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The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc.
The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc.
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== Collection Content  ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
=== Sample Images ===
 
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Image:Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records DGS 4252641 18.jpg|Bond
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford district, probate records 5548761 7.jpg|Inventory Order
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District 4397873 199.jpg|Petition
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? ==
This collection usually contains the following information:  
This collection usually contains the following information:  


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*Dates the documents were written and recorded (These are used to approximate event dates, i.e. a will was usually written near the time of death.)  
*Dates the documents were written and recorded (These are used to approximate event dates, i.e. a will was usually written near the time of death.)  
*Description and value of personal property or land owned by the deceased
*Description and value of personal property or land owned by the deceased
== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Images ===
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3">
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records DGS 4252641 18.jpg|Bond
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford district, probate records 5548761 7.jpg|Inventory Order
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District 4397873 199.jpg|Petition
</gallery>


== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
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===Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District Estate Files, 1780-1915===
===Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District Estate Files, 1780-1915===
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1807377/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒ Select the "Browse" link on the initial search page<br>⇒ Select the "County and District"  category<br>⇒ Select the "Box Number, Name Range and Year Range" which takes you to the images<br>


{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1807377 Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District estate files, 1780-1915]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
=== View the Images ===
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1807377|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
# Select '''County and District'''
# Select '''Box Number, Name Range and Year Range''' to view the images.
 
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1807377 Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District Estate Files, 1780-1915]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}


===Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1935===
===Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1935===
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1453983/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒ Select the "Browse" link on the initial search page<br>⇒ Select the "County"  category<br>⇒Select the appropriate "District”<br> ⇒ Select the "Folder Number, Name Range, Date Range" which takes you to the images<br>


Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:  
=== View the Images ===
 
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1453983|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
# Select '''County'''
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name
# Select '''District'''
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life
# Select '''Folder Number, Name Range, Date Range''' to view the images.


{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1453983 Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1935]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1453983 Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1935]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}


== What Do I Do Next?  ==
== What Do I Do Next?  ==
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.


=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
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