Canada, Manitoba Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains images of estate files, application books and indexes. The collection includes records from 1871-1930, although some indexes may cover years up to 1970.

For a list of records by localities and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
Probate records included in this collections include estate files, wills and letters of administration. Key genealogical information found in probate records include:


 * Name of deceased
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Locality of death
 * Heirs of the estate of the deceased

Beginning Your Search
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:


 * Ancestor's name
 * Place of ancestors death
 * Names of family members

Information about using the records in this collection are found at Archives of Manitoba tips

Searching this Collection
To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Judicial District” ⇒Select the “Record Type” ⇒Select the “File or Volume Number Range and Year Range” which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Websites

 * Archives of Manitoba

Related Wiki Articles

 * Canada Probate Records
 * Manitoba Probate Records

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
“Canada, Manitoba Probate Records, 1871-1930,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/: accessed 22 August, 2012), &gt; Central &gt; Estate files &gt; no 1-172, years 1884-1892 &gt; Image 10 of 2983

A full bibliographic record is available in the Family History Library Catalog