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For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||
== Gloucestershire Probate Courts | == Gloucestershire Probate Courts<br> == | ||
Court of the Bishop of Hereford, pre-1541<br> | |||
Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory)<br> | |||
Court of the Bishop of Bristol (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
Peculiar of Bibury | |||
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== Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | ||
Most of the county was under the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of <br> | |||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
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Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | ||
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| [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes G through L|G-L]] | | [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes G through L|G-L]] | ||
| [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes M through R|M-R]] | | [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes M through R|M-R]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes S and T|S-T]] | ||
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== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
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=== Internet === | === Internet === | ||
The Gloucestershire Archives/Record Office has a genealogical database that includes an [http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/genealogy/Search.aspx online index] to all known wills proven in the county between 1541 and 1858. | The Gloucestershire Archives/Record Office has a genealogical database that includes an [http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/genealogy/Search.aspx online index] to all known wills proven in the county between 1541 and 1858. | ||
=== Manuscript or Printed === | === Manuscript or Printed === | ||
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On 12 January 1858 a government system of registration for wills and administrations for England was introduced. Several district courts were established throughout the country, plus a principal registry located in London. The ease of finding probates under this system is a boon to family historians. The wills and administrations were filed either in the principal court, that had jurisdiction over the entire country, or in a district court that had jurisdiction over a local area. | On 12 January 1858 a government system of registration for wills and administrations for England was introduced. Several district courts were established throughout the country, plus a principal registry located in London. The ease of finding probates under this system is a boon to family historians. The wills and administrations were filed either in the principal court, that had jurisdiction over the entire country, or in a district court that had jurisdiction over a local area. | ||
The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS] website. Indexes and records for both courts are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. The catalog lists dates and film numbers. The films can be searched in the library, or searched locally by ordering through a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br> | The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS] website. Indexes and records for both courts are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. The catalog lists dates and film numbers. The films can be searched in the library, or searched locally by ordering through a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br> | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendars (Indexes)] for both district and principal courts<br>[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858-1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry 1858-1925] | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendars (Indexes)] for both district and principal courts<br>[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858-1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry 1858-1925] | ||