Just under 100 volumes of bucks countys deed books that date back to the 1600s have returned home. However we have preserved all original record books of handwritten. To permanently maintain the integrity of all land records and other documents. Highlights include bristol borough deeds dating from 1782 and 1822 that transferred ownership of iconic bristol properties. Restored historic bucks county deed books return levittownnow.
Guide to bucks county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. For more information, see pennsylvania land and property. Edward blaney and herling in bedminster, bucks county. Bucks county recorder of deeds robin robinson said she found the deed books when she took office earlier this year. The office of the county recorder was established in 1839 to maintain official records of documents affecting title to real estate in order to preserve property rights and protect. It is located in the southeast corner of the state.
Robin robinson bucks county recorder of deeds home. The responsibility of her office is to record and maintain for permanent record all documents related to real estate in addition to deeds. Every name index to history of bucks county, pennsylvania. Deeds in and for bucks county, pennsylvania on november 17, 1983 in deed book 2530, age 357, as amended by first amendment of declaration of condominium ownership dated may 24, 1984 and recorded may 30, 1984 in deed book 2557, page 378, and a second amendment recorded in deed book 2576, page 345 and a third amendment. Alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois indiana iowa kansas kentucky louisiana maine maryland massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico new. The single unitary council that replaced buckinghamshire county council and aylesbury vale, chiltern, south bucks and wycombe district councils in april 2020. Bucks chapter dar to adopt historic deed book from 1684. It is difficult to determine the age of the house, or any buildings on a property.
Jan 30, 2019 the restoration and preservation of bucks county deed books will be presented by robin robinson, bucks county recorder of deeds at the february 6th meeting of the doylestown chapter of aauw. The fraud alert system will be free to anyone who would like to signup for the service. Historic bucks county deed books to be restored, preserved. Bucks county sheriffs deeds, 1749 1776 family history library bucks county, pennsylvania land ownership map, 1850 family history library bucks county, pennsylvania, deed book 5 171731 family history library bucks county, pennsylvania, deed records 16841763 family history library. Pa state archives rg17 series titles records of the. Recorder of deeds chester county, pa official website. Jan 07, 2020 january 7, 2020 robin robinson, bucks county history through deed books february 4, 2020 dr. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Round table schedule bucks county civil war museum. Documents will be assigned an instrument number only. Bucks county recorder of deeds robin robinson said she found the deed books. Kyw newsradio hundreds of deed books in bucks county dating back to the 1600s are being restored after they were found rotting away in a warehouse. Hundreds of bucks county deed books dating to 17th century.
To search our records online please begin by clicking the second menu button to the left search records online register login. Racing against time in bucks county to save 300 years of. The bucks county recorder of deeds office is now offering the new bucks county fraud alert system to all residents of bucks county. Historic bucks county deed books to be restored, preserved news. Philadelphia county and city returns and bucks county returns, 16841759. You can continue the process, deed book to deed book, back to the original owners.
Magee, solicitor bucks county courthouse 55 east court st, 6th floor new. These records are filed with the recorder of deeds. Deeds and mortgages should indicate the propertys municipality, county and state. The origins of the proprietary land office may be traced to 1682 when william penn appointed thomas holme surveyor general. Bucks county, pennsylvania, deed book 5 171731 family history library bucks county, pennsylvania, deed records 16841763 family history library deeds, 16841866 bucks county. Pa state archives rg17 series description records of.
Hundreds of bucks county deed books dating to 17th century to. The bucks county chapter of the daughters of the american revolution hosted a presentation by robin robinson, the bucks county recorder of deeds, during their october 19th meeting. Employees of the recorder of deeds office may not prepare deeds. Below you will find a collection of the latest user questions and comments relating to the sale of tax lien certificates and tax deed properties in bucks county. The lebanon county recorder of deeds office is a member of proda pennsylvania recorder of deeds association. Bucks county deed book records are now open online dating back to 1684. Orphans court delaware county film collection record of deaths of testators and intestates, 18161980.
Yolanda hadid puts down new roots in new hope bucks happening. The act of recording provides constructive notice of the transfer. Bucks county recorder of deeds adopt a book program. Recorder of deeds robin robinson displaying one of the preserved deed books. Dating back more than 300 years, the books tell the story of a bucks county long gone. Ap bucks county is sending 75 historic deed books to be preserved for generations to come, the first step in a project aiming to save hundreds more.
