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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Middlesex Probate Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Probate Records]]  
''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Middlesex Probate Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Probate Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Court of Husting|Court of Husting]]''


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== Step By Step  ==
== Step By Step  ==


1. First [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog search each index ](see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit The Guildhall Library,&nbsp;or,&nbsp;hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Visit The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes (see the Family History Library's {{FHL|389557|title-id|disp=cataloged entries}} providing the microfilms so you can have them circulated to the [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|center]] near you for searching the wills). The information obtained from the index[es] will help you&nbsp; more quickly search the&nbsp;wills and admons which can also&nbsp;be circulated on microfilm via any&nbsp;family history .<br>
1. First [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog search each index ](see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit The Guildhall Library,&nbsp;or,&nbsp;hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Visit The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes (see the Family History Library's {{FHL|389557|title-id|disp=cataloged entries}} providing the microfilms so you can have them circulated to the [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|center]] near you for searching the wills). The information obtained from the index[es] will help you&nbsp; more quickly search the&nbsp;wills and admons which can also&nbsp;be circulated on microfilm via any&nbsp;family history .<br>  


== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==
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*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=571 British History 1316-1688]
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=571 British History 1316-1688]


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==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
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Probate indexes exist and are held at the Coroporation of London Record Office, London. Also, they are available on microfilm at The Family History Library.  
Probate indexes exist and are held at the Coroporation of London Record Office, London. Also, they are available on microfilm at The Family History Library.  


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'''Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library:'''  
'''Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library:'''  


Indexes and calendars to the {{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Calendar of wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting, London, 1258-1688 }}are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years 1258-1688 and may be circulated to each of its satellite Family History Centers. See Calendar of wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting, London, 1258-1688 .
Indexes and calendars to the {{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Calendar of wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting, London, 1258-1688 }}are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years 1258-1688 and may be circulated to each of its satellite Family History Centers. See Calendar of wills proved and enrolled in the Court of Husting, London, 1258-1688 .  


== Records  ==
== Records  ==
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==== Archives Location  ====
==== Archives Location  ====


Corporation of London Record Office<br>Guildhall<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>Tel: 0171 332 1863<br>Fax: 0171 600 3384<br>Opening Times: Mon-Sat. 9:30am-4:45pm
Corporation of London Record Office<br>Guildhall<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>Tel: 0171 332 1863<br>Fax: 0171 600 3384<br>Opening Times: Mon-Sat. 9:30am-4:45pm  


Website: For help in the&nbsp;original records&nbsp;of this court&nbsp;contact the [http://www.Manuscripts.Guildhall@ms.corpoflondon.gov.uk Guildhall Library].
Website: For help in the&nbsp;original records&nbsp;of this court&nbsp;contact the [http://www.Manuscripts.Guildhall@ms.corpoflondon.gov.uk Guildhall Library].  


==== Archive Records  ====
==== Archive Records  ====
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{{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Rolls Wills}} - 1258-1688  
{{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Rolls Wills}} - 1258-1688  


{{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Calendar of Deeds Wills - 1258-1688}}
{{FHL|393276|title-id|disp=Calendar of Deeds Wills - 1258-1688}}  


== Jurisdiction  ==
== Jurisdiction  ==


Probate records of the Court of Husting are among the earliest for the metropolis commencing from as early as 1258-1688. This court held jurisdiction for the City (of London) parishes and liberties (Inns of courts of the city). <br>
Probate records of the Court of Husting are among the earliest for the metropolis commencing from as early as 1258-1688. This court held jurisdiction for the City (of London) parishes and liberties (Inns of courts of the city). <br>  


&nbsp;Wills of this court mostly ceased being&nbsp;probated by the late 15th century.  
&nbsp;Wills of this court mostly ceased being&nbsp;probated by the late 15th century.  
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