Maryland Probate Records - Revision history

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	== Record Synopsis ==		== Record Synopsis ==

−	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [[~~United_States_Probate_Records~~\|United States Probate Records]].<br>	+	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [[United States Probate Records\|United States Probate Records]].<br>

	== History ==		== History ==

−	Estates were probated by the Secretary of the Province until 1671 and by the Prerogative Court from 1671 to 1776. Beginning in the 1690s, probates could also have been handled by county courts. Since 1777, probate records have been kept by each county's orphans court and register of wills. The counties also have copies of the pre-1777 records of the Prerogative Court. In addition, during the colonial period, dozens of Maryland wills were proved in the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury\|Prerogative Court of Canterbury]] in London, England.	+	Estates were probated by the Secretary of the Province until 1671 and by the Prerogative Court from 1671 to 1776. Beginning in the 1690s, probates could also have been handled by county courts. Since 1777, probate records have been kept by each county's orphans court and register of wills. The counties also have copies of the pre-1777 records of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. In addition, during the colonial period, dozens of Maryland wills were proved in the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury\|Prerogative Court of Canterbury]] in London, England.

	== Statewide Indexes ==		== Statewide Indexes ==

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	== Record Synopsis ==		== Record Synopsis ==

−	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [~~https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/~~United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records].<br>	+	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [[United_States_Probate_Records\|United States Probate Records]].<br>

	== History ==		== History ==

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	== Record Synopsis ==		== Record Synopsis ==

−	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records].	+	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records].<br>
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	== History ==		== History ==
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	*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>		*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>

−	'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br>	+	'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br>

−	[[Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	[[Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
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	== References ==		== References ==
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	*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>		*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>

−	'''Wiki ~~articlse~~ describing online collections are found at:'''<br>	+	'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br>

−	*[[Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	[[Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
−	*[[Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+

	== References ==		== References ==

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	Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records].		Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills\|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. For further information about the [[United States Probate Process\|probate process]], types of probate records, [[Analyzing United States Probate Records\|analyzing probate records]], and to access a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms\|glossary]] of probate terms, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/United_States_Probate_Records United States Probate Records].
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	== History ==		== History ==

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	*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>		*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>

−	'''~~A wiki article~~ describing an online ~~collection is~~ found at:'''<br>	+	'''Wiki articlse describing online collections are found at:'''<br>

−	[[Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>	+	*[[Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
		+	*[[Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Register of Wills Books (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Maryland\|Probate]]		[[Category:Maryland\|Probate]]
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	=== Proved in Maryland ===		=== Proved in Maryland ===

−	The [[~~Maryland_State_Archives~~\|Maryland State Archives]] and each county register of wills have probate records that begin as early as 1634. The Archives has microfilm copies of the county records to the present. These can be borrowed through interlibrary loan (see Papenfuse's inventory in [[Maryland Archives and Libraries]]). The Archives also has an [http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/stagsere/se1/se4/000000/html/index.html online card index] of probate records from 1634 to 1854.	+	The [[Maryland State Archives\|Maryland State Archives]] and each county register of wills have probate records that begin as early as 1634. The Archives has microfilm copies of the county records to the present. These can be borrowed through interlibrary loan (see Papenfuse's inventory in [[Maryland Archives and Libraries]]). The Archives also has an [http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/stagsere/se1/se4/000000/html/index.html online card index] of probate records from 1634 to 1854.

	The [[Family History Library]] has copies of many Maryland records. FamilySearch has begun to digitize their collection:		The [[Family History Library]] has copies of many Maryland records. FamilySearch has begun to digitize their collection:
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	=== Research Guides ===		=== Research Guides ===

−	*"Probate Records," ''Maryland State Archives - Guide to Government Records'', available [http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=probate online].	+	*"Probate Records," ''Maryland State Archives - Guide to Government Records'', available [http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=probate online].
	*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}		*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}
	*Szucs, Loretto Dennis and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Third edition. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, Inc., 2006. Of particular interest is the section, "Probate," pages 268 - 277. {{FHL\|1211475\|item}}		*Szucs, Loretto Dennis and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Third edition. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, Inc., 2006. Of particular interest is the section, "Probate," pages 268 - 277. {{FHL\|1211475\|item}}
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	Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Maryland statutes." The following are examples of free, digital books related to Maryland probate laws:		Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Maryland statutes." The following are examples of free, digital books related to Maryland probate laws:

−	== Websites ==	+	== Websites ==

	*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>		*Anne Roach, ''[https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/Courses/FamilyHistoryLibraryExport/Goldmine__Beyond_the_Court_Order_Book/Player.html Courthouse Records Overview]'' (35 minute online video) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 FamilySearch Research Classes Online], 2010.<br>
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		+	'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''<br>
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		+	[[Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)\|Maryland, Garrett County Probate Estates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	*"Probate Records," ''Maryland State Archives - Guide to Government Records'', available [http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=probate online].		*"Probate Records," ''Maryland State Archives - Guide to Government Records'', available [http://guide.mdsa.net/viewer.cfm?page=probate online].
		+	*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}
		+	*Szucs, Loretto Dennis and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Third edition. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, Inc., 2006. Of particular interest is the section, "Probate," pages 268 - 277. {{FHL\|1211475\|item}}

	== State Statutes ==		== State Statutes ==

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	Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Maryland statutes." The following are examples of free, digital books related to Maryland probate laws:		Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Maryland statutes." The following are examples of free, digital books related to Maryland probate laws:
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−	*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}
−	*Szucs, Loretto Dennis and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. ''The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy.'' Third edition. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, Inc., 2006. Of particular interest is the section, "Probate," pages 268 - 277. {{FHL\|1211475\|item}}

	== Websites ==		== Websites ==

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	*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}		*Rose, Christine.''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapters, "Estates Galore," "Estate Documents," "Milking Every Clue from Estates," and "Strategies that Work." {{FHL\|1202197\|item}}