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England > [[Gloucestershire]] | |||
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]]. | ||
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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 jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | Most of the county was under the jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | ||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
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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 | ||
A database of [http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/records-and-archives/bristol-wills-indices-1781-1858.en Bristol Wills Indices 1781-1858] is available online.<br> | A database of [http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/records-and-archives/bristol-wills-indices-1781-1858.en Bristol Wills Indices 1781-1858] is available online.<br> | ||
[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ProbateRecords/LMindex.html Early Gloucestershire Probate Records ]transcribed by Leslie Mahler are available for select parishes in the Bristol and Gloucester dioceses.<br> | [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ProbateRecords/LMindex.html Early Gloucestershire Probate Records ]transcribed by Leslie Mahler are available for select parishes in the Bristol and Gloucester dioceses.<br> | ||
[http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php] | [http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php] | ||
29 probate documents listed under Gloucestershire from this website | 29 probate documents listed under Gloucestershire from this website | ||
=== Microfilm or Printed === | === Microfilm or Printed === | ||
The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print.<br> | The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print.<br> | ||
== Post-1857 Probate Record == | == Post-1857 Probate Record == | ||
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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 | [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 | ||
[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]<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]<br> | ||