In most United States courthouses, land records are usually indexed twice. Once index entry is for the first seller. The other is for the first buyer. If there are multiple sellers listed on the deed the others probably will not appear in the index. The same applies to the individuals acquiring the property. Always look for names of relatives and associates in land records for this reason.
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Michael:
Do you have any tips, former or present, on how to conduct an effective genealogical fair? We plan to hold one either this November or next March.
Thank you in advance.
This applies to other record types, too.