Washington Probate Records: Difference between revisions

From FamilySearch Wiki
VisualWikitext
(→‎Record Content: add contents)
m (→‎Online Resources: Added Full-Text Search Database - project)
 
(29 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
''[[United States Probate Records]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Washington|Washington]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Washington_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]''  
{{WA-sidebar}}{{breadcrumb
| link1=[[United States Genealogy|United States]]
| link2=[[United States Probate Records|U.S. Probate Records]]
| link3=[[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]]
| link4=
| link5=[[Washington Probate Records|Probate Records]]
}}
 
==Online Resources==
*'''1803-2010''' {{RecordSearch|1910364|U.S., Washington, County Records, 1803-2010}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Browsable records, incomplete for all counties.
*'''1832-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1454946|U.S., Washington, County Probate Case Files, 1832-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, County Probate Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*'''1851-1970''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9086 U.S., Washington, Wills and Probate Records] at Ancestry ($), index and images, incomplete.
*'''1853-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1979435|U.S., Washington, County Probate Records, 1853-1929}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images
*'''1856-2009''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60228 U.S., Washington, County Records] at Ancestry ($), images/no index.
*[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]
 
== Probate Courts  ==


== Probate Courts ==
In the territorial era, probate courts were established in each county to keep records of wills, bonds, orders, and the administrations of estates. When the superior courts succeeded the probate courts in 1891, all of the records of the clerks of the probate courts were transferred to the county clerk in each courthouse. Some probates were filed in the superior court.  
In the territorial era, probate courts were established in each county to keep records of wills, bonds, orders, and the administrations of estates. When the superior courts succeeded the probate courts in 1891, all of the records of the clerks of the probate courts were transferred to the county clerk in each courthouse. Some probates were filed in the superior court.  


The Family History Library has acquired copies of probate records for a few counties in [[Washington|Washington]]. However, they are also available at the various county courthouses, or the county may have transferred early records to the Washington State Archives at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/.  
The FamilySearch Library has acquired copies of probate records for a few counties in [[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]]. However, they are also available at the various county courthouses, or the county may have transferred early records to the Washington State Archives at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/.  
 
== Record Content  ==


== Record Content ==
<gallery perrow="3" widths="160px" heights="120px">
<gallery>
Image:Washington County Probate Records (12-0144) (12-0277) DGS 5456364 8 9 10.jpg|Probate Record Examples
Image:Washington County Probate Records (12-0144) (12-0277) DGS 5456364 8 9 10.jpg|Probate Record Examples
</gallery>
<gallery heights="120px" widths="160px" perrow="3">
Image:Washington Probate Records-3.jpg|Bequeath Statement or Will
Image:Washington Probate Records-3.jpg|Bequeath Statement or Will
Image:Washington Probate Records-4.jpg|Petition
Image:Washington Probate Records-4.jpg|Petition
Line 21: Line 35:
</gallery>  
</gallery>  


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington_County_Probate_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Account of Administrator (partial)]
{| style="border:5px solid #00ff7f"
 
|+ '''CLICK LINKS TO SEE SAMPLE DOCUMENTS'''
'''Links to Sample Images'''
|-
 
! style="text-align:center;background-color:#0000ff;border:2px solid black;color:#ffffff" | LINKS
[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-30540-8620-24?cc=1979435&wc=MM1X-527:n568823336  Case File, 1891 (images 1-43; various documents)]
! style="text-align:center;background-color:#0000ff;border:2px solid black;color:#ffffff" | DEFINITIONS
 
|-
'''Most probate records include'''
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11550-100731-6?cc=1454946&wc=12953217 WILL]
*Name of the deceased
| style="border:2px solid black" | written instructions by a person regarding settlement of his affairs after his death
*Death date
|-
*Death place
| style="border:2px solid black" | INTESTATE
*Residence
| style="border:2px solid black" | deceased without a will
*Heirs (these are usually family members)
|-
*Executor
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11550-101677-19?cc=1454946&wc=12953217 PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL]  
*Witnesses
| style="border:2px solid black" | request to the Court for administration of estate of deceased person
*Court where the estate was probated
|-
*Court location
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12337-50389-5?cc=1454946&wc=12951752 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION]
*Court date of probate
| style="border:2px solid black" | person appointed by Court to direct distribution of estate; not specified in will
 
|-
'''Genealogical Facts in Probate Case Files'''
| style="border:2px solid black" | ADMINSTRATRIX
*Name of testator or deceased
| style="border:2px solid black" | female administrator
*Names of heirs such as spouse, children, and other relatives or friends
|-
*Names of witnesses
| style="border:2px solid black" | EXECUTOR
*Residence of testator
| style="border:2px solid black" | administrator appointed in will
*Lists of belongings, property, and so forth
|-
*Various documents
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12337-54140-12?cc=1454946&wc=12951752 BOND OF ADMINSTRATOR]
*Recording dates
| style="border:2px solid black" | money assurance of validity
*Sometimes the date of death
|-
 
| style="border:2px solid black" | AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
'''Genealogical Facts in Bequeath Statement or Will'''
| style="border:2px solid black" | declaration upon oath
*Name of deceased
|-
*Date of will
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-30541-209-66?cc=1979435&wc=M67C-XTL:263601001,263682401 INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL]
*Heirs and relationships
| style="border:2px solid black" |
*Witnesses
|-
 
| style="border:2px solid black" | [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-33060-10930-33?cc=1910364&wc=M9HM-PFS:n674775024 LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP]
"Genealogical Facts in Petition"
| style="border:2px solid black" | Court given authority to care for another person
*Name of deceased
<br> <br>
*Name and location of Court  
*Date of court probate
*Name of petitioner


