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== | == Indiana Land Records == | ||
The value of land records lies in the fact that land was highly sought after and the transactions were recorded from the time settlers began to arrive. Therefore it is a consistent and continuous record of many ancestors lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, as well as often revealing useful and interesting family information. | The value of land records lies in the fact that land was highly sought after and the transactions were recorded from the time settlers began to arrive. Therefore it is a consistent and continuous record of many ancestors lives. Land records can be used to learn where and when an individual lived in certain areas, as well as often revealing useful and interesting family information. | ||
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:*An excellent general description of land records in Indiana is found at the [http://www.in.gov/icpr/2582.htm Indiana State Archives web site] | :*An excellent general description of land records in Indiana is found at the [http://www.in.gov/icpr/2582.htm Indiana State Archives web site] | ||
If you are new to land research, you may wish to read the Beginner’s corner and other articles included on the [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]] page. | If you are new to land research, you may wish to read the Beginner’s corner and other articles included on the [[United States Land and Property|United States Land and Property]] page. | ||
=== Early Records === | === Early Records === | ||
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