Hidden Gems in Deeds – Dana Ann Palmer

Dana Palmer, CG^®, CGL^(SM)

Session Number:  NGS2104-LM-03

Track:  Land and Maps

Did you know deeds contain more than just land transactions? Find hidden gems for your family by using these records. Dana will first discuss how to find land records online and in repositories and some tips to be successful. Special focus will be on using the un-indexed FamilySearch catalog records. Many deed examples from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and Vermont will be shown. Learn how to find prior residences using deed records; prove kinship by finding relationships in the records; and find women in land sales. In addition, attendees will also see examples of personal property sales; power of attorney records; and marriage entries. Come learn how to be successful finding “hidden gems” in deeds!

Bio:  Dana Palmer, CG^®, CGL^(SM) has been a genealogy instructor at Sinclair Community College since 2010. She has spoken at national, state, and local genealogy events including RootsTech, NGS, FGS, and frequently at OGS. Specializing in lineage society applications; publishing family books; and Midwestern research – specifically Ohio, she also has experience in Germany, Denmark, and the U.K. Dana has received numerous awards for her books and volunteer efforts. She belongs to several lineage societies including ISDUP, NSDAR, USD 1812, and Colonial Dames. She loves problem solving and tracking down those elusive ancestors! Visit her website at: www.treasuredlineage.com

The Virtual NGS 2021 On-Demand! Viewing Starts 15 June

This lecture series is available to view from home on your computer or mobile device and offers you the opportunity to develop exceptional genealogy skills with a highly comprehensive set of on-demand webinars from NGS’s expert conference speakers. On-Demand! packages of audio-visual lectures are now available for purchase.

Select from the 20 or 40 On-Demand! lecture packages with over 85 sessions to choose from. Watch starting 15 June 2021 through 31 December 2021. Both packages come with access to two full days of NGS 2021 Live! from 19-20 May 2021, the virtual conference syllabus, and sponsored bonus sessions. Plus, view the sessions from NGS 2021 Live! and any sessions you did not choose from the breakouts (nine more) beginning 15 June. All sessions will be closed captioned.

To learn more about the NGS 2021 Virtual Family History Conference’s week-long events, 17-21 May, visit the conference and download a copy of the program brochure.