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*If you are unsure which Courthouse handled the deceased's estate, use the [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efappl.aspx '''Application to Probate Books (Series RG 22-514)'''] which list every 1859-1982 Estate File and the Courthouse that handled it. There are many different ways you will proceed depending on the time period. These are detailed in [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efile.aspx '''Ontario Court of Probate and Surrogate Court Records: Wills and Estate Files - A Pathfinder.'''] | *If you are unsure which Courthouse handled the deceased's estate, use the [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efappl.aspx '''Application to Probate Books (Series RG 22-514)'''] which list every 1859-1982 Estate File and the Courthouse that handled it. There are many different ways you will proceed depending on the time period. These are detailed in [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efile.aspx '''Ontario Court of Probate and Surrogate Court Records: Wills and Estate Files - A Pathfinder.'''] | ||
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====FamilySearch Digitized Microfilms==== | |||
Many county probate records, microfilmed and digitized, are available online. To see whether records are available online:<br> | |||
1. Click on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''].<br> | |||
2. In the '''Place''' search, type in '''"Canada, Ontario [county name]"'''. Click "Search".<br> | |||
3. Scroll down to the '''"Probate records "'''.Click on the title, which is a link.<br> | |||
4. Find the collection entry appropriate for the time period you need. Click on the link.<br> | |||
5. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right the listing for each microfilm. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.<br> | |||
6. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br> | |||
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===After 1970=== | ===After 1970=== | ||
The Archives of Ontario does not hold these estate files. They are available only through the courthouse in the County or District where the will was probated or the estate administered. | The Archives of Ontario does not hold these estate files. They are available only through the courthouse in the County or District where the will was probated or the estate administered. | ||