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[[England]] | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Cheshire]]'' | ||
For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||
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To look for a probate record before 1858:<br> | To look for a probate record before 1858:<br> | ||
#Discover when and where your ancestor died. If you don’t know, use the approximate date and place where they lived. | #Discover when and where your ancestor died. If you don’t know, use the approximate date and place where they lived. | ||
#Go to [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Cheshire_Probate_Records#Court_Jurisdictions Court Jurisdictions] section below. | #Go to [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Cheshire_Probate_Records#Court_Jurisdictions Court Jurisdictions] section below. | ||
#Click a letter or span of letters for your place name. This opens a jurisdictions table. | #Click a letter or span of letters for your place name. This opens a jurisdictions table. | ||
#Follow the instructions on the jurisdictions table page.<br> | #Follow the instructions on the jurisdictions table page.<br> | ||
== Cheshire Probate Courts == | == Cheshire Probate Courts == | ||
*[[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] | *[[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] | ||
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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.<br> | |||
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<br> | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Cheshire Courts == | ||
1. Cheshire had no peculiar court jurisdictions in the county. There are several higher probate court jurisdictions which hold concurrent jurisdiction over Chesire. To identify and learn about these courts and their records, click on the "Cheshire Probate Courts" links above. | |||
2. The [[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] was sub-divided into basically two courts--a higher or what is termed, a "Supra" court and, a lower or "Infra" court. A majority of Cheshire wills and admons were probated in the "Infra" court. <br> | |||
== Probate Indexes == | == Probate Indexes == | ||
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Cheshire's probate jurisdictions are well-covered with indexes; look in this section in each court jurisdiction to find valuable indexes to Cheshire's probate records. | Cheshire's probate jurisdictions are well-covered with indexes; look in this section in each court jurisdiction to find valuable indexes to Cheshire's probate records. | ||
== Starting Your Search in Indexes == | === Starting Your Search in Indexes === | ||
1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry. | 1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry. | ||
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4. Visit The Family History Library, or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any family history [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp center] near you. | 4. Visit The Family History Library, or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any family history [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp center] near you. | ||
==== Probate Indexes Online 1492-1940 ==== | ==== Probate Indexes Online 1492-1940 ==== | ||
Before looking for a will, be certain to search the comprehensive and county-wide [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/ Wills index] compiled by the Cheshire local government. | Before looking for a will, be certain to search the comprehensive and county-wide [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/ Wills index] compiled by the Cheshire local government. | ||
This index covers the years 1492 - 1940 and contains 130,000 entries. It covers probate documents proved at Chester mainly for Cheshire residents. | |||
The following website specifically covers the parishes of Disley, Lyme Handley; Taxal & Whaley in Cheshire: <br>[http://www.disley.net http://www.disley.net] | The following website specifically covers the parishes of Disley, Lyme Handley; Taxal & Whaley in Cheshire: <br>[http://www.disley.net http://www.disley.net] | ||
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==== Original Handwritten Indexes ==== | ==== Original Handwritten Indexes ==== | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1061472&disp=Wills+and+other+probate+records+proved+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Indexes] and calendars to the Probate Acts of Wills and Administrations (Admons) exist from 1492-1857. Calendars are a kind of index (of the first letter of each surname) to the probate records and admons (administrations). | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1061472&disp=Wills+and+other+probate+records+proved+i%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Indexes] and calendars to the Probate Acts of Wills and Administrations (Admons) exist from 1492-1857. Calendars are a kind of index (of the first letter of each surname) to the probate records and admons (administrations). | ||
==== Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library ==== | ==== Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library ==== | ||
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The Family History Library has many will and admon (Administration) indexes and calendars which are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years as above mentioned 1492-1858. These microfilms may be circulated to any of its 4,500 satellite Family History Centers worldwide. To determine film numbers, go to this Family History Library Catalog [[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=821001&disp=Original+wills%2C+bonds%2C+and+inventori%20%20&columns=*,0,0 page]] | The Family History Library has many will and admon (Administration) indexes and calendars which are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years as above mentioned 1492-1858. These microfilms may be circulated to any of its 4,500 satellite Family History Centers worldwide. To determine film numbers, go to this Family History Library Catalog [[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=821001&disp=Original+wills%2C+bonds%2C+and+inventori%20%20&columns=*,0,0 page]] | ||
== Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate | == Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions == | ||
Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | ||
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A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills. The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry] and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Registries] for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. <br> | A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills. The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry] and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Registries] for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. <br> | ||
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