This database contains 1163 Guardianship Settlement records, ranging from 1856-1871 (with a few in 1847 and one in 1876) that were abstracted by volunteers whose names were not identified in a spreadsheet that was previously published on-line. This spreadsheet was found in an Internet Archive and has been presented here with no intention of copyright infringement.
This Web site is not responsible for the data entry. Some minor corrections were made to correct obvious errors. However, if you discover an error, please advise so we can correct the datafile. Click the Contact Us link on this page. Please be sure to identify the source (this database) when you send corrections.
Research Tip: Guardianships were not just for children. Adults who required a conservator for any legal reasons were also granted guardians by the Court.
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