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===Online Resources===
==Online Resources==
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*'''1749-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9084/ Vermont, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1749-1999] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1749-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9084/ Vermont, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1749-1999] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
* '''1800-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1800-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


===Record Synopsis===
===Record Synopsis===
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====Local====
====Local====


*Vermont probate district courthouses. The district offices maintain original probate files as well as card indexes of the decedents. For current address and telephone information, visit the [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont Probate Cour... page at Vermont Judiciary.org.
*[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont probate district courthouses]. The district offices maintain original probate files as well as card indexes of the decedents.  


====Regional====
====Regional====


*The [[New England Historic Genealogical Society|New England Historic Genealogical Societ...] located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. The society's R. Stanton Avery Special Collections Department&nbsp;also houses&nbsp;two manuscript indexes to early probate records for the Rutland&nbsp;(Rutland County) and Randolph&nbsp;(Orange County) districts. To search their online library catalog click [http://library.nehgs.org/ Her....
*The [http://library.nehgs.org/ New England Historic Genealogical Society] located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. The society's R. Stanton Avery Special Collections Department also houses two manuscript indexes to early probate records for the Rutland (Rutland County) and Randolph (Orange County) districts.
 
====National====
====National====


*The [[FamilySearch Library|Family History Librar...]&nbsp;located in Salt Lake City, Utah has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm.&nbsp;For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalo....&nbsp;Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Vermont county. Then look for&nbsp;topics labeled "Probate Records" or "Guardianship."
*The [[FamilySearch Library|Family History Library]] located in Salt Lake City, Utah has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Vermont county. Then look for topics labeled "Probate Records" or "Guardianship."


===Statewide Record Collections===
===Statewide Record Collections===


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1435692 "Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921,"] FamilySearch database, has digital images of originals housed in the county probate courts in Vermont.&nbsp; It contains indexes and images of probate estate files. Currently only the counties of Chittenden and Essex are available in this database. Additional counties will be added later. For further information about this collection, click [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|Her...].
*'''1800-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images and index, has digital images of originals housed in the county probate courts in Vermont. Currently only the counties of Chittenden and Essex are available in this database. Additional counties will be added later.


===Online Resources===
===Online Resources===
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*Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{FSC|974.3 D27e}}.) ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/collecting-vermont-ancestors/oclc/14186367&amp;referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...).
*Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{FSC|974.3 D27e}}.) ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/collecting-vermont-ancestors/oclc/14186367&amp;referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...).


*Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&amp;referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{FSC|1967587|item|disp=FS Library book 974 D27g 2012}}).
*Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&amp;referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{FSC|1967587|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974 D27g 2012}}).


====Websites====
====Websites====


*[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org Vermont Judiciary.or.... The official Web site of the Vermont Judiciary. The site provides useful information about the Vermont court system, including the [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont Probate Cour.... Resources include address and telephone number for each probate court, information about guardianships and adoptions, answers to frequently asked questions, etc. For maps and travel directions to Vermont probate courts click [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/MasterPages/Fav-Courtdirections.aspx Her....
*[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org Vermont Judiciary.org] The official Web site of the Vermont Judiciary. The site provides useful information about the Vermont court system, including the [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont Probate Court]. Resources include address and telephone number for each probate court, information about guardianships and adoptions, answers to frequently asked questions, etc. Maps and travel directions to [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/MasterPages/Fav-Courtdirections.aspx Vermont probate courts].


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