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== Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts == | ||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above. | Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above. | ||
Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A. For other places, click on a letter link: B, C, D-G, H | Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A. For other places, click on a letter link: [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_B|B]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_C|C]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_D_through_G|D-G]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_H|H<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1238518000821_104" />]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_K|K]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_L|L]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_M|M]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_N_through_R|N-R]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_S|S]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_T_through_Z|T-Z]]. | ||
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== Post-1858 Probate Records == | == Post-1858 Probate Records == | ||