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Deed Books, 1868-1872

 Series

Scope and Contents

Manuscript volumes recording deeds for real property sold by the Sheriff under order of the judge of Seventh 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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1868-1872

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.

Extent

2 Volumes (2 volumes available on microfilm)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Call number: mf VSG690 1868-1872

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610