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The genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.

Excerpt from Calendar of Deeds and Documents, Vol. 1: The Coleman Deeds D.D. 4. Grant, dated 1 December 1595, by Howel John Harrie of Lanellie, co. Brecon, yeoman, and William John Harrie, yeoman, Of the same parish, in consideration of a certain sum of money, to Morgan Rosser of Lanellie, yeo man, Of the moiety of a messuage and close of land commonly called Tire gwast mayre, now in the occupation of John ap Rees and Maude, his wife, and situate in the parish of Lanellie, at the yearly rent of 1d. Payable to the lord Of the fee. Wit nesses: Watkin Lewis, Philipe Howell, Meredith ap Rosser, Thomas ap Rosser, David Thomas, Morgan John Ieuan. Latin. D.D. 5. Deed poll, dated 1 June 1598, (reciting an indenture, dated 24 July 1539, whereby Walter Thomas of Writtell, co. Essex, gent, leased to one David ap Ieuan ap Llewelyn of the parish of Llanellie, two parcels of land with appurtenances, whereof the first is called Tire y thewenith, and the second parcel called Tire llette ora situate in the said parish within the lordship of Crichowell, for a term Of 99 years at the yearly rent of 6s. Being an assignment by William John of Llanellie, co. Brecon, yeoman, and John ap John Of the same parish (the heirs of the aforesaid David ap Ieuan) to Watkine Lewes of the said parish, Of the moiety of the above premises for the residue of the said term of 99 years. Consideration: a certain sum of money. Witnesses: Thomas ap Richard Philip, Rees William Philip Powell, Thomas William, William Watkin and others (not named). About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.