This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gAC.2ACE/2719.1 Message Board Post: A good way to find deed records is to ask the county itself. You can do a Google search on the county name and a qualifier - such as: "greene county" PA archives PA is very good in having old records. They often have the originals from 1700 & before in an "archives room" - sometimes even a whole building full. It is often associated with the county clerk of courts office, but not always. Another great resource is the county historical society. They will often answer questions & do look-ups for a minimal fee or donation. Sometimes posting on that county's board with a "look-up request" will prompt someone to look up an item or two when they are going to do their own research. In Frederick Co., VA - the county courthouse in Winchester would have the recorded deed records. The Handley Archives, also in Winchester may have information as well - they have quite a bot of great info there and will do lookups in their holdings. (small fee) If you contact them, be very specific as to the person(s) you seek. Many have the same name, and it can be disappointing to receive lots of info, but on someone with the same name but unfortunately not the person you seek. If the land sale was in Greene Co - that would be the best place to look for records on a deed. There may even be platt books available, detailing the location of the land itself. Good luck!