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*Franklin, Charles M. ''Index to Indiana Wills: Phase 1, through 1850; Phase 2, 1850 through 1880''. Two volumes. Indianapolis, Indiana: Heritage House, 1986-1987. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.2+P22f 977.2 P22f].) This provides name, year, county, volume, and page. | *Franklin, Charles M. ''Index to Indiana Wills: Phase 1, through 1850; Phase 2, 1850 through 1880''. Two volumes. Indianapolis, Indiana: Heritage House, 1986-1987. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=977.2+P22f 977.2 P22f].) This provides name, year, county, volume, and page. | ||
'''National Repositories''' | '''National Repositories''' | ||
The Family History Library has microfilmed Probate Order Books and Probate Complete Order Books for over half of the counties in Indiana. Do not overlook the ''Complete, or Final, Probate Order Book''. When an estate was settled, the clerk copied into these ledgers all the original papers, including bonds, wills, inventories, sale bills, settlements, and distribution of assets. Following is an example of the types of records that are filmed. These Franklin County records are on Family History Library microfilms: | The Family History Library has microfilmed Probate Order Books and Probate Complete Order Books for over half of the counties in Indiana. Do not overlook the ''Complete, or Final, Probate Order Book''. When an estate was settled, the clerk copied into these ledgers all the original papers, including bonds, wills, inventories, sale bills, settlements, and distribution of assets. Following is an example of the types of records that are filmed. These Franklin County records are on Family History Library microfilms: | ||
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*Moudy, Vera Mae (Ginder). ''Directory, Wills and Estate Information in Genealogy Dept., Indiana State Library''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1981. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=418740&disp=Directory%2C+wills+and+estates+informati%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.2 P23m].) This is a county-by-county list of books and films at the Indiana State Library. | *Moudy, Vera Mae (Ginder). ''Directory, Wills and Estate Information in Genealogy Dept., Indiana State Library''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1981. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=418740&disp=Directory%2C+wills+and+estates+informati%20%20&columns=*,0,0 977.2 P23m].) This is a county-by-county list of books and films at the Indiana State Library. | ||
=== Web Sites === | ==== Web Sites ==== | ||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/indiana/ Deathindexes.com] provides links to several Indiana probate records. | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/indiana/ Deathindexes.com] provides links to several Indiana probate records. | ||
*[http://www.umw.edu/cas/historicpreservation/research_resources/default.php The University of Mary Washington] has indexed and transcribed probate inventories for Dearborn, Franklin, and Ripley counties. | *[http://www.umw.edu/cas/historicpreservation/research_resources/default.php The University of Mary Washington] has indexed and transcribed probate inventories for Dearborn, Franklin, and Ripley counties. | ||
=== Learn More === | |||
*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010. | |||
*Eichholz, Alice, Editor. ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources.'' Third Edition. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. (See page 201.) | |||
*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. | |||
Click on the following links to wiki articles for additional information on probate records: | |||
*[[United States Probate Records|United States Probate Records]] | |||
*[[Probate Process|Probate Process]] | |||
[[Category:Indiana|Probate]] | [[Category:Indiana|Probate]] | ||