In most land records, deeds are found in indexes telling you where to look. Always make sure the legal description you are checking is correct. Land records are found in the county recorders' offices. The easiest way to check on a property is with the legal description. Always check for any kind of affidavit that may go with a deed.
Deeds are important records.
They can show kinship ties, can place an individual in a particular place at a particular time. When checking on land recrods, check every tranaction on the parcel from the list until after the one you are looking for dies. Sometimes there is information you may not be aware of. Also check any affidavits that may pertain to the property in question. Many are hard to find because old courthouses have burned down.