{"content":[{"text":"Genealogy Guide to Resources at the \n Lancaster County Archives","bbox":{"left":0.224706,"top":0.096477,"width":0.5505220000000001,"height":0.06166500000000001}},{"text":"Documents concerning Lancaster County residents have been filed in the Courthouse \n since the formation of the County in 1729. Since this time there has been a variety of \n court documents that over time have gained historical significance to researchers. \n The Lancaster County Archives preserves and makes accessible records that can \n provide unique information to those with ancestry in Lancaster County. Start with \n recent family members and work back through time carefully noting each source \n where you find records. The following records are typically researched for genealogy \n information but researchers should consult the archives inventory for a more \n comprehensive listing of potential historical sources.","bbox":{"left":0.156471,"top":0.458788,"width":0.687306,"height":0.1633340000000001}},{"text":"Deeds (beginning 1729) \n Deed Index books within archives begin in 1729 and are an excellent starting point for \n verifying that your ancestors were indeed in Lancaster County. Deeds typically \n provide an individual’s location, occupation, purchase price of land, and may mention \n family members. When a deed reference is located all deeds can be viewed via the \n Recorder of Deeds website: www.lancasterdeeds.com and selecting ‘Online E-film \n Reader.’","bbox":{"left":0.156471,"top":0.640606,"width":0.687306,"height":0.1260610000000001}}],"images_bbox":[{"left":0.397059,"top":0.180304,"width":0.207395,"height":0.237142}],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[{"left":0.397059,"top":0.180304,"width":0.207395,"height":0.237142}]}