Don´t Forget to Check Court Records

Court records can be an interesting source for obtaining little-known information about your ancestor. In these records, your ancestor may be shown as a plaintiff, defendant or witness. Was your ancestor involved in a property dispute of some kind? A criminal matter? Did he provide testimony in a probate case, or was she named as an executor or witness to a will? For some in-depth information on how to utilize court records in your own genealogical research, visit the following site: Court Records - Finding Your Ancestors