New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Record of Wills Proved at New York J2041

New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Record of Wills Proved at New York

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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 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.

Creator:

New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors

Title:

New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) record of wills proved at New York

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 microfilm roll 35mm

Inclusive Dates:

1787-1829

Series Number:

J2041

Arrangement

Chronological.

Administrative History

Between 1786 and 1829 the Supreme Court and the county courts of common pleas shared with the Surrogate's Courts the power to prove and record wills devising real property, and also wills whose witnesses were unable to appear in court. In addition, between 1801 and 1829 the Supreme Court had the exclusive power to prove and record wills devising real property located in several counties. (Wills proved in the courts of common pleas were recorded by the county clerks). After a will was proved and recorded in the Supreme Court or a court of common pleas, the Surrogate's Court supervised the administration and disposition of the estate.