NICOLLET COUNTY: PROBATE COURT:

An Inventory of Its Will Books at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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Creator: Nicollet County (Minn.). Probate Court.
Title:Will Books.
Dates:1858-1982.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Copies or transcriptions of the complete texts of wills probated by the courts, accompanied by certifications of authenticity and of filing signed by witnesses and clerks of court. Original wills are found in the probate case files.
Quantity:3.65 cubic feet (4 boxes and 3 partial boxes).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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The volumes contain indexes unless otherwise noted.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Nicollet County (Minn.). Probate Court. Will Books. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession numbers: 988-178; 2018-35

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 001712892


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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118.C.18.1BVolume A, 1858-1860.
No index.
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118.C.17.5B-1Volume B, 1860-1879.
Volume C, 1879-1901.
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118.C.17.5B-2Volume D, 1902-1913.
Volume E, 1912-1932.
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118.C.17.6F-2Volume F, 1932-1945.
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118.C.17.6F-1Volume G, 1937-1960.
[0.3 cubic feet empty]
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111.J.1.8F-2Volume H, 1960-1975.
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111.J.2.8FVolume I, 1976-1980. 3 folders.
Volume J, 1979-1982. 3 folders.

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A few additional wills, circa 1882-circa 1934, are found among the microfilmed Final Decrees of Distribution (cataloged separately). Minute Book F, 1882-1908 (SAM 266, Roll 12) and Probate Record 3, 1902-1934 (SAM 266, Roll 13).

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Courts -- Minnesota -- Nicollet County.
Decedents' estates -- Minnesota -- Nicollet County.
Document Types:
Wills -- Minnesota -- Nicollet County.

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