Researching the History of Your House
A Guide for Beginners
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Researching the History of Your HouseA Guide for Beginners |
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Every old home in the United States has a history within its walls. There are a variety of resources available to assist a homeowner in learning this history. From deeds and trusts, to wills, genealogies, fire insurance maps, and archival material, research can be a long yet fruitful process if you know where to look and how to look for it. This guide is intended to do just that. While this guide focuses on Maryland, many of the same sources can be used for research across the nation. Research on a historic house is a journey that, in the end, helps the home owner understand the story of their house before their occupancy.
This site provides the tools for house research. Begin with Library Resources to learn what books will help through the process. Continue to Records and Maps to learn about other sources which will provide more detail about the history of your house. The Research Diary and Tips pages will break down the process of research to make it a more manageable task. The Links page provides a comprehensive list of links referenced on this site.