"Genealogical Facts in Probate Publication Statement"
|}
*Name and location of court
*Public notice of probate statement
*Date of recording with court


"Genealogical Facts in Witness Statement"
{|
*Name of deceased
|-
*Name and residence of witness
! style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''TYPES OF DOCUMENTS'''
*Date will witnessed
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black;" | name deceased
 
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black" | name administrator + relationship to deceased  
'''Genealogical Facts in Petition for Administratrix'''
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black" | heirs + relationships
*Name of court
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black" | names witnesses
*Name of and residence of applicant
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black" | death date + place
*Name of deceased
! style="text-align:center;border:2px solid black" | property of decease
*Death date and place
|-
*Heirs
| style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''WILL'''
*Property of deceased
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
 
| style="border:2px solid black" |
"'Genealogical Facts in Order of Appointment'''
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
*Name of Court
| style="border:2px solid black" |
*Name of deceased
| style="border:2px solid black" |
*Death date
| style="border:2px solid black" |
*Name of heir and relationship to deceased
|-
*Date of probate filing
| style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''PETITION FOR PROBATE'''
*Date of probate court
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
|-
| style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''WITNESS' STATEMENTS'''  
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" |
|-
| style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL'''
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
|-
| style="border:2px solid black;color:#006400" | '''FINAL ACCOUNT + PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION'''  
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" |
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
| style="border:2px solid black" | {{Green check}}
|}


== References  ==
== References  ==


''[[Washington]] Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.  
''[[Washington, United States Genealogy|Washington]] Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.  


:NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits.
:NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits.
Line 95: Line 133:
{{Washington|Washington}}  
{{Washington|Washington}}  


<br>
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''
*[[Washington, King County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington, King County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Washington State County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Washington State County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


[[Category:Washington|Probate]]
[[Category:Washington_Probate_Records]]

Latest revision as of 18:18, 6 June 2024

Washington Wiki Topics
Washington flag.png
Beginning Research
Record Types
Washington Background
Cultural Groups
Local Research Resources

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

In the territorial era, probate courts were established in each county to keep records of wills, bonds, orders, and the administrations of estates. When the superior courts succeeded the probate courts in 1891, all of the records of the clerks of the probate courts were transferred to the county clerk in each courthouse. Some probates were filed in the superior court.

The FamilySearch Library has acquired copies of probate records for a few counties in Washington. However, they are also available at the various county courthouses, or the county may have transferred early records to the Washington State Archives at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

  • Probate Record Examples

    Probate Record Examples

  • Bequeath Statement or Will

    Bequeath Statement or Will

  • Petition

    Petition

  • Probate Publication Statement

    Probate Publication Statement

  • Witness Statement

    Witness Statement

  • Witness Statement

    Witness Statement

  • Petition for Administratrix Page 1

    Petition for Administratrix Page 1

  • Petition for Administratrix Page 2

    Petition for Administratrix Page 2

  • Order of Appointment

    Order of Appointment

CLICK LINKS TO SEE SAMPLE DOCUMENTS
LINKS DEFINITIONS
WILL written instructions by a person regarding settlement of his affairs after his death
INTESTATE deceased without a will
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL request to the Court for administration of estate of deceased person
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION person appointed by Court to direct distribution of estate; not specified in will
ADMINSTRATRIX female administrator
EXECUTOR administrator appointed in will
BOND OF ADMINSTRATOR money assurance of validity
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION declaration upon oath
INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP Court given authority to care for another person



TYPES OF DOCUMENTS name deceased name administrator + relationship to deceased heirs + relationships names witnesses death date + place property of decease
WILL Green check.png Green check.png
PETITION FOR PROBATE Green check.png Green check.png Green check.png Green check.png
WITNESS' STATEMENTS Green check.png Green check.png
INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL Green check.png Green check.png
FINAL ACCOUNT + PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION Green check.png Green check.png Green check.png Green check.png Green check.png

References[edit | edit source]

Washington Research Outline. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.

NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits.
v • d• e
Links to Washington-related articles
Topics
Counties
Extinct Co.
Major
 Repositories
Early Paths

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

This website requires a paid subscription for full access. Some subscription websites are available for free at your local FamilySearch Center or Affiliate Library.

Retrieved from "https://integration-ru.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Washington_Probate_Records&oldid=5759577"