Probate Index, 1870-1899 Book A, Final Settlement

Settlement papers appear on the same film. Prior to the establishment of the Probate Court in 1870, estate matters were handled by the Orphans Court. LDS film #1064858 All index entries include "Deceased" and/or "Estate of," unless noted. No dates were noted in the index. The last page is 564, dated November 1899. Not all page numbers appear to be noted in the index, esp. when sequential. The original index was in order by last letter of the surname only. Though quality of film was good, handwriting was still difficult to read in places. Allowances should be made for errors.