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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This volume contains thirty-eight wills proved (determined to be valid) and recorded in the New York State Supreme Court of Judicature at Albany..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Title:
Series:
J0036
Dates:
[circa 1783]
Abstract:
This series consists of one volume, containing an inventory of the records of the provincial (colonial) Prerogative Court transferred from the Secretary of State to the Court of Probates. The inventory is divided into five sections: wills probated before the Revolution in 1776; wills probated behind .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Abstract:
This series consists of orders and decrees issued by the judge of the Court of Probates. Examples include decrees and orders reversing or sustaining the decision of a surrogate's court, appointing or dismissing a guardian or an administrator, requiring the appearance of an individual before the court, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
Title:
Series:
J1042
Dates:
1799
Abstract:
This series consists of a rough chronological list of wills relating to estates in the First Senatorial District (New York and adjacent counties) that were transferred to the New York County Surrogate's Court when the Court of Probates moved to Albany in 1799. Information include name of testator, residence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (Colony). Prerogative Court
Abstract:
This series consists of microfilm copies of original inventories of estates. These original inventories of estates were filed in New York City but relate to estates in many parts of the province..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Title:
Series:
J2041
Dates:
1787-1829
Abstract:
This series consists of microfilm copies of two volumes of recorded wills and probates (summary of proceedings to determine authenticity of will) made from originals held in the New York County Clerk's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
Abstract:
This series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume of inventories of estates recorded by the clerk of the Court of Probates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
Tri-State Regional Planning Commission
Abstract:
This volume contains a record of wills proved in the Supreme Court of Judicature at Utica. Wills were proved in the Supreme Court when there was a need for a speedier proof than that to be had in the Surrogates Courts (for instance, when the testator's property was in danger of loss). Proof of a will .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
Abstract:
This series consists of letters of administration of estates of New York residents who died out-of-state, or non-residents who died in the state. Most of the letters are for estates of persons who died intestate (without a will). Microfilm copy covers the period 1778-1797 only..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Abstract:
This series consists of wills probated with the provincial secretary, the Prerogative Court, or the State Court of Probates. Some wills include a letter of administration or a property inventory. Wills typically include the dates the will was executed, proved, and probated; names of the testator, witnesses .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Title:
Series:
J0039
Dates:
1783-1801
Abstract:
This volume contains exemplifications, or official transcripts admissible as evidence, of wills, codicils to wills, letters testamentary granted to the executor of a will, and letters of administration granted to the administrator of an estate (in the event there was no will). A few of the wills registered .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Chancery
Abstract:
This series consists of the record of wills proved before the Chancellor of the State Court of Chancery. A law of 1830 required that wills in which the witnesses resided out of state or which were filed with a foreign or out-of-state court or government office be proved in the Court of Chancery. A will .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
Abstract:
After 1686 the royal governor possessed final jurisdiction in probate matters. The provincial secretary or his deputy served as the governor's delegate or "surrogate" and presided over what was called the Prerogative Court. This series consists of letters that were issued by authority of the royal governor .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
Abstract:
Administrators of estates were required to give bond for the good performance of their duties, including making an inventory of the personal property of deceased, and to render and account to the court. This series consists of bonds relating to estates in New York Province and New York State..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)
Abstract:
This series contains documents relating to the proof of wills in the Supreme Court at Albany. Documents include the executor's petition for proof of the will in Supreme Court; affidavits of witnesses regarding competency of the testator; and notices to next-of-kin. Wills could be proved in the Supreme .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Abstract:
These volumes contain bonds of persons appointed by the State Court of Probates to administer and settle the estate of a decedent. Each bond states the name of three obligors, the amount and condition of the bond, the names of the administrator and two sureties, and the signatures of the obligors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
Abstract:
This series consists of property inventories and accounts of administrators and executors for those with and without a will. Inventories include decedent's name, occupation, residence, a list and appraisal of personal and real property (including slaves), and signatures of persons compiling and those .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Surrogate's Court (New York County)
Abstract:
This series consists of probated wills filed and maintained by the clerk of the Surrogate Court (New York County). Each will provides for the disposition of the testator's real and personal property and designates an executor. Wills are signed and witnessed by three persons. The name of the testator .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Surrogate's Court (New York County)
Abstract:
The wills recorded in these volumes were proved (i.e. determined by testimony of witnesses to be authentic) before and admitted to probate by the Surrogate judge for New York County. Each will provides for the disposition of the testator's real and personal property and designates an executor or executrix. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
J2032
Dates:
1805-1824
Abstract:
The Mayor's Court of New York City functioned as the court of common pleas for New York City and County. Between 1786 and 1829 courts of common pleas could prove and record wills transferring real property, and also wills whose witnesses were unable to appear in court to testify. This volume contains .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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