Warren County Genealogical Society Warren County, Ohio Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society Common Land Records Terms
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This page contains information about land records terms of Warren County, Ohio that the Warren County Genealogical Society has available for your use.  If you are searching for land records and need help, please contact our research department and we will assist you in finding what you need.
 

·  Bounty Land: Land given as a bonus for service in the military

• Conveyance: means deed

• Deed: A legal document that transfers ownership, title and interest in a piece of property

• Dower Right: the widow’s right to 1/3 of the husband’s estate granted to her during her lifetime

• Freeholder: A person who owns his / her own property

• Grantee: The purchaser of a piece of property

• Grantor: The seller of a piece of property

• Legacy: Property or money left to an individual in a will

• Legatee: A person who inherits money or property through a will

• Lessee: A person who lives on or works property but doesn’t own the land, much like a renter.

• Lessor: An owner of a property who allows the property to be worked or lived on for money. 

• Moiety: Means half or an equal share of something usually referenced in a deed or will.

• Patent: A grant of land given to an individual from the government

• Public Domain: Land owned by the government

• Quitclaim deed: Transfer of a title or claim without the guarantee the title is valid or clear.

• Surety: An individual who guarantees the truth of something such as an appearance at court, through paying money or other item of value

• Warranty Deed: A deed guaranteed by the seller that the property has a clear and valid title.

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This page was created on 7 December 2009 and last updated on 23 August 2010