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A few of the early probate files are now at the Oregon State Archives. Since 1859 the probate judge in each county has had jurisdiction over wills and the disposition of estates. Although some records are in the circuit court, the majority are kept by the clerk of each county court. The Family History Library has many of these records on microfilm. | A few of the early probate files are now at the Oregon State Archives. Since 1859 the probate judge in each county has had jurisdiction over wills and the disposition of estates. Although some records are in the circuit court, the majority are kept by the clerk of each county court. The Family History Library has many of these records on microfilm. | ||
The [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/prob.html Oregon State Archives] also has placed some of the records online. | The [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/prob.html Oregon State Archives] also has placed some of the records online. | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 22 October 2008
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History[edit | edit source]
In the Oregon territorial era a probate court handled probate matters.
Availability[edit | edit source]
A few of the early probate files are now at the Oregon State Archives. Since 1859 the probate judge in each county has had jurisdiction over wills and the disposition of estates. Although some records are in the circuit court, the majority are kept by the clerk of each county court. The Family History Library has many of these records on microfilm.
The Oregon State Archives also has placed some of the records online.
Web Sites[edit | edit source]
Oregon State Archives: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/prob.html
References[edit | edit source]
Oregon Research Outline. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001.