{"product_id":"pennsylvania-land-records-a-history-and-guide-for-research-9780842024976","title":"Pennsylvania Land Records A History and Guide for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magnificent finding aid... Beautifully organized and written in plain English... Highly recommended. * New York Genealogical and Biographical Record *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 I Pre-Penn Land Settlement Part 2 II Land Settlement, 1682-1732: The Proprietorship of William Penn Part 3 III Land Settlement, 1732-1776: The Proprietorship of the Penn Heirs Part 4 IV Land Settlement, 1776-1990: The Commonwealth Part 5 V Land Settlement, 1905-1990: Epilogue","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038793466199,"sku":"9780842024976","price":48.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780842024976.jpg?v=1750941459","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/pennsylvania-land-records-a-history-and-guide-for-research-9780842024976","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}