This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CY.2ADI/300 Message Board Post: Traveled to Ventura last week from Modesto to obtain copies of Property Deeds of property owned by my father in the early 1940's. (Places where I lived as a little boy) I went to the Ventura County Recorders Office and could not get any help. I could not even get a straight answer from the employee working at the desk. Did my search, and found surnames starting with "Sw" were missing. I could not get anyone in the recorders office to help. I was told I had to figure it out on my own that the office was "understaffed". If anyone could help me I will pay for your time. Name of father: Walter Swenson Known Addresses: 316 West Center Street, 321 West Center Street, unknown street in Ventura, Bald street or avenue in Ojai, and unknown address in Miners Oaks. I would like property deeds showing when property was purchased and when sold. Thanks, Ralph Swenson 209-527-4143