LAND RECORDS- HOW DO I TRACE THEM?

[Jo]

I'm trying to trace land records. My great grandfather worked a farm in Roscommon, and I believe that at some point land was given back to the farmers. How do i trace what happened to the farm and land? Who do I contact and what information would I need? Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou.
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STatania@aol.com

[John Hunter]

Continuing Valuations are available on LDS microfilm. <br>The original Cancelled Land Books, or Cancellation Books, trace the tenancy of land from the time of the final Griffith's Valuation to the 1960's in some cases. The microfilms can be an extremely valuable resource despite the fact that some entries were made in coloured ink that does not show on the black & white microfilm. The books can be very useful in pinpointing a possible date of death or emigration, or in identifying a living relative as the succession dates often mark some significant event, such as death, a marriage, a serious illness, emigration. The original Cancelled Books can be viewed at the Valuations Office, Dublin. <p>If you know the townland I can send the LDS film number.<p><br>
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ohaylock@bigpond.com