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*Amount of the estate. | *Amount of the estate. | ||
To learn more, read leaflets from The National Archives titled [ | To learn more, read leaflets from The National Archives titled [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/wills-and-probate-before-1858-further-research/ Probate Records] and [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/wills-or-administrations-after-1858/ Wills and administrations after 1858]. | ||
The Family History Library has film copies of the indexes,1858-1957 and wills, 1858-1925. Films can be viewed in the library or in [[Introduction to Family History Centers|family history centers]]. Search the FamilySearch Catalog to find the film numbers. | The Family History Library has film copies of the indexes,1858-1957 and wills, 1858-1925. Films can be viewed in the library or in [[Introduction to Family History Centers|family history centers]]. Search the FamilySearch Catalog to find the film numbers. | ||
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6. Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the film numbers.<br> | 6. Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the film numbers.<br> | ||
The [ | The [https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate HMCS] website has a list of frequently asked questions about obtaining copies of probate records and The National Archives has produced a [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/wills-1384-1858/ guide] to these records. Two record offices in England have copies of these records. Find addresses by click [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/ here]. Some record offices and local studies centers have indexes. To see a partial list, click [https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Probate here].<br> | ||
== Estate Duty Wills and Administrations == | == Estate Duty Wills and Administrations == | ||
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#Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the list of films. | #Click '''View Film Notes''' in the top right corner to see the list of films. | ||
Unless you are sure the name of the court, search the indexes for the district courts as well as the principal registry. Read more about these records in the research guides produced by The National Archives in England.<br>[ | Unless you are sure the name of the court, search the indexes for the district courts as well as the principal registry. Read more about these records in the research guides produced by The National Archives in England.<br>[https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/death-duties-1796-1903/ Death Duty Records, 1796-1903].<br>[https://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/death-taxes-understanding-death-duty-registers/ How to Interpret Death Duty Registers].<br> | ||
== Locating Probate Records == | == Locating Probate Records == | ||
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''The Index Library''. London, England: British Record Society, 1888– (Family History Library book {{FHL||disp=942 B4b}}).A listing of ''The Index Library'' volumes is available at the [http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelpsubject/history/history/artsandhumanitiesbritishrecordsocietyindexlibrary/brsindex.html British Library website].<br> | ''The Index Library''. London, England: British Record Society, 1888– (Family History Library book {{FHL||disp=942 B4b}}).A listing of ''The Index Library'' volumes is available at the [http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelpsubject/history/history/artsandhumanitiesbritishrecordsocietyindexlibrary/brsindex.html British Library website].<br> | ||
The records of the '''Prerogative Court of Canterbury''', for 1384-1858, are indexed online through the website of the National Archives of the United Kingdom and their feature [ | The records of the '''Prerogative Court of Canterbury''', for 1384-1858, are indexed online through the website of the National Archives of the United Kingdom and their feature [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/wills-1384-1858/ "How do I search the records?"]. | ||
Other repositories and organizations, including family history societies, have created and published indexes, some online and some as booklets or on microfiche. To view a partial list, go to [http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Online_Probate_Indexes Your Archives]. For those available in the Family History Library, go to the library's [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FamilySearch Catalog/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and do a Place search for your county of interest and the topic of Probate Records. | Other repositories and organizations, including family history societies, have created and published indexes, some online and some as booklets or on microfiche. To view a partial list, go to [http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Online_Probate_Indexes Your Archives]. For those available in the Family History Library, go to the library's [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FamilySearch Catalog/frameset_fhlc.asp catalog] and do a Place search for your county of interest and the topic of Probate Records. | ||
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{{main|Principal Probate Registry}} | {{main|Principal Probate Registry}} | ||
An index to wills, called the National Probate Calendar, is on fiche or film at [ | An index to wills, called the National Probate Calendar, is on fiche or film at [https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives], [http://62.32.98.6/S10312UKStaff/OPAC/index.asp Society of Genealogists], and the [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm Guildhall Library, London]. It indexes to all wills and administrations up to 1943. | ||
Indexes and abstracts for the Principal Probate Registry, 1858 to 1957, are on film in the Family History Library.<br> | Indexes and abstracts for the Principal Probate Registry, 1858 to 1957, are on film in the Family History Library.<br> | ||
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=== Estate Duty Wills and Administrations<br> === | === Estate Duty Wills and Administrations<br> === | ||
The indexes to these records are useful for locating wills and administrations probated between these dates, even if you do not know your ancestor’s residence. The registers from 1796 to 1903 have been indexed on [ | The indexes to these records are useful for locating wills and administrations probated between these dates, even if you do not know your ancestor’s residence. The registers from 1796 to 1903 have been indexed on [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/death-duties-1796-1903/ DocumentsOnline]. The indexes for the same time period can also be searched on [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/index-to-death-duty-registers-1796-1903 findmypast]. <br> | ||
Indexes are on microfilm in the Family History Library. Click on one of the following links to find the film numbers in the catalog. {{FHL|534228|title-id|disp=Death duty register for abstracts of administrations and probates of wills for country courts, 1796-1811}}. <br> | Indexes are on microfilm in the Family History Library. Click on one of the following links to find the film numbers in the catalog. {{FHL|534228|title-id|disp=Death duty register for abstracts of administrations and probates of wills for country courts, 1796-1811}}. <br> | ||
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For pre-1858 probate records, the following sources list dates and repositories where you may write for records not available at the Library: | For pre-1858 probate records, the following sources list dates and repositories where you may write for records not available at the Library: | ||
Camp, Anthony J. ''Wills and Their Whereabouts''. Fourth Edition. London, England: Anthony J. Camp, 1974. (Family History Library book {{FHL| | Camp, Anthony J. ''Wills and Their Whereabouts''. Fourth Edition. London, England: Anthony J. Camp, 1974. (Family History Library book {{FHL|413992|disp=942 S2wa}}.) This book describes jurisdictions and lists records, time periods covered, and availability of indexes by repository. | ||
Gibson, J. S. W. ''A Simplified Guide to Probate Jurisdictions: Where to Look for Wills''. Third Edition. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1985, updated 1988. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 P23g|disp=942 P23g}} 1985.) This lists probate courts and records with the location of and dates covered by original records. | Gibson, J. S. W. ''A Simplified Guide to Probate Jurisdictions: Where to Look for Wills''. Third Edition. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1985, updated 1988. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 P23g|disp=942 P23g}} 1985.) This lists probate courts and records with the location of and dates covered by original records. | ||
Gibson, J. S. W. ''Wills and Where to Find Them''. | Gibson, J. S. W. ''Wills and Where to Find Them''. Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Publishing Company, [c1985] 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|2077016|disp=929.1}}.) This discusses probates by county with a list of courts, records, and records offices. Includes basic maps and glossary. | ||
== Difficulties in Locating a Pre-1858 Record == | == Difficulties in Locating a Pre-1858 Record == | ||