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=== Online Resources ===
===Online Resources===


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8800 New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999], ($), Index and images, incomplete.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8800 New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999], ($), Index and images, incomplete.
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/Probate-Records.htm New York Probate Records], by county  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/Probate-Records.htm New York Probate Records], by county
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6393 New York Wills, 1626-1836] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6393 New York Wills, 1626-1836] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1920234|New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971}} Browse images only.  
*{{RecordSearch|1920234|New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971}} Browse images only.
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/databases/new-york-abstracts-of-new-york-county-wills-1662-1801/about/?filterQuery=databasename:New%20York New York: Abstracts of New York County Wills, 1662-1801] ($)  
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/databases/new-york-abstracts-of-new-york-county-wills-1662-1801/about/?filterQuery=databasename:New%20York New York: Abstracts of New York County Wills, 1662-1801] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60379 New York, Estate Inventories and Accounts, 1666-1822], ($), index/images  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60379 New York, Estate Inventories and Accounts, 1666-1822], ($), index/images
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/databases/abstracts-of-wills-admins-and-guardianships-in-ny-state-1787-1835/about/?filterQuery=databasename:Abstracts%20of%20wills Abstracts of Wills, Admins. and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835] ($)  
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/databases/abstracts-of-wills-admins-and-guardianships-in-ny-state-1787-1835/about/?filterQuery=databasename:Abstracts%20of%20wills Abstracts of Wills, Admins. and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835] ($)
*[http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/newyork.htm SAMPUBCO New York Counties Will Testators Indexes]
*[http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/newyork.htm SAMPUBCO New York Counties Will Testators Indexes]
   
   


=== Record Synopsis ===
===Record Synopsis===


Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Genealogists often refer to 'Probate Records' as "All records which relate to the disposition of an estate," whether the person died leaving a will (testate) or not (intestate).<ref>Val. D. Greenwood, ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy,'' 3rd ed. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2000), 309.</ref>  
Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Genealogists often refer to 'Probate Records' as "All records which relate to the disposition of an estate," whether the person died leaving a will (testate) or not (intestate).<ref>Val. D. Greenwood, ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy,'' 3rd ed. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 2000), 309.</ref>  


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 records may be found in a probate file. 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 [[United States Probate Records]].
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]].


=== History ===
===History===


New York has a complicated history regarding the recording of probates. Before 1787, probates were handled by a variety of courts whose jurisdictions changed often.  
New York has a complicated history regarding the recording of probates. Before 1787, probates were handled by a variety of courts whose jurisdictions changed often.  


=== New Netherland Period ===
===New Netherland Period===


Until the 1680s, wills were probated by either notary publics or aldermen, according to Dutch law and custom. Unfortunately, the law did not require wills to be recorded at a public archive. The notaries kept these wills and other original legal documents (such as marriage contracts, guardianships, letters of apprenticeship, powers of attorney, contracts, and conveyances) in their personal custody. Some notarial records of persons in New Netherland (what is now New York and New Jersey) eventually ended up at the old Amsterdam Municipal Archives.  
Until the 1680s, wills were probated by either notary publics or aldermen, according to Dutch law and custom. Unfortunately, the law did not require wills to be recorded at a public archive. The notaries kept these wills and other original legal documents (such as marriage contracts, guardianships, letters of apprenticeship, powers of attorney, contracts, and conveyances) in their personal custody. Some notarial records of persons in New Netherland (what is now New York and New Jersey) eventually ended up at the old Amsterdam Municipal Archives.  


A 5,000 card index to notarial records of the city of Amsterdam from 1598–1750 gives information about persons in New Netherland (what is now Now York and New Jersey). It is called Noord Amerika Chronologie (North American Chronology). The abstracts give the old-world place of origin of immigrants to New Netherland. The collection is available on microfilm at the New York State Library at [http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/], microfilm number A-FM 200-I. It is not available at the Family History Library.  
A 5,000 card index to notarial records of the city of Amsterdam from 1598–1750 gives information about persons in New Netherland (what is now Now York and New Jersey). It is called Noord Amerika Chronologie (North American Chronology). The abstracts give the old-world place of origin of immigrants to New Netherland. The collection is available on microfilm at the New York State Library at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/, microfilm number A-FM 200-I. It is not available at the Family History Library.  


