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Since the handwriting on these records may be difficult to read, it may help you to see a transcribed, printed copy of some of the documents. The following book is a good example. The introduction is also helpful in understanding the records. | Since the handwriting on these records may be difficult to read, it may help you to see a transcribed, printed copy of some of the documents. The following book is a good example. The introduction is also helpful in understanding the records. | ||
Chapman, Murray, trans. and ed. ''Criminal Proceedings In the Montgomeryshire Court of Great Sessions: | Chapman, Murray, trans. and ed. ''Criminal Proceedings In the Montgomeryshire Court of Great Sessions: A Transcript of Commonwealth Gaol Files, 1650–1660''. Aberstwyth, Wales: National Library of Wales, 1996. (FHL book 942.94 P2c.) | ||
You can find the original copies of the Great Session records at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Some copies are on film at the Family History Library. | You can find the original copies of the Great Session records at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. Some copies are on film at the Family History Library. | ||
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Garrett, R. E. F. ''Chancery and Other Legal Proceedings.'' Oakhill, Somerset, England: The Oakhill Press, 1968. (FHL book 942 P2ga.) | Garrett, R. E. F. ''Chancery and Other Legal Proceedings.'' Oakhill, Somerset, England: The Oakhill Press, 1968. (FHL book 942 P2ga.) | ||
Chancery Court records are housed in | Chancery Court records are housed in the National Archives near London. Some chancery cases have been indexed. The best index to start with is available on the National Archives web site. Search the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/search.asp '''Catalogue'''] for the surname and put the letter C in the "Department or Series Code" box. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of some records. | ||
=== Other Courts === | === Other Courts === | ||
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National Library of Wales: http://www.llgc.org.uk/ | National Library of Wales: http://www.llgc.org.uk/ | ||
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