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==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1749-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9084/ Vermont, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1749-1999] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1749 | * '''1800-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1800 | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search] | ||
===Record Synopsis=== | ===Record Synopsis=== | ||
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Various types of records may be found in probate files. 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 may be found in probate files. 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]]. | ||
*See also Ann D. Watson '' Vermont Probate Research'' NGS Magazine 48 #2 (April-June, 2022): 46- FS Library 973 D25ngs v40 no. 2 | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
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====Local==== | ====Local==== | ||
*Vermont probate district courthouses. The district offices maintain original probate files as well as card indexes of the decedents | *[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont probate district courthouses]. The district offices maintain original probate files as well as card indexes of the decedents. | ||
====Regional==== | ====Regional==== | ||
*The [ | *The [http://library.nehgs.org/ New England Historic Genealogical Society] located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. The society's R. Stanton Avery Special Collections Department also houses two manuscript indexes to early probate records for the Rutland (Rutland County) and Randolph (Orange County) districts. | ||
====National==== | ====National==== | ||
*The [[ | *The [[FamilySearch Library|Family History Library]] located in Salt Lake City, Utah has pre-1850 Vermont probate records available on microfilm. For collection details see the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. Use the "Place Search" option to search for a specific Vermont county. Then look for topics labeled "Probate Records" or "Guardianship." | ||
===Statewide Record Collections=== | ===Statewide Record Collections=== | ||
* | *'''1800-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1435692|Vermont Probate Files, 1800-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Vermont Probate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images and index, has digital images of originals housed in the county probate courts in Vermont. Currently only the counties of Chittenden and Essex are available in this database. Additional counties will be added later. | ||
===Online Resources=== | ===Online Resources=== | ||
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====Published Materials==== | ====Published Materials==== | ||
*Bartley, Scott Andrew. "A Guide to Genealogical Research in Vermont." ''New England Ancestors,'' Summer 2007. ({{ | *Bartley, Scott Andrew. "A Guide to Genealogical Research in Vermont." ''New England Ancestors,'' Summer 2007. ({{FSC|974 D25nea v. 8}}.) | ||
*Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/adoption-by-law/ Adoption by Law]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org, 2010. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | *Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/adoption-by-law/ Adoption by Law]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org, 2010. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | ||
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*Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/vermont-probate-records/ Vermont Probate Records]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org. 11 April 2003. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | *Bartley, Scott Andrew. "[http://www.americanancestors.org/vermont-probate-records/ Vermont Probate Records]." [Online Articl.... AmericanAncestors.org. 11 April 2003. Available only to members of American Ancestors. | ||
*Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{ | *Eichholz, Alice. ''Collecting Vermont Ancestors''. Montpelier, Vermont: New Trails, 1986. ({{FSC|974.3 D27e}}.) ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/collecting-vermont-ancestors/oclc/14186367&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). | ||
*Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{ | *Leclerc, Michael J., ed. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research'', 5th ed. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, c2012. This helpful guide contains addresses for each of the Vermont probate district courts. ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogists-handbook-for-new-england-research/oclc/42829198&referer=brief_results WorldCat entr...). ({{FSC|1967587|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974 D27g 2012}}). | ||
====Websites==== | ====Websites==== | ||
*[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org Vermont Judiciary. | *[http://www.vermontjudiciary.org Vermont Judiciary.org] The official Web site of the Vermont Judiciary. The site provides useful information about the Vermont court system, including the [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/probate/default.aspx Vermont Probate Court]. Resources include address and telephone number for each probate court, information about guardianships and adoptions, answers to frequently asked questions, etc. Maps and travel directions to [http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/MasterPages/Fav-Courtdirections.aspx Vermont probate courts]. | ||
{{Wikipedia|Vermont_court_system}} | {{Wikipedia|Vermont_court_system}} | ||