The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 380: Love County Courthouse Land Records

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Oct 20, 2025
Join a thrilling genealogical treasure hunt at the Love County Courthouse, where land records for the Harris family unfold. Discover how meticulous preparation, including mapping locations and understanding Public Land Survey System, leads to incredible finds. Hear about Dock Harris's 1915 deed and the hidden gems in oil and gas records for family members. Learn tips on photographing records and navigating courthouse protocols to maximize research success, all while weaving a story of historical land transitions in Oklahoma.
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ADVICE

Call Ahead For Indexing Rules

  • Call the courthouse ahead to learn their indexing system and access rules before you visit.
  • Prepare township, range, and section numbers so you can find deeds efficiently.
INSIGHT

PLSS Reveals Exact Ancestor Locations

  • The Public Land Survey System pins land to exact square-mile sections using township and range.
  • Understanding that grid is essential to locate deeds and connect census/local place names.
ADVICE

Map Township-Range Sections First

  • Use mapping tools like RandyMajors.org to overlay the public land survey grid on modern maps.
  • Translate township-range-section descriptions into present-day locations before you go.
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