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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
==== Beginning Your Search ==== | |||
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information. | To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information. | ||
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*Ancestors last residence | *Ancestors last residence | ||
*Year of death | *Year of death | ||
==== Searching the Images ==== | |||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the "Probate Court" category<br> ⇒Select the "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
==== Other Information About Using This Collection ==== | |||
The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == |
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