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|CID=CID1865481 | |CID=CID1865481 | ||
|title=New Zealand, Probate Records, 1878-1960 | |title=New Zealand, Probate Records, 1878-1960 | ||
|location=Australia and New Zealand}}<br> | |location=Australia and New Zealand}}<br> | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
<gallery | <gallery caption="New Zealand Probate Record Examples:" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|Probate Record example 1 | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|Probate Record example 1 | ||
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2 | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2 | ||
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*Name of ancestor | *Name of ancestor | ||
*Name of spouse | *Name of spouse | ||
*Occupation | *Occupation | ||
==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | To Search this collection:<br> | ||
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
⇒Select the "Probate Court" category<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" category which will take you to the images. | To search the collection image by image, you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Probate Court" category<br>⇒Select the "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" category which will take you to the images. | ||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== General Information About Using These Records ==== | ==== General Information About Using These Records ==== | ||
The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | ||
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== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.<br> | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.<br> | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||