This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chatterchit Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.lookups.lookups/3304.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You should contact the Otsego County Surrogate's Court to find records on wills, probate and guardianship of children. According to their website: "Records dating back to 1792 are on file in Surrogate's Court and are available to the general public." See: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/otsego/surrogate/index.shtml Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.