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==Getting Started==


''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 Cheshire. See [[England Probate Records]] for a general description of probate records in England.
Cheshire Probate Courts


===1858 to the Present===
Some Explanatory Notes on Cheshire Courts


Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more.
Court Jurisdictions


====Online Records====
Here is a list of Cheshire parishes beginning with letters A and B with the pre-1858 courts that probate jurisdiction over them.


*'''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
For other parishes, click on these links:  [[Cheshire_Probate_Jurisdictions,_'C'_Parishes|C]], [[Cheshire_Probate_Jurisdictions,_Parishes_D-K|D-K]], [[Cheshire_Probate_Jurisdictions,_Parishes_L-R|L-R]], [[Cheshire_Probate_Jurisdictions,_Parishes_S-Z|S-Z]]. 
*'''1858-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1904/ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995] at Ancestry
*'''1858-2019''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/england-and-wales-government-probate-death-index-1858-2019 England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019] at Findmypast


===Before 1858===
{| 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
|-
| Acton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. To search for a pre-1858 probate record in Cheshire, follow these steps:
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


====Step 1. Search Indexes====
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


Cheshire's probate jurisdictions are well-covered with indexes. Follow these steps for accessing some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Cheshire. Search these indexes first:
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


1. First search each index (see listed below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the index entry such as the year (or date of the will or admon), the page or folio number and town or parish listed:
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


*A comprehensive and county-wide '''[https://www.cheshirearchives.org.uk/family-history/wills-and-probate-records.aspx Wills index]''' compiled by the Cheshire Record Office. This index covers the years 1492-1940 and contains 130,000 entries. It covers probate documents proved at Chester mainly for the County of Cheshire.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*The following Website specifically covers the parishes of Disley, Lyme Handley; Taxal & Whaley in Cheshire: '''http://www.disley.net'''.
*A new and comprehensive {{RecordSearch|1589492|England, Cheshire Probate Records, 1492-1940 }} is now available at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]. More information at [[England Cheshire Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
*The original will indexes for the [[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] for 1545-1858 are available in print by both the Lancashire & Cheshire Record Society and the Chetham Society. These two large publication series cover both Cheshire and Lancashire counties. They are available at many major archives in the United Kingdom such as at the British Library, and Guildhall Library, London, and other like institutions. The FamilySearch Library likewise has most of these printed indexes in book form and/or on microfilm (see below).
*Original handwritten indexes and calendars to the Probate Acts of Wills and Administrations (Admons)  from 1492-1857 were created as the probate records were filed and are found with the records (see below).
*The Wills and Inventories a complete transcription 1603 to 1625 of {{FSC|2078074|item|disp=The Ancient Parishes of Malpas, Tilston and Shocklack}}


2. Click on the court name (i.e. Court of the Bishop of Chester [Episcopal Consistory] below) to learn more about the records.
|-
| Adlington
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


3. Accessibility to the indexes:
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


*Contact or visit the [http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/record_office.aspx Cheshire Record Office], ''OR'' you may use their [http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/leisure,_culture_and_tourism/record_office/research_service.aspx research service] to obtain a copy of a record.
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


4. You can visit the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] which has microfilm copies of original Cheshire probate indexes and calendars for 1492-1858.
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


5. {{FSC|821001|title-id|disp=Original wills, bonds, and inventories for Chester only, 1492-1858}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


From an index, did you find a reference to a probate record?
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 3, 4 or 5''' above - any option.
|-
*If ''no'', go to '''Step 3 '''above to contact the Cheshire Record Office for further information.
| Alderley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


====Step 2. Identify when and where your ancestor died====
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


Determine ''when'' your ancestor died. If you are not sure, use an approximate date. 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


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 1870 ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales'' online: [https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


The gazetteer will either tell you:
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


*A place is a parish, or
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*What parish it is a part of, or
*What place it is near.


If the latter, look that place up in the gazetteer and see if it is a parish.
|-
| Aldford
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


Once you have identified the parish, go to '''Step 3'''.
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


====Step 3. Cheshire's court jurisdiction ====
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


Before 1858, all Cheshire parishes were under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Chester).  Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given.  Again, search indexes first. 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


Pre-1541 -  
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*[[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)]]
|-
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]
| Altrincham
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)  
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


Post-1540 -
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540  


*[[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] - the main court jurisdiction
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York  
*[[Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York]]
*[[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]


====Step 4. Obtain a copy of the probate record====
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


Once you have found an index reference to a probate, obtain a copy of the record. Do so by one of these methods:
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


*{{FSC|England, Cheshire - Probate records|subject|subject-id=1507948850|disp=Cheshire 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>
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
*Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection.


==Cheshire Probate Courts==
|-
| Alvanley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


Here is a list (again) of the pre-1858 ecclesiastical courts that had probate jurisdiction over Cheshire.  The whole of Cheshire was under the Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory). However, some parishes also came under concurrent jurisdiction or secondary court jurisdictions such as the Exchequer or Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York. Click on a court name to learn more about records.
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


*[[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]]
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York  
*[[Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York]][[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury|<br>]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]


==Some Explanatory Notes on the Cheshire Courts==
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


1. Cheshire had no peculiar court jurisdictions in the county. There are several higher probate court jurisdictions which hold concurrent jurisdiction over Chesire. To identify and learn about these courts and their records, click on the "Cheshire Probate Courts" links above.
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


2. The [[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]] was sub-divided into basically two courts--a higher or what is termed, a "Supra" court and, a lower or "Infra" court. A majority of Cheshire wills and admons were probated in the "Infra" court.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:'''
|-
| Antrobus
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)


[[England Cheshire Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|England Cheshire Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540


{{Place|Cheshire|Probate Records}}
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
{{England Probate Records}}


[[Category:Cheshire Probate Records]]
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ashton upon Mersey
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Astbury
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Aston by Sutton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Audlem
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Backford
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Baddiley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Baguley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barnton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barrow
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barthomley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bebington, Nether
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bickerton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bidston
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Birkenhead [St Mary]
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Birkenhead Holy Trinity
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Birtles
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bollington
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bosley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bowdon
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bredbury
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brereton cum Smethwick
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bromborough
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Budworth, Great
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Budworth, Little
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Buglawton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bunbury
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Burleydam
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Burton
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Burwardsley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Byley
| Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)
Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)
 
| 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Post-1540
 
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|}
 
== <br>Post-1857 Probate Records <br> ==

Revision as of 12:47, 25 March 2009

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

Cheshire Probate Courts

Some Explanatory Notes on Cheshire Courts

Court Jurisdictions

Here is a list of Cheshire parishes beginning with letters A and B with the pre-1858 courts that probate jurisdiction over them.

For other parishes, click on these links:  C, D-K, L-R, S-Z. 

PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Acton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Adlington Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Alderley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aldford Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Altrincham Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Alvanley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Antrobus Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ashton upon Mersey Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Astbury Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Aston by Sutton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Audlem Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Backford Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Baddiley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Baguley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barnton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barrow Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barthomley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bebington, Nether Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bickerton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bidston Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Birkenhead [St Mary] Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Birkenhead Holy Trinity Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Birtles Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bollington Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bosley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bowdon Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bredbury Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brereton cum Smethwick Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bromborough Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Budworth, Great Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Budworth, Little Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Buglawton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bunbury Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burleydam Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burton Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burwardsley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Byley Pre-1541 - Court of the Bishop of Lichfield (Episcopal Consistory)

Post-1540 - Court of the Bishop of Cheshire (Episcopal Consistory)

2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1540

2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Post-1857 Probate Records
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