Using Land Deeds in Genealogical Research

 
Benjamin and Caty Wright Brock were married sometimes before 18 January 1794. This marriage is mentioned in an Anson County Land Deed from BENJAMIN BROCK TO WILLIAM PEGUES, dated 17 January 1794 and contained within Deed Book C2, Page 239.



Another Land Deed found in Deed Book "E", Page 229 from BENJAMIN BROCK TO JOHN WRIGHT tells us that Caty Brock, wife of Benjamin Brock is the daughter of John Wright, Jr.


Catherine “Caty” Mother and John Wright, Jr. wife Elizabeth are identified in yet another Land Deed found in Deed Book “E” page 109, JOHN WRIGHT TO JOHN AULD, as Elizabeth Baker, daughter of Aaron Baker.



Land deeds are very useful when trying to piece together families. If you are not using land deeds in your research you are missing a great opportunity to maybe break down some of those “brick walls” that we all experience from time to time.







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[1] North Carolina, Deed Book: Deed Book "C2", Page 239, BENJAMIN BROCK TO WILLIAM PEGUES; Register of Deeds, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina.
[2] North Carolina, Deed Book: Deed Book "E", Page 229, BENJAMIN BROCK TO JOHN WRIGHT; Register of Deeds, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina.
[3] North Carolina, Deed Book: Deed Book "E", Page 109, JOHN WRIGHT TO JOHN AULD; Register of Deeds, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina