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Wisconsin. County Court (Taylor County): Probate Records, 1874-1934

 Collection
Identifier: Taylor Series 8

Scope and Contents

Record of court actions copied on printed forms during various stages of the probate process. Although contents of the volumes varies, one set, 1878-1928, usually contains oaths of appraisers, inventory and appraised value of the estate, order limiting creditors to present claims, decision on claims by judge, and order of hearing for final settlement. Another set, 1874-1934, usually contains a certificate of probate of will, a copy of the will, petition on presenting will for probate, and bond of executor. There is also one volume, 1879-1905, of petitions of the executor or administrator to sell real estate, report of sale, order of confirmation, and order for sale; and one volume, 1876-1907, of petitions for appointment of guardian to minor, order for appointment of guardian, and bond of guardian.

Dates

  • Creation: 1874-1934

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. For more information regarding the copyright status of this collection please contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Extent

5.9 Linear Feet (12 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Record of court actions copied on printed forms during various stages of the probate process. Although contents of the volumes varies, one set, 1878-1928, usually contains oaths of appraisers, inventory and appraised value of the estate, order limiting creditors to present claims, decision on claims by judge, and order of hearing for final settlement. Another set, 1874-1934, usually contains a certificate of probate of will, a copy of the will, petition on presenting will for probate, and bond of executor. There is also one volume, 1879-1905, of petitions of the executor or administrator to sell real estate, report of sale, order of confirmation, and order for sale; and one volume, 1876-1907, of petitions for appointment of guardian to minor, order for appointment of guardian, and bond of guardian.

Wisconsin Historical Society Descriptive Finding Aid

A duplicate copy of the information in this finding aid is also available through the Wisconsin Historical Society: Register of the Wisconsin. County Court (Taylor County): Probate Records, 1874-1934

Related Materials

These records are also indexed in the “County Court Index” (Taylor Series 10) and the “County Court Records” (Taylor Series 12).

Taylor Series 10: County Court Index and Record, 1878-1941

Taylor Series 12: County Court Records, 1878-1941

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
June 27, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Eau Claire Area Research Center, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire Wisconsin 54701 United States
715-836-2739