Frontenac County Surrogate Court Records
Surrogate Court Records Available on Interloan
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 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M7A 2C5
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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.
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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, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M7A 2C5 (put "Attention: Customer Services - Micrographics" on the envelope), telephone 416-327-1600 (call toll-free 1-800-668-9933 in Ontario only), or email reference@ontario.ca. For pricing information consult Customer Service Guide 105: Reproduction Services and Fees - Word, PDF.
Indexes - 1858 to 1943
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.
- 1793-1858: The "Dark folder" estate
files (i.e., administration actions where there is no will)
have been rearranged by surname. Use microfilm MS 887,
reels 1087 to 1089.
- 1801-1858: The “Light folder"
estate files (i.e., probate actions where there is a will) have
been rearranged by surname. Use microfilm GS 1, Reels
1222 to 1224.
- 1858-1891: In the index, use the GRANT number
to the RIGHT of the name.
- 1891-1902: From the index at the front of
the Grant Book,
look up the page cited and note the File Number and date given
to the LEFT of the name.
- 1903-1943: In the indexes, note the File Number given to the RIGHT of the name.
Please Note:
- 1944-1961: The Archives has not received the index. For the File Number, contact the
Superior Court of Justice
469 Montreal Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3H9
Go to Estate Files to determine what microfilm to order to see the estate file.
| Indexes | Year(s) | Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Indexes | 1858-1943 | GS 2, Reel 40 |
Registers - 1814 to 1930
The registers, also known as Probate and Administration books, contain the courthouse's copy of the grants of Letters of Probate (for estates with wills) and of Administration (for estates without wills). Information about registers is normally only included in this list if they serve as the only index to the estate file or if they contain the only copy of the wills.
In the table below, identify the volume that covers the time period relevant to your search and note the Microfilm Reference code. Once you have received the microfilm, look up the relevant entry using the volume and page number found in the index.
| Registers | Year(s) | Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Book D And Index |
1833-1851 | MS 887, Reel 1086 |
| Admin Book F And Index To Bks E & F |
1852-1858 | MS 887, Reel 1086 |
| Vol. 1-2, E-F | 1814-1858 | GS 2, Reel 40 |
| Vol. 4 | 1871-1884 | GS 2, Reel 41 |
| Vol. 5 | 1884-1892 | GS 2, Reel 42 |
| Vol. 6 | 1892-1899 | GS 2, Reel 43 |
| Vol. 7 | 1899-1905 | GS 2, Reel 44 |
| Vols.8,9,10,11 | 1906-1910 | MS 887, Reel 1090 |
| Vols. 11 (cont.) - 14 | 1910-1914 | MS 887, Reel 1091 |
| Vols. 15-17 | 1914-1916 | MS 887, Reel 1092 |
| Vols. 18-20 | 1917-1919 | MS 887, Reel 1093 |
| Vols. 21-23 | 1920-1922 | MS 887, Reel 1094 |
| Vols. 24-26 | 1923-1925 | MS 887, Reel 1095 |
| Vols. 26 (cont.) - 30 | 1925-1929 | MS 887, Reel 1096 |
| Vols. 31 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 1097 |
Estate Files - 1793 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 | Year(s) | Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Admin. Files: A - Hal (Boxes 1-7) | 1793-1858 | MS 887, Reel 1087 |
| Admin. Files: Ham-Smi (Boxes 8-14) | 1793-1858 | MS 887, Reel 1088 |
| Admin. Files: Sn-Z (Boxes 15-16) | 1793-1858 | MS 887, Reel 1089 |
| A - DEA | 1801-1858 | GS 1, Reel 1222 |
