New South Wales, Deceased Estate Files 1880-1923

This index comprises all pre-1924 deceased estate file indexes to simplify the process of locating your ancestor’s estate files. The records span from 1880 up to 1923.

Each entry in this collection will provide you with a transcript, which will include all or some of the following details:

• First name(s)
• Last name
• Remarks (e.g. alternate name spellings, occupation, and marital status)
• Year
• Death date
• Duty date
• Locality
• State
• Country
• Item
• Reel

State Archives NSW originally published this index.

• Begin your search broadly with just a name.

• If needed, you can narrow your search results by adding additional search criteria such as a year, locality, or keyword.