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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Gloucestershire]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Gloucestershire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Gloucestershire Probate Records]]'' | ||
The following article is about probate records in Gloucestershire. For general information about probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | The following article is about probate records in Gloucestershire. For general information about probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||
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*[[Great Orphan's Books, Mayor of Bristol|Great Orphan Books, Mayor of Bristol]] | *[[Great Orphan's Books, Mayor of Bristol|Great Orphan Books, Mayor of Bristol]] | ||
In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.<br> | In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.<br> | ||
=== Appeals Courts === | === Appeals Courts === | ||
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== Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | ||
Most of the county was under the jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | Most of the county was under the jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | ||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
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Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | ||
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| [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions. Parishes beginning with A|A]] | | [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions. Parishes beginning with A|A]] | ||
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*[http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php Wiltshire and Swindon Archive Catalogue - Wiltshire Wills] has 29 probate documents listed under Gloucestershire. | *[http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php Wiltshire and Swindon Archive Catalogue - Wiltshire Wills] has 29 probate documents listed under Gloucestershire. | ||
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*A Calendar of Wills Proved in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Gloucester 1660-1800 [http://books.google.com/books?id=AvocAAAAYAAJ&pg=PP13&dq=Gloucester+Probate] | *A Calendar of Wills Proved in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Gloucester 1660-1800 [http://books.google.com/books?id=AvocAAAAYAAJ&pg=PP13&dq=Gloucester+Probate] | ||
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The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=206720&disp=A+calendar+of+wills+proved+in+the+consis%20%20&columns=*,0,0.]<br> | The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=206720&disp=A+calendar+of+wills+proved+in+the+consis%20%20&columns=*,0,0.]<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. Between 1813-1858 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. Between 1813-1858 estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]].<br> | ||
== Post-1857 Probate Record == | == Post-1857 Probate Record == | ||
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. For more information, go to [[Principal Probate Registry]].<br> <br> | Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. For more information, go to [[Principal Probate Registry]].<br><br> | ||
{{Place|Gloucestershire}} | {{Place|Gloucestershire}} | ||
[[Category:Gloucestershire|Probate Records]] | [[Category:Gloucestershire|Probate Records]] | ||