Ontario, Canada, Probate Court Records, 1793-1963

Title:

Ontario, Canada, Probate Court Records,

Overview:

Use this site if you are searching for a probate record for an ancestor.

Content:


 * Deceased’s name
 * Location
 * Occupation
 * Date of Probate (d/m/y)
 * Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference

Internet address:

http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/interloan/c-rg22fa.htm or do a Google search for Ontario probate court records.

How to use the site:

Scroll down to search for the name of a person.

Click on a link to go to a list of other surnames

Cost: Free

Tips:


 * Probate court records for the surname letters A-G only. Scroll down to see links for surnames H-N and O-Z.
 * Instructions are given to tell you what to do once you find the name of a person you want.
 * If you do not find the person, try the Ontario Surrogate Court Index (RG 22, Appendix A25).
 * The site contains only the names that were filed with the Court of Probate.
 * A pathfinder at http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/interloan/c-efile.htm helps explain how to find wills.