Additional notarial records of New York are found in:&nbsp;  
Additional notarial records of New York are found in:&nbsp;  
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From 1656–1668, orphanmasters were appointed to oversee the inheritances of minors. In 1668 the orphanmasters court ceased to exist in New Netherland. Their surviving records, primarily for New York families, are at the New York City Municipal Archives, and are translated and published in:  
From 1656–1668, orphanmasters were appointed to oversee the inheritances of minors. In 1668 the orphanmasters court ceased to exist in New Netherland. Their surviving records, primarily for New York families, are at the New York City Municipal Archives, and are translated and published in:  


*Fernow, Berthold, transcriber and editor. Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1655–1663. Two Volumes. Publications of the ''Committee on History and Tradition of the Colonial Dames of the State of New York'', Number 1. New York, New York: Francis P. Harper, 1902–07. (Family History Library film {{FHL|477172|title-id|disp=1730415}}.)  
*Fernow, Berthold, transcriber and editor. Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1655–1663. Two Volumes. Publications of the ''Committee on History and Tradition of the Colonial Dames of the State of New York'', Number 1. New York, New York: Francis P. Harper, 1902–07. (Family History Library film {{FHL|477172|title-id|disp=1730415}}.)
*O'Callaghan, E.B. ''The Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1663–1668''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|165180|title-id|disp=974.7 A1 #147.)}} Indexed; shows relationships and places of origin
*O'Callaghan, E.B. ''The Minutes of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam, 1663–1668''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|165180|title-id|disp=974.7 A1 #147.)}} Indexed; shows relationships and places of origin


The orphanmaster's court records in the Netherlands (Europe) from the 1650s to 1852 are indexed. A few of these records touch on people who emigrated to New Netherland. They include settlements and divisions of estates with provision for minor children, appointments of guardians, copies of wills, and burial records. They are only available at the [http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/home.en.html Stadsarchief Amsterdam] (city archives).
The orphanmaster's court records in the Netherlands (Europe) from the 1650s to 1852 are indexed. A few of these records touch on people who emigrated to New Netherland. They include settlements and divisions of estates with provision for minor children, appointments of guardians, copies of wills, and burial records. They are only available at the [http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/english/home.en.html Stadsarchief Amsterdam] (city archives).


=== New England Period ===
===New England Period===


Many wills were recorded in deed books—particularly in English settlements in New Netherland, such as Gravesend and the eastern towns of Long Island outside Dutch jurisdiction. When the English took over, probates were initially under the jurisdiction of either the court of assizes or the courts of session. By 1686, the governor's prerogative court centralized the recording of probates. In the colonial era, the prerogative court usually probated wills and administrations. The governor, who functioned as the "ordinary" or "surrogate general," had the authority to probate estates. Because the governor could not personally oversee probates, he appointed local surrogates to act in his behalf.  
Many wills were recorded in deed books—particularly in English settlements in New Netherland, such as Gravesend and the eastern towns of Long Island outside Dutch jurisdiction. When the English took over, probates were initially under the jurisdiction of either the court of assizes or the courts of session. By 1686, the governor's prerogative court centralized the recording of probates. In the colonial era, the prerogative court usually probated wills and administrations. The governor, who functioned as the "ordinary" or "surrogate general," had the authority to probate estates. Because the governor could not personally oversee probates, he appointed local surrogates to act in his behalf.  
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When the court of chancery was abolished in 1847, its records were also sent to the court of appeals of Albany. In the 1960s, these and many records of the New York County Surrogate's Court were sent to The Historical Documents Collection at Queens College, where they were later microfilmed. The court of appeals documents have since been transferred back to Albany to the New York State Archives. These records are now at the state archives as Records of the New York Court of Probates and its Colonial Predecessors, 1664–1823. The collection contains wills, 1671–1815; accounts, 1666–1823; and administrations, 1700–1823. The records of the First Circuit Chancery Court are still at the New York County Courthouse, Office of the City Clerk.
When the court of chancery was abolished in 1847, its records were also sent to the court of appeals of Albany. In the 1960s, these and many records of the New York County Surrogate's Court were sent to The Historical Documents Collection at Queens College, where they were later microfilmed. The court of appeals documents have since been transferred back to Albany to the New York State Archives. These records are now at the state archives as Records of the New York Court of Probates and its Colonial Predecessors, 1664–1823. The collection contains wills, 1671–1815; accounts, 1666–1823; and administrations, 1700–1823. The records of the First Circuit Chancery Court are still at the New York County Courthouse, Office of the City Clerk.


