Probate records [microform], 1794-1905.

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Harrison County (Ky.). County Clerk. Probate records [microform], 1794-1905.

Probate records [microform], 1794-1905.

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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. County court order books record when a will was entered, the date the probate was accepted, the names of the people who presented the will in court, and witnesses. Order books also record settlements, statements of accounts by the administrator, executor or guardian of children. Administrator and executor bonds show the name of the executor or administrator appointed by the deceased, and usually shows the relationship to the deceased. If not appointed by a will, the court appoints an administrator. A guardian is appointed for any minor children. 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. Appraisals and inventories were performed if a settlement was necessary. Neighbors or trusted citizens were appointed to conduct the inventory and appraisal which they then submitted to the county court. These documents may be recorded either in will books or in separate books called inventories and settlements or appraisements. Sales and settlements of the estate follow an appraisal and inventory. The sale will record each item sold, its price and the name of the buyer, usually a relative or neighbor. After completion of the sale, the estate is settled. All heirs and their spouses are listed in the settlement. If land is partitioned to settle the estate, those records would be recorded in the deeds.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library