The Deeds Tell the Story

Curious about what the Registry of Deeds does? Visit the Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds Friday May 1^st and Monday May 4^th between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM for a tour of our facilities.  The Registry of Deeds houses the oldest, continuous land records in the nation.   If your ancestors lived in Salem we may have records pertaining to the property they owned or lived in!  The tour will explain the purpose and function of the Registry as well as all the research resources available for use by the public at our facility. Tours will be conducted at the top of each hour and reservations are not required.   For more information, please call… KATHIE GAUTHIER @ 978-542-1705 or KOSTA PSIAKIS @ 978-542-1770.

Did your ancestors own property in Salem? Stop by the Registry of Deeds for a brief instruction on how to research property using our website and all the research resources available at the Registry.   Imagine being able to locate and view your ancestors land records from the 1600, 1700, 1800 & 1900’s!  Instruction will be available anytime between 9 AM & 3 PM Friday May 1^st and Monday May 4^th. Reservations are not necessary.  For more information, please call… KATHIE GAUTHIER @ 978-542-1705 or KOSTA PSIAKIS @ 978-542-1770.