=== State Statutes ===
===State Statutes===


Understanding the New York probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems.  
Understanding the New York probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems.  
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Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "New York statutes."<br>  
Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "New York statutes."<br>  


== Types of Probate Records ==
==Types of Probate Records==


=== Surrogate's Court Records ===
===Surrogate's Court Records===


From May 1787 to the present, county surrogate's courts have recorded probates. However, the court of probates and court of chancery handled estates of deceased persons who died in one county but who owned property in another. An 1823 law mandated that all probates come under the jurisdiction of the county surrogate's courts. Each surrogate's court has a comprehensive index to all probate records, including the unrecorded probate packets.  
From May 1787 to the present, county surrogate's courts have recorded probates. However, the court of probates and court of chancery handled estates of deceased persons who died in one county but who owned property in another. An 1823 law mandated that all probates come under the jurisdiction of the county surrogate's courts. Each surrogate's court has a comprehensive index to all probate records, including the unrecorded probate packets.  


=== Probate Packets ===
===Probate Packets===


The most important probate record is the probate packet, or estate file. A much larger percentage of the New York population is represented in the estate files than in the will books. The file contains copies of all documents related to estate settlement, including will or administration, bond, and inventory.  
The most important probate record is the probate packet, or estate file. A much larger percentage of the New York population is represented in the estate files than in the will books. The file contains copies of all documents related to estate settlement, including will or administration, bond, and inventory.  


=== Probate Petitions 1830 to Present ===
===Probate Petitions 1830 to Present===


Since about 1830, a petition that lists names of heirs, date of death of the deceased, relationships to the deceased, and the heir's residences may be included. These packets can be found at the county courthouse. Some of these packets have been microfilmed and made available at the Family History Library for 29 counties of New York.  
Since about 1830, a petition that lists names of heirs, date of death of the deceased, relationships to the deceased, and the heir's residences may be included. These packets can be found at the county courthouse. Some of these packets have been microfilmed and made available at the Family History Library for 29 counties of New York.  
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| Packets  
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| Notes  
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| FamilySearch Catalog
|FamilySearch Catalog
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| [[Allegany County, New York Genealogy|Allegany]]  
|[[Allegany County, New York Genealogy|Allegany]]
| 1897–1930  
|1897–1930
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records"<br>
| {{FHL|224676|item|disp=FHL Film 594805(first of over 500 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|224676|item|disp=FHL Film 594805(first of over 500 films)}}<br>
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|-
| [[Cayuga County, New York Genealogy|Cayuga]]  
|[[Cayuga County, New York Genealogy|Cayuga]]
| 1799–1905  
|1799–1905
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records" <br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records" <br>
| {{FHL|297489|item|disp=FHL Film 861020(first of over 1000 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|297489|item|disp=FHL Film 861020(first of over 1000 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Chautauqua County, New York Genealogy|Chautauqua]]  
|[[Chautauqua County, New York Genealogy|Chautauqua]]
| Nil  
|Nil
| Petitions in "probate of wills books" 1841–1901<br>  
|Petitions in "probate of wills books" 1841–1901<br>
| {{FHL|218227|item|disp=FHL Film 810272(first of 17 films) Index available}}<br>
|{{FHL|218227|item|disp=FHL Film 810272(first of 17 films) Index available}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Chemung County, New York Genealogy|Chemung]]  
|[[Chemung County, New York Genealogy|Chemung]]
| 1836–1900  
|1836–1900
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate Papers"  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate Papers"
| {{FHL|303554|item|disp=FHL Film 869194(Index to 207 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|303554|item|disp=FHL Film 869194(Index to 207 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Columbia County, New York Genealogy|Columbia]]  
|[[Columbia County, New York Genealogy|Columbia]]
| 1830–1880<br>  
|1830–1880<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "will papers" and "administration papers" 1830–1880<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "will papers" and "administration papers" 1830–1880<br>
| {{FHL|307213|item|disp=FHL Film 587933(first of 77 films)Will papers }}  
|{{FHL|307213|item|disp=FHL Film 587933(first of 77 films)Will papers }}  
{{FHL|247251|item|disp=FHL Film 479417(first of 37 films)Administration papers}}<br>  
{{FHL|247251|item|disp=FHL Film 479417(first of 37 films)Administration papers}}<br>


