Hawaii, Wills and Deeds - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index to Hawaiian wills and deeds.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Name of deceased
 * Death date
 * Name of executor

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

Search the Index
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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?

 * After finding the person in the index, be sure and look at the actual deed
 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search for probate records
 * Search for other family members in the land records

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Hawaii.
 * GuidedResearch:Hawaii
 * Hawaii Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Hawaii Research, 1880-Present

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Citing This Collection
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