FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject New York/Tasks-Probate Petitions FHLC

WikiProject New York Progress Chart  Wiki Project New York Tasks - Probate Petitions

Description
The purpose of this task is to add a template and a paragraph with a corresponding FHLC template concerning probate petitions on microfilm for 29 counties.

Instructions
1. For ALL counties in New York, place the following template under the first template listed under Probate Heading, replacing Clinton with the name of your county:



2. For each of the counties listed on the chart below, do the following:


 * a. Copy and paste the following sentence after the template under the Probate Records heading:


 * The petitions for are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its centers: . How to use Family History Library Catalog


 * b. Replace the FHLC template above with the wikitext from the chart for the appropriate county.

NOTE: use the FHL Catalog Entry Template for more FHLC template options.

2.

Probate Records
Original Probate Records


 * 1799–1938 Index to Probate
 * 1803–1910 Probate Records

Online Probate Indexes


 * 1787-1835 Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787 - 1835 at New York Ancestors ($); includes.
 * 1790–1969 Probate Records Indexes are at the beginning of each volume. Includes letters testamentary and of administration, guardianships, orders and decrees, dower books, real estate sales, and minutes.
 * 1807-1902 - SAMPUBCO - Browsable index of testators of wills.
 * 1807–1902 Will books