Prince Edward County Surrogate Court Records

Surrogate Court Records Available on Interloan   Indexes 1859-1968     Estate Files 1859-1930   1931-1968   Post 1968     Additional Information on Researching Surrogate Court Records

To View the Microfilm: Use the listings below to identify the reel of microfilm that contains the information that you need. You may then: Consult the appropriate reel at our reading room on the ground floor, 77 Grenville St., Toronto, or Borrow the reel through the Interlibrary Loan Department of your public library. Quote GS 1, GS 2 or MS 887 and the appropriate reel #. These reels cannot leave the borrowing library, so make sure to request them from a library that has a microfilm reader. or Purchase the appropriate microfilm reel directly from the Archives of Ontario. Quote GS 1, GS 2 or MS 887 and the appropriate reel #. For purchasing details, write the Archives of Ontario, 77 Grenville St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B3 (put "Attention: Customer Services - Micrographics" on the envelope), telephone 416-327-1600 weekdays 8:15am - 5:00pm (call toll-free 1-800-668-9933 in Ontario only), fax 416-327-1999, or email reference@ontario.ca. For pricing information consult Customer Service Guide 105: Reproduction Services and Fees.

Indexes - 1859 to 1968

The Indexes are organized by surname initial, then by the date that the deceased's estate was dispersed. Most indexes will provide the number of the deceased's estate file. However, some indexes will only list the register and page number where the estate file number is recorded (in these cases, you must next order the appropriate register for the date when the deceased's estate was probated).

In the table below, determine the reel of microfilm that you need and note the Microfilm Reference code. Please note that many estates were not dispersed until the spouse had died. Once you have the microfilm, search for the name alphabetically, then record the estate file number. In the index, the file number is in the NUMBER column to the LEFT of the name.

Go to Estate Files to determine what microfilm to order to see the estate file.

Estate Files - 1859 to 1930

Estate files contain all the documents needed to grant Letters Probate or Letters of Administration, including the petition for probate or administration, the original signed Will, oaths of executors or administrators, tally of assets, and related evidence.

In the table below, identify the microfilm which covers the time period and estate file number relevant to your search. Use the indexes to determine the estate file number. Order the appropriate microfilm, citing the Microfilm Reference code. Once you have the microfilm, look for the estate file number, which usually appears at the beginning of each file on the docket wrapper, and may appear elsewhere throughout the file.

Estate Files - 1931-1968

NOTE: The Archives does not hold the Prince Edward County Surrogate Court estate files for 1858-1968 or the registers for 1858-1972. These records are in the custody of the Prince Edward County Archives. Furthermore, none of the registers and no estate files created after 1930 have been microfilmed.

To order a copy of all or part of an estate file, please contact the Prince Edward County Archives, 44 Union Street, Picton, Ontario, 613-476-6100.

Estate Files - Post-1968

The estate files processed after 1968 are still in the custody of the Prince Edward County Courthouse. You must contact the courthouse listed below which originally dealt with that court matter.

Superior Court of Justice - Estates Division
44 Union Street
P.O. Box 680
Picton, Ontario
K0K 2T0
613-476-6236