Unlock the hidden history of Suffolk’s probate records and how they shaped legal life in early Boston. This book traces the rise, chaos, and eventual order of the Suffolk County Probate Office from its colonial beginnings to the modernization of the late 19th century. Readers will see how scattered papers, missing indexes, and crowded courtrooms gave way to organized access and lasting preservation.
From the first charters to the later professional systems, the narrative explains how the probate process worked, why certain offices shared space, and how a four-part indexing and filing system emerged to make records studyable for researchers, lawyers, and historians.
Ideal for readers of local history, legal history, and anyone curious about how public records become reliable sources over time.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of Suffolk County Registers of Probate and Deeds from 1639 to 1799. The author offers a comprehensive account of the individuals who administered the county's Probate and Deeds registries, from their inception as a single office managed by a Recorder, to the establishment of separate executive officers for each registry. The author situates this evolution within the broader history of Massachusetts, from its early colonial period to the eve of the 19th century. This book provides a wealth of genealogical and historical insights, shedding light on the individuals who shaped the legal and administrative landscape of Suffolk County during this transformative era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332186099_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332186099
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332186099
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)