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==Online Resources== | |||
*''' | *'''1804-1846''' {{RecordSearch|1388197|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846}} at Family Search - [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only | ||
*'''1805-1920''' {{RecordSearch|2019728|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Will Books, 1805-1920}} at FamilySearch - [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Will Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60297 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846] ($), index. | |||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/louisiana-orleans-parish-estate-files-1804-1846 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files 1804-1846] ($), index. | |||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-Louisiana/louisiana?s=218489221 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846] ($), index. | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1756-1984] ($), index and images, incomplete. | |||
*[http://nutrias.org/~nopl/inv/vx/vx100.htm Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters,Index to registration of foreign born persons, 1880-1916], 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] | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
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Probate records before 1845 were kept in probate courts. Since 1845, they have been kept by the clerk of the district court in each parish. Many of the probate records are included in the notarial records with the deeds and mortgages. In some parishes they are known as “succession” records. | Probate records before 1845 were kept in probate courts. Since 1845, they have been kept by the clerk of the district court in each parish. Many of the probate records are included in the notarial records with the deeds and mortgages. In some parishes they are known as “succession” records. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has copies of many [[Louisiana Genealogy|Louisiana]] probate files. For example, the library has 900 microfilms from New Orleans courts. These include: | ||
*successions (1805-1926), <br> | *successions (1805-1926), <br> | ||
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Most of the pre-1880 files have been indexed. | Most of the pre-1880 files have been indexed. | ||
The succession and probate records 1804-1849 are found online at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ | The succession and probate records 1804-1849 are found online at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/188927 FamilySearch]. See Historical Records Collections below for more information about this record collection. | ||
In addition, succession records 1846-1880 are available on film. These records are indexed. {{ | In addition, succession records 1846-1880 are available on film. These records are indexed. {{FSC|323874|item|disp=FS Library Film 500471 Item 6 (first of 543 films)}}<br> | ||
See also [[Louisiana Notarial Records|Louisiana Notarial Records]]. | See also [[Louisiana Notarial Records|Louisiana Notarial Records]]. | ||
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'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | ||
*[[Louisiana, Orleans Court Records | *[[Louisiana, Orleans Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|Louisiana, Orleans Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]<br> | ||
*[[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files | *[[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
*[[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Second District Judicial Court Case Files | *[[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Second District Judicial Court Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Second District Judicial Court Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Online Resources
- 1804-1846 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846 at Family Search - How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1805-1920 Louisiana, Orleans Parish Will Books, 1805-1920 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846 ($), index.
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files 1804-1846 ($), index.
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files, 1804-1846 ($), index.
- Louisiana, Wills and Probate Records, 1756-1984 ($), index and images, incomplete.
- Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters,Index to registration of foreign born persons, 1880-1916, index.
- Full-Text Search - Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
History
Probate records before 1845 were kept in probate courts. Since 1845, they have been kept by the clerk of the district court in each parish. Many of the probate records are included in the notarial records with the deeds and mortgages. In some parishes they are known as “succession” records.
The FamilySearch Library has copies of many Louisiana probate files. For example, the library has 900 microfilms from New Orleans courts. These include:
- successions (1805-1926),
- will books (1807-1920),
- inventories (1805-77), and
- minutes (1819-46).
Most of the pre-1880 files have been indexed.
The succession and probate records 1804-1849 are found online at FamilySearch. See Historical Records Collections below for more information about this record collection.
In addition, succession records 1846-1880 are available on film. These records are indexed. FS Library Film 500471 Item 6 (first of 543 films)
See also Louisiana Notarial Records.
A wiki article describing this collection is found at:
- Louisiana, Orleans Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Second District Judicial Court Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records
References