Comparing Plats of Land With Deeds and Grants

J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
Apr 17, 2024
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About this webinar

Land Plats of an ancestor’s land will likely include his surrounding neighbors. With a closer examination, we might gain an understanding of their lives and place them with their community and local events.

About the speaker

J. Mark Lowe is a professional genealogist, author, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County, Tennessee that lies in northe...
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  1. JJ
    Josephine Johnson
    1 year ago

    I really appreciate that these webinar recordings are available and the reminder to use FamilySearch wiki.

  2. WG
    Willene Gillies
    1 year ago

    Good speaker, interesting topic and great syllabus.

  3. HM
    Heather Miller
    1 year ago

    I had no previous idea of the wealth of information one can extract from land records.

  4. JM
    Jeanne Mease
    1 year ago

    What a great webinar! I have lots to think about and pursue. Thank you.

  5. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Excellent coverage of a more challenging topic. Interesting to see old maps overlaid onto new ones.

  6. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Great Information.

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    wonderful. i have some survey maps and this really helped

  8. VM
    Vickie McCubbin
    1 year ago

    I always learn so much from Mark! Thank you!

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