Hastings 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 - 1859 to 1966
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.
- 1840-1859: These "A1" through "A410" files are arranged by year and indexed in Inventory 22, Appendix A25.
- 1859-1930: Use the File Number in the NCB (Non-Contentious Business) column. Ignore references to the book and page number.
Go to Estate Files to determine what microfilm to order to see the estate file.
| Indexes | Year(s) | Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference Number |
|---|---|---|
| Index | 1859-1966 | GS 2, Reel 59 |
Estate Files - 1840 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1-A121 | 1840-1851 | GS 2, Reel 59 |
| A122-A410 | 1851-1859 | GS 1, Reel 1178 |
| 0001-0105 | 1859-1864 | GS 1, Reel 1179 |
| 0106-0197 | 1864-1868 | GS 1, Reel 1180 |
| 0198-0309 | 1868-1872 | GS 1, Reel 1181 |
| 0310-0419 | 1872-1875 | GS 1, Reel 1182 |
| 0420-0531 | 1875-1878 | GS 1, Reel 1183 |
| 0532-0635 | 1878-1880 | GS 1, Reel 1184 |
| 0636-0742 | 1880-1882 | GS 1, Reel 1185 |
| 0743-0851 | 1882-1884 | GS 1, Reel 1187 |
| 0852-0964 | 1884-1885 | GS 1, Reel 1188 |
| 0965-1074 | 1885-1887 | GS 1, Reel 1189 |
| 1075-1178 | 1887-1888 | GS 1, Reel 1190 |
| 1179-1286 | 1888-1890 | GS 1, Reel 1191 |
| 1287-1396 | 1890-1891 | GS 1, Reel 1192 |
| 1397-1501 | 1891-1892 | GS 1, Reel 1193 |
| 1502-1605 | 1892-1893 | GS 1, Reel 1194 |
| 1606-1710 | 1893-1894 | GS 1, Reel 1195 |
| 1711-1809 | 1894-1895 | GS 1, Reel 1196 |
| 1810-1905 | 1895 | GS 1, Reel 1197 |
| 1906-2002 | 1895-1896 | GS 1, Reel 1198 |
| 2003-2097 | 1896-1897 | GS 1, Reel 1199 |
| 2098-2191 | 1897-1898 | GS 1, Reel 1200 |
| 2192-2291 | 1898-1899 | GS 1, Reel 1201 |
| 2292-2388 | 1899 | GS 1, Reel 1202 |
| 2389-2485 | 1899-1900 | GS 1, Reel 1203 |
| 2486-2515 | 1900 | GS 1, Reel 1204 |
| 2516-2562 | 1901 | MS 887, Reel 706 |
| 2563-2703 (2646 missing) | 1901-1902 | MS 887, Reel 707 |
| 2704-2832 | 1902-1903 | MS 887, Reel 708 |
| 2833-2941 (2837 missing) | 1903-1904 | MS 887, Reel 709 |
| 2942-3050 | 1904-1905 | MS 887, Reel 710 |
| 3051-3159 | 1905 | MS 887, Reel 711 |
| 3160-3261 | 1905-1906 | MS 887, Reel 712 |
| 3262-3383 | 1906-1907 | MS 887, Reel 713 |
| 3384-3500 | 1907 | MS 887, Reel 714 |
| 3501-3588 | 1907-1908 | MS 887, Reel 715 |
| 3589-3688 | 1908-1909 | MS 887, Reel 716 |
| 3689-3792 | 1909 | MS 887, Reel 717 |
| 3793-3913 | 1909-1910 | MS 887, Reel 718 |
| 3914-4029 | 1910-1911 | MS 887, Reel 719 |
| 4030-4147 | 1911 | MS 887, Reel 720 |
| 4148-4255 | 1911-1912 | MS 887, Reel 721 |
| 4256-4376 | 1912 | MS 887, Reel 722 |
| 4377-4496 | 1912-1913 | MS 887, Reel 723 |
| 4497-4618 | 1913-1914 | MS 887, Reel 724 |
| 4619-4746 | 1914 | MS 887, Reel 725 |
| 4747-4861 | 1914-1915 | MS 887, Reel 726 |
| 4862-4982 | 1915-1916 | MS 887, Reel 727 |
| 4983-5092 | 1916 | MS 887, Reel 728 |
| 5093-5204 | 1916-1917 | MS 887, Reel 729 |
| 5205-5321 | 1917-1918 | MS 887, Reel 730 |
| 5322-5442 | 1918 | MS 887, Reel 731 |
| 5443-5565 | 1918-1919 | MS 887, Reel 732 |
| 5566-5683 | 1919 | MS 887, Reel 733 |
| 5684-5789 | 1919-1920 | MS 887, Reel 734 |
| 5790-5911 | 1920 | MS 887, Reel 735 |
| 5912-5966 | 1920-1921 | MS 887, Reel 736 |
| 5967-6021 | 1921 | MS 887, Reel 737 |
| 6022-6123 | 1921 | MS 887, Reel 738 |
| 6124-6243 | 1921-1922 | MS 887, Reel 739 |
| 6244-6369 | 1922 | MS 887, Reel 740 |
| 6370-6490 | 1922-1923 | MS 887, Reel 741 |
| 6491-6600 | 1923 | MS 887, Reel 742 |
| 6601-6723 | 1923-1924 | MS 887, Reel 743 |
| 6724-6762 | 1924 | MS 887, Reel 744 |
| 6763-6835 | 1924-1925 | MS 887, Reel 745 |
| 6836-6942 | 1925 | MS 887, Reel 746 |
| 6943-6992 | 1925 | MS 887, Reel 747 |
| 6993-7051 | 1925-1926 | MS 887, Reel 748 |
| 7052-7153 | 1926 | MS 887, Reel 749 |
| 7154-7270 (7223 missing) | 1926-1927 | MS 887, Reel 750 |
| 7380-7483 | 1927-1928 | MS 887, Reel 752 |
| 7484-7570 | 1928 | MS 887, Reel 753 |
| 7571-7675 | 1928 | MS 887, Reel 754 |
| 7676-7773 | 1928-1929 | MS 887, Reel 755 |
| 7774-7872 | 1929 | MS 887, Reel 756 |
| 7873-7969 | 1929-1930 | MS 887, Reel 757 |
| 7970-8068 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 758 |
| 8069-8163 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 759 |
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.
Superior Court of Justice - Estates Division
235 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 3A9
613-962-9106