Book and page or instrument numbers of mortgages must appear on all. Mar 01, 2019 she is also planning a book tour to drum up funds and share the history held inside the pages of the book. The bucks county recorder of deeds office houses records from 1684 to the present. Three historic deed books dedicated lower bucks times. The bucks county recorder of deeds began the miscellaneous docket series in 1785 to record various transactions other than standard transfers of real estate. More information about the fraud alert system sign up for the fraud alert system.
The most commonly recorded deed is a deed of bargain and sale, in which one individual sells property, usually land, but occasionally personal property, to another individual. Ivyland, warwick contribute to restoration of historic. Bucks county is sending 75 historic deed books to be preserved for generations to come, the first step in a project aiming to save hundreds. Aug 21, 2018 about 100 of bucks countys oldest deed and freed slave records all of varying levels of historical significance were wrapped in plastic bags and packed in the back of a minivan tuesday morning at a nondescript warehouse. The responsibility of the bucks county recorder of deeds office is to record and. Under a constantly evolving set of procedures and relationships, the surveyor general cooperated with the secretary of proprietary affairs, a master of rolls, a receiver general, and commissioners of property. Psw bucks county, pennsylvania deed records 1684 1763. Bucks county, pennsylvania, miscellaneous deed dockets.
Film collection recognizance book, 18351888 pennsylvania. Robin robinson, bucks county recorder of deeds, will talk about the tasks under way to preserve many of the old deed books including one going back to 1684. No, we dont own them all, and we cant recommend any books or vendors in particular. In bucks county recorder of deeds robin robinsons office in the administration building in doylestown borough, the books were on display recently and awaiting storage in a climate controlled, secure area where important county documents are kept. Search bucks county public property records online. Bucks county county courthouse doylestown, pa 18901.
But for at least the last decade, theyve been left to. Bucks county recorder of deeds robin robinsons drive to preserve deed books has received a boost thanks to a federal grant. Bucks county, pennsylvania deed records, 16841763 9780788407796 by davis, john david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Join us at the grundy library on thursday, may 16, 2019 at 6. Bucks county, pennsylvania, miscellaneous deeds 16871910. The bucks county recorder of deeds has introduced the adopt a book program to save historic deed books, some of which date back to 1684. From documents signed by william penn to postcivil war documents printed on paper made in part with recycled union uniforms, these books. In bucks county recorder of deeds robin robinsons office in the administration building in doylestown borough, the books. Bucks county, pennsylvania deed records, 16841763 davis, john david on. When a real estate deed is recorded, a permanent record scanned image is made and a specific deed book volume and page number is assigned to the real estate deed. The information provided herewith is solely for your own use and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred.
Below you will find a collection of the latest user questions and comments relating to the sale of tax lien certificates and tax deed properties in bucks county pennsylvania. Bucks county is sending 75 historic deed books to be preserved for generations to come, the first step in a project aiming to save hundreds more. Properties not sold at the bucks county tax deeds sale are transferred to bucks county. Bucks county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. In no event will the county of bucks be liable for any damages whatsoever, whether direct, consequential, incidental, special, or claim for attorney fees, arising out of the use of or inability. Alabama alaska arizona arkansas california colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia hawaii idaho illinois. The bucks county recorder of deeds office is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records for the county.
Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, bucks county. Bucks county to preserve historic deed books youtube. The chester county recorder of deeds office has a long history of faithfully serving the residents of this county. Three historic bucks county deed books have been dedicated in honor of residents and elected officials in ivyland borough and warwick townships for their support of the bucks county historic deed book. From freed slaves to land records, recorder of deeds works to. Dec 03, 2019 submitted by lucina verish, bucks county chapter dar regent. Data inscribed on tombstone, cemeterey where found and location within the cemeterey. Preserving bucks countys deed books discover doylestown. Kyw newsradio hundreds of deed books in bucks county dating back to the 1600s are being restored after they were. The letter and number given for the return of survey refer to the book. Seventyfive historic bucks county deed books are on their way to vermont to be restored and preserved. To locate a deed or mortgage we must know the full name of one of the persons involved and also the approximate year of.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The responsibility of the bucks county recorder of deeds office is to record and maintain for permanent record all documents related to real estate deeds, mortgages, subdivision plans, etc. The office is no longer preparing bound books, but all official records are retained in microfilm and. The deed books then began their journey from the county records warehouse in warrington to a. The restoration and preservation of bucks county deed books.
