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See the [[United States Probate Records|"Probate Records"]] section of the United States Research Outline (30972) for more information on probate records and their genealogical value. | See the [[United States Probate Records|"Probate Records"]] section of the United States Research Outline (30972) for more information on probate records and their genealogical value. | ||
Probate records of Vermont are kept by probate courts. The records include wills, inventories, estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, and relinquishments. There are 14 counties and 19 probate districts in Vermont. The five southern counties (Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor) have two probate courts each. You can obtain copies of the records by contacting the clerk of the appropriate probate district. | Probate records of [[Vermont]] are kept by probate courts. The records include wills, inventories, estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, and relinquishments. There are 14 counties and 19 probate districts in Vermont. The five southern counties (Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor) have two probate courts each. You can obtain copies of the records by contacting the clerk of the appropriate probate district. | ||
For the addresses of the probate district courts, see the ''Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research ''mentioned in the “For Further Reading” section near the end of this outline. You can find similar information in: | For the addresses of the probate district courts, see the ''Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research''mentioned in the “For Further Reading” section near the end of this outline. You can find similar information in: | ||
''Vermont Probate Districts''. In VTGenWeb [database online]. N.p., 12 August 1999 [cited 25 August 1999]. Available at [http://home.att.net/~Local_History/Courts-VT.htm www.rootsweb.com/~vtgenweb/probate.htm]. This site lists the counties, brief county history sketches, each probate district with its address, telephone number, and office hours. | ''Vermont Probate Districts''. In VTGenWeb [database online]. N.p., 12 August 1999 [cited 25 August 1999]. Available at [http://home.att.net/~Local_History/Courts-VT.htm www.rootsweb.com/~vtgenweb/probate.htm]. This site lists the counties, brief county history sketches, each probate district with its address, telephone number, and office hours. | ||
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VERMONT, [COUNTY]- GUARDIANSHIP | VERMONT, [COUNTY]- GUARDIANSHIP | ||
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