WASHINGTON COUNTY: PROBATE COURT:

An Inventory of Its Will Books at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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Creator: Washington County (Minn.). Probate Court.
Title:Will Books.
Dates:1849-1965.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Copies of 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:2.75 cubic feet (6 volumes and 1 package in 3 boxes and 1 partial box).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Will record C (1892-1901) includes an index.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

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

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: None

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 990017130470104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Location
106.H.18.7B-2Record of Wills 3, 1849-1858.
Location
106.H.18.6F-1Will Record C (52), 1892-1901.
Indexed.
Will Record E (81), 1910-1919 (bulk 1910-1912).
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106.H.18.6F-2Will Record F (98), 1921-1932.
Will Record F (130), 1932-1942.
In back of volume: wills of Emma and John Durand, 1923-1926.
Location
106.H.18.7B-1Will Record 151:
Pages 1-546, 1942-1961. 1 package.
Pages 547-756, 1961-1965. 1 volume.

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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:
Court records -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
Decedents' estates -- Minnesota -- Washington County.
Document Types:
Territorial records -- Minnesota.
Wills -- Minnesota -- Washington County.

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