> On Sat, 15 Sep 2007 Kate Anstaett asked: > > I have a document titled "This Indenture". In it, it describes a > tract of land as follows: "Situate in the Township of Concord > aforesaid on the Road leading from Pleasant Hill Tavern to Smiths > Mill. Bounded by lands of William Johnson, by lands of Samuel Russell > and by lands of Messrs Potts and Kelt; Containing ten acres of land > more or less with the appurtenances, and being so thereof seized as > aforesaid died intestate." This document is dated 22 November 1869 > and relates to the death of Michael Higgins who was an Irish > immigrant, having immigrated around 1855. > > I am interested in finding a Deed record showing when and from whom > he acquired this land. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to > go about this. > > Thanks for any help. > > Kay Higgins Anstaett Every county Recorder of Deeds has an index to all old records. Some counties have partial access to old deeds online by now, but Delaware Co offers online access to deed transfers filed since about 1982. The best way is to go to the office, look at the index, and ask to see the deeds you think might be yours; generally they're on microfilm; you can get a photocopy of appropriate deeds. You can also arrange to get copies by phone and mail. Here is the website of the Delaware Co PA Recorder of Deeds with a phone number: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/recorder.html