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| [[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]] | | '''[[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]]''' |
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| {{New Zealand HR Infobox | | {{New Zealand HR Infobox |
| | CID = CID1865481 | | | CID = CID1865481 |
| | title =New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998 | | | title = New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate and Miscellaneous Records, 1842-1998 |
| | location = New Zealand | | | location = New Zealand |
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| | record_type =Probate | | | record_type = Probate |
| | start_year =1843 | | | start_year = 1842 |
| | end_year =1998 | | | end_year = 1998 |
| | FS_URL_01 =[[New Zealand Probate Records]] | | | FS_URL_01 = [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]] |
| | FS_URL_02 =[[New Zealand Land and Property]] | | | FS_URL_02 = [[New Zealand Record Finder]] |
| | FS_URL_03 =[[New Zealand History]] | | | FS_URL_03 = [[New Zealand Online Genealogy Records]] |
| | FS_URL_04 =[[New Zealand Genealogy]] | | | FS_URL_04 = [[New Zealand Online Learning]] |
| | FS_URL_05 = | | | FS_URL_05 = [[New Zealand Probate Records]] |
| | FS_URL_06 = | | | FS_URL_06 = [[New Zealand Land and Property]] |
| | FS_URL_07 = | | | FS_URL_07 = |
| | FS_URL_08 = | | | FS_URL_08 = |
| | FS_URL_09 = | | | FS_URL_09 = |
| | FS_URL_10 = | | | FS_URL_10 = |
| | RW_URL_01 =[http://archives.govt.nz/research/ordering-archives/our-research-and-copying-services/our-research-services/probate-records Archives New Zealand] | | | Coverage = |
| | RW_URL_02 =[http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/get-a-copy-of-a-will Ministry of Justice] | | | Inventory = |
| | RW_URL_03 =[http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand - Probate Record Index] | | | DFNL = |
| | | RW_URL_01 = Archives of New Zealand: [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Probate Record Index] |
| | | RW_URL_02 = New Zealand Ministry of Justice: [https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/high-court/apply-for-probate-and-get-copy-of-will/ Apply for probate & get a copy of a will] |
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| | RW_URL_04 = | | | RW_URL_04 = |
| | RW_URL_05 = | | | RW_URL_05 = |
| | custodian =[http://archives.govt.nz/ Archives - New Zealand] | | | custodian = [http://archives.govt.nz/ Archives New Zealand] |
| }} | | }} |
| | == What is in This Collection? == |
| | This collection includes digital images of probate records created by local courts throughout New Zealand for the years 1843-1998. Although the index will contain entries up through 1998, the images for probates issued during the past 50 years are unavailable for viewing. |
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| == What is in the Collection? == | | {{HR Add}} |
| This collection includes digital images of probate records created by local courts throughout New Zealand for the years 1843-1998. The records were filmed at the New Zealand Archives, and images are being published as they become available. Although the index will contain entries up through 1998, the images for probates issued during the past 50 years are unavailable for viewing.
| | === Computer Aided Indexing (CAI) === |
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| Wills and probate records were kept by each state in Australia, beginning in the 1800s. Anyone of legal age and sound mind, who owned property (real or personal) in New Zealand, had the right to leave a will. An individual who left a will is said to have died "testate." Someone who did not leave a will, or a valid will, died "intestate."
| | === Index and Image Visibility === |
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| Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of a person's estate after he or she dies. The probate process began with a testator executing a will, followed by witnesses attesting and subscribing the will. After the death of a testator, the will was probated by the executor, usually at the court nearest the deceased’s place of residence. Since a will was the only record necessary for the transfer of property and belongings to family and close friends, disagreements often occurred. To solve such disagreements, all those involved instigated a probate. The records in this collection represent the eventual conclusions of those probate hearings. Even though probate records were not created for every person who died, they are very helpful for research because civil authorities began recording probate actions earlier than they recorded birth and death records.
| | === To Browse This Collection === |
| | | {{Collection Browse Link |CID=CID1865481 | title =New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate and Miscellaneous Records, 1843-1998 }} |
| To learn more about the probate records, the article [[New Zealand Probate Records]] has an expanded description of the records.
| | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == |
| | | The following information may be found in these records: |
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| === Sample Images === | |
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| Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|Probate Record example 1
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| Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2
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| == What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | |
| The following list indicates potential information provided in these records. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as record-keeping practices varied greatly over time. | |
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| '''Probate Records''' may include: <br>
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| *Name of testator | | *Name of testator |
| *Death date | | *Death date |
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| *An inventory of the estate (including trade and household goods) | | *An inventory of the estate (including trade and household goods) |
| *Names of witnesses | | *Names of witnesses |
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| == How Do I Search the Collection? == | | == Collection Content == |
| Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary. | | === Sample Images === |
| | | <gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="4"> |
| The probate records are categorized in order by county, record type, date range, and volume. The earlier probate packets are arranged in three series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date.
| | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|1858 Probate |
| | | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg|1903 Probate |
| === Search by Name by Visiting the {{RecordSearch|1865481|Collection Page}}. === | | </gallery> |
| Fill in the requested information in the initial search page to return a list of possible matches. Compare the individuals on the list with what is already known to find the correct family or person. This step may require examining multiple individuals before a match is located.
| | == How Do I Search This Collection? == |
| | | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: |
| An index is available on the [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand] website, which will give the probate record number associated with a name. When you search for a name on the index, it will bring up a list of documents that mention that name. When you find the entry you are looking for, click on "Order Details" to find the probate record number. On FamilySearch find the range of record numbers that includes your record number. Be prepared to sort through the files as they are often out of numerical order at the beginning of the set.
| | *Name of the person |
| | | *Approximate date of the event |
| === View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page === | | === Search the Index === |
| If granted the rights to view the digitized records in this collection (see below), the images may be accessed by following this series of links: <br>
| | {{Search Collection Link | CID=CID1865481 }} |
| ⇒ Select '''Browse through images''' on the initial collection page <br>
| | === View the Images === |
| ⇒ Select the appropriate '''Court''' <br>
| | {{View_Images_Link | CID = 1865481 | browse_1 = Court | browse_2 = Record Type, Date Range and Volume | browse_3 = | browse_4 = | browse_5 = | browse_6 = }} |
| ⇒ Select the appropriate '''Record Type, Date Range and Volume''' to go to the images.
| | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === |
| | | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. |
| Compare the information found on the images with what is already known determine if a particular record relates to the correct person. This process may require examining multiple records before the correct person is located. | | == What Do I Do Next? == |
| | | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === |
| == Tips to Keep in Mind == | | *Add any new information to your records |
| | | *If available, check the image for additional information |
| *The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | | *Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family |
| *Probate records may omit the names of deceased family members or those who have previously received an inheritance. | | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === |
| *The spouse mentioned in a will may not be the parent of the children mentioned, or relationships noted in the will may not have the same meaning as they do today. | | *Try searching by surname only |
| *Use the death date and estimated age to approximate a birth date. | | *The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name |
| *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | | *Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century |
| *You may need to search using an alternate or nickname.
| | === Research Helps === |
| *Check for variant spellings of the names.
| | The following articles will help you research your family in [[New Zealand Genealogy|New Zealand]]. |
| *Use the residence to search for other records in that location. | | * [[New Zealand Record Finder]] |
| *For more tips, go to [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
| | * [[New Zealand Research Tips and Strategies]] |
| | | == Known Issues == |
| == Known Issues with This Collection ==
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| | | == Citing This Collection == |
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| | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. |
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| | bgcolor="#fff3e7" style="vertical-align:top; line-height:125%; padding-top:8px" | '''Problems with this collection?'''<br>[https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=New-Zealand-Archives-New-Zealand-Probate-Records-1848-1991-known-issues&lang=en See a list of known issues, workarounds, tips, restrictions, future fixes, news and other helpful information.]
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| For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=New-Zealand-Archives-New-Zealand-Probate-Records-1848-1991-known-issues&lang=en article]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
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| == How You Can Contribute == | |
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| == Citing this Collection == | |
| Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
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| '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "'New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1843-1998." Database with Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. https://familysearch.org: accessed 2016. Citing Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office.}}
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