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The collection for Orange County, Bradford District contains images of probate estate files from the Supreme Court of Vermont. The files are located at the Division of Public Records in Montpelier. The collection is divided into multiple parts, 1780-1800, 1800-1847, 1800-1810 and 1820-1830. | The collection for Orange County, Bradford District contains images of probate estate files from the Supreme Court of Vermont. The files are located at the Division of Public Records in Montpelier. The collection is divided into multiple parts, 1780-1800, 1800-1847, 1800-1810 and 1820-1830. | ||
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The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc. | The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc. | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records DGS 4252641 18.jpg|Bond | Image:Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records DGS 4252641 18.jpg|Bond | ||
Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford district, probate records 5548761 7.jpg|Inventory Order | Image:Vermont, Orange County, Bradford district, probate records 5548761 7.jpg|Inventory Order | ||
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*The name of the deceased | *The name of the deceased | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search these collections :<br>⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒ Select the "County and District" category<br>⇒ Select the "Box Number, Name Range and Year Range" which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at each 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. Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | |||
=== Using the Information === | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | ||
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*Use the occupations listed to find other types of records such as employment or military records. | *Use the occupations listed to find other types of records such as employment or military records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*Probate records may provide informationn about adoptions or guardianship of any minor children and dependents. | *Probate records may provide informationn about adoptions or guardianship of any minor children and dependents. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. Keep in mind that wills are more likely to be found in rural communities than in larger cities and industrial areas. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. Keep in mind that wills are more likely to be found in rural communities than in larger cities and industrial areas. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | |||
*Look for variant spellings of the surnames. | *Look for variant spellings of the surnames. | ||
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*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | ||
{{ | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Vermont, Orange|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Vermont Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this county see the wiki article [[Orange County, Vermont]].}} | ||
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== | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. 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. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | |||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "Vermont, Orange County, Bradford District Estate Files, 1780-1915" Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Supreme Court of Vermont. Division of Public Records, Montpelier.}} | |||
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'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text= "Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1935." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing Supreme Court of Vermont. Division of Public Records, Montpelier.}}<br><br> | |||
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