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The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the [[National Library of Wales]] at Aberystwyth. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives in London, England. | The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the [[National Library of Wales]] at Aberystwyth. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives in London, England. | ||
For copies of wills or administrations after 1857 you can write to: | |||
'''York Probate Sub-Registry''' | |||
Duncombe Place | Duncombe Place | ||
York | York | ||
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England | England | ||
Internet: http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm | Internet: http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm | ||
If you choose to visit, the office location is: | If you choose to visit, the office location is: | ||
'''Probate Search Rooms''' | |||
First Avenue House | First Avenue House | ||
42–49 High Holborn | 42–49 High Holborn | ||
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Internet: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm | Internet: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm | ||
Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | |||
Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | |||
=== Difficulties in Locating a Pre-1858 Record === | === Difficulties in Locating a Pre-1858 Record === | ||