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== Court Jurisdictions by Parish<br> == | == Court Jurisdictions by Parish<br> == | ||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Yorkshire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When searching for the will of an ancestor, you must determine the courts that had jurisdiction over the town or parish where he/she lived. In the table below, click on a letter or series of letters that includes the place where your ancestor lived. <br> | Before 1858, every town and parish in Yorkshire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When searching for the will of an ancestor, you must determine the courts that had jurisdiction over the town or parish where he/she lived. In the table below, click on a letter or series of letters that includes the place where your ancestor lived then follow the instructions on the next page. <br> | ||
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