These four books index around 134,000 individuals who either authored wills or were mentioned in them or inventories. They encompass a spectrum from summaries to complete, unaltered texts of wills. These probate records offer valuable insights into North Carolina’s economic and societal landscape, shedding light on its residents and their assets. The probates, including those documented and compiled here, hold particular significance as they frequently furnish information about a person’s property holdings and their interpersonal connections with family and friends.
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