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<br>Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of people's estates after death. These records are very helpful for genealogical research because in many areas the authorities began recording probate actions before the earliest birth and death records. It is also the record that can give us a more personal glimpse into the life of an ancestor because of the detailed description of personal property. | <br> | ||
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Probate records are court records that describe the distribution of people's estates after death. These records are very helpful for genealogical research because in many areas the authorities began recording probate actions before the earliest birth and death records. It is also the record that can give us a more personal glimpse into the life of an ancestor because of the detailed description of personal property. | |||
Probate records were not created for every person that died. About 25% of the population had probates! Information in the records usually include: | Probate records were not created for every person that died. About 25% of the population had probates! Information in the records usually include: | ||