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== Record Description  ==
== Record Description  ==
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To learn more about the probate records, the article [[New Zealand Probate Records]] has an expanded description of the records.  
To learn more about the probate records, the article [[New Zealand Probate Records]] has an expanded description of the records.  


For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1865481/waypoints Browse].
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== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==
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== How to Use the Record  ==
== How to Use the Record  ==


As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.  
'''When searching:'''<br>
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.


<br>Search the Collection  
===Search the Collection ===
 
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. <br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.


Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. <br>
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].  
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].  


To search the collection image by image <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Court" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" which will take you to the images.  
'''To search by image:'''<br>
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Court" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" which will take you to the images.  


Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.  
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.


== General Information About These Records  ==
=== General Information About These Records  ===


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.  
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
Citations for individual image records are available for this collection. Browse through images in this collection and click on the "Show Citation" box: [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1865481/waypoints New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991]


When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.  
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.  
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=== Citation for This Collection  ===
=== Citation for This Collection  ===
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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records  
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records  


{{Collection citation | text= "'New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Wellington.}}  
{{Collection citation | text= "'New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Probate Records, 1848-1991." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Wellington, New Zealand.}}
 
Digital images of originals housed at various municipal archives throughout New Zealand.
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