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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
{{collection citation | {{collection citation | ||
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[[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | [[New Zealand Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | ||
== Record Content == | |||
<gallery | [Images] | ||
<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="New Zealand Probate Record Examples:"> | |||
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg| | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg| | ||
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg| | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg| | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may | Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | ||
*Name of testator | *Name of testator | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
===Beginning Your Search=== | === 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. | ||
*Name of ancestor | *Name of ancestor | ||
*Ancestors last residence | *Ancestors last residence | ||
*Year of death | *Year of death | ||
<br> 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. | ||
===Search this collection by image=== | === Search this collection by image === | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Probate Court” ⇒Select the “Record Type, Date Range and Volume” which takes you to the images. | To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Probate Court” ⇒Select the “Record Type, Date Range and Volume” which takes you to the images. | ||