Gilmer County - Probate Court - Warrants of Survey and Other Land Survey Records

Series

Identifier: 161-02-039

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The warrants of survey were a form of gaining tax advantages used in Georgia in the 19th century and very similar to the present homestead exemption laws. This series is composed of copies of those surveys in Gilmer County and miscellaneous records relating to land surveys. Researchers may find the original copies of these warrants in the Surveyor General department of the State of Georgia.

Dates

Created: 1858-1918

Creator

Gilmer County (Ga.) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Record Groups

- 161. Gilmer County
- 161/02. Probate Court

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Gilmer County - Probate Court - Warrants of Survey and Other Land Survey Records
Author: Georgia Archives
Description rules: Local
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin