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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow. | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont Genealogy|Vermont ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | ||
{{Vermont Probate Record}} | {{Vermont Probate Record}} | ||
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*'''1749 – 1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9084 Vermont Wills and Probate Records 1749-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] — index and images $ | === Online Resources === | ||
*'''1749 – 1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9084 Vermont Wills and Probate Records 1749-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] — index and images $ | |||
*'''1800 – 1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files 1800-1921}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images | *'''1800 – 1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files 1800-1921}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images | ||
== 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, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Genealogists often refer to 'Probate Records' as "All records which relate to the disposition of an estate," whether the person died leaving a will (testate) or not (intestate).<ref>Val. D. Greenwood, ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy,'' 3rd ed. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2000), 309.</ref> | 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, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Genealogists often refer to 'Probate Records' as "All records which relate to the disposition of an estate," whether the person died leaving a will (testate) or not (intestate).<ref>Val. D. Greenwood, ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy,'' 3rd ed. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2000), 309.</ref> | ||
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For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [[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 [[United States Probate Records]]. | ||
== History == | === History === | ||
A general knowledge of Vermont history is essential to understanding Vermont probate records because that helps us know where the records were kept at various times. The territory we now recognize as Vermont was first inhabited by Europeans during the mid 1600s. The 1666 establishment of Fort Sainte Anne on the Isle La Motte is considered to be the first permanent European settlement. Non-French settlers began exploring and inhabiting the Vermont region towards the end of the 17th century. The first British settlement, Fort Dummer, was built in 1724. Before long, conflict over the frontier region erupted between the two nations. As a result of France’s defeat in the French and Indian War, Britain gained control over the entire region. Only a few European people settled in Vermont before 1724.<br> | A general knowledge of Vermont history is essential to understanding Vermont probate records because that helps us know where the records were kept at various times. The territory we now recognize as Vermont was first inhabited by Europeans during the mid 1600s. The 1666 establishment of Fort Sainte Anne on the Isle La Motte is considered to be the first permanent European settlement. Non-French settlers began exploring and inhabiting the Vermont region towards the end of the 17th century. The first British settlement, Fort Dummer, was built in 1724. Before long, conflict over the frontier region erupted between the two nations. As a result of France’s defeat in the French and Indian War, Britain gained control over the entire region. Only a few European people settled in Vermont before 1724.<br> | ||
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'''Today''' Vermont has 14 counties and 18 probate districts. The four southern counties (Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor) still have two probate courts each. The remaining counties each have one probate district who's jurisdiction is confined to the current county boundaries.<br> | '''Today''' Vermont has 14 counties and 18 probate districts. The four southern counties (Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor) still have two probate courts each. The remaining counties each have one probate district who's jurisdiction is confined to the current county boundaries.<br> | ||
== State Statutes == | === State Statutes === | ||
Vermont probate courts are responsible for wills, inventories, estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, and relinquishments. | Vermont probate courts are responsible for wills, inventories, estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, and relinquishments. | ||
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Adoption cases over 99 years old are open to the public. <br> | Adoption cases over 99 years old are open to the public. <br> | ||
== Repositories == | === Repositories === | ||
==== Local ==== | ==== Local ==== | ||
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*The [[Family History Library|Family History Librar...] located in Salt Lake City, Utah has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalo.... Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Vermont county. Then look for topics labeled "Probate Records" or "Guardianship." | *The [[Family History Library|Family History Librar...] located in Salt Lake City, Utah has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalo.... Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Vermont county. Then look for topics labeled "Probate Records" or "Guardianship." | ||
== Statewide Record Collections == | === Statewide Record Collections === | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1435692 "Vermont Probate Files, 1791-1919,"] FamilySearch database, has digital images of originals housed in the county probate courts in Vermont. It contains indexes and images of probate estate files. Currently only the counties of Chittenden and Essex are available in this database. Additional counties will be added later. For further information about this collection, click [[Vermont Probate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Her...]. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1435692 "Vermont Probate Files, 1791-1919,"] FamilySearch database, has digital images of originals housed in the county probate courts in Vermont. It contains indexes and images of probate estate files. Currently only the counties of Chittenden and Essex are available in this database. Additional counties will be added later. For further information about this collection, click [[Vermont Probate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Her...]. | ||
== Online Resources == | === Online Resources === | ||
'''Wiki articles describing online FamilySearch collections are found at:''' | '''Wiki articles describing online FamilySearch collections are found at:''' | ||
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*[[Vermont, Windham County, Westminster District Probates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Vermont, Windham County, Westminster District Probates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Additional Helps == | === Additional Helps === | ||
==== Published Materials ==== | ==== Published Materials ==== | ||
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*Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/vermont-probate-records/ Vermont Probate Records]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org. 11 April 2003. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | *Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/vermont-probate-records/ Vermont Probate Records]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org. 11 April 2003. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | ||
*Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{FHL|974.3 D27e}}.) ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/collecting-vermont-ancestors/oclc/14186367&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). | *Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{FHL|974.3 D27e}}.) ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/collecting-vermont-ancestors/oclc/14186367&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). | ||
*Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{FHL|1967587|item|disp=FHL book 974 D27g 2012}}). | *Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{FHL|1967587|item|disp=FHL book 974 D27g 2012}}). | ||
==== Websites ==== | ==== Websites ==== | ||
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*[http://www.michie.com/ Michie's Legal Resources]. An excellent online resource for current [http://www.michie.com/vermont/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&2.0 Vermont court rules and statutes]. | *[http://www.michie.com/ Michie's Legal Resources]. An excellent online resource for current [http://www.michie.com/vermont/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&2.0 Vermont court rules and statutes]. | ||
== References == | === References === | ||
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