Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records) - Revision history

Shmiller at 17:03, 30 April 2013

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	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:		Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:

−	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.	+	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.<br>• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.<br>• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
−	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.	+
−	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.	+

	For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].		For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

Shmiller at 17:01, 30 April 2013

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	To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "SurName Letter" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Individual's Name and File Number" which takes you to the images.		To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "SurName Letter" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Individual's Name and File Number" which takes you to the images.

−	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:	+	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
−	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.	+
−	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.	+	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
−	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.	+	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
		+	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

	For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].		For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

Shmiller at 17:00, 30 April 2013

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	Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.		Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

−	To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>	+	To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "SurName Letter" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Individual's Name and File Number" which takes you to the images.
−	⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br>	+
−	⇒Select the appropriate "SurName Letter" <br>	+	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
−	⇒Select the appropriate "Individual's Name and File Number" which takes you to the images.	+	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
−		+	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
−	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:	+	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.
−	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.	+
−	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.	+
−	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.	+

	For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].		For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

Shmiller at 16:59, 30 April 2013

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	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>		The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation \| text= "Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940" Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. }}	+	{{Collection citation \| text= "Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940" Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. }}

	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

−	<gallery ~~caption~~="~~Maryland Probate Documents Examples~~" ~~widths~~="~~160px~~" ~~heights~~="~~120px~~" ~~perrow~~="3">	+	<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="Maryland Probate Documents Examples">
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg
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	Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.		Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
		+
		+	To search the collection image by image select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
		+	⇒Select the appropriate "County" <br>
		+	⇒Select the appropriate "SurName Letter" <br>
		+	⇒Select the appropriate "Individual's Name and File Number" which takes you to the images.
		+
		+	Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
		+	• There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
		+	• You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
		+	• Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

	For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].		For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips].

Skidmore: Entered Citation

2013-02-27T18:54:14Z

Entered Citation

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	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>		The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=~~County Probate Courts throughout Maryland.~~ Maryland, ~~Register of Wills Books~~. ~~Various county offices throughout Maryland~~.}}	+	{{Collection citation \| text= "Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940" Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. }}

	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

−	<gallery ~~perrow~~="3" ~~heights~~="~~120px~~" ~~widths~~="~~160px~~" ~~caption~~="~~Maryland Probate Documents Examples~~">	+	<gallery caption="Maryland Probate Documents Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3">
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg

Jbuckner: fix spelling error

2013-02-17T02:24:05Z

fix spelling error

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	For a summary of this information see the wiki article: [[United States, How to Use the Records Summary (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, How to Use the Records Summary (FamilySearch Historical Records)]].		For a summary of this information see the wiki article: [[United States, How to Use the Records Summary (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|United States, How to Use the Records Summary (FamilySearch Historical Records)]].

−	== Known Issues with This ~~Collecton~~ ==	+	== Known Issues with This Collection ==

	{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues\|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.		{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues\|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Arlenehix: Deleted unnecessary coding

2013-02-06T18:05:49Z

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	\|CID=CID1542664		\|CID=CID1542664
	\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940		\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940
−	\|location=United States}}<br>	+	\|location=United States}}<br>

	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==

−	This Collection will include records from 1796 to 1940.<br>	+	This Collection will include records from 1796 to 1940.<br>

	The collection includes name indexes and images of probate estate files from county offices. The exact offices differ by county.		The collection includes name indexes and images of probate estate files from county offices. The exact offices differ by county.
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

−	{{Collection citation\| text=~~<!--bibdescbegin-->~~County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.~~<!--bibdescend-->~~}}	+	{{Collection citation\| text=County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.}}

	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

MaryRKleinman: Citations deleted

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Citations deleted

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	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}
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−	~~[[Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection\|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]~~

	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

−	<gallery ~~caption~~="~~Maryland Probate Documents Examples~~" ~~widths~~="~~160px~~" ~~heights~~="~~120px~~" ~~perrow~~="3">	+	<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="Maryland Probate Documents Examples">
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg
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	A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections\|Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].		A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections\|Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].
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−	~~=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection ===~~
−
−	"Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXF6-RYM : accessed 23 April 2012), Emma Maude Carter (1930); citing Probate Files; digital folder 4,103,819; Cecil County Courthouse, Elkton, Maryland. Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records and GMaryland, Probate Estate uardianship Files (FamilySearch Historical Records

	[[Category:Maryland\|Probate]]		[[Category:Maryland\|Probate]]

MaryRKleinman: Record Content update

2012-10-19T17:57:06Z

Record Content update

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	\|CID=CID1542664		\|CID=CID1542664
	\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940		\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940
−	\|location=United States}}<br>	+	\|location=United States}}<br>

	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}
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	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

−	<gallery ~~perrow~~="3" ~~heights~~="~~120px~~" ~~widths~~="~~160px~~" ~~caption~~="~~Maryland Probate Documents Examples~~">	+	<gallery caption="Maryland Probate Documents Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3">
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg
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	Probate records include petitions, inventories, wills, guardianships, accounts, decrees, and other court documents. They include the following genealogical information:		Probate records include petitions, inventories, wills, guardianships, accounts, decrees, and other court documents. They include the following genealogical information:

−	*Name of ~~the~~ testator or deceased	+	*Name of testator or deceased
−	*Names of heirs, such as spouse, children, ~~other~~ relatives, and friends	+	*Names of heirs, such as spouse, children, relatives, and friends
−	*Name of ~~the~~ executor, administrator, or guardian	+	*Name of executor, administrator, or guardian
	*Names of witnesses		*Names of witnesses
−	*Residence of ~~the~~ testator	+	*Residence of testator
−	*Dates the documents were written and recorded (~~used to approximate event dates since a will was usually written near the time of death)~~	+	*Dates the documents were written and recorded (

	== How to Use the Records ==		== How to Use the Records ==

Joycebevans: added dates

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	\|CID=CID1542664		\|CID=CID1542664
	\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940		\|title=Maryland, Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940
−	\|location=United States}}<br>	+	\|location=United States}}<br>

	== Record Description ==		== Record Description ==
		+
		+	This Collection will include records from 1796 to 1940.<br>

	The collection includes name indexes and images of probate estate files from county offices. The exact offices differ by county.		The collection includes name indexes and images of probate estate files from county offices. The exact offices differ by county.
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	=== Citation for This Collection ===		=== Citation for This Collection ===

−	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>	+	The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

	{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}		{{Collection citation\| text=<!--bibdescbegin-->County Probate Courts throughout Maryland. Maryland, Register of Wills Books. Various county offices throughout Maryland.<!--bibdescend-->}}
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	== Record Content ==		== Record Content ==

−	<gallery ~~caption~~="~~Maryland Probate Documents Examples~~" ~~widths~~="~~160px~~" ~~heights~~="~~120px~~" ~~perrow~~="3">	+	<gallery perrow="3" heights="120px" widths="160px" caption="Maryland Probate Documents Examples">
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00007.jpg
	Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg		Image:Maryland Probate and Estate Files 004103610 00011.jpg