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*If your ancestor died before 1858, his/her probate would have been proven by an ecclesiatical court and it is important to know where he/she lived, as that will determine which courts had jurisdiction. | *If your ancestor died before 1858, his/her probate would have been proven by an ecclesiatical court and it is important to know where he/she lived, as that will determine which courts had jurisdiction. | ||
*If you know where your ancestor lived before 1858, you should go to the '''Probate Court Jurisdictions''' section below to determine what courts had jurisdiction over your ancestor's place of residence | *If you know where your ancestor lived before 1858, you should go to the '''Probate Court Jurisdictions''' section below to determine what courts had jurisdiction over your ancestor's place of residence. | ||
*Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | *Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | ||