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Probate was administered by ecclesiastical courts prior to 14 January 1858. The highest court was the Prerogative Court of Armagh and there were 28 consistory (diocesan) courts which were subsidiary to it. | Probate was administered by ecclesiastical courts prior to 14 January 1858. The highest court was the Prerogative Court of Armagh and there were 28 consistory (diocesan) courts which were subsidiary to it. | ||
Probably the easiest method to find a will in this period is to first try the ''Index of Irish Wills 1484-1858.'' Though originally produced by Eneclann on CD in 2000, it is no longer available to purchase on CD but is available online at [http://www.findmypast.ie www.findmypast.ie] | Probably the easiest method to find a will in this period is to first try the ''Index of Irish Wills 1484-1858.'' Though originally produced by Eneclann on CD in 2000, it is no longer available to purchase on CD but is available online at [http://www.findmypast.ie www.findmypast.ie] ($) or [http://www.irishorigins.com www.irishorigins.com] ($). This claims to be a comprehensive index to the Testamentary Records in the National Archives of Ireland (formerly the Public Record Office). These sources have never been digitally indexed or published before. They include records identified in all the National Archives card catalogues as well as the Inland Revenue Will Registers and Administration Registers 1828-1839. It covers all 32 counties and contains 70,000 records. There is a link to the National Archives whereby the researcher may order of a copy of the original document with a credit card. | ||
Irish Origins has an [http://www.originsnetwork.com Irish wills index] covering 1016-1917, although the majority are within the range 1484-1858. Although you have to pay to use the index, there is very useful background information at their site. | Irish Origins has an [http://www.originsnetwork.com Irish wills index] covering 1016-1917, although the majority are within the range 1484-1858. Although you have to pay to use the index, there is very useful background information at their site. | ||
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