I don't know where to begin, and I don't have much money to spend on this venture. Can you help?
2006-07-31 07:25:51 · 11 answers · asked by maryeforeman 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I did research on my "antique" home at the historical society. I also asked the reference librarian to guide me in my search for information. She directed me to census records which told me the names of all the people who had lived in my house. All of these avenues didn't cost a dime. Remember, sometimes the streets didn't get named until well after the house was built and occupied, so it may have been called by the family's name that built it.
2006-07-31 07:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One place I could also suggest you search besides what others have mentioned is the towns' historical society if they have one.
Ask the realtor/bank you bought it through to provide you with the information on the house also. They should be glad to help you on your trail.
A few words of caution though about houses built back in the day....lead paint. I see why you mentioned about not having much money as removal of it is costly. Ask them about having your house tested for lead and asbestos. Some of the fine details they may have not mentioned.
2006-07-31 07:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jedi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isleta Gayle Thurber grew to become into my grandmother. My father John Louis Thurber grew to become into her fourth newborn. She had 5 infants;in spite of the shown fact that, her oldest a woman died presently after she grew to become into born. Her infants have been George,Clodagh, John, and Fred. Isleta Gayle Thurber died on April 8, 1965.
2016-12-11 03:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably do this really easily and quickly yourself; I'd try the local Town Hall or wherever they keep land records and/or property transfers; then just go and ask to see/make copies of past owners/diagrams....Good Luck!
2006-07-31 07:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your county court house and ask there. most of the records are free or a very small charge. or call your local historical preservation society.
2006-07-31 07:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by deener1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the local tax office or call them they should be able to give you any information on the house that you need,if not you can contact the realtor you bought the house from.
2006-07-31 07:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local legal library and look up real estate transactions. :) Thats how I researched mine. And ITS FREE! Difficult and time consuming but free, fun and interesting :D
2006-07-31 07:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by diannabishop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try city hall in the area you live in, they should have records on it.
2006-07-31 07:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do this thru the tax assessor's office..by doing a deed search.
2006-07-31 07:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm almost positive you can get that info from City Hall.
2006-07-31 07:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by magerk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