Notarial records are a great source of genealogical information. They can contain prenuptial agreements, business contracts, last wills, and estate divisions, giving you an insight into your anecstors’ lives and family.
Not all areas had notaries before 1811, in which case you can find these sources in local court records. A growing number of notarial and court records are available online, so if you haven’t yet used these records, search again.
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Notary in Haarlem with his assistant, 1787. Credits: Wybrand Hendriks, collection Rijksmuseum (public domain)
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