Hi Donnie Thank you for you info too. Jennette GEST nee BYRNE Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Donnie <deemay@netusa1.net> To: <INRIPLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 10:57 PM Subject: Re: [INRipley] Land records > Land records may tell where the buyer came from. I've found many early land > records that have the county of residence other than Ripley County listed. > Some people buy land before moving to the area and that is why the Deed will > list this fact. > > Another thing to look for is who witnessed the deed. This might be a good > clue to follow. Very old deeds list name of owners of land that are joined > to the particular land being bought/sold. > > Just a few good points to look at. > > Donnie in Indiana > > >