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There are several helpful statewide and downstate indexes and transcripts to help you search pre-1823 wills and other probate records. Some are indexed by name of deceased persons, heirs, witnesses, executors, and administrators: | There are several helpful statewide and downstate indexes and transcripts to help you search pre-1823 wills and other probate records. Some are indexed by name of deceased persons, heirs, witnesses, executors, and administrators: | ||
*Fernow, Berthold, compiler. ''Calendar of Wills On File and Recorded in the Offices of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, of the County Clerk at Albany, and of the Secretary of State, 1626–1836.'' 1896. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (Family History Library book 974.7 P28f 1967; film 416895 or 930248, item 2; fiche 6046668.) The original wills, dated 1629–1802, are at the New York State Archives, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. | *Fernow, Berthold, compiler. ''Calendar of Wills On File and Recorded in the Offices of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, of the County Clerk at Albany, and of the Secretary of State, 1626–1836.'' 1896. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=190499&disp=Calendar+of+wills+on+file+and+recorded+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 P28f] 1967; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=190512&disp=Calendar+of+wills+on+file+and+recorded+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 416895] or [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=190512&disp=Calendar+of+wills+on+file+and+recorded+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 930248], item 2; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=190512&disp=Calendar+of+wills+on+file+and+recorded+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6046668].) The original wills, dated 1629–1802, are at the New York State Archives, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. | ||
*Pelletreau, William Smith, editor, and Robert H. Kelby, indexer, ''Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, 1665–1801''. 17 Volumes. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, for the Years 1892–1908, Volumes. 25–41. New York, New York: New-York Historical Society, 1892–1909. (Family History Library book 974.7 B4n v. 25–41; films 509196, 873857, and 845296–302; fiche 6046928.) Each volume is individually indexed. The original wills are at the State Archives and handwritten 19th century transcripts are bound in books at the New York County Surrogate's Court. Both sets are on film at the Family History Library, but the originals were filmed to only about 1738. The book and page numbers found in these published abstracts refer to the copies. | *Pelletreau, William Smith, editor, and Robert H. Kelby, indexer, ''Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, 1665–1801''. 17 Volumes. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, for the Years 1892–1908, Volumes. 25–41. New York, New York: New-York Historical Society, 1892–1909. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1282015&disp=v%2E+43+%281910%29%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 B4n v. 25–41]; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=121453&disp=Collections+of+the+New+York+Historical+S%20%20&columns=*,0,0 509196], 873857, and 845296–302; fiche 6046928.) Each volume is individually indexed. The original wills are at the State Archives and handwritten 19th century transcripts are bound in books at the New York County Surrogate's Court. Both sets are on film at the Family History Library, but the originals were filmed to only about 1738. The book and page numbers found in these published abstracts refer to the copies. | ||
*Scott, Kenneth and James A Owre, editors. ''Genealogical Data from Inventories of New York Estates, 1666–1825.'' New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1970. (Family History Library book 974.7 P28s) | *Scott, Kenneth and James A Owre, editors. ''Genealogical Data from Inventories of New York Estates, 1666–1825.'' New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1970. (Family History Library book 974.7 P28s) | ||
*Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from New York Administration Bonds, 1753–1799.'' Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Volume 10. New York, 1969. (Family History Library book 974.7 B4ne v. 10.) From 1753–1799, bonds were required when wills were probated or letters of administration were issued. The bonds often give names, residences, occupations, and family relationships. | *Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from New York Administration Bonds, 1753–1799.'' Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Volume 10. New York, 1969. (Family History Library book 974.7 B4ne v. 10.) From 1753–1799, bonds were required when wills were probated or letters of administration were issued. The bonds often give names, residences, occupations, and family relationships. | ||
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*Barber, Gertrude Audrey.''Index to Letters of Administration of New York County from 1743–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: G. Barber, 1950–51. (Family History Library book 974.71 P22b; film 1425588 items 2–7.) Administrators are often relatives of the deceased. | *Barber, Gertrude Audrey.''Index to Letters of Administration of New York County from 1743–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: G. Barber, 1950–51. (Family History Library book 974.71 P22b; film 1425588 items 2–7.) Administrators are often relatives of the deceased. | ||
The Family History Library has similar abstracts for many other counties on microfilm. | The Family History Library has similar abstracts for many other counties on microfilm. | ||
== Surrogate's Court Records == | == Surrogate's Court Records == | ||