Welland 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 - 1856 to 1969
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. Use the file number in the APPLICATION column to the left of the name.
- 1856-1858: Estate files are not available. Use the Probate and Administration Books. You may wish to consult RG 22 Appendix A25 instead of the index.
- 1858-1930: Use the file number in the APPLICATION column to the LEFT of the name.
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 Vols. A-C | 1856-1969 | GS 2, Reel 207 |
Estate Files - 1858 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0002-0117 | 1858-1862 | GS 1, Reel 672 |
| GS 1, Reel 673 | ||
| 0118-0253 | 1862-1865 | GS 1, Reel 674 |
| 0254-0383 | 1865-1869 | GS 1, Reel 675 |
| 0384-0516 | 1869-1872 | GS 1, Reel 676 |
| 0517-0700 | 1872-1876 | GS 1, Reel 677 |
| 0701-0807 | 1876-1878 | GS 1, Reel 678 |
| 0808-0937 | 1878-1881 | GS 1, Reel 679 |
| 0938-1066 | 1881-1884 | GS 1, Reel 680 |
| 1067-1200 | 1884-1886 | GS 1, Reel 681 |
| 1201-1330 | 1886-1888 | GS 1, Reel 682 |
| 1331-1464 | 1888-1890 | GS 1, Reel 683 |
| 1465-1593 | 1890-1892 | GS 1, Reel 684 |
| 1594-1703 | 1892-1893 | GS 1, Reel 685 |
| 1704-1801 | 1893-1894 | GS 1, Reel 686 |
| 1802-1903 | 1894-1895 | GS 1, Reel 687 |
| 1904-2011 | 1895-1897 | GS 1, Reel 688 |
| 2012-2114 | 1897-1898 | GS 1, Reel 689 |
| 2115-2218 | 1898-1899 | GS 1, Reel 690 |
| 2219-2324 | 1899-1900 | GS 1, Reel 691 |
| 2325-2345 | 1900 | GS 1, Reel 692 |
| 2345-2430 | 1901-1902 | MS 887, Reel 1436 |
| 2431-2534 | 1902-1903 | MS 887, Reel 1437 |
| 2535-2625 | 1903-1904 | MS 887, Reel 1438 |
| 2626-2724 | 1904-1905 | MS 887, Reel 1439 |
| 2725-2824 | 1905-1906 | MS 887, Reel 1440 |
| 2825-2919 | 1906-1907 | MS 887, Reel 1441 |
| 2920-3029 | 1907-1908 | MS 887, Reel 1442 |
| 3030-3140 | 1908-1909 | MS 887, Reel 1443 |
| 3141-3263 | 1909-1910 | MS 887, Reel 1444 |
| 3264-3392 | 1910-1911 | MS 887, Reel 1445 |
| 3393-3516 | 1911 | MS 887, Reel 1446 |
| 3517-3634 | 1911-1912 | MS 887, Reel 1447 |
3635-3758 (3664 missing) |
1912 | MS 887, Reel 1448 |
3759-3883 |
1913 | MS 887, Reel 1449 |
3884-4006 |
1913-1914 | MS 887, Reel 1450 |
4007-4131 |
1914-1915 | MS 887, Reel 1451 |
4132-4235 |
1916-1917 | MS 887, Reel 1452 |
| 4236-4358 | 1917 | MS 887, Reel 1453 |
| 4359-4468 | 1917-1918 | MS 887, Reel 1454 |
| 4469-4591 | 1918 | MS 887, Reel 1455 |
| 4592-4723 | 1918-1919 | MS 887, Reel 1456 |
| 4724-4844 | 1919 | MS 887, Reel 1457 |
| 4845-4972 | 1919-1920 | MS 887, Reel 1458 |
| 4973-5087 | 1920 | MS 887, Reel 1459 |
| 5088-5209 | 1920-1921 | MS 887, Reel 1460 |
| 5210-5335 | 1921-1922 | MS 887, Reel 1461 |
| 5336-5452 | 1922 | MS 887, Reel 1462 |
| 5453-5570 | 1922-1923 | MS 887, Reel 1463 |
| 5571-5683 | 1923 | MS 887, Reel 1464 |
| 5684-5782 | 1923-1924 | MS 887, Reel 1465 |
| 5783-5895 | 1924 | MS 887, Reel 1466 |
| 5896-6007 | 1924-1925 | MS 887, Reel 1467 |
| 6008-6121 | 1925 | MS 887, Reel 1468 |
| 6122-6212 | 1925-1926 | MS 887, Reel 1469 |
| 6213-6327 | 1926 | MS 887, Reel 1470 |
| 6328-6438 | 1926 | MS 887, Reel 1471 |
| 6438-6546 | 1926-1927 | MS 887, Reel 1472 |
| 6638-6731 | 1927 | MS 887, Reel 1474 |
| 6732-6834 | 1927-1928 | MS 887, Reel 1475 |
| 6835-6908 | 1928 | MS 887, Reel 1476 |
| 6909-7004 | 1928 | MS 887, Reel 1477 |
| 7005-7090 | 1928 | MS 887, Reel 1478 |
| 7091-7165 | 1928-1929 | MS 887, Reel 1479 |
| 7166-7251 | 1929 | MS 887, Reel 1480 |
| 7252-7330 | 1929 | MS 887, Reel 1481 |
| 7331-7425 | 1929-1930 | MS 887, Reel 1482 |
| 7426-7513 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 1483 |
| 7514-7603 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 1484 |
| 7604-7626 | 1930 | MS 887, Reel 72 |
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 .
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
102 East Main Street
Welland, Ontario
L3D 3W6
905-735-0010