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Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2 | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg|Probate record example 2 | ||
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Probate records may contain the following information: | |||
*Name of testator | *Name of testator | ||
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==== Search the Collection ==== | ==== Search the Collection ==== | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br> | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br> Keep in mind: | ||
Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | *You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | ||
[http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | |||
To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Probate Court"<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" which will take you to the images. | To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Probate Court"<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" which will take you to the images. | ||