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To find a probate record of interest, you should first search available indexes. Many probate records have been indexed. | To find a probate record of interest, you should first search available indexes. Many probate records have been indexed. | ||
The Scottish Record Society at http://www.scottishrecordsassociation.org/ | The Scottish Record Society at http://www.scottishrecordsassociation.org/ has published indexes to the Commissariat Court records to 1800 (FHL book 941 B4sr). Other indexes are available for 1800 to 1823 and for 1800 to 1829 for Edinburgh, Haddington, and Linlithgow. | ||
You can find Family History Library film numbers for indexes to probate records in: | You can find Family History Library film numbers for indexes to probate records in: | ||
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* A person who died outside of Scotland but who owned property within Scotland would have his or her testament proved in an Edinburgh court or the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | * A person who died outside of Scotland but who owned property within Scotland would have his or her testament proved in an Edinburgh court or the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | ||
* Testaments for women may be under their maiden name. | * Testaments for women may be under their maiden name. | ||
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