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To learn more, read leaflets from The National Archives titled [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 leaflets from The National Archives titled [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,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. | 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.<br> | ||
#Go to the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and click '''Place Search'''.<br> | |||
#Type England and click '''Search'''. | |||
#Click '''England''' to bring up a list of topics. | |||
#Scroll down and click the topic [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=329748&subject_disp=England+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 '''Probate Records''']. | |||
#Scroll down and click one of the following titles: | |||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills+for+the+Principal+Regi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Record copy wills for the Principal Registry, 1858-1925] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills+for+the+Principal+Regi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Record copy wills for the Principal Registry, 1858-1925] | ||
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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. | 6. Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the film numbers. | ||
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> | ||
== Estate Duty Wills and Administrations == | == Estate Duty Wills and Administrations == | ||