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[[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes A|A]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions B|B]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes C|C]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes D|D]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions E through J|E-J]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions K through M|K-M]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes N through R|N-R]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes S through T|S-T]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes U through Z|U-Z]]. | [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes A|A]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions B|B]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes C|C]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions Parishes D|D]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions E through J|E-J]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdictions K through M|K-M]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes N through R|N-R]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes S through T|S-T]], [[Somerset Probate Jurisdiction Parishes U through Z|U-Z]]. | ||
== Probate Indexes | == Probate Indexes == | ||
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. Here is a list of published indexes with broad coverage. (Other indexes will be found on the court pages. Click on the court links above.) | |||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=236535&disp=Calendar+of+wills+and+administrations+in%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendar of wills and administrations in the court of the Archdeaconry of Taunton, parts I and II, wills only, 1537-1799] <br>[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=473241&disp=Calendars+of+wills+and+administrations+r%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Part III Administrations at Taunton 1596-1799 and Part IV Ilminster] | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=236535&disp=Calendar+of+wills+and+administrations+in%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendar of wills and administrations in the court of the Archdeaconry of Taunton, parts I and II, wills only, 1537-1799] <br>[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=473241&disp=Calendars+of+wills+and+administrations+r%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Part III Administrations at Taunton 1596-1799 and Part IV Ilminster] | ||
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[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=289050&disp=Wells+wills%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Wells wills : arranged in parishes, and annotated] | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=289050&disp=Wells+wills%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Wells wills : arranged in parishes, and annotated] | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1188872&disp=v%2E++5+%281929%2D1931%29%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Genealogists' magazine] - v. 5 (1929-1931) has and alphabetical list of Somerset Archdeaconry Court Wills proved at Taunton. Missing from other published lists, almost all these wills are from the 1600's see pages 328-336. | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1188872&disp=v%2E++5+%281929%2D1931%29%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Genealogists' magazine] - v. 5 (1929-1931) has and alphabetical list of Somerset Archdeaconry Court Wills proved at Taunton. Missing from other published lists, almost all these wills are from the 1600's see pages 328-336. <br> | ||
=== Online Indexes === | |||
Here is a list of online indexes. | |||
*[http://www.gomezsmart.myzen.co.uk/ http://www.gomezsmart.myzen.co.uk/] (For wills or probate on this website, look under 'Property.') | |||
This site is concerned with family and social history in the Hundred of Frome. This consisted of the parishes of Beckington, Berkley, Cloford, Elm, Frome Selwood, Laverton, Lullington, Marston Bigot, Nunney, Orchardleigh, Rode (Road), Rodden, Standerwick, Wanstrow, Whatley and Woolverton. It also included the adjacent Liberties of East Cranmore, Leigh upon Mendip, Mells and Witham Friary and the Peculiar of Buckland Dinham ([http://www.gomezsmart.myzen.co.uk/ see map]). <br> | |||
Information about Somerset Probate Records:<br> | |||
*[http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/Wills.htm http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/Wills.htm] | |||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse-refine.asp?CatID=6&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1 Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills (1384-1858)] | |||
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== Estate Duty Records | == Estate Duty Records == | ||
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> | ||