New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) Record of Wills Proved at New York

Chronological.

Between 1786 and 1829 the Supreme Court and the county courts of common pleas shared with the Surrogate's Courts the power to prove and record wills devising real property, and also wills whose witnesses were unable to appear in court. In addition, between 1801 and 1829 the Supreme Court had the exclusive power to prove and record wills devising real property located in several counties. (Wills proved in the courts of common pleas were recorded by the county clerks). After a will was proved and recorded in the Supreme Court or a court of common pleas, the Surrogate's Court supervised the administration and disposition of the estate.

This series consists of microfilm copies of two volumes of recorded wills and probates (summary of proceedings to determine authenticity of will) made from originals held in the New York County Clerk's Office.

This microfilm is not available for duplication or interlibrary loan.

Microfilm: 1 reel: 35 mm.

Index to testators and list of volumes appearing on microfilm are available at the repository.

This microfilm was produced by the Genealogical Society of Utah.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.