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References to American Colonists in English Wills (view source)
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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Probate Records]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Probate Records]]'' | ||
Wills in England are often used by Americans to trace the origins of their colonial ancestors. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several scholars read Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills seeking references to American colonists, including Henry F. Waters and Lothrop Withington. Later, Peter Wilson Coldham made extensive searches. | Wills in England are often used by Americans to trace the origins of their colonial ancestors. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several scholars read Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills seeking references to American colonists, including Henry F. Waters and Lothrop Withington. Later, Peter Wilson Coldham made extensive searches. Leslie Mahler is currently investigating other probate courts for such references. Here is a list of wills that have been read: | ||
=== Prerogative Court of Canterbury === | === Prerogative Court of Canterbury === | ||
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== Explanations == | == Explanations == | ||
LM = Read by Leslie Mahler, [[Acronyms and Abbreviations|FASG]] | LM = Read by Leslie Mahler, [[Acronyms and Abbreviations|FASG]] | ||