Micronesia, Pohnpei, Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of court documents from the Supreme Court of Pohnpei for the years 1951-2010. The records consist primarily of case files for criminal and civil proceedings, dockets, and appeals. Also included are wills, inheritances, land leases, deeds, and miscellaneous court actions.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of deceased
 * Name of spouse
 * Name of witnesses
 * Full names of children
 * Date of record

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person. Use other information, such as place of birth, age, occupation, or names of parents, to help with this decision
 * Try variations of given names and surnames. A person might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
 * Vary the search terms. For example, expand the date range or search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list search results
 * Search the records of nearby locations

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Micronesia.
 * Federated States of Micronesia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Federated States of Micronesia Record Finder
 * Federated States of Micronesia Online Genealogy Records

Citing This Collection
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