The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 383: Early Love County Records

Nov 10, 2025
Nicole shares her thrilling discoveries at Love County, including insights from cemetery visits and early deeds, like the intriguing Sophie Williams-R.E. Frazier Deed. The discussion dives into Indian Territory land allotments and navigating historical records. A mix-up with names leads to revelations in property transactions, while Nicole explores town patent books revealing fascinating community ties. The episode highlights the importance of meticulous research and the journey to uncover family histories in early county records.
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ANECDOTE

Onsite Cemetery Corroboration

  • Nicole visited Burneyville and Leon cemeteries and documented Frazier and Harris family graves to corroborate deed research.
  • She used GPS and maps to locate headstones and noted some coordinates were slightly off.
INSIGHT

Deed Book One Reveals Transition

  • Early Love County deed book one contains handwritten foundational transactions recorded just after statehood.
  • Those deeds reveal how surplus allotments and tribal-to-federal transfers were being converted into private property.
ADVICE

Leverage AI For Complex Backgrounds

  • Use AI to summarize complex historical legal processes like Dawes Commission allotments for quick context.
  • Combine AI summaries with primary records to avoid overreliance on synthesized conclusions.
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