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|-
| [[Cortland County, New York Genealogy|Cortland]]  
|[[Cortland County, New York Genealogy|Cortland]]
| 1810–1893<br>  
|1810–1893<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate Files" 1810–1893<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate Files" 1810–1893<br>
| {{FHL|553477|item|disp=FHL Film 1819656(first of 27 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|553477|item|disp=FHL Film 1819656(first of 27 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Delaware County, New York Genealogy|Delaware]]  
|[[Delaware County, New York Genealogy|Delaware]]
| 1797–1915<br>  
|1797–1915<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers and proceedings, 1797–1900<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers and proceedings, 1797–1900<br>
| {{FHL|297470|item|disp=FHL Film 833575(first of 331 films)}} Indexed by surname in general index to wills and proceedings. {{FHL|256921|item|disp=FHL Film 833549–50}}<br>
|{{FHL|297470|item|disp=FHL Film 833575(first of 331 films)}} Indexed by surname in general index to wills and proceedings. {{FHL|256921|item|disp=FHL Film 833549–50}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Dutchess County, New York Genealogy|Dutchess]]  
|[[Dutchess County, New York Genealogy|Dutchess]]
| 1793–1868<br>  
|1793–1868<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Packets"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Packets"<br>
| {{FHL|305408|item|disp=FHL Film 913728(first of 120 films)}} Indexed in General index to surrogate records {{FHL|274527|item|disp=FHL Film 913654(first of 4 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|305408|item|disp=FHL Film 913728(first of 120 films)}} Indexed in General index to surrogate records {{FHL|274527|item|disp=FHL Film 913654(first of 4 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Erie County, New York Genealogy|Erie]]  
|[[Erie County, New York Genealogy|Erie]]
| 1800–1929<br>  
|1800–1929<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Surrogates Records"<br>
| {{FHL|311372|item|disp=FHL Film 925084(first of 891 films)}} Includes film index {{FHL|311372|item|disp=FHL Film 925093(first of 10 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|311372|item|disp=FHL Film 925084(first of 891 films)}} Includes film index {{FHL|311372|item|disp=FHL Film 925093(first of 10 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Genesee County, New York Genealogy|Genesee]]  
|[[Genesee County, New York Genealogy|Genesee]]
| Nil<br>  
|Nil<br>
| Petitions in "probate books" 1856–1908<br>  
|Petitions in "probate books" 1856–1908<br>
| {{FHL|221551|item|disp=FHL Film 811142(first of 6 films)}} Includes index.<br>
|{{FHL|221551|item|disp=FHL Film 811142(first of 6 films)}} Includes index.<br>
|-
|-
| [[Greene County, New York Genealogy|Greene]]  
|[[Greene County, New York Genealogy|Greene]]
|  
|
yes(alpha) 1800–1883+  
yes(alpha) 1800–1883+  


| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>
| {{FHL|306810|item|disp=FHL Film 480114(first of 126 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|306810|item|disp=FHL Film 480114(first of 126 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Hamilton County, New York Genealogy|Hamilton]]  
|[[Hamilton County, New York Genealogy|Hamilton]]
| 1861–1908<br>  
|1861–1908<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>
| {{FHL|234851|item|disp=FHL Film 550037(first of 9 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|234851|item|disp=FHL Film 550037(first of 9 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Herkimer County, New York Genealogy|Herkimer]]  
|[[Herkimer County, New York Genealogy|Herkimer]]
| 1792–1900<br>  
|1792–1900<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>
| {{FHL|317437|item|disp=FHL Film 847496(first of 300 films)}} Filed by Last letter of Surname.<br>
|{{FHL|317437|item|disp=FHL Film 847496(first of 300 films)}} Filed by Last letter of Surname.<br>
|-
|-
| [[Jefferson County, New York Genealogy|Jefferson]]  
|[[Jefferson County, New York Genealogy|Jefferson]]
| 1805–1900(1945)<br>  
|1805–1900(1945)<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate papers"<br>
| {{FHL|316042|item|disp=FHL Film 894445 Item 3(first of 278 films)}} First film is an index.<br>
|{{FHL|316042|item|disp=FHL Film 894445 Item 3(first of 278 films)}} First film is an index.<br>
|-
|-
| [[Kings County, New York Genealogy|Kings]]  
|[[Kings County, New York Genealogy|Kings]]
| 19th Century<br>  
|19th Century<br>
| FHL has petitions interfiled by type of estate<br>  
|FHL has petitions interfiled by type of estate<br>
| {{FHL|342755|subject_id|disp=Kings County Probate records}}<br>
|{{FHL|342755|subject_id|disp=Kings County Probate records}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Madison County, New York Genealogy|Madison]]  
|[[Madison County, New York Genealogy|Madison]]
| 1806–1876<br>  
|1806–1876<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate records"<br>
| {{FHL|50982|item|disp=FHL Film 425297(first of 77 films)}} Records are in case number order.<br>
|{{FHL|50982|item|disp=FHL Film 425297(first of 77 films)}} Records are in case number order.<br>
|-
|-
| [[New York County, New York Genealogy|New York]]  
|[[New York County, New York Genealogy|New York]]
| 19th Century<br>  
|19th Century<br>
| FHL has petitions interfiled by type of estate<br>  
|FHL has petitions interfiled by type of estate<br>
| {{FHL|370259|subject_id|disp=New York County Probate records}}<br>
|{{FHL|370259|subject_id|disp=New York County Probate records}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara]]  
|[[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara]]
| 1822–1932<br>  
|1822–1932<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>
| {{FHL|236611|item|disp=FHL Film 900543(first of 1068 films)}} First film is an index.<br>
|{{FHL|236611|item|disp=FHL Film 900543(first of 1068 films)}} First film is an index.<br>
|-
|-
| [[Oneida County, New York Genealogy|Oneida]]  
|[[Oneida County, New York Genealogy|Oneida]]
| yes (1867–1965)<br>  
|yes (1867–1965)<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Proceedings"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Proceedings"<br>
| {{FHL|381890|item|disp=FHL Film 398052(first of 92 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|381890|item|disp=FHL Film 398052(first of 92 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Otsego County, New York Genealogy|Otsego]]  
|[[Otsego County, New York Genealogy|Otsego]]
| 1829–1934<br>  
|1829–1934<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petitions for probate"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petitions for probate"<br>
| {{FHL|229095|item|disp=FHL Film 947947(first of 13 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|229095|item|disp=FHL Film 947947(first of 13 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Queens County, New York Genealogy|Queens]]  
|[[Queens County, New York Genealogy|Queens]]
| 1830–1865<br>  
|1830–1865<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate proceedings"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate proceedings"<br>
