Talk:Hennepin County, Minnesota Genealogy

Minnesota Wills and Probate Records
Why is there a link to the Minnesota Wills and Probate Records on Ancestry when Hennepin County is not among the counties listed on Ancestry? --Bmathewz (talk) 21:52, 15 July 2016 (UTC)


 * Hello Bmathewz, Hennepin County was created from Dakota County in 1852. The Minnesota Wills and Probate Records cover the period from 1801 to 1925.  Wills and probate records originally recorded in Dakota County (which is listed on Ancestry) may be for ancestors of individuals whose original county of residence might have been Dakota but was later Hennepin (without their having moved).  Having this source listed for both counties on the FamilySearch Wiki helps expand the search area for people looking for ancestors in Hennepin.  I hope this answers your question.  If not, please post additional questions.  Thank you for your interest in the Wiki!  psleavens, Wiki Support Team (talk) 22:07, 15 July 2016 (UTC)