AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Sevier County)
SERIES: 1338
TITLE: Probate record books
DATES: i 1865-1985.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical with chronological entries
DESCRIPTION: Probate record books contain the details of proceedings in estate and guardianship cases. Personal name change cases may also appear. For deceased persons, the will, appraisals and inventories, and the settlements are recorded. For guardianships, the appointment of a guardian and frequently an account of some property are noted. Adoption records give the full order of adoption, often with statements from both the natural and adoptive parents or a social service agency detailing circumstances of the adoption. The county probate court was responsible for the proceedings of these cases until statehood (1896), at which time the probate court was dissolved and the district court assumed the responsibility.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1865 through 1984. Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1865 through 1984. Retain in State Archives permanently.
Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until microfilmed.
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private