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Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0038
 
 
Dates:
1665-1815
 
 
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
 

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Creator:
New York (State). Court of Probates
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
J0043
 
 
Dates:
1665-1822
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of wills, grants of administration, and (prior to ca. 1710) inventories and accounts of decedent estates. These documents were recorded and maintained by New York Colony's Prerogative Court and then by the State Court of Probates. Many of the wills were made by widows; several executors .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives