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To learn more, read [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=168 Probate Records] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=219 Wills and Death Duty Records, after 1858].  
To learn more, read [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=168 Probate Records] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=219 Wills and Death Duty Records, after 1858].  


The Family History Library has film copies of the indexes and wills, 1858-1925. Films can be viewed in the library or in [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers]. Search the Family History Library Catalog to find the film numbers.  
The Family History Library has film copies of the indexes,1858-1957 and wills, 1858-1925. Films can be viewed in the library or in [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers]. Search the Family History Library Catalog to find the film numbers.  


1. Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and click '''Place Search'''.  
1. Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and click '''Place Search'''.  
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*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=443192&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Record copy wills from the District Probate Registries, 1900-1925]
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=443192&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Record copy wills from the District Probate Registries, 1900-1925]


6. Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the film numbers.<br>  
6. Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the film numbers.<br>


The [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm HMCS] website has a list of frequently asked questions about obtaining copies of probate records and The National Archives has produced a [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/rdleaflet.asp?sLeafletURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalarchives.gov.uk%2Fcatalogue%2Fleaflets%2Fri2301.htm&lBack=-1 guide] to these records. Two record offices in England have copies of these records. Find addresses by click [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/wills/step2.htm here]. Some record offices and local studies centers have indexes. To see a partial list, click [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Probate.html here].<br>
The [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm HMCS] website has a list of frequently asked questions about obtaining copies of probate records and The National Archives has produced a [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/rdleaflet.asp?sLeafletURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalarchives.gov.uk%2Fcatalogue%2Fleaflets%2Fri2301.htm&lBack=-1 guide] to these records. Two record offices in England have copies of these records. Find addresses by click [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/familyhistory/wills/step2.htm here]. Some record offices and local studies centers have indexes. To see a partial list, click [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Probate.html here].<br>
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