Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Index of Conveyances - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This is an index of conveyances of land and property for the years 1770-1957.

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Due to contractual provisions with the Louisiana State Archives, FamilySearch has revised access to the Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records collection online to meet the following guidelines.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: Index of:
 * Slave sales
 * Mortgages
 * Trusts
 * Property sales
 * Power of attorney
 * Emancipation
 * Inheritance

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The date of birth or christening

Search the Index
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 * 1) Look at the [DFNL URL Link Text] article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
 * 2) Go to the Browse Page
 * 3) Select the Film number to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
 * Use the information to find other records such as marriage, death, or census records
 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname, unless the surname is a common surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives that can be verified by records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try viewing any original indexes to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames, middles name, or an abbreviation of their given name

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Louisiana.
 * Louisiana Guided Research
 * Louisiana Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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