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An Example of a Rhode Island Deed
20th Century | Deeds | Rhode Island

An Example of a Rhode Island Deed

Following is an example of an early 20th century Rhode Island deed, this one recorded in Little Compton, Rhode Island. This will help you familiarize…

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House History Research in Little Compton, RI – Online Deeds from the Town Clerk’s Office
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House History Research in Little Compton, RI – Online Deeds from the Town Clerk’s Office

While most effecient Little Compton deed research takes place in-person at the Little Compton, Rhode Island Town Hall, you can access some of the deeds…

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House History Research in Massachusetts just got Easier! Online Land Records
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House History Research in Massachusetts just got Easier! Online Land Records

A terrific event has made house history research on historic Massachusetts houses even easier! It used to be that you could do research online on…

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Two Important Reasons to Research Deeds
Deeds

Two Important Reasons to Research Deeds

So you’re all excited to research the history of your house! You’ve seen an 1855 map with your house on it as well as the…

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The 1940 Census of Housing
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The 1940 Census of Housing

This week everyone is talking about the 1940 Population Census which was released publicly for the first time by the National Archives on Monday. Even…

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The Top 3 Reasons to Check Vital Records
Vital Records

The Top 3 Reasons to Check Vital Records

When researching the history of our homes we are anxious to learn who the previous home owners were. We are also curious about the stories…

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Finding Deeds In Suffolk County, Massachusetts – Part 2, Deed Books
Boston | Deeds | Massachusetts | Suffolk County

Finding Deeds In Suffolk County, Massachusetts – Part 2, Deed Books

If you thought finding online Deeds for Suffolk County, Massachusetts was difficult, wait until you try to find the deed books. I’m going to presume…

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Finding Deeds In Suffolk County, Massachusetts – Part 1, Online Deeds
Deeds | Massachusetts | Suffolk County

Finding Deeds In Suffolk County, Massachusetts – Part 1, Online Deeds

Suffolk County, Massachusetts deeds can be a challenge because they are spread across three different locations in Boston. Only two of the locations have indexes…

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Using General Land Indexes
Connecticut | Deeds

Using General Land Indexes

Last week I was researching a house in Windsor, Connecticut that will be used as an example in an upcoming talk for the Windsor Historical…

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