In August, I’ll be leading a small research group at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Our trip runs from 1-5 August. The Allen County Public Library has one of the largest genealogical research collections in the United States.We stay at the Ft. Wayne Hilton at a negotiated special rate. For additional details about the trip see this earlier blog post.  ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
If the amount of “consideration,” or what was given for the real estate (often cash) is a token amount, determine if there was a relationship among the people involved. Transfers of significant pieces of real estate for token amounts are often done to clear up title among relatives. Not always, but frequently. Check out the relationships among those who transfer land for little to no cash. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!
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