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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 to the will, heirs, and executor; testator's occupation; how the estate
was to be divided; and proceedings for how the will was proved.
Creator:
Title:
Probated wills
Quantity:
34.5 cubic feet
Quantity:
11 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1665-1815
Series Number:
J0038
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