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    • About
    • Services and Fees
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    • Contact
    • Presentations
    • Custom Charts
    • Books
    • PLSS TOWNSHIP PLAT
    • Using Maps IN Genealogy
    • Ohio; PLSS
    • Proof Arguments
    • Using Derivative Sources
    • Create Your FAN Club
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  • About
  • Services and Fees
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Presentations
  • Custom Charts
  • Books
  • PLSS TOWNSHIP PLAT
  • Using Maps IN Genealogy
  • Ohio; PLSS
  • Proof Arguments
  • Using Derivative Sources
  • Create Your FAN Club

Old Northwest Genealogy John M. Barr Professional Genealogist

Old Northwest Genealogy John M. Barr Professional Genealogist Old Northwest Genealogy John M. Barr Professional Genealogist Old Northwest Genealogy John M. Barr Professional Genealogist Old Northwest Genealogy John M. Barr Professional Genealogist

Map reading for Genealogists, When North isn’t

Understanding terminology found in deeds, patents, and surveys. Locating old properties on new maps.

Deeds, Patents and Surveys all tell a different story. It stands to reason that they all use a different language. Understanding the terminology used in each is an absolute must if you chose to reference your ancestors property on a map or visit it in person on the ground.


In this presentation I will discuss:


Deeds, Patents, Surveys: the differences


Boilerplate language: an overview of the basics


Legal land descriptions: Rectangular Survey vs Metes and Bounds


Cardinal direction vs survey direction: a look at declination (three different north angles) and how directions are written from compass direction.


Placing land descriptions and surveys on modern maps


 Repositories: Where to find  property descriptions and surveys 


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