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{{Under construction}} | {{Under construction}} ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode_Island_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | ||
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode_Island_Probate_Records|Probate Records]]'' | |||
== Record Synopsis == | == Record Synopsis == | ||
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Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, guardianships, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, depositions, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. | Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, guardianships, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, depositions, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. | ||
For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [ | For further information about the probate process, types of probate records, analyzing probate records, and to access a glossary of probate terms, see [[United_States_Probate_Records|United States Probate Records]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==== Regional ==== | ==== Regional ==== | ||
*The [ | *The [[New_England_Historic_Genealogical_Society|New England Historic Genealogical Society]] located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts has early Rhode Island probate records available on microfilm. To search their online library catalog click [http://library.nehgs.org/ Here]. | ||
==== National ==== | ==== National ==== | ||
*The [ | *The [[[Family_History_Library|Family History Library]] has microfilm copies of many of these records. For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog]. Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Rhode Island county or town. Then look for the topic labeled "Probate Records." | ||
== Statewide Record Collections == | == Statewide Record Collections == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Rhode Island|Rhode Island}} | {{Rhode Island|Rhode Island}} | ||
[[Category:Rhode_Island|Probate]] | [[Category:Rhode_Island|Probate]] | ||