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<\/p>\nWhere there’s a will, there’s a way … and that’s also true for probate records, deeds, and land records!<\/p>\n
Probate, land, and property records are an essential part of genealogy research, but sometimes they can be difficult to locate. These records are naturally linked to geography and history, so it’s important to understand the “where” and the “when” of these records. That will help you in your efforts to link families and generations together.<\/p>\n
The Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n To get started with probate, land, and property records, go to Goal F2<\/a> in Project 9: United States of The Family History Guide. Choice A is for land and property; Choice B is for probate records; and Choice C is for wills and deeds. Step 1 in each of these Choices has links to good introductory articles to help you understand the nature of the records and how they can be used in research.<\/p>\n Here are some basic terms that you will need to know:<\/p>\n Land and property, and taxation records are also useful resources to explore. Still, keeping track of these resources, let alone understanding them well, can be a daunting challenge.<\/p>\n How The Family History Guide Can Help<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to probate, land, and property, The Family History Guide puts you in touch with helpful articles and videos, as well as helping you find the record resources you need. This information is organized by regions, countries, states, and counties throughout the world.<\/p>\n Here are some of the links in The Family History Guide that will help you get started:<\/p>\n United States, and State Pages<\/strong><\/p>\n See the Basics<\/em> information above for the United States country page. There are also links to individual U.S. states for probate, land, and property information. You can find the state links on the main United States page for The Family History Guide. Goal 7 for each state contains the property-specific information. An example for New York is here: http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-us-new-york07.html<\/a><\/p>\n Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-canada.html There are also links to individual Canadian provinces for probate, land, and property information. You can find the province links on the main England page for The Family History Guide. Goal 6 for each province contains the property-specific information. An example for Ontario is here: http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/9-canada\/project-9-ca-ontario06.html<\/a><\/p>\n England<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-england05.html There are also links to individual English counties for probate, land, and property information. You can find the county links on the main England page for The Family History Guide. Goal 5 for each county contains the property-specific information. An example for Cheshire is here: http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/9-england\/project-9-eng-cheshire05.html<\/a><\/p>\n Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-scotland07.html<\/a><\/p>\n Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-wales06.html<\/a><\/p>\n Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-ireland08.html <\/a><\/p>\n Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.thefhguide.com\/project-9-australia06.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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