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A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]].
To read a general explanation of probates in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].  


== Description ==
== Jurisdiction ==
 
''Probate'' is the legal court process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. The term ''probate'' refers to a collection of documents, including [[W genealogical glossary terms|wills]], [[A genealogical glossary terms|administrations]] (also called admons), [[I genealogical glossary terms|inventories]], and [[A genealogical glossary terms|act books]]. The Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process until to 1858.
 
== Step By Step  ==
 
1. Search indexes to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail given in the index.
 
2. Go to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.
 
3. Obtain the records to search. Use one of these methods to find indexes and records.
 
*Contact or visit the Archive (see below) or hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf.
*Microfilm can no longer be ordered.
 
== Indexes  ==
 
==== Online Indexes  ====
 
Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/york-peculiars-probate-index-1383-1883 Findmypast.com]. This is a subscription site but is available in a FamilySearch Center.
 
==== Printed and Published Indexes ====


A filmed {{FSC|301496|title-id|disp=calendar to wills and admons, 1666-1845}}, is available in the FamilySearch Library.  
Allerton is a Durham peculiar situated entirely within the geographic boundaries of Yorkshire.<br>


== Records  ==
== Records  ==


==== Archive Location  ====
The Family History Library has film copies of the following records. Films can be viewed in the library or in a family history center.<br>
 
Records are housed in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute] in York.
 
==== Archive Records  ====
 
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==== FamilySearch Library Records  ====


The FamilySearch Library has film copies of the following records. Films can be viewed in the library or in a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers].<br>
Original wills, 1666-1668<br>


*{{FSC|301496|title-id|disp=Wills and admons. 1666-1739; wills, admons and bonds 1845, 1710-1838}} Jurisdictions of court: Northallerton, Deighton, Brompton, Worsall, Kirkby Sigston and West Rounton.<br>
Original wills, admons and inventories, 1670-1671. There is only one will dated 1670 for the letter M.<br>


== Jurisdiction  ==
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=328355&disp=Probate+records++ Administrations 1671-1674]<br>


Allerton is a Durham peculiar situated entirely within the geographic boundaries of Yorkshire. Its juridiction was Northallerton and the chapelries of Deighton, Brompton and Worsall, with Kirkby Sigston and West Rounton in the North Riding of Yorkshire. It was inhibited 6-8 months in 3 years at the visitation of the Archbishop of York. Before 1666, wills were proved in the Consistory Court of Durham.
== Indexes ==


Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on [http://www.britishorigins.com/help/popup-aboutbo-ypec.htm British Origins]. This is a subscription site.


A filmed [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=301496&disp=Probate+records%2C+1666-1845++ calendar to wills and admons, 1666-1845], is available in the Family History Library.<br>


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Revision as of 14:19, 29 June 2009

Yorkshire Probate Courts

To read a general explanation of probates in England, click here.

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

Allerton is a Durham peculiar situated entirely within the geographic boundaries of Yorkshire.

Records[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has film copies of the following records. Films can be viewed in the library or in a family history center.

Original wills, 1666-1668

Original wills, admons and inventories, 1670-1671. There is only one will dated 1670 for the letter M.

Administrations 1671-1674

Indexes[edit | edit source]

Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on British Origins. This is a subscription site.

A filmed calendar to wills and admons, 1666-1845, is available in the Family History Library.

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