I look at county tax maps all the time to see who owns what and where that tract ends. I download them and use them in Google Earth for metal detecting research. I have no experience in finding out more information about the parcel - who owned it previously, etc.
Sometimes, the information indicates the prior owner (or a previous owner) in the description of the property.
How do I find out this history all the way back? Will the county courthouse have that info? It's one thing for a lot with a house in town and perhaps another for a large tract of farmland that formerly had houses on it but no longer.
Obviously, this has nothing to do with getting permission but rather tying what we're finding to a person. It would/could help date items as well.
Just curious what kind of research you've done.
Sometimes, the information indicates the prior owner (or a previous owner) in the description of the property.
How do I find out this history all the way back? Will the county courthouse have that info? It's one thing for a lot with a house in town and perhaps another for a large tract of farmland that formerly had houses on it but no longer.
Obviously, this has nothing to do with getting permission but rather tying what we're finding to a person. It would/could help date items as well.
Just curious what kind of research you've done.