Reconstructing Neighborhoods in Western New York: A Case Study – Part One
10:30–11:45 am Instructor: Sayre
This two-part module highlights key New York land records, survey systems, and map resources needed to reconstruct neighborhoods in New York State. Hands-on mini exercises will develop skills to address property description and map quirks. Students will then walk through a case study neighborhood reconstruction in Western New York within the Holland Land Purchase. Survey and lotting system concepts are presented followed by hands-on exercises to reinforce these concepts. Beginning with a core group of deed abstracts, students will map out a portion of a township then use grantor/grantee indices, deed books, census and the FamilySearch full-text search tool to add in additional landowners.