Do I still own any mineral acres?

[blakemoores]

Stonewall deed 1.pdf (192.9 KB) I attached a deed from my grandfather (was a geologist) granting mineral interests he had in Stonewall County. How do I know this was ALL or a partial sell of acres? Do I need the prior original deed to compare? Appreciate your help, Blake

[LanaStraub]

Sometimes when you see these kinds of fractions in a deed, there is still a possibility that some interest could exist. The short answer to your question is that you need to do more research to find out. There’s a webinar on www.naro-us.org that can show you how to search.

[blakemoores]

Thanks for the tip Lana! I found the webinar. Really appreciated! Blake

[LanaStraub]

Glad to be of help, Blake! If you aren’t already a NARO member I hope you will join us. If you are a member—thank you for being one!

[Stewardland]

It depends. I do not know who your family was, grantor or grantee nor do I know what future title looks like. To determine these things you need to run the title forward from that time.

[blakemoores]

Update! The Stonewall clerk found my grandfather’s originating deed from 1948 to compare to later sale deed I had. Good news is he kept about half. I went to the TXRRC and there is no activity. I’ll file an affidavit and cross my fingers. Thanks again.