most important aspects of researching the history of your house is tracing the deeds. The deeds provide you with the name of…
Taking a Stroll Along Benefit Street
Last night I had the opportunity to walk along Benefit Street in Providence, Rhode Island. This was the first time I’ve ever done this. Benefit…
19th Century Panoramic Maps Online
Maps are some of the best resources for house history researchers when other documentation is lacking. A land ownership map can show you who was…
House History Talk Tonight in Marion, MA
Need some help researching the history of your house? You’re in luck! Stop by my talk tonight in Marion, MA. It is free and open…
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Online New England Maps from the Boston Public Library
Maps are a great tool for house researchers, especially when dealing with missing records or those that are hard to find. Maps can show old,…
House Histories in Westport, MA
Last night I had the pleasure of presenting a talk to the Westport, Massachusetts Historical Society. The talk was called “Researching the History of Your…