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Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, guardianships, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, depositions, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. | Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, guardianships, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, depositions, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. | ||
For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records]. | For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records]. | ||
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*[[Maine, Aroostock County, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Maine, Aroostock County, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Maine, Aroostock County, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Maine, Aroostock County, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Maine, Knox County Probate Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Maine, Knox County Probate Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | |||
*[[Maine, Washington County Courthouse Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Maine, Washington County Courthouse Records (FamilySerch Historical Records)]] | *[[Maine, Washington County Courthouse Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Maine, Washington County Courthouse Records (FamilySerch Historical Records)]] | ||