Texas

• Find probate records at the county level.
• Learn about the history of land and property claims in Texas.

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John Q Adams was mentioned in a county tax roll in Texas. Use the "FS: Texas, County Tax Rolls, 1837-1910" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. Where was John's property located in 1847?
2. How many acres did John Q Adams own?
3. How much was his property worth then?
4. Who originally granted the land to John?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "John Q" as the first name and "Adams" as the last name.
• Read the indexed information in the center column.
• For more information, click View Original Document.

1. John's property was in Harrison, Texas.
2. He owned 160 acres.
3. The property was valued at 1000 dollars.
4. The property was granted by David Strickland.

• Learn about the history of court records in Texas and where to find them.

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