Using a Deed Chart to Trace Your Deeds

ByMarian Pierre-Louis

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 the owner(s) of the home. You need the name of the owner to find many other types of documents such as census records.

Deed Chart Template
Deed Chart Template

Using a chart to trace your deed helps you keep track of the information you have found.

Here are two deed charts your can use to trace your deeds:

1. Deed Chart – PDF document

2. Deed Chart – Word .docx document

Happy Deed Hunting!

Marian has been researching the history of houses for over 25 years. She has researched hundreds of houses across Massachusetts and New England. She started writing articles for the Northeast House Historian in 2010. Marian teaches classes and workshops in order to empower every home owner to be able to research the history of their home.

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