Deed Books, 1846-1880
Scope and Contents
Manuscript volumes recording deeds for real property sold by the Sheriff under order of the judge of Fourth District Court. Each entry is headed by the name of the purchaser of the property. The parties to the suit are given in the text. The remainder of each entry amounts to the Sheriff's proces verbal of the individual sale, including a legal description of the property, the name of the parties to the suit effecting the sale, the terms of the sale. A reference to the Conveyance Office Book and folio where the deed is formally recorded is also included. Volumes 3-7 are indexed.
Dates
- Creation: 1846-1880
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchs by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.
Extent
8 Volumes (8 volumes available on microfilm)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Call number: mf VSD690 1846-1880
Subject
- Orleans Parish Conveyance Office (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org