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== Getting Started  ==
== Westmorland 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 Westmorland. See [[England Probate Records]] for a general description of probate records in England.
== Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts ==


=== 1858 to the Present ===
== Court Jurisdictions ==


Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more.
Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given.  Search indexes first.  For indexes, click on the court name links above.  


==== Online Records ====
Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A.&nbsp; For other places, click on a letter link:&nbsp; [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_B|B]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_C|C]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_D_through_G|D-G]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_H|H<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1238518000821_104" />]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_K|K]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_L|L]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_M|M]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_N_through_R|N-R]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_S|S]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_T_through_Z|T-Z]].


*'''1858-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2451051|England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957}} at FamilySearch — index
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*'''1858-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1904/ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995] at Ancestry
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*'''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
! style="background: #ffdead" width="15%" | PARISH
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | PRIMARY COURT
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
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| Ambleside
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Appleby St Laurence
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Appleby St Michael
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Applethwaite
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Asby
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Askham
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Bampton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)  
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barbon
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Barton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Beetham
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


=== Before 1858  ===
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


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


==== Step 1. Search Indexes  ====
|-
| Bolton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Westmorland. Search these indexes first:
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Brough under Stainmore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*Search [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62474/ an index of wills and related documents covering Lancashire north of the Ribble, and parts of Cumberland, Westmorland and Yorkshire, 1748-1858.] $ Specifically, it indexes all surviving probate documents for the Western Deaneries of the Archdeaconry of Richmond, 1748-1858. The deaneries included Kendal&nbsp;which had jurisdiction over roughly the southern half of the old county of Westmorland. An index reference includes name and&nbsp;occupation of the deceased, place of residence, Deanery, date of probate, and type of probate document. (The&nbsp;index, from the Institute of Local and Family&nbsp;History at the University of Central Lancashire, is only available to members and requires membership to view it, which can be obtained by contacting the Institute through an email link.&nbsp; Surname only and place name only lists&nbsp;are available for free but&nbsp;do not give any information&nbsp;to help&nbsp;you locate a will.)&nbsp;
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


*Search [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61519/ Westmorland, England: Parish and Probate Records]. $ This index, available from Ancestry.com, is a collection of parish and probate records in England and Wales, from the 1500s to the 1800s. It includes extracts of other types of records including wills. To view the index results, you&nbsp;must have a membership to Ancestry.com or have access to it through the FamilySearch Library or a FamilySearch center near you.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Did you find a reference to a probate record?
|-
| Brougham
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below.
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
*If ''no'', go to '''Step 2''' below.


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


Determine ''when'' your ancestor died.&nbsp;If you aren't sure, use an approximate date.&nbsp;
|-
| Burneside
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court 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 1872 ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales'' online:
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/maps/ Vision of Britain]
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


The gazetteer will either tell you:
|-
| Burton in Kendal
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


*A place is a parish, or
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
*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.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Once you have identified the parish, go to '''Step 3'''.
|-
| Cliburn
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


==== Step 3. Identify court jurisdictions by parish  ====
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


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&nbsp;Westmorland 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 and follow the instructions on the next screen.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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| Clifton
| &nbsp; [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with B|B]]
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| &nbsp; [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with C|C]]
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
| [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with D through G|D-G]]
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
| [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with H|H]]
 
| &nbsp; [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with K|K]]
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
| [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with L|L]]
 
| &nbsp;[[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with M|M]]
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
| &nbsp;[[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with N through R|N-R]]
 
| &nbsp;[[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with S|S]]
|-
| &nbsp;[[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with T through Z|T-Z]]
| Crook
|}
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Crosby Garrett
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Crosby Ravensworth
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Crosscrake
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Crosthwaite
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Dufton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Firbank
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Grasmere
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Grayrigg
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Helsington
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Heversham
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Holme
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Hugill
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Hutton Roof
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Hutton, New
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Hutton, Old
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kendal
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kendal St George
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kendal St Thomas
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kentmere
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Killington
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kirkby Lonsdale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kirkby Stephen
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Kirkby Thore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Langdale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Levens
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Longsleddale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Lowther
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Lupton
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Mallerstang
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Mansergh
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Mardale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Martindale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Marton, Long
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Middleton
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Milburn
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Milnthorpe
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Morland
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Musgrave, Great
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Natland
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Newbiggin [St Edmund]
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ormside
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Orton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Patterdale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Preston Patrick
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Ravenstonedale
| Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Ravenstonedale
| 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Rydal and Loughrigg
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Selside
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Shap
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Skelsmergh
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Smardale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Soulby
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Sowerby, Temple
| Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Temple Sowerby
| 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Stainmore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Staveley
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Swindale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Thrimby
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Troutbeck
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Underbarrow
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


