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[[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[North_Carolina|North_Carolina ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[North_Carolina_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | ||
Most probate records in [[North Carolina|North Carolina]] were created on a county level though many were later sent to the North Carolina State Archives. For the colonial period, dozens of North Carolina wills were proved in the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury|Prerogative Court of Canterbury]] in London, England. The contents of probate records vary greatly depending on the prevailing law and the personality of the record keeper. | |||
Most probate records in [[North Carolina|North Carolina]] were created on a county level though many were later sent to the North Carolina State Archives. The contents of probate records vary greatly depending on the prevailing law and the personality of the record keeper. | |||
Probate records in the state fall into two general categories: wills and estate papers. Most records mention the names of heirs and frequently specify how those heirs are related. Names of children may be given, as well as married names of daughters. Probate records may not give an exact death date, but a death most often occurred within a few months of the date of probate. | Probate records in the state fall into two general categories: wills and estate papers. Most records mention the names of heirs and frequently specify how those heirs are related. Names of children may be given, as well as married names of daughters. Probate records may not give an exact death date, but a death most often occurred within a few months of the date of probate. | ||
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Between 1868 and 1966 wills were proved in the superior court of the county. The original will was sent to the clerk in each county court house and a copy may have been sent to the state archives. | Between 1868 and 1966 wills were proved in the superior court of the county. The original will was sent to the clerk in each county court house and a copy may have been sent to the state archives. | ||
Since 1966 all documents relating to probate cases are kept in case files. After the estate is settled, the files are microfilmed and indexed by the name of the deceased and the names of the heirs. | Since 1966 all documents relating to probate cases are kept in case files. After the estate is settled, the files are microfilmed and indexed by the name of the deceased and the names of the heirs. | ||
== Estate Papers == | == Estate Papers == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:North_Carolina|Probate]] | [[Category:North_Carolina|Probate]] | ||