Will book, 1860-1899 [microform].

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Will book, 1860-1899 [microform].

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Will books record the county clerk's copy of original wills which were probated in the county court. The wills are used to dispose of the testator's property and estate. Will books may include date of will, names of testator and beneficiaries, value of estate, description of property, amount willed to each heir, date probated, attestation of county court, and date recorded.

1 microfilm reel.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Boyd County (Ky.). County Clerk.

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The Circuit Court handles civil matters which involve more than $1,500 as well as capitol offenses and felonies. Between 1802 and 1849 the Court ruled on divorce petitions. Other functions of this court include equity matters such as land title problems, contested probate of wills, appeals from the district court, and appeals from administrative agencies. From the description of Court records [microform], 1887-1908. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 753386589 ...