Norfolk County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1793-1900: database complete

Today we’ve updated Norfolk County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1793-1900 to include probate file papers from 1895 through 1899. This database now contains over 42,600 records and 932,700 searchable names total. The new update added 129,153 pages. This database is now complete!

This database was created from digital images and index contributed to NEHGS by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Archives.

If you have questions on how to search this database, please watch our video, How to Search Massachusetts Probate File Papers.  The Massachusetts Archives also have a very helpful website that serves as a directory for where you can find which pieces of the probate puzzle available in Massachusetts.

We’d like to thank Sam Sturgis for his work on this database as well as all of our other wonderful volunteers who have contributed to this project!

Please note: This database is available to all NEHGS members.