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==Getting Started==
=== Probate Courts  ===


''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. Probate records include [[W genealogical glossary terms|wills]] and [[A genealogical glossary terms|administrations]]. This article is about probate records in Northamptonshire. See [[England Probate Records]] for a general description of probate records in England.
The following probate courts had some jurisdiction over the county of Northamptonshire prior to 1858:


===1858 to the Present===
*[[Court of the Peculiar Parish of Banbury|Court of the Peculiar Parish of Banbury]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar Parish of Gretton|Court of the Peculiar Parish of Gretton]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar Parish of Nassington|Court of the Peculiar Parish of Nassington]]
*[[Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton|Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton]]
*[[Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)|Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln (Cathedral)|Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln (Cathedral)]]
*[[Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)|Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury|Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]
*[[Court of Arches|Court of Arches]]
*[[High Court of Delegates|High Court of Delegates]]


Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more.
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=== Post-1857 Probate Records  ===
 
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the&nbsp;settlement of estates and all&nbsp;wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system.&nbsp; The system consists of 11 district registry offices and&nbsp;18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and&nbsp;the principal registry&nbsp;office located in London.&nbsp; The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service.&nbsp; To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website].
 
A&nbsp;country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills.&nbsp; The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.<br>
 
=== Some explanatory notes on the courts in Northamptonshire:  ===
 
Since civil and ecclesiastical boundaries were not necessarily one and the same, it is important in pre-1858 probate searches to consider nearby courts including those situated across county boundaries. Also, ecclesiastical boundaries and rights were not always observed or may have been changed over the years.
 
Many peculiar courts closed before 1858. When this occurred jurisdiction reverted to the local archdeaconry and/or diocesan courts.
 
Before 1541 Northamptonshire was in the diocese of Lincoln, and from 1541 to 1858 (except for peculiars) was in the diocese of Peterborough. It appears that from 1541 to 1598 the court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archeacon of Northampton exercised concurrent Jurisdiction in the county.
 
The rolls of the Burgess Court of Higham Ferrers contain the texts of many wills which were registered in respect of property there (See ''Historical Manuscripts Commission Report xii,'' appendix part 9, page 530), but the wills were actually proved in the Archdeaconry of Northampton and are found in the records of that court.
 
The original records of the Court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archdeacon of Northampton are at the Northampton Record Office, Delapre Abbey, Northampton. Those for the Courts of the Peculiar Parishes of Gretton and&nbsp; Nassington are at the Lincolnshire Archive Office, The Castle, Lincoln.
 
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{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="95%" align="center" border="1"
|-
! style="background: #ffdead" width="15%" | PARISH
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | PRIMARY COURT
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
|-
| Abington
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Abthorpe
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Addington, Great
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Addington, Little
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Adstone
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Alderton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Aldwincle All Saints
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Aldwincle St Peter
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Althorp
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes
| .
|-
| Apethorpe with Woodnewton
| Pre-1851 - Court of the Peculiar of Nassington; Post-1850 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| Pre-1851
2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter on Lincoln
 
3 - Court of the Commissary of the Bishop of Lincoln and of the Archdeacon in the Archdeaconry of Huntingdon
 
4 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1850
 
2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Arthingworth
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ashby St Ledgers
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ashby, Canons
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ashby, Castle
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ashby, Cold
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


====Online Records====
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


*'''1858-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2451051|England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


===Before 1858===
|-
| Ashby, Mears
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. To search for a pre-1858 probate record in Northamptonshire, follow these steps:  
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


====Step 1. Search Indexes====
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Northamptonshire. Search these indexes first:
|-
| Ashley
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton


*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/probate-and-wills Online Probate Index 1469-1857]  The Northamptonshire and Rutland Probate Index has been created from several of the earlier indexes of probate records held in the Northampton Record Office. The index contains 87,058 entries that cover the period 1469 to 1857.
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]
*Index and extracts of all wills and admons of the Peculiar Court of Gretton and Duddington from Film #200,101 can be found [[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~maureenbryson/gretton_and_duddington_wills.htm here.]]


Filmed Indexes available at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City:
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*Church of England. Archdeaconry of Northampton. Court Probate records, 1467-1877 {{FSC|350023|title-id|disp=}}
1541-1597
*{{FSC|213406|title-id|disp=A Calendar of wills}} relating to the counties of Northampton and Rutland: proved in the court of the Archdeacon of Northampton, 1510 to 1652. Also online at the [https://archive.org/details/calendarofwillsr01phil Internet Archive] (£Free) and at [https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/coverage/wills-probates-and-testaments/?level=gold#includes The Genealogist.co.uk] under wills probates and testaments
*Administrations in the Archdeaconry of Northampton : now preserved in the District Probate Registry at Birmingham Contents: [pt. 1]. 1667-1710 -- pt. 2. 1711-1800 {{FSC|203000|title-id|disp=}}


<br>Did you find a reference to a probate record?
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton


*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below.
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*If ''no'', go to '''Step 2''' below.


