This is an index to the original paper guardianship records of Olmsted County. This is an index to the orginal paper probate records for Olmsted County located at the Olmsted County Historical Society. There is a lot of duplication, but most files will contain about 10 to 20 pages of genealogical and personal information. Records usually include a copy of the death certificate and the dates after 1959 frequently have family information also. The early records are not as complete as later ones.
Many files contain a photograph.
Names appearing in the original books of Rochester death records were transcribed for this index. These ledger books contain only deaths occurring within the city limits of Rochester from 1871-1940. Many of the early records are faded and in almost illegible handwriting. This index was never completed and the cards remained unsorted, with the text on both sides with up to 15-20 unrelated references on each card. In some instances, incomplete information is given.