Bucks county office of recorder of deeds robin robinson, recorder of deeds kristin nielsen, 1st deputy dianne c. The use of any device not provided by the county or this office which can be used to duplicate the image of a public record maintained in this office is prohibited. Mar 01, 2019 just under 100 volumes of bucks countys deed books that date back to the 1600s have returned home. Bucks county, pennsylvania, miscellaneous deed dockets, 17851857 thomas g. All mortgages recorded since 111949, and unsatisfied mortgages recorded between 1752 and 111949. To locate h11 in bucks county, for example, go to the old rights register for bucks county, select the section of surnames beginning with h and scan down the page to the eleventh entry. Just under 100 volumes of bucks county s deed books that date back to the 1600s have returned home. To search our online document index and images click here to search public records. Bucks county, pennsylvania deed records, 16841763 9780788407796 by davis, john david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available. Deeds recorded since 1752, when the county was first formed. Former bravo tv real housewives of beverly hills cast member yolanda hadid is embracing a new chapter in her life by getting back to her rural roots, recently settling in at a farm outside of new hope, pennsylvania. The fee to record a deed or mortgage that does not. The letter and number given for the return of survey refer to the book and page where the return of survey is recorded. The responsibility of the bucks county recorder of deeds office is to record and maintain for permanent record all.
The bucks county recorder of deeds office houses public records from 1864 to present. A great deal of information relating to land records, particularly county deed books, is available in printed form. Robin robinson bucks county recorder of deeds home facebook. Such deeds show the names of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both parties, a description of what is being sold, the consideration or price, the location of. The following documents are recorded in the linn county recorders office. However we have preserved all original record books. Robin spoke about discovering the countys historic deed books deteriorating in a local warehouse. The recorder of deeds documents are only available on the landex system. Buckinghamshire council aylesbury, chiltern, south bucks. Microfilm of original records in the bucks county courthouse, doylestown, pennsylvania. A deed is binding even if it is not recorded, but because of numerous reasons it is in your best interests to record it. The granteegrantor indexes are arranged under each alphabet letter by.
Federal grant to aid in preservation of deed books. Robin robinson bucks county recorder of deeds, doylestown, pennsylvania. Magee, solicitor bucks county courthouse 55 east court st, 6th floor new location doylestown, pa 18901 phone. Bucks county, hilltown township, tombstone inscriptions. From documents signed by william penn to postcivil war documents printed on paper made in part with recycled union uniforms, these books are inkfaded, stained, frayed and in some cases, even moldy. The recorder of deeds office is the public repository for numerous legal documents to include real estate records, military discharges, commissions and other official documents. Every document ever recorded in our office since the birth of our county in 1752 is contained as a computerized image and index on this website. Robinson is initiating an effort to preserve hundreds of deed books. Find register of deeds in bucks county, pa on yellowbook. The county of bucks makes no representations or warranties as to the suitability of this information for your particular purpose, and that to the extent you use or implement this information in your own setting, you do so at your own risk. To permanently maintain the integrity of all land records and other. Register of wills film collection record of inventories, 16841688 bucks county pennsylvania.
It is named after the english county of buckinghamshire. Effective july 1, 2012 the bucks county recorder of deeds office will no longer be assigning book and page numbers to recorded documents. The modelmom of gigi, 22, bella, 20 and anwar, 18, has had some help settling in from her famous family. Three historic bucks county deed books have been dedicated in honor of residents and elected officials in ivyland borough and warwick townships for their support of the bucks county historic deed book restoration project. The restoration and preservation of bucks county deed books will be presented by robin robinson, bucks county recorder of deeds at the february 6th meeting of the. Real property records are maintained by the recorder in the county where the property is located. Tax sale for bucks county pennsylvania pa bucks county. Hundreds of bucks county deed books dating to 17th century to be. Grundy memorial library, 680 radcliffe street in bristol borough from april through may.