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To read a general explanation of probates in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].


A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]].
== Jurisdiction  ==


== Description  ==
== Records ==
 
''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.  
The Family History Library has a film copy of original wills, 1669-1831 on [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ film number 99440]. Films can be view in the library or in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center]
 
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.  
*Ordering microfilm is no longer available.


== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==
==== Online 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.  
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.  


==== Printed and Published Indexes  ====
The Family History Library has a filmed calendar for this court, 1669-1831, on pages 15-21 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=348776&disp=Wills+and+administrations+of+York+Peculi++ film number 98916 item 3]. Films can be view in the library or in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center] 
The indexes and original records have been digitized and are available at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centre or a FamilySearch affiliate library] near you:<br>
*{{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=calendar for this court, 1669-1831}}, pages 15-21
 
== Records  ==
 
==== Archive Location  ====
 
Records are housed in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute] in York.
 
==== Archive Records  ====
 
Add information.
 
==== FamilySearch Library Records  ====
 
The FamilySearch Library has a film copy of original wills, 1669-1831 on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99440}}. Films can be view in the library or in a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]
 
 
== Jurisdiction  ==
 
Bugthorpe with Stockton on the Forest.
 


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Revision as of 11:04, 1 July 2009

Yorkshire Probate Courts

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

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

Records[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has a film copy of original wills, 1669-1831 on film number 99440. Films can be view in the library or in a family history center

Indexes[edit | edit source]

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

The Family History Library has a filmed calendar for this court, 1669-1831, on pages 15-21 film number 98916 item 3. Films can be view in the library or in a family history center