====Step 2. Identify when and where your ancestor died====
Post-1597


Determine ''when'' your ancestor died. If you aren't sure, use an approximate date. 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Determine ''where'' your ancestor died. It is easier to find a probate record if you know whether the place where your ancestor lived or died is a [[P genealogical glossary terms|parish]]. To learn whether it is a parish, look it up in a gazetteer. Here is a link to the 1872 ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales'' online:  
|-
| Ashton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


The gazetteer will either tell you:  
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*A place is a parish, or
|-
*What parish it is a part of, or
| Aston le Walls
*What place it is near.
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


If the latter, look that place up in the gazetteer and see if it is a parish.
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


Once you have identified the parish, go to '''Step 3'''.
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


====Step 3. Identify court jurisdictions by parish====
|-
| Aynhoe
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Once you have identified the parish where your ancestor lived or died, learn which courts had jurisdiction over it then search indexes for those courts. Every town and parish in Northamptonshire fell under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. Click on a link below for the letter the parish begins with.
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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|-
|-
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes A|A]] 
| Badby
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes B|B]] 
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes C|C]] 
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes D through F|D-F]] 
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes G through H|G-H]] 
 
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes I through M|I-M]] 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes N through P|N-P]] 
 
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes Q through S|Q-S]] 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes T and U|T-U]] 
 
| [[Northamptonshire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes V through Z|V-Z]]
|-
|}
| Bainton
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Banbury
| Court of the Peculiar of Banbury; Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
| Court of the Peculiar of Banbury
2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln
 
4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
 
2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Banbury, South
| Court of the Peculiar of Banbury; Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
| Court of the Peculiar of Banbury
2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln
 
4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury
 
2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barby
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barford
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes
| .
|-
| Barnack
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barnwell
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barton Seagrave
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barton, Earls
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Beanfield Lawns
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes
| .
|-
| Benefield
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Billing, Great
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Billing, Little
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Blakesley
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Blatherwycke
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Blisworth
| Court of the Archdeaon of Northampton
| .
|-
| Boddington
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Borough Fen
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes
| .
|-
| Boughton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bowden, Little
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bozeat
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brackley St James
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brackley St Peter
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bradden
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brafield on the Green
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brampton Ash
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brampton, Church
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Braunston
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Braybrooke
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brigstock
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brington
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brixworth
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brockhall
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Broughton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Buckby, Long
| Court of the Archdeaon of Northampton
| .
|-
| Bugbrooke
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bulwick
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Burton Latimer
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Byfield
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Carlton, East
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Castor
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Catesby
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Chalcombe
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Charwelton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Chelveston cum Caldecott
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Clay Coton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cliffe, King's
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Clipston
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Clopton
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cogenhoe
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Collingtree
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Collyweston
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Corby
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cosgrove
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cotterstock
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cottesbrooke
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cottingham
| Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
 
4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
1541-1597
 
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
 
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
Post-1597
 
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Courteenhall
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cranford St Andrew
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cranford St John
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Cransley
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)
 
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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|-
====Step 4. Obtain a copy of the probate record====
| Creaton, Great
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Once you have found an index reference to a probate, obtain a copy of the record. Do so by one of these methods:
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


*{{FSC|England, Northamptonshire - Probate records|subject|subject-id=1017479270|disp=Northamptonshire England Probate Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - some images may only be available at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Center or FamilySearch Affiliate Library.]<br>
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection.


==Northamptonshire Probate Courts==
|-
| Crick
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


The names of the courts with jurisdiction over Northamptonshire are:
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


*[[Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton]]
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*[[Court of the Bishop of Peterborough]] (Episcopal Consistory)
*[[Court of the Peculiar Parish of Banbury]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of Gretton]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of Nassington]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln]]
*[[Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]


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|-
| Croughton
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


===Some Explanatory Notes on the courts in Northamptonshire===
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Since civil and ecclesiastical boundaries were not necessarily one and the same, it is important in pre-1858 probate searches to consider nearby courts including those situated across county boundaries. Also, ecclesiastical boundaries and rights were not always observed or may have been changed over the years.
|-
| Culworth
| Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton
| 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)
2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Many peculiar courts closed before 1858. When this occurred jurisdiction reverted to the local archdeaconry and/or diocesan courts.
2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)


Before 1541 Northamptonshire was in the diocese of Lincoln, and from 1541 to 1858 (except for peculiars) was in the diocese of Peterborough. It appears that from 1541 to 1598 the court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archeacon of Northampton exercised concurrent Jurisdiction in the county.
3 - Pre-1541 &amp; Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


The rolls of the Burgess Court of Higham Ferrers contain the texts of many wills which were registered in respect of property there (See ''Historical Manuscripts Commission Report xii,'' appendix part 9, page 530), but the wills were actually proved in the Archdeaconry of Northampton and are found in the records of that court.


