Webinar Syllabus: Breaking New Ground: How Land Records Can Help in Family History Research

Land records are an important but sometimes overlooked resource for many family historians. They can include critical clues to identifying extended family members, the location of ancestral homesteads, and family relationships. In this lecture, learn how you can locate, read, and apply the information contained in land records to your own family history. This syllabus is intended to accompany our online lecture Breaking New Ground (archived recording as of 05/07/26: https://americanancestors.org/video-library). It includes a reference for all resources mentioned in the session, plus links to many others. Once purchased, the handout will be delivered to your email inbox. If you do not see the handout in your inbox, please check your Spam folder. Created by Melanie McComb Published: May 7, 2026 PDF Download, 9 pages