Early in my family research I discovered the importance of land documents. I discerned the maiden name of my great, great grandmother; however I did not recognize the name of her parents. In exploring her surname, I found a will and though it did not provide me the answer it gave a hint. Searching more I found a mortgage deed in which two of the sons stated in the will was selling the land inherited from their father and the mortgage was for the gain of the children of their late brother. You can bet I was thrilled when I … Continue reading →