Wills and Other Probate Records: A Practical Guide to Researching Your Ancestors' Last DocumentsOur ancestors' wills and related records can be a valuable source of genealogical information. This guide seeks to make will research available to all, from the novice family historian to the seasoned researcher seeking clarification on complexities. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS | 22 |
FINDING A WILL BEFORE 1858 | 30 |
Copyright | |
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