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Probate Guardian
This Index of Probate records in the Circuit Clerk's office can be searched by using the CTRL-F function on your keyboard. If you would like to obtain a digital copy of a case file, please send the case number, plaintiff name, defendant name and type of action from the online index as well as the Name of the Index to secretary@popecoilhs.org.
Will Index
This Index of Will records in the Circuit Clerk's office can be searched by using the CTRL-F function on your keyboard. If you would like to obtain a digital copy of a case file, please send the case number, plaintiff name, defendant name and type of action from the online index as well as the Name of the Index to secretary@popecoilhs.org.
Sample Civil Case File
Here is an example of the type of case file found in the Circuit Clerk's office. Check the indexes and order a digital copy of those of interest to you today! This is a case from 1879 - Livesay v. Parsons
Sample Criminal Case File
This of the type of file found in the Circuit Court's Office - check out the indexes and order those of interest to you! People vs.John Hall - assault with a deadly weapon - 1879
Sample Divorce Case File
This is just an example of what you will find in court records in Pope County. This divorce case in 1816 (the year Pope County was formed) tells of a marriage in 1787! What surprises in your family history await in these court case files? Check out the various indices! This case is 1816-D-001 - Mary Porter vs. James Porter. The first such divorce filed in the county!