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*Probates for all counties except Dublin & Kildare | *Probates for all counties except Dublin & Kildare | ||
The FamilySearch Wiki’s Ireland article treats this subject in more detail. In addition, there are many indexes and abstracts held elsewhere which did survive, and efforts have been made to publish these in print and electronically. These may be filmed and can thus be located in the | The FamilySearch Wiki’s Ireland article treats this subject in more detail. In addition, there are many indexes and abstracts held elsewhere which did survive, and efforts have been made to publish these in print and electronically. These may be filmed and can thus be located in the FamilySearch Catalog – PLACE SEARCH under IRELAND - PROBATE RECORDS and PROBATE RECORDS – INDEXES and under the individual county listings for these topics. Others are available through Ancestry.com and other websites. | ||
The procedure is to first search the index (or calendar) for the details which allow you to then obtain a copy of the actual''will, grant of probate of will, or grant of administration ''(popularly referred to as the ''admon'') where these still exist. | The procedure is to first search the index (or calendar) for the details which allow you to then obtain a copy of the actual''will, grant of probate of will, or grant of administration ''(popularly referred to as the ''admon'') where these still exist. | ||
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From 1858 the government took over the handling of probate matters, just as in England. There were 12 courts, the Principal Probate Registry in Dublin and 11 district will registries. | From 1858 the government took over the handling of probate matters, just as in England. There were 12 courts, the Principal Probate Registry in Dublin and 11 district will registries. | ||
The indexes are available on 46 microfilms numbers starting at film 0100965 as''Calendar of the grants of probate and letters of administration made in the principal registry and in the several district registries, 1858-1920. Ireland.'' Please see the full discussion of this in the FamilySearch Wiki. Films of some of the actual wills and grants are also available through the | The indexes are available on 46 microfilms numbers starting at film 0100965 as''Calendar of the grants of probate and letters of administration made in the principal registry and in the several district registries, 1858-1920. Ireland.'' Please see the full discussion of this in the FamilySearch Wiki. Films of some of the actual wills and grants are also available through the FamilySearch Catalog - PLACE SEARCH - IRELAND - PROBATE RECORDS. | ||
=== Irish Wills And Administrations From 1920 === | === Irish Wills And Administrations From 1920 === | ||
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You will find some Irish, those who owned property in England or Wales, with wills or admons listed in the [http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts/ Principal Registry] listing for England. | You will find some Irish, those who owned property in England or Wales, with wills or admons listed in the [http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmcts/ Principal Registry] listing for England. | ||
Until such time the GSU films of the indexes 1858-1957 should be used. The list is repeated in its entirety under | Until such time the GSU films of the indexes 1858-1957 should be used. The list is repeated in its entirety under FamilySearch Catalog - PLACE SEARCH - IRELAND - PROBATE RECORDS – INDEXES as ''Calendar of the grants of probate and letters of administration made in the Principal Registry: and in the several district registries of Her Majesty's Court of Probate. Great Britain'' and comprises 542 microfilms starting at film 0215221. Your FSC may have some or all of these indexes on indefinite loan. | ||
Be aware that from 1858 to 1876 those wills of Irish who had property in England may be under the 'Reseals' after the letter Z, rather than in their proper alphabetical order. The ''indexes (calendars)'' themselves contain a considerable amount of information including name, address, occupation, death date and place of the testator, the name(s) of the executor(s), and the court of probate. | Be aware that from 1858 to 1876 those wills of Irish who had property in England may be under the 'Reseals' after the letter Z, rather than in their proper alphabetical order. The ''indexes (calendars)'' themselves contain a considerable amount of information including name, address, occupation, death date and place of the testator, the name(s) of the executor(s), and the court of probate. | ||
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*For any date 1858 to date for a fee by mail with credit card, stating name of testator, identifying details from the index, and year of probate from:<br>The Probate Office, Duncombe Place,<br>York, Yorkshire YO1 2EA | *For any date 1858 to date for a fee by mail with credit card, stating name of testator, identifying details from the index, and year of probate from:<br>The Probate Office, Duncombe Place,<br>York, Yorkshire YO1 2EA | ||
*For any date 1858 to this year at the following London office for a fee per will plus any charges for your searcher's time waiting in line!<br>The Record Keeper<br>Principal Registry of the Family Division<br>First Avenue House, 42 - 49 High Holborn, <br>London WC1V 6NP | *For any date 1858 to this year at the following London office for a fee per will plus any charges for your searcher's time waiting in line!<br>The Record Keeper<br>Principal Registry of the Family Division<br>First Avenue House, 42 - 49 High Holborn, <br>London WC1V 6NP | ||
*For 1858 to 1925 the copy wills have been microfilmed and are available through the | *For 1858 to 1925 the copy wills have been microfilmed and are available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Costs would be for loan of the film plus a photocopy. | ||
==== What if the Will Does Not Survive? ==== | ==== What if the Will Does Not Survive? ==== | ||