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Colonial New England Probates, 1631-1776 (ICPSR 34940)
Released/updated on: 2014-02-11
Geographic coverage: United States, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New England, New Hampshire
Time period: 1631-01-01--1776-12-31
The Colonial New England Probates collection features data drawn from administrative records of 18,509 estates probated between the years of 1631 and 1776 in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. The data focus on measures of economic wealth, such as gross personal wealth, debts receivable, debts payable, and estate inventory values for consumer goods and real estate. Historical currency deflators and price indices are also incorporated. Geographic variables include sub-region, county, colony, and town. Demographic information for deceased estate owners includes age, sex, occupation, marital status, and parental status.