I agree with J. Penry. You need to search for original corners in the adjoining sections. I would also research all of the adjoining deed legal descriptions to see if any calls were made to a fence post or fence intersection. How old is the fence corner? I would ask the adjoining landowners if they know any history of the fence? Maybe someone helped grandpa eye ball it in when they were a kid. 4 chains is quite a bit of error along a Range Line.
All good points, J.P., but who knows what can go sideways when the deputies aren't as upright as you.
Recall what clearcut said: "Can't say the same for the 1860-80's GLO in this area. Tough bunch surveying tough ground. But a lying cheating bunch to be sure."
I don't know if you've ever had the opportunity to follow liars. Clearcut obviously has and so have I.
Don
Don,
I have much experience following deputy surveyors who did not do their work, that is exactly how I typically know when things are wrong or when other surveyors who came later are wrong. Have you read any of my articles? I am also currently working on a book about this subject.
Jerry
http://www.profsurv.com/magazine/article.aspx?i=795
http://www.profsurv.com/magazine/article.aspx?i=811
http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/4659/136/
http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/4166/136/
http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/4199/136/
http://www.amerisurv.com/content/view/4275/136/
Ah, so it appears that you do have some experience on the subject.
(I knew that:-))
Is there any particular order in which to read the articles?
Thanks,
Don
