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Land Records   Before beginning research in Tennessee land records, it is imperative that you become familiar with the unique laws and protocols governing transfer and recording of land in this state.  Two outstanding resources are the book, Tennessee Land: Its Early History and Laws, by Billie R. McNamara, and the "Lands of Our Ancestors" Web site. County Formation and Boundary Changes Formation of Jefferson County, counties formed from Jefferson, its affiliation during the State of Franklin, and minor boundary changes in the county's history Land Grants A Discussion of North Carolina's Land Grants in East Tennessee, by Gail Williams Bamman (Note: There is no back link from there to here.) Land Deeds . Surveys . Other .

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