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Wills & Estates

Probate records such as wills and estate files can provide important clues about family relationships, property ownership, and early residents of Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has published indexes to help researchers locate these valuable records within the county probate collections. Individual publications are available through a suggested chapter donation of $25 per publication.

Publications are available through a suggested chapter donation of $25 per publication. These donations directly support the Jefferson County Chapter’s efforts to preserve genealogical research, historical records, and local family history for future generations.
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Index to Early Jefferson County Wills and Estates (to 1853)

Compiled by Linda Daily · 96 pages

A name index to early Jefferson County wills and estate records covering the county’s earliest probate filings through 1853. This index helps researchers quickly locate individuals appearing in the probate records and estate files of Jefferson County.

Suggested chapter donation: $25
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