Deed in Trust Index (1825-1938)

Deeds in Trusts also known as “Deed of Assignments” record the voluntary sale of a property to satisfy a debt.  When an individual or business suffered economic hardships referred to as “sundry losses and misfortunes” they assigned all their property for the benefit of creditors.  Records are indexed separately by the ‘assignor’ (person whose property was sold or assigned) and list the ‘assignee’ (person or creditors receiving the property).  Records beyond this time frame were recorded in regular deed books.   

Search Tip:  Deed in Trust records are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname of the assignor. Use the bookmark feature within the index to quickly navigate to the appropriate surname section. 

Lancaster County Deed in Trust Index (assignor surnames) 
Deed in Trust Index