| {{FHL|227978|item|disp=FHL Film 930757(first of 33 films)}} Index to Probate proceedings {{FHL|227978|item|disp=FHL Film 933001(first of 3 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|227978|item|disp=FHL Film 930757(first of 33 films)}} Index to Probate proceedings {{FHL|227978|item|disp=FHL Film 933001(first of 3 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Rensselaer County, New York Genealogy|Rensselaer]]  
|[[Rensselaer County, New York Genealogy|Rensselaer]]
| yes (1793–1906)<br>  
|yes (1793–1906)<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>
| {{FHL|428628|item|disp=FHL Film 1531541 Items 2-3 (first of 235 films)}} Indexes to these records are found on: {{FHL|428628|item|disp=FHL Film 550660 (first of 4 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|428628|item|disp=FHL Film 1531541 Items 2-3 (first of 235 films)}} Indexes to these records are found on: {{FHL|428628|item|disp=FHL Film 550660 (first of 4 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Rockland County, New York Genealogy|Rockland]]  
|[[Rockland County, New York Genealogy|Rockland]]
| 1802–1900<br>  
|1802–1900<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate Records"<br>
| {{FHL|223296|item|disp=FHL Film 819733(first of 96 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|223296|item|disp=FHL Film 819733(first of 96 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Seneca County, New York Genealogy|Seneca]]  
|[[Seneca County, New York Genealogy|Seneca]]
| 1830–1911<br>  
|1830–1911<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Stanley I. Reynolds Collection" [typescript]<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Stanley I. Reynolds Collection" [typescript]<br>
| {{FHL|319921|item|disp=FHL Film 812847}}<br>
|{{FHL|319921|item|disp=FHL Film 812847}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Tompkins County, New York Genealogy|Tompkins]]  
|[[Tompkins County, New York Genealogy|Tompkins]]
| 1818–1900<br>  
|1818–1900<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petitions, proof of wills, letters of administration, and estate papers"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petitions, proof of wills, letters of administration, and estate papers"<br>
| {{FHL|252649|item|disp=FHL Film 869195 (first of 59 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|252649|item|disp=FHL Film 869195 (first of 59 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]]  
|[[Ulster County, New York Genealogy|Ulster]]
| (1707) 1787–1921<br>  
|(1707) 1787–1921<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate records, 1707–1921 approx."<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Probate records, 1707–1921 approx."<br>
| {{FHL|306377|item|disp=FHL Film 941437 Item 1 (first of 173 films)}} First film is an index to filing boxes. <br>
|{{FHL|306377|item|disp=FHL Film 941437 Item 1 (first of 173 films)}} First film is an index to filing boxes. <br>
|-
|-
| [[Warren County, New York Genealogy|Warren]]  
|[[Warren County, New York Genealogy|Warren]]
| yes (1813–1955)<br>  
|yes (1813–1955)<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate records, No. 1–13, 353; book of wills"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate records, No. 1–13, 353; book of wills"<br>
| {{FHL|285271|item|disp=FHL Film 441867(first of 203 films)}} First film is an index to Estate records. <br>
|{{FHL|285271|item|disp=FHL Film 441867(first of 203 films)}} First film is an index to Estate records. <br>
|-
|-
| [[Westchester County, New York Genealogy|Westchester]]  
|[[Westchester County, New York Genealogy|Westchester]]
| 1775–1900<br>  
|1775–1900<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate tax files, 1775–1900"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Estate tax files, 1775–1900"<br>
| {{FHL|209885|item|disp=FHL Film 597819 (first of 690 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|209885|item|disp=FHL Film 597819 (first of 690 films)}}<br>
|-
|-
| [[Wyoming County, New York Genealogy|Wyoming]]  
|[[Wyoming County, New York Genealogy|Wyoming]]
| 1841–1900<br>  
|1841–1900<br>
| In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petition and proofs of wills, 1841–1900" and "Petitions, bonds of administrators, 1841–1900"<br>  
|In FamilySearch Catalog as "Petition and proofs of wills, 1841–1900" and "Petitions, bonds of administrators, 1841–1900"<br>
| {{FHL|254509|item|disp=FHL Film 815844(first of 42 films)}}<br>
|{{FHL|254509|item|disp=FHL Film 815844(first of 42 films)}}<br>
|}
|}


