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== Getting Started ==
== Northumberland Probate Courts ==
 
== Some Explanatory Notes on the Northumberland Probate Courts  ==
 
== Court Jurisdictions  ==
 
Before 1858, every town and parish in Northumberland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for the will of an ancestor, search the courts in the order given.  Search indexes first.  For indexes, click on the court name links above.
 
Here is a list of Northumberland parishes beginning with the letter A and the pre-1858 ecclesiastical courts that jurisdiction over them.  For other parishes, click on a letter link:
 
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''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 Northumberland. See [[England Probate Records]] for a general description of probate records in England.
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! style="background: #ffdead" width="15%" | PARISH
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | PRIMARY COURT
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
|-
| Allen, West
| Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of York in Hexham and Hexhamshire
| 2 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)


=== 1858 to the Present  ===
4 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more.
5 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


==== Online Records ====
6 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*'''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
|-
*'''1858-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1904/ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995] at Ancestry
| Allendale
*'''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
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


=== Before 1858  ===
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


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


==== Step 1. Search Indexes  ====
|-
| Allendale St Peter
| Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of York in Hexham and Hexhamshire
| 2 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)


Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Northumberland. Search these indexes first:
4 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/york-peculiars-probate-index-1383-1883 York Peculiars Probate Index] covers over 25,000 wills proved in the fifty four peculiar courts of the Province of York in the five-hundred year period from 1383 to 1883.
5 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York  
*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/prerogative-and-exchequer-courts-of-york-probate-index-1688-1858 Prerogative &amp; Exchequer Courts of York Probate Index 1842-1858] [http://www.originsnetwork.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm <br>]
*An index covering [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/york-medieval-probate-index-1267-1500 1267 to 1500] includes 10,000 wills proved in the Prerogative &amp; Exchequer Courts of York.
*The [https://familyrecords.awh.durham.ac.uk/nei/ Durham and Northumberland probate records, 1527-1857.] The digital images will be searchable by name, place, occupation or date.
**[https://familyrecords.awh.durham.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php North East Inheritance database (pre-1858 Durham Probate Records).] To learn more about the project and search the index.


Did you find a reference to a probate record?
6 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below.
|-
*If ''no'', go to '''Step 2''' below.
| Alnham
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (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 2. Identify when and where your ancestor died  ====
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


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


Determine ''where'' your ancestor died. It is easier to find a probate record if you know whether the place where your ancestor lived or died is a [[P genealogical glossary terms|parish]]. To learn whether it is a parish, look it up in a gazetteer. Here is a link to the 1872 ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales'' online:
|-
| Alnmouth
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/maps/ Vision of Britain]
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


The gazetteer will either tell you:
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*A place is a parish, or
|-
*What parish it is a part of, or
| Alnwick
*What place it is near.
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (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 the latter, look that place up in the gazetteer and see if it is a parish.
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


Once you have identified the parish, go to '''Step 3'''.
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


==== Step 3. Identify court jurisdictions by parish  ====
|-
| Alnwick St Paul
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter 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 Northumberland 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.
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


To see a list of Northumberland places and the pre-1858 ecclesiastical courts that jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link:
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


[[Northumberland Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes A|A]],  [[Northumberland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with B and C|B-C]],  [[Northumberland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with D through J|D-J]],  [[Northumberland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with K through R|K-R]],  [[Northumberland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with S through Z|S-Z]]<br>
|-
| Alwinton with Holystone
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (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 4. Obtain a copy of the probate record  ====
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop 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:
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*{{FSC|England, Northumberland - Probate records|subject|subject-id=505228740|disp=Northumberland 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.
| Ancroft
| Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)  
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


== Northumberland Probate Courts  ==
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
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The following ecclesiastical courts had some probate jurisdiction over the towns and parishes of Northumberland before 1858:  
=== Post-1857 Probate Records ===


*[[Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)|Court of the Bishop of Durham (Episcopal Consistory)]]
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the&nbsp;settlement of estates and all&nbsp;wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system.&nbsp; The system consists of 11 district registry offices and&nbsp;18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and&nbsp;the principal registry&nbsp;office located in London.&nbsp; The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service.&nbsp; To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website].
*[[Court of the Chancery 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 Peculiar of the Archbishop of York in Hexham and Hexhamshire]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Prebend of Thockrington]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]


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A&nbsp;country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills.&nbsp; The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.<br>


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Revision as of 14:20, 31 March 2009

Return to the Northumberland Page.

Northumberland Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

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

Court Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

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

Here is a list of Northumberland parishes beginning with the letter A and the pre-1858 ecclesiastical courts that jurisdiction over them.  For other parishes, click on a letter link:


PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Allen, West Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of York in Hexham and Hexhamshire 2 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

6 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Allendale Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Allendale St Peter Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of York in Hexham and Hexhamshire 2 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York

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

4 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

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

6 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Alnham Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Alnmouth Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Alnwick Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Alnwick St Paul Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Alwinton with Holystone Court of the Bishop of Durham (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

Ancroft Court of the Bishop of Durham (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


Post-1857 Probate Records[edit | edit source]

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

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

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