| DA - ROB | 1801-1858 | GS 1, Reel 1223 |
| REI - ZWI
[Old Series] 1-71 |
1801-1858
1858-1860 |
GS 1, Reel 1224 |
| 72-189 | 1860-1864 | GS 1, Reel 1225 |
| 190-305 | 1864-1867 | GS 1, Reel 1226 |
| 306-422 | 1867-1871 | GS 1, Reel 1227 |
| 423-597 | 1871-1875 | GS 1, Reel 1228 |
| 598-724 | 1875-1878 | GS 1, Reel 1229 |
| 725-841 | 1878-1881 | GS 1, Reel 1230 |
| 842-952 | 1881-1883 | GS 1, Reel 1231 |
| 953-1067 | 1883-1885 | GS 1, Reel 1232 |
| 1068-1177 | 1885-1887 | GS 1, Reel 1233 |
| 1178-1272 | 1887-1888 | GS 1, Reel 1234 |
| 1273-1363 | 1888-1889 | GS 1, Reel 1235 |
| 1364-1449 | 1889-1890 | GS 1, Reel 1236 |
| 1450-1538 | 1890-1891 | GS 1, Reel 1237 |
| 1539-1630 | 1891-1892 | GS 1, Reel 1238 |
| 1631-1724 | 1892-1893 | GS 1, Reel 1239 |
| 1725-1810 | 1893-1894 | GS 1, Reel 1240 |
| 1811-1900 | 1894-1895 | GS 1, Reel 1241 |
| 1901-1993 | 1895-1896 | GS 1, Reel 1242 |
| 1994-2087 | 1896-1897 | GS 1, Reel 1243 |
| 2088-2171 | 1897-1898 | GS 1, Reel 1244 |
| 2172-2260 | 1898-1900 | GS 1, Reel 1245 |
| 2261-2349 | 1900 | GS 1, Reel 1246 |
| 2350-2422 | 1901 | MS 887, Reel 539 |
| 2423-2532, | 1901-1903 | MS 887, Reel 540 |
| [New Series] 1-31 | ||
| 32-155 | 1903-1904 | MS 887, Reel 541 |
| 156-202 | 1904-1905 | MS 887, Reel 542 |
| 203-262 | 1905-1906 | MS 887, Reel 543 |
| 263-390 | 1906-1907 | MS 887, Reel 544 |
| 391-514 | 1907-1908 | MS 887, Reel 545 |
| 515-634 | 1908-1909 | MS 887, Reel 546 |
| 635-758 | 1909-1910 | MS 887, Reel 547 |
| 759-884 | 1910-1911 | MS 887, Reel 548 |
| 885-1019 | 1911-1913 | MS 887, Reel 549 |
| 1020-1153 | 1913-1914 | MS 887, Reel 550 |
| 1154-2065 | 1914-1915 | MS 887, Reel 551 |
| 2066-2192 | 1915-1916 | MS 887, Reel 552 |
| 2193-2320 | 1916-1917 | MS 887, Reel 553 |
| 2321-2446 | 1917-1918 | MS 887, Reel 554 |
| 2447-2590 | 1918-1919 | MS 887, Reel 555 |
| 2591-2736 | 1919 | MS 887, Reel 556 |
| 2737-2877 | 1919-1920 | MS 887, Reel 557 |
| 2878-2986 (part) | 1920-1921 | MS 887, Reel 558 |
| 2986 (cont.) - 3116 | 1921-1922 | MS 887, Reel 559 |
| 3117-3239 | 1922-1923 | MS 887, Reel 560 |
| 3240-3371 | 1923-1924 | MS 887, Reel 561 |
| 3372-3500 | 1924 | MS 887, Reel 562 |
| 3501-3624 | 1925 | MS 887, Reel 563 |
| 3625-3704 | 1925-1926 | MS 887, Reel 564 |
| 3705-3822 | 1926-1927 | MS 887, Reel 565 |
| 3823-3951 | 1927 | MS 887, Reel 566 |
| 3952-4059 | 1927-1928 | MS 887, Reel 567 |
| 4059-4159 | 1928-1929 | MS 887, Reel 568 |
| 4160-4227 | 1929 | MS 887, Reel 569 |
| 4228-4327 | 1929-1930 | MS 887, Reel 570 |
| 4328-4423 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 571 |
| 4424-4456 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 572 |
Estate Files -1931-1970
Estate Files processed between 1931 and 1970 are with the Archives of Ontario; they have not yet been microfilmed. To order a copy of all or part of an estate file please contact us with: the estate file number; year; name of county/district; and name of the deceased. Please include: your name; address; telephone number; and a brief description of what documents you would like copied (eg. the entire file, only the will, etc.). Also, please indicate if you need the copies to be certified.
Archives of Ontario
134 Ian Macdonald Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2C5
reference@ontario.ca
For details on photocopy charges, please see our Customer Service Guide 105: Reproduction Services and Fees - Word, PDF .
Estate files - after 1970
The estate files processed after 1970 have not yet been transferred to the Archives of Ontario. You must contact the courthouse listed below which originally dealt with that court matter.
Unified Family Court - Estates Division
469 Montreal Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 2N4
613-548-6789