Series is arranged chronologically by date recorded. Series documents probate cases brought before the court for settlement. Records include wills, receipts, final estate accounting reports, appraiser's affidavits, bills of sale, inventories, fee bills, appraisals, vouchers, appraiser appointment certificates, appraiser oaths, notices of annual accounting, and sale bills. Series is arranged numerically by case number. Journal entries show date, court officers present, and court actions.
Series also includes an alphabetical index to estate names.
The probate journal for 1849 to 1852 is combined with the commissioner's court journal. Series is arranged chronologically by session date. 1 cubic feet Series documents the appointment of estate administrators and guardians by the probate court. Letters show dates, names of parties involved, provisions and terms, and signatures. Series is arranged chronologically by date entered.