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The Westchester County
Archives has recorded deeds dating from
1680 through 1903. These records document the transfer of
land in the County and can be accessed through either an
alphabetical index of grantors (the individuals giving away the
property) or grantees (the individuals receiving the property),
also available at the Archives.
The text of deeds is often standard legal fair; with only the names
of the parties, the boundaries and size of the property involved,
and the price changing. Rarely are specific buildings mentioned in
deeds. Click here to view a sample
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Deed books at the Westchester
County Archives. Series 47, Deeds
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To locate a specific deed held by the Archives (dating from
1680-1903), the first step is to consult the
Grantor or Grantee Index. This can either be done by visiting
the Archives in person or by submitting a
custom
research request specifically asking that the appropriate
index be searched for an individual or individuals. The more
information that is available to the searcher when going through
the index (such as approximate years, middle names or initials of the
parties involved, etc.) to help narrow the search, the
better. This will help limit the number of actual deeds that
need to be reviewed.Recorded deeds for 1904 through the present
are maintained by the Land Records Division of the Westchester
County Clerk in White Plains. Please visit or contact the County
Clerk's office to obtain copies of post-1903 deeds.
If you have any questions regarding locating or using deeds at the Westchester County Archives, please contact the Archives
Reference Desk.
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Westchester County Archives
archivesreferencedesk@westchestergov.com
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