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For those who couldn't join us the last time!


Learn about US Land Records in this informative online class


reasonably priced!

US Land Records Class

With Michael John Neill


registration ends 4 March 2025


A 4-week course


live attendance suggested but optional

lectures are not streamed


This class will cover an overview of US land records, a discussion of land deeds in state land states (where property is in metes and bounds), a discussion of federal land states (where property is described using the rectangular survey system), federal land records, and problem-solving.


This class will have four sessions and an introductory session. Students will download and listen to lectures, handout, and do homework/problems before the discussion session on that content the following week. The discussion session will not be a repeat of the lecture but will be time for students to ask questions regarding the content and go over the homework/problems as a group.


Students will be encouraged to submit their homework, but it will not be graded. Student-submitted work will be (with permission of student) shown anonymously to the class during the discussion so it can be discussed and used as a springboard for additional discussion.


We will use Google Groups for communication outside of Zoom meetings. Those with an aol or yahoo email address may wish to have a Google email address for this purpose.


Pre-requisites


There’s not really a pre-requisite for the class other than an interest in learning about land records for genealogical research. That said, experience with vital records, probate records, and a few years of general genealogical research is recommended.



Registration is $60 and is limited. Students will be able to replay lectures as often as necessary—even after class is over (but only for their personal use). Zoom meetings will be recorded for those who cannot attend, but they will only be available for one week after the last session.


Schedule:


6 April 2025 at 6:00 pm central. Introductory session (optional) outlining class via Zoom.

13 April-4 May at 7:30 pm central. Discussion sessions.


Michael John Neill has over forty years of genealogical research experience and has utilized land records in a variety of states in the Midwest, New England, and the Southern United States.