Private Sources

In researching historic houses, it should be stressed that much of the best research material about historic properties is still in private hands and minds. Interviews with past or present property owners are often one of the best means of locating information. Very often historical societies, museums, genealogical societies and pioneer associations can be helpful in locating previous owners or their descendants. The family history associated with photo albums, scrapbooks, diaries, papers, records and manuscripts is often the most valuable resource of all. Some current property owners have had contact with the families of previous owners and can make referrals to them. Neighbors are also sometimes sources of information.

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