In researching in Alabama archives this past summer, we looked up
inventories and disposition of estate for an ancestor. We not only
ascertained who the heirs/children were, we found they had microfilmed the
slips of paper written and signed by each heir, now adults, stating they had
received their fair portion. We were able to clear up several "loose ends"
regarding just who the children were, and establish parentage for each
child. It even said things like "Malachi now of Texas"..... etc.
Invaluable!
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: <ComptonEF(a)aol.com>
To: <INWASHIN-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Unrecorded wills, nameless wives, ...
Lou,
I have had as much or more success with deeds than I have with wills.
Most
of our early ancestors owned land which had to be disposed of after
his
death
regardless of whether he had a Will. Sometimes the executor signed
the
deed,
but most times the heirs signed.
When you check Will Indexes, also check Deed Indexes!
Elmer Compton
Sarasota, FL
ComptonEF(a)aol.com
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