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=== Land Records === | === Land Records === | ||
Land records are some of the earliest available genealogical records. Land records may reveal details such as if the father gave property to a couple as a dowry, and it immediately reverted to her husband’s name. Also, take into account that once married, a husband could sell a wife’s inherited property without her knowledge. Always check grantee (buyer) and grantor (seller) records to determine when the woman or her husband first appear as owning land and then when the land is sold, typically after the death of the woman or her husband. In the 19th century, due to the right of dower, a woman is identified when a couple sold land, and not when the land was purchased. Look for statements at the end of a deed that may indicate that “of her own free will” she agreed to have these lands sold. The last land sale may include a date of death which can help secure an obituary or death certificate. Also, check for all the heirs who may be selling and signing off on their parents’ land after their death. In addition, seek out key phrases such as “et ux” which is a Latin abbreviation meaning “and wife,” and “et al” which is Latin for “and others.” Finally, if you can’t locate a woman or her husband, look for their children or grandchildren. In the U.S., deed books originally belonged to the jurisdiction that created them (usually the county). Some counties moved records to another jurisdiction, while some established regional archives for the safekeeping of old records and other moved older records to state archives. Consult the [http://www.archives.gov/ NARA] website and the [http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html Bureau of Land Management]. You may view old records on microfilm at various | Land records are some of the earliest available genealogical records. Land records may reveal details such as if the father gave property to a couple as a dowry, and it immediately reverted to her husband’s name. Also, take into account that once married, a husband could sell a wife’s inherited property without her knowledge. Always check grantee (buyer) and grantor (seller) records to determine when the woman or her husband first appear as owning land and then when the land is sold, typically after the death of the woman or her husband. In the 19th century, due to the right of dower, a woman is identified when a couple sold land, and not when the land was purchased. Look for statements at the end of a deed that may indicate that “of her own free will” she agreed to have these lands sold. The last land sale may include a date of death which can help secure an obituary or death certificate. Also, check for all the heirs who may be selling and signing off on their parents’ land after their death. In addition, seek out key phrases such as “et ux” which is a Latin abbreviation meaning “and wife,” and “et al” which is Latin for “and others.” Finally, if you can’t locate a woman or her husband, look for their children or grandchildren. In the U.S., deed books originally belonged to the jurisdiction that created them (usually the county). Some counties moved records to another jurisdiction, while some established regional archives for the safekeeping of old records and other moved older records to state archives. Consult the [http://www.archives.gov/ NARA] website and the [http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html Bureau of Land Management]. You may view old records on microfilm at various FamilySearch Centers around the world. Search the FamilySearch Library Catalog under the topics for Land and Property. Another valuable source is published abstracts. First, check with the local or regional genealogical society in or near your county (or town) of interest. In addition, abstracts may also appear in periodicals. You can use the electronic version of the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) to search for abstracts. Many libraries have PERSI on CD-ROM or a subscription to Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest that will allow you access to the database. | ||
The following websites have references to online abstracted deed indexes: | The following websites have references to online abstracted deed indexes: | ||
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[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi’s List]<br> | [http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi’s List]<br> | ||
[http://www.rootsweb | [http://www.rootsweb.com/ RootsWeb]<br> | ||
[http://www.usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] <br> | [http://www.usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb] <br> | ||
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*Libraries subscribing to Ancestry Library Edition | *Libraries subscribing to Ancestry Library Edition | ||
*National Archives regional facilities | *National Archives regional facilities | ||
* | *FamilySearch Library and branch FamilySearch Centers | ||
==== U.S. 1942 World War II Draft Registration Cards ==== | ==== U.S. 1942 World War II Draft Registration Cards ==== | ||
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*National Archives and Records Administration (microfilm or order copies online) | *National Archives and Records Administration (microfilm or order copies online) | ||
*Major genealogical libraries (microfilm) | *Major genealogical libraries (microfilm) | ||
* | *FamilySearch Library (microfilm) | ||
*HeritageQuest Online (subscribing libraries only) | *HeritageQuest Online (subscribing libraries only) | ||
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In Ontario, Canada, from around 1929, the [http://www.fwio.on.ca/ Federated Women’s] Institutes of Ontario began gathering information and local histories of their areas and producing them in book form known as the Tweedsmuir Histories. These histories often include information about the local Women’s Institute Branch, details about early settlers in the area, agricultural and industry information, social institutions including churches, schools, and community centers and more. Some of these wonderful books can be found online. | In Ontario, Canada, from around 1929, the [http://www.fwio.on.ca/ Federated Women’s] Institutes of Ontario began gathering information and local histories of their areas and producing them in book form known as the Tweedsmuir Histories. These histories often include information about the local Women’s Institute Branch, details about early settlers in the area, agricultural and industry information, social institutions including churches, schools, and community centers and more. Some of these wonderful books can be found online. | ||
County of [ | County of [https://www.elgincounty.ca/ElginCounty/CulturalServices/Archives/tweedsmuir/introduction.html Elgin Women’s Institutes] - Tweedsmuir Histories<br> | ||
[http://www.greyroots.com/exhibitions/virtual-exhibits/tweedsmuirs/ Grey Roots] Museum and Archives - For Home and Country: The Women’s Institutes of Grey County <br> | [http://www.greyroots.com/exhibitions/virtual-exhibits/tweedsmuirs/ Grey Roots] Museum and Archives - For Home and Country: The Women’s Institutes of Grey County <br> | ||
There are Women’s Institutes in almost every province of Canada. In the U.K. there is the [http://www.thewi.org.uk/ National Federation of Women’s Institutes]. | There are Women’s Institutes in almost every province of Canada. In the U.K. there is the [http://www.thewi.org.uk/ National Federation of Women’s Institutes]. | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
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Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online course [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=487 Research: Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters-Tracing Women] offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The | Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online course [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?courseID=487 Research: Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters-Tracing Women] offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The International Institute of Genealogical Studies]. To learn more about this course or other courses available from the Institute, see our website. We can be contacted at [mailto:wiki@genealogicalstudies.com wiki@genealogicalstudies.com] | ||
We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | ||
[[Category:Women]] | [[Category:Women]] | ||
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