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*1778 to 1881 Vermont. Secretary of State. ''Petitions for Grants of Land 1778–1881''. State Papers of Vermont, v.5. Montpelier, Vermont: Secretary of State, 1939. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=63484&disp=Petitions+for+grants+of+land%2C+1778%2D1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.3 B4s v.5].) This source includes an index. Each petition describes the property, location, and the reason for the petition. | *1778 to 1881 Vermont. Secretary of State. ''Petitions for Grants of Land 1778–1881''. State Papers of Vermont, v.5. Montpelier, Vermont: Secretary of State, 1939. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=63484&disp=Petitions+for+grants+of+land%2C+1778%2D1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.3 B4s v.5].) This source includes an index. Each petition describes the property, location, and the reason for the petition. | ||
=== Deeds === | |||
Before 1780 jurisdiction over land records was with the county. During the 1780s the town clerks were given jurisdiction over land records. You should consult [[Vermont Town Records|records of the town clerks]]. | Before 1780 jurisdiction over land records was with the county. During the 1780s the town clerks were given jurisdiction over land records. You should consult [[Vermont Town Records|records of the town clerks]]. | ||
[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=allCollections&r=0 Deeds for many towns] have been digitized and are on Record Search. | |||
Additional information on available land and property records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | Additional information on available land and property records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | ||