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*'''1793-1858''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/surrogate_court_index_rg22h.aspx '''Ontario Surrogate Court Index 1793-1858'''] Look for county and the the year. For some counties a number will also be given.
*'''1793-1858''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/surrogate_court_index_rg22h.aspx '''Ontario Surrogate Court Index 1793-1858'''] Look for county and the the year. For some counties a number will also be given.
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fa.aspx '''Ontario Probate Court Records - <br>Surnames A to G'''] <br>[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fb.aspx '''Surnames H to N'''] <br> [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fc.aspx '''Surnames O to Z''']
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fa.aspx '''Ontario Probate Court Records - <br>Surnames A to G'''] <br>[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fb.aspx '''Surnames H to N'''] <br> [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/ontario_probate_rg22fc.aspx '''Surnames O to Z''']
*'''1793-1859''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/218510?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Probate registers, 1793-1858; and estate files, 1793-1859''']
*'''1793-1859''' {{FSC|218510|item|disp='''Probate registers, 1793-1858; and estate files, 1793-1859'''}}
*'''1793-1869''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/373393?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Court records : probate court records, 1793-1859 (series 6-1)''']
*'''1793-1869''' {{FSC|373393|item|disp='''Court records : probate court records, 1793-1859 (series 6-1)'''}}
*'''1795-1953''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/181990?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Probate minute book, 1795-1847; probate record books, 1789-1901; probate estate papers, 1858-1900; index, 1877-1953''']
*'''1795-1953''' {{FSC|181990|item|disp='''Probate minute book, 1795-1847; probate record books, 1789-1901; probate estate papers, 1858-1900; index, 1877-1953'''}}


==Archives of Ontario Research Guides==
==Archives of Ontario Research Guides==
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*'''Registers''' are court order books recording '''petitions and grants of probate and administrators' bonds'''.  
*'''Registers''' are court order books recording '''petitions and grants of probate and administrators' bonds'''.  
*In '''estate files''' you may find '''wills, inventories, and letters of administration'''.  
*In '''estate files''' you may find '''wills, inventories, and letters of administration'''.  
*The original probate records are at the '''Archives of Ontario''' and at '''district land registry offices'''. The '''Family History Library''' and the '''Archives of Ontario''' have '''microfilm copies''' of many probate records for most Ontario counties. These include wills and indexes to 1930.  
*The original probate records are at the '''Archives of Ontario''' and at '''district land registry offices'''. The '''FamilySearch Library''' and the '''Archives of Ontario''' have '''microfilm copies''' of many probate records for most Ontario counties. These include wills and indexes to 1930.  
*As county and district boundaries changed, surrogate Court records from the original districts were taken over by '''one of the successor counties.'''
*As county and district boundaries changed, surrogate Court records from the original districts were taken over by '''one of the successor counties.'''
==Wills in Land Records==
==Wills in Land Records==
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====Finding the Microfilm of Estate Records====
====Finding the Microfilm of Estate Records====
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efile.aspx '''Ordering Estate Files at the Archives of Ontario''']
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/c_efile.aspx '''Ordering Estate Files at the Archives of Ontario''']
*To use Probate Court records at a [[FamilySearch Libraries|'''FamilySearch Center''']] near you, find the FamilySearch microfilm number in the FamilySearch Catalog listing: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/218510?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Probate registers, 1793-1858; and estate files, 1793-1859'''] These records are digitized, but are restricted for use at a FamilySearch Library or Center, or through other affiliated organizations. The camera icon at the right of the film notes is the clickable link to the records.
*To use Probate Court records at a [[FamilySearch Libraries|'''FamilySearch Center''']] near you, find the FamilySearch microfilm number in the FamilySearch Catalog listing: {{FSC|218510|item|disp='''Probate registers, 1793-1858; and estate files, 1793-1859'''}} These records are digitized, but are restricted for use at a FamilySearch Library or Center, or through other affiliated organizations. The camera icon at the right of the film notes is the clickable link to the records.
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4. Find the collection entry appropriate for the time period you need.  Click on the 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>
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>
6. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>
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