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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[District of Columbia Genealogy|District of Columbia ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[District of Columbia Genealogy|District of Columbia ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[District of Columbia Probate Records|Probate Records]]'' | ||
== Record Synopsis == | === Record Synopsis === | ||
Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, | Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianship's, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, 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 United States Probate Records|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms|glossary]] of probate terms, see [[United States Probate Records|United States Probate Records]]. | ||
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== History == | === History === | ||
In 1791, the District of Columbia was created as the seat of the federal government. The areas chosen were taken from parts of [[Fairfax County, Virginia|Fairfax County, Virginia]] and [[Montgomery County, Maryland Genealogy|Montgomery]] and [[Prince George's County, Maryland Genealogy|Prince George's]] counties of Maryland. Probate records prior to 1800 for the [[District of Columbia Genealogy|District of Columbia]] were kept by the appropriate courts of [[Virginia Probate Records|Virginia]] and [[Maryland Probate Records|Maryland]]. After the relocation of the District of Columbia in 1810, local government offices were established. In 1846, the area taken from Virginia was returned with the pre-1846 records as well. | In 1791, the District of Columbia was created as the seat of the federal government. The areas chosen were taken from parts of [[Fairfax County, Virginia|Fairfax County, Virginia]] and [[Montgomery County, Maryland Genealogy|Montgomery]] and [[Prince George's County, Maryland Genealogy|Prince George's]] counties of Maryland. Probate records prior to 1800 for the [[District of Columbia Genealogy|District of Columbia]] were kept by the appropriate courts of [[Virginia Probate Records|Virginia]] and [[Maryland Probate Records|Maryland]]. After the relocation of the District of Columbia in 1810, local government offices were established. In 1846, the area taken from Virginia was returned with the pre-1846 records as well. | ||
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*A discussion of District of Columbia Probate Records written by Johni Cerny in ''Red book: American State, County, and Town Sources'' can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=District_of_Columbia_Probate_Records Ancestry]. ($) | *A discussion of District of Columbia Probate Records written by Johni Cerny in ''Red book: American State, County, and Town Sources'' can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=District_of_Columbia_Probate_Records Ancestry]. ($) | ||
== State Statutes == | === State Statutes === | ||
Understanding the District of Columbia | Understanding the District of Columbia probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. | ||
Additional information about District of Columbia state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "District of Columbia statutes." | Additional information about District of Columbia state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "District of Columbia statutes." | ||
== Repositories == | === Repositories === | ||
==== Local ==== | ==== Local ==== | ||
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The Family History Library has a collection of both {{FHL|377589|subject-id|disp=Probate}} and {{FHL|828011|subject-id|disp=Guardianship}} records for the District of Columbia. | The Family History Library has a collection of both {{FHL|377589|subject-id|disp=Probate}} and {{FHL|828011|subject-id|disp=Guardianship}} records for the District of Columbia. | ||
== Statewide Record Collections == | === Statewide Record Collections === | ||
'''PROBATE INDEXES''': | '''PROBATE INDEXES''': | ||
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*Pippenger, Wesley E. ''Index to District of Columbia Estates: 1801-1929. ''Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, c2008. {{FHL|1567774|item|disp=FHL Book 975.3 P22pwe}}.<br><br> | *Pippenger, Wesley E. ''Index to District of Columbia Estates: 1801-1929. ''Westminster, Maryland: Heritage Books, c2008. {{FHL|1567774|item|disp=FHL Book 975.3 P22pwe}}.<br><br> | ||
*Pippenger, Wesley E. ''District of Columbia Guardianship Index 1802-1928''. Westminster, Maryland: Willow Bend Books, c1998. {{FHL|830636|item|disp=FHL Book 975.3 P22pw}}.<br><br> | *Pippenger, Wesley E. ''District of Columbia Guardianship Index 1802-1928''. Westminster, Maryland: Willow Bend Books, c1998. {{FHL|830636|item|disp=FHL Book 975.3 P22pw}}.<br><br> | ||
*Provine, Dorothy S. Index to District of Columbia Wills: 1921-1950. Lovettsville,VA: Willow Bend Books, 1996 FHL 975.3 P22p Vol.1 and 2 [http://www.worldcat.org/title/index-to-district-of-columbia-wills/oclc/866547890 WorldCat ]<br> <br> | |||
*District of Columbia. Clerk of the Superior Court (Main Author). ''Guardianship Case Index (District of Columbia), 1801-1997''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. {{FHL|677591|item|disp=FHL Films 2073131, 2073162-2073164}}(4 films).<br><br> | *District of Columbia. Clerk of the Superior Court (Main Author). ''Guardianship Case Index (District of Columbia), 1801-1997''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. {{FHL|677591|item|disp=FHL Films 2073131, 2073162-2073164}}(4 films).<br><br> | ||
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*Langille, Letitia A. ''Wills, Book IV, Dated 1799 to 1837: as recorded in the Office of Register of Wills, Municipal Court, Washington, D.C. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. {{FHL|453935|item|disp=FHL Film 907978}}.<br> | *Langille, Letitia A. ''Wills, Book IV, Dated 1799 to 1837: as recorded in the Office of Register of Wills, Municipal Court, Washington, D.C. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. {{FHL|453935|item|disp=FHL Film 907978}}.<br> | ||
== Websites == | === Websites === | ||
== References == | === References === | ||
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