Probate records [microform], 1795-1880.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Probate records [microform], 1795-1880.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/650076610

Probate records can be one or more of the following: wills, order books, appraisements, inventories and settlements. They are filed in the county court generally at the time the death occurred. There may be indexes to the probate records available. Wills record the name of the testator, a list of heirs and bequests, the appointment of executors, the date the will was created, and the signature of the testator and witnesses. Many will books are indexed.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7938487

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Kentucky Historical Society

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68b1z7v (corporateBody)

These cards were created by staff of the Kentucky Historical Society. From the description of Kentucky General Assembly biography cards, 1792-1960s. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 671373485 ...

Franklin County (Ky.). County Clerk.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6vr3tkv (corporateBody)

Franklin, the eighteenth county formed in Kentucky, was fashioned from Woodford, Mercer, and Shelby Counties in 1794 and named for Benjamin Franklin. Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, also serves as the county seat. The Franklin County Clerk, whose duties are numerous and diverse, records and maintains various legal instruments and Fiscal Court records. In addition, the clerk registers motor vehicles (KRS 186.020); issues and records marriage licenses and certificates ...