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|title2=Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1915 | |title2=Vermont, Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records, 1790-1915 | ||
|location=United States}}<br> | |location=United States}}<br> | ||
== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The collection for Orange County, Bradford District contains images of probate estate files from the Supreme Court of Vermont. The files are located at the Division of Public Records in Montpelier. The collection is divided into multiple parts, 1780-1800, 1800-1847, 1800-1810 and 1820-1830. | The collection for Orange County, Bradford District contains images of probate estate files from the Supreme Court of Vermont. The files are located at the Division of Public Records in Montpelier. The collection is divided into multiple parts, 1780-1800, 1800-1847, 1800-1810 and 1820-1830. | ||
For a list of records by location, alphabet and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1807377/waypoints Browse]. | For a list of records by location, alphabet and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1807377/waypoints Browse]. | ||
The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc. | The collection for Orange County, Randoph District contains images of probate estate files located at the Division of Public Records in Middlesex. Each estate file consists of multiple images.The files are arranged by folder number then name. Folders 1-8 cover 1790-1890, folders 9-30 cover 1800-1840, etc. | ||
For a list of records by location, alphabet and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1453983/waypoints Browse]. | For a list of records by location, alphabet and dates currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/records/collection/1453983/waypoints Browse]. | ||
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| text = <!--bibdescbegin-->Supreme Court of Vermont. Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records. Division of Public Records, Middlesex, Vermont.<!--bibdescend-->}} | | text = <!--bibdescbegin-->Supreme Court of Vermont. Orange County, Randolph District Probate Records. Division of Public Records, Middlesex, Vermont.<!--bibdescend-->}} | ||
[[Vermont, Orange County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)# | [[Vermont, Orange County, Bradford and Randolph Districts, Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | ||
== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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*The name of the deceased | *The name of the deceased | ||
To search the collection for Randolph District follow this series of links:<br>⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒ Select the "County" category<br>⇒ Select the "District" category<br>⇒ Select the "Folder Number,Name Range,Data Range" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
To search the collection for Randolph District follow this series of links:<br> | |||
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒ Select the "County" <br> | |||
⇒ Select the "District" <br> | |||
⇒ Select the "Folder Number,Name Range,Data Range" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | ||
==== Using the Information ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | ||
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*You may be able to use the probate record to learn about land transactions. | *You may be able to use the probate record to learn about land transactions. | ||
*Use the birth date or age along with the residence or place of birth of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records. | *Use the birth date or age along with the residence or place of birth of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records. | ||
*Use the occupations listed to find other types of records such as employment or military records. | *Use the occupations listed to find other types of records such as employment or military records. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ||
*Probate records may provide informationn about adoptions or guardianship of any minor children and dependents. | *Probate records may provide informationn about adoptions or guardianship of any minor children and dependents. | ||
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | |||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||
{{Incomplete Citations}} | {{Incomplete Citations}} | ||
<br>“Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 February, 2012), La Plata > San Ponciano > Matrimonios 1884-1886 > image 71 of 389 images, Artemio Avendano and Clemtina Peralta, 1884; citing Parroquia de San Ponciano en la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matrimonios. San Ponciano, La Plata. | <br>“Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 February, 2012), La Plata > San Ponciano > Matrimonios 1884-1886 > image 71 of 389 images, Artemio Avendano and Clemtina Peralta, 1884; citing Parroquia de San Ponciano en la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matrimonios. San Ponciano, La Plata. | ||