Franklin County, Indiana probate order books detail the day to day proceedings of the probate court. Entries may include the appointment of administrators, executors, and guardians; the names of heirs; land sales and partitions; claims against an estate; and much more. Entries vary in level of detail. Additional estate records may be found in the probate complete record books, will books, and probate packets. See the Franklin County Probate Records page for more details.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, and insanity cases from:

• Order Book 11, 1886-1889
• Order Book 12, 1889-1891

Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

Note: Before 1830, Franklin County court and probate cases may be recorded in either the court or probate records. Check the Franklin County Court records for additional probate records.

See the Franklin County Probate Order Books Guide for details about each volume.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.