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== Finding the Record == | == Finding the Record == | ||
In order to find the probate you must know the name of the court district (''härad'') to which the parish belonged at the time of the ancestor’s death. To find probate records, go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to do a place search. In the'''Place''' field type in the name of the district followed by "härad". | In order to find the probate you must know the name of the court district (''härad'') to which the parish belonged at the time of the ancestor’s death. To find probate records, go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to do a place search. In the '''Place''' field type in the name of the district followed by "härad". | ||
For example, Vintrosa parish in Örebro County is located in Örebro härad. To find the records for Vintrosa parish you would do a place search for Örebro härad, and then look for the subject heading "Probate records". | For example, Vintrosa parish in Örebro County is located in Örebro härad. To find the records for Vintrosa parish you would do a place search for Örebro härad, and then look for the subject heading "Probate records". | ||