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Land records (especially deeds) often give the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or other clues to help research. They often have other clues for further research, such as witnesses or the other parties who may be relatives or in-laws.  
Land records (especially deeds) may give the name of a spouse, heirs, and witnesses, who may be relatives or in-laws.  


Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents. After land was transferred to private ownership, deeds were usually recorded at the county courthouse. See [[Washington Land and Property|Washington Land and Property]] for additional information.
County land records include deeds, indexes, mortgages, and leases. After land was transferred to private ownership by grant or patent, deeds were usually recorded at the county courthouse. See [[Washington Land and Property|Washington Land and Property]] for additional information.


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