=== Recorded Records ===
===Recorded Records===


Beginning in 1787, copies of probates have been recorded in books by the surrogate. The Family History Library has copies of will books and index books for most counties. For example, the Family History Library has New York County wills from 1665–1916 and an index to 1923 on 525 rolls of microfilm. The library also has microfilms of administrations books and guardianships for most counties. Most counties have consolidated estate index books, which index estate files, wills, administrations, letters testamentary, guardianships, administration bonds, guardian bonds, and so forth. If you need copies of documents from a surrogate court, be prepared to pay a large fee.  
Beginning in 1787, copies of probates have been recorded in books by the surrogate. The Family History Library has copies of will books and index books for most counties. For example, the Family History Library has New York County wills from 1665–1916 and an index to 1923 on 525 rolls of microfilm. The library also has microfilms of administrations books and guardianships for most counties. Most counties have consolidated estate index books, which index estate files, wills, administrations, letters testamentary, guardianships, administration bonds, guardian bonds, and so forth. If you need copies of documents from a surrogate court, be prepared to pay a large fee.  
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*[http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/newyork.htm SAMPUBCO] - Index of testators of many thousands of Wills.
*[http://www.sampubco.com/wills/ny/newyork.htm SAMPUBCO] - Index of testators of many thousands of Wills.


=== How to Obtain Probate Records ===
===How to Obtain Probate Records===


William Applebie Daniel Eardeley abstracted wills, administrations, and guardanships for most of New York State for the period 1787 to 1835. His abstracts are held at the Brooklyn Historical Society. They have been digitized by [http://newyorkancestors.org/ New York Ancestors], where they may be searched and viewed for a fee.  
William Applebie Daniel Eardeley abstracted wills, administrations, and guardanships for most of New York State for the period 1787 to 1835. His abstracts are held at the Brooklyn Historical Society. They have been digitized by [http://newyorkancestors.org/ New York Ancestors], where they may be searched and viewed for a fee.  
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The [[New York State Library]] has New York (State) Courts of Probate [http://nysl.nysed.gov/uhtbin/035-archives/(N-Ar)J0038 probated wills, 1665-1815]. The same are available on microfilm at the [[Family History Library]].  
The [[New York State Library]] has New York (State) Courts of Probate [http://nysl.nysed.gov/uhtbin/035-archives/(N-Ar)J0038 probated wills, 1665-1815]. The same are available on microfilm at the [[Family History Library]].  


=== Published Materials ===
===Published Materials===


There are several helpful statewide and downstate indexes and transcripts to help you search pre-1823 wills and other probate records. Some are indexed by name of deceased persons, heirs, witnesses, executors, and administrators:  
There are several helpful statewide and downstate indexes and transcripts to help you search pre-1823 wills and other probate records. Some are indexed by name of deceased persons, heirs, witnesses, executors, and administrators:  


