Maine, Androscoggin County, Probate Estate Files, 1854-1918

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains probate estate files arranged by case number, docket index books arranged by case number and date and an alphabetical card index acquired from the Androscoggin County Courthouse in Auburn. The collection covers the years 1854 to 1918.

• See also Helen Shaw, Maine Probate Research NGS Magazine 48 #3 (April-June 2022): 38- FS Library 973 D25ngs v.48 no. 2

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Probate records include petitions, inventories, accounts, decrees, and other court documents.

• Name of testator or deceased
• Names of heirs such as spouse, children, and other relatives or friends
• Name of executor, administrator, or guardian
• Names of witnesses
• Residence of testator
• Document and recording dates (Used to approximate event dates i.e. A will was usually written near time of death)

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  Index

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  Court Order 1861

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  Petition 1861

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  Assignment of Administrator 1861