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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Devon]] | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Devon]] | ||
The following article is about probate records in | The following article is about probate records in Devonshire. For general information about probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. <br> | ||
== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
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*Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | *Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | ||
Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br> | Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br> | ||
== Devonshire Probate Courts == | == Devonshire Probate Courts == | ||
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*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Bishop of Exeter (Episcopal Consistory)]] | *[[Court of the Peculiar of the Bishop of Exeter (Episcopal Consistory)]] | ||
*[[Peculiar of the Court of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter]] | *[[Peculiar of the Court of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter]] | ||
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Cockington]] <br> | *[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Cockington]] <br> | ||
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Templeton]] | *[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Templeton]] | ||
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Custos and College of Vicars Choral in Exeter]] | *[[Court of the Peculiar of the Custos and College of Vicars Choral in Exeter]] | ||
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== Some Explanatory Notes on the Devonshire Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Devonshire Courts == | ||
[http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/neighbourhoods-villages/record_office/family_history_3/wills_records.htm Devon Wills and Probate Records] contains information about probates and where they are located. [[Estate Duty Registers]] should be searched since many of the probate courts were destroyed during World War II. | [http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/councildemocracy/neighbourhoods-villages/record_office/family_history_3/wills_records.htm Devon Wills and Probate Records] contains information about probates and where they are located. [[Estate Duty Registers]] should be searched since many of the probate courts were destroyed during World War II. | ||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Cumberland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When searching for the will of an ancestor, find the name of the town or parish where he/she lived in the jurisdictions lists below. Go to the list of places by clicking on a letter or series of letters below.<br> | Before 1858, every town and parish in Cumberland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When searching for the will of an ancestor, find the name of the town or parish where he/she lived in the jurisdictions lists below. Go to the list of places by clicking on a letter or series of letters below.<br> | ||
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*[http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/DevonWills/index.html Devon Names in the Calendars of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills 1383-1700] | *[http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/DevonWills/index.html Devon Names in the Calendars of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills 1383-1700] | ||
== Manuscript Records<br> == | == Manuscript Records<br> == | ||
The Family History Library has [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=235196&disp=Calendars+of+wills+and+administrations+r%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Calendars of wills and administrations relating to the counties of Devon and Cornwall&nbsp;: proved in the Court of the principal registry of the Bishop of Exeter, 1559-1799. And of Devon only, proved in the Court of the Archdeaconry of Exeter, 1540-1799''<br>] | The Family History Library has [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=235196&disp=Calendars+of+wills+and+administrations+r%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Calendars of wills and administrations relating to the counties of Devon and Cornwall&nbsp;: proved in the Court of the principal registry of the Bishop of Exeter, 1559-1799. And of Devon only, proved in the Court of the Archdeaconry of Exeter, 1540-1799''<br>] | ||
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Includes abstracts of probate records from various courts about testators from Devon before the destruction in World War II. The Family History Library has [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=351796&disp=Oswyn+Murray+collection+of+wills%2C+abt%%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Oswyn Murray collection of wills, abt. 1600-1800] | Includes abstracts of probate records from various courts about testators from Devon before the destruction in World War II. The Family History Library has [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=351796&disp=Oswyn+Murray+collection+of+wills%2C+abt%%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Oswyn Murray collection of wills, abt. 1600-1800] | ||
==== Other collections in the Family History Library<br> ==== | ==== Other collections in the Family History Library<br> ==== | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=575287&disp=Index+to+wills%2C+copies+and+related+pap%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Index to wills, copies and related pape][http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=575287&disp=Index+to+wills%2C+copies+and+related+pap%20%20&columns=*,0,0 rs [of the County of Devon, 1200-1900's] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=575287&disp=Index+to+wills%2C+copies+and+related+pap%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Index to wills, copies and related pape][http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=575287&disp=Index+to+wills%2C+copies+and+related+pap%20%20&columns=*,0,0 rs [of the County of Devon, 1200-1900's] | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=264158&disp=Devonshire+wills...%20%20&columns=*,0,0} Devonshire wills, by Charles Worthy] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=264158&disp=Devonshire+wills...%20%20&columns=*,0,0} Devonshire wills, by Charles Worthy] | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=246385&disp=A+calendar+of+inquisitiones+post+mortem+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 A calendar of inquisitiones post mortem for Cornwall and Devon, from Henry III to Charles I (1216-1649)]<br> | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=246385&disp=A+calendar+of+inquisitiones+post+mortem+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 A calendar of inquisitiones post mortem for Cornwall and Devon, from Henry III to Charles I (1216-1649)]<br> | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=278481&disp=An+alphabetical+register+of+divers+perso%20%20&columns=*,0,0 An alphabetical register of divers persons, who by their last wills & grants have given towards the relief of the poor of the county of Devon]<br> | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=278481&disp=An+alphabetical+register+of+divers+perso%20%20&columns=*,0,0 An alphabetical register of divers persons, who by their last wills & grants have given towards the relief of the poor of the county of Devon]<br> | ||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=279949&disp=Abstracts+of+wills+of+the+Drew+Family%2C%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Abstracts of wills of the Drew Family, proved in the Court of the Archdeacon of Exeter and other courts, 1550-1891]<br> | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=279949&disp=Abstracts+of+wills+of+the+Drew+Family%2C%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Abstracts of wills of the Drew Family, proved in the Court of the Archdeacon of Exeter and other courts, 1550-1891]<br> | ||
== Estate Duty Records<br> == | == Estate Duty Records<br> == | ||
Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]].<br> | Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]].<br> | ||
== Post-1858 Probate Records == | == Post-1858 Probate Records == | ||