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When searching for probate records, remember there are '''many types of documents to find.''' You will want to search for more than just the will in order to learn all the information available about your ancestor in probate records. Probate records could be in more than one ledger, cabinet, packet, or office and will be a challenge to gather all together, but worth the effort. | When searching for probate records, remember there are '''many types of documents to find.''' You will want to search for more than just the will in order to learn all the information available about your ancestor in probate records. Probate records could be in more than one ledger, cabinet, packet, or office and will be a challenge to gather all together, but worth the effort. | ||
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*A quick way to find online probate records is to go to the '''state wiki page''' at FamilySearch.org. When you are at the state wiki page, click on the button that says “[State] Online Records,” and scroll down to where the probate records are listed. The links will take you to various websites, including FamilySearch.org where you may be directed to “Image Only Historical Records.” Image Only Historical Records have not been indexed, but are usually arranged in a way that is easy to browse. Also look for county and state archive records in the “Image Only Historical Records” at FamilySearch.org for unindexed, online probate records. | *A quick way to find online probate records is to go to the '''state wiki page''' at FamilySearch.org. When you are at the state wiki page, click on the button that says “[State] Online Records,” and scroll down to where the probate records are listed. The links will take you to various websites, including FamilySearch.org where you may be directed to “Image Only Historical Records.” Image Only Historical Records have not been indexed, but are usually arranged in a way that is easy to browse. Also look for county and state archive records in the “Image Only Historical Records” at FamilySearch.org for unindexed, online probate records. | ||
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