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*''Index to Abstract of North Carolina Wills from about 1760 to About 1800'' prepared by Fred A. Olds. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1981. {{FHL|239954|item}}, film 1033627 items 1-2. | *''Index to Abstract of North Carolina Wills from about 1760 to About 1800'' prepared by Fred A. Olds. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1981. {{FHL|239954|item}}, film 1033627 items 1-2. | ||
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. | ||
=== Proved in London === | === Proved in London === | ||