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York County Historical Deeds
- This York County Historical Deeds collection, 1760-1790, contains original deeds, which are not normally retained by the Registry of Deeds. This collection is distinct from the Registry of Deeds official records. The Registry is mandated to scribe true copies of each deed into the record books, after collecting a service fee, and then return the originals to the owners. Disruptions during the American Revolution and the War of 1812 may have hindered the return process, resulting in the original deeds accumulating in the York County Courthouse in Alfred, Maine. Rediscovered in 2020, these documents are now preserved for research purposes as recommended by the Maine State Archives local government retention schedules. The full collection spans from 1727 to 1976. The 1760-1790 group on the Maine State Archives platform commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States.