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To read a general explanation of probates in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | To read a general explanation of probates in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||
== Step | == Description == | ||
''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. The term ''probate'' refers to a collection of documents, including [[W genealogical glossary terms|wills]], [[A genealogical glossary terms|administrations]] (also called admons), [[I genealogical glossary terms|inventories]], and [[A genealogical glossary terms|act books]]. The Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process until to 1858. | |||
== Step By Step == | |||
1. First search each index to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail given in the indexed entry. | |||
2. Go to the Records section to determine what original probate records exist for this court. | |||
3. Contact or visit the Archive or hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Or, | |||
4. Order microfilm copies of the indexes and records by visiting the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] or one of its [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers] worldwide and search indexes and records. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
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Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm British Origins]. This is a subscription site. | Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm British Origins]. This is a subscription site. | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Calendar of wills and administrations, 1601-1858], are on film in the Family History Library. <br> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Calendar of wills and administrations, 1601-1858], are on film in the Family History Library. <br> | ||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Wills and administrations of York Peculiar, Prebendial and Manorial Courts], 1709-1837, are on microfilm in the Family History Library. The film can be view in the library or in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center]. <br> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ Wills and administrations of York Peculiar, Prebendial and Manorial Courts], 1709-1837, are on microfilm in the Family History Library. The film can be view in the library or in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center]. <br> | ||
== Jurisdiction == | == Jurisdiction == | ||
This court had jurisdiction over the parish of Acomb. It was part of the dissoved Treasurership of York.<br> | This court had jurisdiction over the parish of Acomb. It was part of the dissoved Treasurership of York.<br> | ||
[[Category:Yorkshire]] | [[Category:Yorkshire]] | ||