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From: Don and Joan Chaffin <>
Subject: Re: Probate Records - Santa Clara County
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 1997 16:44:53 -0700


MRS JANET O ANDERSON wrote:
>
> -- [ From: Janet Anderson * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --
>
> Is anyone experienced with looking up possible probates in Santa Clara
> County? Is there an index ... will they answer a telephone call? and
> would they have will/probate records on hand or will they need to be
> ordered?
>
> I'm looking for Benoni Sarle who died October 22, 1927, in Saratoga and
> do live in the area. Just hoping for tips/how to proceed.
>
> My only experience was with a probate in San Francisco. Tried to handle
> by mail (unsuccessfully) and went in. Found records for 1936 were in
> storage and would need to be ordered for a fee. There was an express
> fee (for next day service ... which worked for me) and you needed to
> bring an envelope with appropriate postage if you wanted more than ten
> copies.
>
> Advice will be appreciated. Janet

Hi, When I needed an old probate from San Jose I was able to order a
film from the LDS. Joan in CO

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