The original records of the Court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archdeacon of Northampton are at the [https://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/archives-and-heritage/northamptonshire-archives/Pages/default.aspx Northamptonshire Archives]. Those for the Courts of the Peculiar Parishes of Gretton and  Nassington are at the [https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries-and-archives/lincolnshire-archives/ Lincolnshire Archives].
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[[Category:England|England]]

Revision as of 12:32, 25 March 2009

For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.

Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

The following probate courts had some jurisdiction over the county of Northamptonshire prior to 1858:


Post-1857 Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system.  The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry office located in London.  The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service.  To learn more, go to the HMCS website.

A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills.  The indexes for 1858-1957 and the records for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.

Some explanatory notes on the courts in Northamptonshire:[edit | edit source]

Since civil and ecclesiastical boundaries were not necessarily one and the same, it is important in pre-1858 probate searches to consider nearby courts including those situated across county boundaries. Also, ecclesiastical boundaries and rights were not always observed or may have been changed over the years.

Many peculiar courts closed before 1858. When this occurred jurisdiction reverted to the local archdeaconry and/or diocesan courts.

Before 1541 Northamptonshire was in the diocese of Lincoln, and from 1541 to 1858 (except for peculiars) was in the diocese of Peterborough. It appears that from 1541 to 1598 the court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archeacon of Northampton exercised concurrent Jurisdiction in the county.

The rolls of the Burgess Court of Higham Ferrers contain the texts of many wills which were registered in respect of property there (See Historical Manuscripts Commission Report xii, appendix part 9, page 530), but the wills were actually proved in the Archdeaconry of Northampton and are found in the records of that court.

The original records of the Court of the Bishop of Peterborough and the Court of the Archdeacon of Northampton are at the Northampton Record Office, Delapre Abbey, Northampton. Those for the Courts of the Peculiar Parishes of Gretton and  Nassington are at the Lincolnshire Archive Office, The Castle, Lincoln.


PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Abington Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Abthorpe Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Addington, Great Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Addington, Little Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Adstone Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Alderton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aldwincle All Saints Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aldwincle St Peter Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Althorp Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Apethorpe with Woodnewton Pre-1851 - Court of the Peculiar of Nassington; Post-1850 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton Pre-1851

2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter on Lincoln

3 - Court of the Commissary of the Bishop of Lincoln and of the Archdeacon in the Archdeaconry of Huntingdon

4 - Pre-1837: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Post-1836: Court of the Bishop of Ely (Episcopal Consistory)

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1850

2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Arthingworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashby St Ledgers Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashby, Canons Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashby, Castle Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashby, Cold Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashby, Mears Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashley Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aston le Walls Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aynhoe Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Badby Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bainton Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Banbury Court of the Peculiar of Banbury; Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury Court of the Peculiar of Banbury

2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Banbury, South Court of the Peculiar of Banbury; Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury Court of the Peculiar of Banbury

2 - Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

4 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Court of the Peculiar of Aylesbury

2 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barby Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barford Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Barnack Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barnwell Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barton Seagrave Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barton, Earls Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Beanfield Lawns Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Benefield Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Billing, Great Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Billing, Little Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Blakesley Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Blatherwycke Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Blisworth Court of the Archdeaon of Northampton .
Boddington Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Borough Fen Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Boughton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bowden, Little Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bozeat Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brackley St James Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brackley St Peter Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bradden Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brafield on the Green Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brampton Ash Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brampton, Church Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Braunston Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Braybrooke Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brigstock Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brington Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brixworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brockhall Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Broughton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Buckby, Long Court of the Archdeaon of Northampton .
Bugbrooke Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bulwick Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burton Latimer Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Byfield Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Carlton, East Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Castor Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Catesby Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Chalcombe Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Charwelton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Chelveston cum Caldecott Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clay Coton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cliffe, King's Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clipston Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clopton Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cogenhoe Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Collingtree Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Collyweston Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Corby Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cosgrove Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cotterstock Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cottesbrooke Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cottingham Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

1541-1597

2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton

3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1597

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Courteenhall Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cranford St Andrew Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cranford St John Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cransley Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Creaton, Great Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crick Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Croughton Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Culworth Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 2 - Pre-1541: Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - 1541-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

2 - Post-1597: Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Pre-1541 & Post-1597: Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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