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== Cumberland County Probate Courts  ==
== Cumberland County Probate Courts  ==


*[[Court of the Bishop of Carlisle]] (Episcopal Consistory)  
*[[Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)]]
*[[Court of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Copeland]]  
*[[Court of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Copeland]]  
*[[Court of the Bishop of Durham]] (Episcopal Consistory) pre-1777
*[[Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)]]


In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.  
In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.  
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*[[High Court of Delegates]]
*[[High Court of Delegates]]


The [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] also served as an appeals court.  
The [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] also served as an appeals court.


== Court Jurisdictions  ==
== Court Jurisdictions  ==
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