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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
This collection contains digital images of | This collection contains digital images of probate records from the New Zealand Archives. The records were created by local courts throughout New Zealand regions. Images are being published as images become available. | ||
The probate records are categorized in order by county, record type, date range, and volume. The earlier probate packets are arranged in three series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | The probate records are categorized in order by county, record type, date range, and volume. The earlier probate packets are arranged in three series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
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 | ||
* | *Name of spouse | ||
* | *Occupation | ||
==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
To search the collection | To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | ||
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Probate Court" category<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" category which will take you to the images. | |||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== | ==== General Information About Using 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. | ||