Wisconsin, Ashland County Probate Books - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1889-1942.

Images of probate books housed at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison.

Record Content
[Images should be in this section]

Probate records may contain the following information:
 * Birth date
 * Name
 * Family member names
 * Residence
 * Estate holdings
 * Heirs

How to Use the Record
When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated death year, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To browse by image: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the 'Volume Title and Year' category which takes you to the images.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

Using the Information

 * Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
 * Use the residence to find family in census, church, and land records.
 * Use the death date and place to obtain a copy of the original death certificate from the county.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 * Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
 * You may need to search for both their Indian name and their English name.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names.
 * Look for an index. County, genealogical, and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or military units, counties, parishes, etc.).

General Information about These Records

 * Physical description or format of the original material
 * History of the record
 * Why the record was created
 * Reliability of the information in the record
 * Percentage of the population covered in the record
 * Preservation quality of the record

Related Websites

 * Wisconsin Probate Records Research
 * Wisconsin Probate Records
 * Frequently Asked Questions About Probate

Related Wiki Articles

 * Wisconsin Probate Records
 * Ashland County, Wisconsin Genealogy
 * Ashland, Wisconsin
 * Wisconsin, Probate Estate Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Wisconsin Genealogy
 * Wisconsin Online Genealogy Records

Citations for This Collection
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