After the Revolutionary War ended, many soldiers that served in the war were awarded bounty grants, either on a federal or state level. This was land in exchange for military service. These records can be found in the state … Continued
Have you wondered where an ancestor lived but had trouble finding them? Recently, I heard a great piece of advice when reading a biography. To find the person they were searching for the researchers began with the census records. Using … Continued
Have you ever viewed old wills, land records or other records and seen an X in the signature? Have you wondered what this meant? Well, this meant one of two things more than likely. The individual was illiterate and … Continued
Along with probate records, have also used land records to track my ancestors. At times I have been frustrated by the lack of a will or probate record on my ancestor, but can find a land record … Continued