The Abstracts is available for download as a ZIP (compressed) file. The text is in ASCII text format which can be read by all word processors. Read the introduction prepared by Mr. Walker before you attempt to use the abstract information. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

In 2003 Wayne Walker completed the abstracting of Volume 9 of the Annapolis County Probate Will books. This volume covers the period from April 1938 to September 1951. The Volume 9 abstract includes a separate Index of Names at the end of the document. The Volume 9 abstract is available here as a separate file in ZIP format.

Computer suggestions:

• Print a copy of this page. (Hint: File -> Print )
• Be sure that you know how to use a ZIP program. Several excellent programs are available as shareware. Two of the most popular ones are: WinZip and PKunZIP . If you are a new computer user, find a computer-experienced friend who makes house calls.
• Windows XP includes a ZIP program as part of the XP setup.
• Click on the Abstracts hyperlink for your browser to download the ZIP file.
• Your browser will ask you where you want to store the file. Choose a folder where you store your genealogy word processor documents - and remember the folder name!
• Allow a few minutes for your computer to complete the download. The file is about 500 KBs. If you are on the Internet during a busy time of day, allow more time.
• All sections of the Abstracts, except volume 9, are in one ZIP file.
• When you unZIP (expand) the file, you will find all of the abstract sections in one sub folder called: Abstract.
• View each of the files in your word processor using Times New Roman 11 point or Arial 10 point font. Your default font will likely be very difficult to read.

• Mr Walker has created an Index of Names as part of his Introduction. You should read his excellent introduction and note his reference number(s) for any names that you are researching. The file name is: intro.txt.
• The Abstracts are in several files, one for each volume of the Annapolis County court records. Each file name includes the beginning and ending number of his reference numbers. For example, file 00010105.txt begins with reference number 0001 and ends with reference number 0105. In the heading of this file you will read that the source is: Annapolis County Probate Will Books, Volume 1.
• The Introduction also describes how to find the original information using the abstract. Page or estate folio numbers are included in each abstract. In addition, Mr. Walker has provided film numbers for readers who may want to order microfilm copies of the original records from your local LDS Family History Center.

Questions? Comments? George King