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


Indexes give information that will enable you to obtain a copy of the probate record. The original records are located at the Westmorland Archive Centre at Kendal, which offers a research service if you are unable to visit the centre.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*{{FSC|England, Westmoreland - Probate records|subject|subject-id=1644413347|disp=Westmorland 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>
|-
*Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection.
| Warcop
:::[http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/recordoffices/knrec.asp Cumbria Archive Centre, Kendal]<br>
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)  
:::Kendal County Offices<br>
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
:::Kendal<br>
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
:::LA9 4RQ<br>
:::Tel:01539 713540 or 713539<br>
:::Fax:01539 773538<br>
:::Email: [mailto:kendal.archives@cumbriacc.gov.uk kendal.archives@cumbriacc.gov.uk]


== Westmorland Probate Courts  ==
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


The pre-1858 courts that had jurisdiction over the county were:<br>
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*[[Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal]]
|-
*[[Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)]]
| Windermere
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Ravenstonedale]]
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal  
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Temple Sowerby]]<br>
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


<br>
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


=== Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts  ===
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Westmorland was almost evenly divided between the jurisdiction of the Consistory Court of Carlisle and the jurisdictions of the Archdeaconry Court of Richmond and three manorial courts. Apparently, reference to part of the Westmorland belonging to the pre-Reformation Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry are unfounded.
|-
| Winster
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


The Archdeaconry of Richmond was part of the Diocese of York until 1541 and thereafter the Diocese of Chester. Evidently, the Diocese of Chester never exercised superior jurisdiction over Richmond in probate matters. The probates granted by the Archdeaconry Court of Richmond were usually filed under the name of the deanery in which the testator resided.
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York  


<br>
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


{{Place|Westmorland}}  
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| Witherslack
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|}


[[Category:Westmorland Probate Records|Probate]]
== Post-1858 Probate Records ==

Revision as of 10:48, 31 March 2009

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

Westmorland Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

Court Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given.  Search indexes first.  For indexes, click on the court name links above.

Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A.  For other places, click on a letter link:  B, C, D-G, H, K, L, M, N-R, S, T-Z.

PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Ambleside Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Appleby St Laurence Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Appleby St Michael Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Applethwaite Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Asby Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Askham Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bampton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barbon Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Barton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Beetham Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bolton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brough under Stainmore Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Brougham Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burneside Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Burton in Kendal Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Cliburn Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Clifton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crook Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crosby Garrett Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crosby Ravensworth Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crosscrake Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Crosthwaite Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Dufton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Firbank Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Grasmere Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Grayrigg Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Helsington Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Heversham Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Holme Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Hugill Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Hutton Roof Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Hutton, New Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Hutton, Old Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kendal Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kendal St George Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kendal St Thomas Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kentmere Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Killington Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kirkby Lonsdale Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kirkby Stephen Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Kirkby Thore Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Langdale Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Levens Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Longsleddale Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Lowther Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Lupton Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Mallerstang Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Mansergh Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Mardale Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Martindale Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Marton, Long Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Middleton Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Milburn Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Milnthorpe Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Morland Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Musgrave, Great Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Natland Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Newbiggin [St Edmund] Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ormside Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Orton Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Patterdale Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Preston Patrick Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Ravenstonedale Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Ravenstonedale 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Rydal and Loughrigg Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Selside Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Shap Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Skelsmergh Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Smardale Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Soulby Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sowerby, Temple Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Temple Sowerby 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)

3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Stainmore Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Staveley Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Swindale Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Thrimby Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Troutbeck Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Underbarrow Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Warcop Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Windermere Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Winster Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Witherslack Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

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

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1858 Probate Records[edit | edit source]