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== History  ==
== History  ==


Probate matters were recorded by town councils until each town established a probate court. Many of the published town records include references to wills and estate matters.
Probate matters were recorded by town councils until each town established a probate court. Many of the published town records include references to wills and estate matters.
 
[This doesn't belong on the state page. Need to move] The probate records of Providence, 1670 to 1730, have been published. Also see Frank Calef's index to Providence probate records of 1663 to 1775 ({{FHL|022385}}).  


== State Statutes  ==
== State Statutes  ==
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