New York State Court of Probates Record of Estate Inventories
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume of inventories of estates recorded by the clerk of the Court of Probates.
Title
- Court of Probates record of estate inventories
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 1 microfilm roll 35mm
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- J2301
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Administrative History
In 1778 the State Legislature established a Court of Probates, which assumed most of the colonial governor's powers in probate matters. A 1787 statute established a Surrogate's Court in each county. The Court of Probates' jurisdiction was limited to hearing appeals from the Surrogate's Courts; supervising estates of New York residents who died out of state and of non-residents who died within the state; and issuing certain types of orders. The Court of Probates was abolished in 1823 and its remaining jurisdiction was given to the Surrogate's Court.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume of inventories of estates recorded by the clerk of the Court of Probates.
Alternate Formats Available
Microfilm: 1 rolll; 35 mm.
This microfilm is not available for duplication or interlibrary loan.
Other Finding Aids
Index to decedents.
Custodial History
This microfilm was obtained from the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.