Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”

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Black’s Law Dictionary, 5th ed.

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Herein you will find indices of matters of probate in Clark County from 1793 -1911 from the Clark County Order Books.  These records are useful for land transfers, determining familial relations and so much more.  The records are organized alphabetically, so please click on the letter of the alphabet in the table below to conduct your searches.  For copies of the original records, please contact the Library or visit in person.