*Fernow, Berthold, compiler. ''Calendar of Wills On File and Recorded in the Offices of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, of the County Clerk at Albany, and of the Secretary of State, 1626–1836.'' 1896. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (Family History Library book {{FHL|190499|title-id|disp=974.7 P28f}} 1967; film {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=416895}} or {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=930248}}, item 2; fiche {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=6046668}}.) The original wills, dated 1629–1802, are at the New York State Archives, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Digital version at [http://www.americanancestors.org/Search.aspx?Ca=094&Da=204 New York Ancestors] ($).<br>  
*Fernow, Berthold, compiler. ''Calendar of Wills On File and Recorded in the Offices of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals, of the County Clerk at Albany, and of the Secretary of State, 1626–1836.'' 1896. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (Family History Library book {{FHL|190499|title-id|disp=974.7 P28f}} 1967; film {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=416895}} or {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=930248}}, item 2; fiche {{FHL|190512|title-id|disp=6046668}}.) The original wills, dated 1629–1802, are at the New York State Archives, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Digital version at [http://www.americanancestors.org/Search.aspx?Ca=094&Da=204 New York Ancestors] ($).<br>
*Pelletreau, William Smith, editor, and Robert H. Kelby, indexer, ''Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, 1665–1801''. 17 Volumes. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, for the Years 1892–1908, Volumes. 25–41. New York, New York: New-York Historical Society, 1892–1909. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1282015|title-id|disp=974.7 B4n v. 25–41}}; films {{FHL|121453|title-id|disp=509196}}, 873857, and {{FHL|75581|title-id|disp=845296–302}}; fiche {{FHL|75581|title-id|disp=6046928}}.) Each volume is individually indexed. The original wills are at the State Archives and handwritten 19th century transcripts are bound in books at the New York County Surrogate's Court. Both sets are on film at the Family History Library, but the originals were filmed to only about 1738. The book and page numbers found in these published abstracts refer to the copies.  
*Pelletreau, William Smith, editor, and Robert H. Kelby, indexer, ''Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, 1665–1801''. 17 Volumes. Collections of the New-York Historical Society, for the Years 1892–1908, Volumes. 25–41. New York, New York: New-York Historical Society, 1892–1909. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1282015|title-id|disp=974.7 B4n v. 25–41}}; films {{FHL|121453|title-id|disp=509196}}, 873857, and {{FHL|75581|title-id|disp=845296–302}}; fiche {{FHL|75581|title-id|disp=6046928}}.) Each volume is individually indexed. The original wills are at the State Archives and handwritten 19th century transcripts are bound in books at the New York County Surrogate's Court. Both sets are on film at the Family History Library, but the originals were filmed to only about 1738. The book and page numbers found in these published abstracts refer to the copies.
*Scott, Kenneth and James A Owre, editors. ''Genealogical Data from Inventories of New York Estates, 1666–1825.'' New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1970. (Family History Library book {{FHL|974.7 P28s|disp=974.7 P28s}})  
*Scott, Kenneth and James A Owre, editors. ''Genealogical Data from Inventories of New York Estates, 1666–1825.'' New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1970. (Family History Library book {{FHL|974.7 P28s|disp=974.7 P28s}})
*Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from New York Administration Bonds, 1753–1799.'' Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Volume 10. New York, 1969. (Family History Library book {{FHL|111225|title-id|disp=974.7 B4ne v. 10}}.) From 1753–1799, bonds were required when wills were probated or letters of administration were issued. The bonds often give names, residences, occupations, and family relationships.  
*Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from New York Administration Bonds, 1753–1799.'' Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Volume 10. New York, 1969. (Family History Library book {{FHL|111225|title-id|disp=974.7 B4ne v. 10}}.) From 1753–1799, bonds were required when wills were probated or letters of administration were issued. The bonds often give names, residences, occupations, and family relationships.
*Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from Further New York Administration Bonds, 1791–1798''. New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Collections, Volume 11. New York, 1971. (Family History Library book {{FHL|90466|title-id|disp=974.7 B4ne v. 11}}.)  
*Scott, Kenneth, editor. ''Genealogical Data from Further New York Administration Bonds, 1791–1798''. New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Collections, Volume 11. New York, 1971. (Family History Library book {{FHL|90466|title-id|disp=974.7 B4ne v. 11}}.)
*Sawyer, Ray C., compiler and editor. ''Index of Wills for New York County, 1662–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: R. Sawyer, 1930–51. (Family History Library film {{FHL|199610|title-id|disp=860313}}.)  
*Sawyer, Ray C., compiler and editor. ''Index of Wills for New York County, 1662–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: R. Sawyer, 1930–51. (Family History Library film {{FHL|199610|title-id|disp=860313}}.)
*Barber, Gertrude Audrey.''Index to Letters of Administration of New York County from 1743–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: G. Barber, 1950–51. (Family History Library book {{FHL|202500|title-id|disp=974.71 P22b}}; film {{FHL|202500|title-id|disp=1425588 items 2–7}}.) Administrators are often relatives of the deceased.  
*Barber, Gertrude Audrey.''Index to Letters of Administration of New York County from 1743–1875''. Six Volumes. New York, New York: G. Barber, 1950–51. (Family History Library book {{FHL|202500|title-id|disp=974.71 P22b}}; film {{FHL|202500|title-id|disp=1425588 items 2–7}}.) Administrators are often relatives of the deceased.
*Remington, Gordon L., ''New York State Probate Records: A Genealogist's Guide to Testate and Intestate Records.'' Second Edition. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2011. {{FHL|1047760|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 D27rn}}
*Remington, Gordon L., ''New York State Probate Records: A Genealogist's Guide to Testate and Intestate Records.'' Second Edition. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2011. {{FHL|1047760|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 D27rn}}


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'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  


*[[New York, Kings County Estate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]  
*[[New York, Kings County Estate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
*[[New York, Orange County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]  
*[[New York, Orange County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
*[[New York Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|New York Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]<br>  
*[[New York Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|New York Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]<br>
*[[New York, Queens County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
*[[New York, Queens County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]


=== References ===
===References===
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