Missouri, Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Missouri, Probate Records, 1750-1998
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Missouri,
United States
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Location of Missouri
Record Description
Record Type Probate
Collection years 1750-1998
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
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Missouri State Archives


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

The collection contains index and images of probate records created by county courts. In a few instances, if the court heard other cases in addition to probate, such as civil disputes or even some criminal matters, the records are mixed in with the probate records.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Missouri Probate Records, 1750-1998.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of testator or deceased
  • Names of heirs such as spouse, children, and other relatives or friends
  • Name of executor, administrator, or guardian
  • Names of witnesses
  • Residence of testator
  • Document dates

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Will

    Will

  • 1882 Inventory

    1882 Inventory

  • 1855 Court Minutes

    1855 Court Minutes

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The place where the person died

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select County
  2. Select Volume, Title and Year to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Missouri Probate Records, 1750-1998. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
  • If available, search another collection for the locality

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Missouri.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

  • Wills 1655, 1726-1888, 1912, and 1931, Daughters of the American Revolution. Independence Pioneers Chapter, Independence, Missouri: {s.n.], 1971 FamilySearch Digital Library

Known Issues[edit | edit source]

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Image Citation:
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