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== Online Resources ==
[http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Search]  
*'''1457-1858''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/lancashire-wills-and-probate-1457-1858 Lancashire Wills & Probate 1457-1858] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] ($) — index & images
*'''1600-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62474/ Lancashire, England, Index of Wills and Probates Proved at Richmond and Chester, 1600-1858] at Ancestry - index ($)
*'''1796-1903''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records/index-to-death-duty-registers-1796-1903 Index To Death Duty Registers 1796-1903] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] ($) — index & images
*'''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
*'''1541-1837''' [http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Search]


== Getting Started  ==
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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
|-
| Accrington [St James]
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Admarsh
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness
| 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
 
|-
| Aigburth
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Ainsworth
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Aldingham
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness
| 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
 
|-
| Altcar
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Altham
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Ancoats St Andrew
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Angerton
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes
| .
|-
| Ardwick [St Thomas]
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Arkholme
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Lonsdale
| 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
 
|-
| Ashton in Makerfield
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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 in Makerfield Holy Trinity
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


''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 Lancashire. See [[England Probate Records]] for a general description of probate records in England.
Post-1540


=== 1858 to the Present  ===
2 - 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.
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


==== Online Records ====
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
*'''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 & images
* '''1858-1995''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1904/ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995] at Ancestry($); index
* '''1858-2019''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/england-and-wales-government-probate-death-index-1858-2019 England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019] at Findmypast($); index


=== Before 1858  ===
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. To search for a pre-1858 probate record in Lancashire, follow these steps:
|-
| Ashton under Lyne [St Michael]
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


==== Step 1. Search Indexes  ====
Post-1540


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


*[http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Search - 1541-1837]
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/lancashire-wills-and-probate-1457-1858 Lancashire Wills & Probate 1457-1858] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] ($) — index & images
*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records/index-to-death-duty-registers-1796-1903 Index To Death Duty Registers 1796-1903] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] ($) — index & images


For published indexes see each court jurisdiction (listed below). The latest years of these indexes go only to the year 1807.
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


For later than 1807, see the Estate Duty Registers' indexes (see above link pr view microfilms available at the FamilySearch Library). These original indexes were created by the Estate Duty Office (Inland Revenue) for all wills and administrations, which exacted Death Duties (from all probate courts in the country).
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


<br>Did you find a reference to a probate record?
|-
| Ashton under Lyne Christ Church
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below.
Post-1540
*If ''no'', go to '''Step 2''' below.


Indexes at the FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City. {{FSC|1031217|item|disp=Archdeaconry Court of Richmond, Index of Probate Records 1748-1858}}
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


Lancashire and Cheshire Record Society Series.
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


Vol 2 (1545-1620), Vol 4 (1621-1650), 1651-1659 see Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Vol 15 (1660-1680), Vol 18 (1681-1700), Vol 20 (1701-1720), Vol 22 (1721-1740), Vol 25 (1741-1760), Vol 37-38 (1761-1780), Vol 44-45 (1781-1800), Vol 62-63 (1801-1810), Vol 78-79 (1811-1820), Vol 107 (1821-1825), Vol 113 (1826-1830), Vol 118 (1831-1833), Vol 120 (1834-1837)
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York


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


Determine ''when'' your ancestor died. If you aren't sure, use an approximate date. 
|-
| Ashton under Lyne St Peter
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Determine ''where'' your ancestor died. It is easier to find a probate record if you know whether the place where your ancestor lived or died is a [[P genealogical glossary terms|parish]]. To learn whether it is a parish, look it up in a gazetteer. Or use [https://www.familysearch.org/mapp/ England Jurisdictions, 1851 ]to find it on a map, along with information about it. Here is a link to the 1872 ''Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales'' online:
Post-1540


*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/ Vision of Britain]
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York


The gazetteer will either tell you:
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*A place is a parish, or
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop 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'''.
|-
| Ashton upon Ribble St Andrew
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York


==== Step 3. Identify court jurisdictions by parish  ====
4 - 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. Before 1858 every town and parish in Lancashire came under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. Click on a link below for the letter the parish begins with to identify which pre-1858 courts had probate jurisdiction over it''':''' 
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


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|-
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with A|A]]
| Ashworth
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with B|B]]
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes C|C]]
| Pre-1541
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes D and E|D-E]]
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes F through G|F-G]]
 
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with H|H]]
Post-1540
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes I through L|I-L]]
 
|  [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with M and N|M-N]]
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes O through R|O-R]]
 
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with S|S]]
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
|   [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with T and U|T-U]]
 
|  [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with Wal-Wav|Wal-Wav]]
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
|  [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions, Parishes beginning with We-Z|We-Z]]
 
|}
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
 
|-
| Astley
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Astley Bridge
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Atherton
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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
 
|-
| Audenshaw
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
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


==== Step 4. Obtain a copy of the probate record  ====
|-
| Aughton
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)
| Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Once you have found an index reference to a probate, obtain a copy of the record. Do so by one of these methods:
Post-1540


*{{FSC|England, Lancashire - Probate records|subject|subject-id=948170519|disp=Lancashire 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>
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
*Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection.


== Lancashire Probate Courts  ==
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


*[[Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory)]]
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York  
*[[Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries]]
*[[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York]]
*[[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Peculiar Court of Halton Manor]]
*[[Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York]]
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]]


== Probate Records of Lancashire Courts  ==
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury


*MISCELLANEOUS WILLS 1695-1855 Diocese of Chester. Consistory Court
*PROBATE RECORDS 1558-1858, Consistory Court of the Diocese of Chester, 1558-1858 Diocese of Chester. Consistory Court
*PROBATE RECORDS 1466-1860 Archdeaconry of Richmond. Consistory Court (Western Deaneries)
*PROBATE RECORDS, 1521-1858 Church of England. Diocese of Chester. Consistory Court
*PROBATE RECORDS, 1852 Church of England. Prebendal Court (Fordington and Writhlington)
*PROBATE RECORDS, 1374 to 1858 Court of the Exchquer of the Archbishop of York
*PROBATE RECORDS, early to 1858 Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York
*PROBATE RECORDS, Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York


== Explanatory Notes<br>  ==
|}


Probate records of Lancashire commence from as early as 1321 to 1857. The probate court jurisdictions listed below hold extensive probate record coverage not only for Lancashire but for Yorkshire, Cheshire, Durham, and Cumberland. There is only one peculiar or smaller court jurisdictions which pertain to Lancashire parishes.
=== Post-1857 Probate Records  ===


=== Useful Resources  ===
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].


Raymond, Stuart A. ''Lancashire: a genealogical bibliography'', vol. 2. ''Registers, inscriptions and wills''. Birmingham [England]: Federation of Family History Societies, c 1996-1997. {{Lancashire}}
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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[[Category:England|England]]

Revision as of 14:03, 1 April 2009

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

Lancashire Will Search

PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Accrington [St James] Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Admarsh Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness 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

Aigburth Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Ainsworth Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Aldingham Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness 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

Altcar Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Altham Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Ancoats St Andrew Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Angerton Search the courts of the surrounding parishes .
Ardwick [St Thomas] Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Arkholme Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Lonsdale 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

Ashton in Makerfield Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 in Makerfield Holy Trinity Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 under Lyne [St Michael] Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 under Lyne Christ Church Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 under Lyne St Peter Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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 Ribble St Andrew Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness 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

Ashworth Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Astley Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Astley Bridge Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Atherton Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Audenshaw Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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

Aughton Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) Pre-1541

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[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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