FamilySearch Wiki:Project New York/Tasks-Probate Records FHLC

WikiProject New York Progress Chart  Wiki Project New York Tasks - Probate Records: FHLC

Description:
This task involves searching for original probate records in the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to be placed on the county pages.

Instruction
1. To locate probate records in the FHLC, do a place name search in the FHLC by typing in your county. If you need more instructions on how to search the FHLC, go to Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search.

2. Once you have the correct county, look under the topic of Probate Records. Review the entries for any original probate records (wills, administrations, Inventories, estates). Do not put in book indexes or abstracts. But put in the original indexes attached to the microfilm.

3. After the 1st template under Probate Records heading, add the following:


 * Original Probate Records

4. Add each original record under the new heading you created in #3.


 * i. Bullet each entry you make.
 * ii. The date should be bolded. Make sure to use the N–dash between the dates and anytime it is used in wiki text. The N–dash is made by holding the alt key and typing 0150.
 * iii. Put the sources in chronological order.
 * iv. Use the FHLC template to list the call number or film number.

Example:


 * :*1799–1938 Index to Probate


 * :*1803–1910 Probate Records

5. Add the following after the FHLC entries you've just entered and before the online probate indexes:


 * Online Probate Indexes

Example
Original Probate Records on Microfilm


 * 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