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A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]]. Click to read a definition of the word [[P genealogical glossary terms|peculiar]].  
To read a general explanation of probates in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. Click to read a definition of the word [[P genealogical glossary terms|peculiar]].  


== Description  ==
== Description  ==
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== Step By Step  ==
== Step By Step  ==


1. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Search indexes] to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail given in the index.  
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.  
2. Go to the Archive Records below to determine what original probate records exist for this court.  


3. Obtain the records to search. Use one of these methods to find indexes and records.  
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.  
*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.
*Order microfilm copies of the indexes and records listed in the Family History Library Records (see section below) by visiting the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] or one of its [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history centers] and search indexes and records.


== Indexes ==
== Indexes<br> ==
 
==== Online Indexes ====


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


==== Printed and Published Indexes ====
The Family History Library has a filmed calendar, 1681-1858, 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 98916 items 8 and 10]. Item 10 is a bound manuscript. Item 8 is another volume containing a calendar for 1681-1714, an act book for 1715-1726, and a calendar for 1727-1788. The act book includes marriage licenses.  
 
The FamilySearch Library has a filmed calendar, 1681-1858, on {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=film number 98916 items 8 and 10}}. Item 10 is a bound manuscript. Item 8 is another volume containing a calendar for 1681-1714, an act book for 1715-1726, and a calendar for 1727-1788. The act book includes marriage licenses.  


== Records  ==
== Records  ==
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==== Archive Location  ====
==== Archive Location  ====


The records for this court are held in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute of Historical Research]. Archive Location
The records for this court are held in the[http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/bihr/contact.htm Borthwick Institute of Historical Research]. Archive Location  


==== Archive Records  ====
==== Archive Records  ====


Add information.
==== Family History Library Records  ====


==== FamilySearch Library Records  ====
The Family History Library has film copies of originals, 1635-1858. Films can be view in the library or in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br>


The indexes and original records have been digitized and are available online at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centre or a FamilySearch affiliate library] near you:
*Surnames A-G 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 99917]. Another A and three B's appear 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 99921].
*Surnames H-P 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 99918]. Two H's, a K and a P appear 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 99921].
*Surnames R-S 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 99919]. An R and three more S's are 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 99921].
*Surnames T-Z 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 99920]. FJour T's and five W's are 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 99921].


*Surnames A-G on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99917}}. Another A and three B's appear on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp=99921}}.  
A set of original records, 1681-1731, are 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 99921]. They are in chronological order from this point. There are some seventeen documents for 1681-1710 that are not in the abstracts mentioned below.  
*Surnames H-P on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99918}}. Two H's, a K and a P appear on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99921}}.
*Surnames R-S on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99919}}. An R and three more S's are on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99921}}.  
*Surnames T-Z on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99920}}. FJour T's and five W's are on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99921}}.


A set of original records, 1681-1731, are on film number {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99921}}. They are in chronological order from this point. There are some seventeen documents for 1681-1710 that are not in the abstracts mentioned below.
Volume 47 of the Record Series of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society purports to be abstracts of all 695 probate in alphabetical order. This is not the case as will be noted 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 99921]. The marriage licenses, 1664-1726, are also printed in this volulme.<br>
 
Volume 47 of the Record Series of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society purports to be abstracts of all 695 probate in alphabetical order. This is not the case as will be noted on film {{FSC|348776|title-id|disp= 99921}}. The marriage licenses, 1664-1726, are also printed in this volulme.<br>


== Jurisdiction  ==
== Jurisdiction  ==
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Barlow, Brayton, Burn, Gateforth, Hambleton, Selby and Thorpe Willoughby.  
Barlow, Brayton, Burn, Gateforth, Hambleton, Selby and Thorpe Willoughby.  


 
[[Category:Yorkshire]]
 
[[Category:Yorkshire Probate Records]]

Revision as of 12:46, 28 December 2009

England Gotoarrow.png Yorkshire Gotoarrow.png Yorkshire Probate Courts

To read a general explanation of probates in England, click here. Click to read a definition of the word peculiar.

Description[edit | edit source]

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 wills, administrations (also called admons), inventories, and act books. The Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process until to 1858.

Step By Step[edit | edit source]

1. Search indexes to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail given in the index.

2. Go to the Archive Records below to determine what original 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.
  • Order microfilm copies of the indexes and records listed in the Family History Library Records (see section below) by visiting the Family History Library or one of its family history centers and search indexes and records.

Indexes
[edit | edit source]

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

The Family History Library has a filmed calendar, 1681-1858, on film number 98916 items 8 and 10. Item 10 is a bound manuscript. Item 8 is another volume containing a calendar for 1681-1714, an act book for 1715-1726, and a calendar for 1727-1788. The act book includes marriage licenses.

Records[edit | edit source]

Archive Location[edit | edit source]

The records for this court are held in theBorthwick Institute of Historical Research. Archive Location

Archive Records[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Records[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has film copies of originals, 1635-1858. Films can be view in the library or in a family history center.

A set of original records, 1681-1731, are on film number 99921. They are in chronological order from this point. There are some seventeen documents for 1681-1710 that are not in the abstracts mentioned below.

Volume 47 of the Record Series of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society purports to be abstracts of all 695 probate in alphabetical order. This is not the case as will be noted on film 99921. The marriage licenses, 1664-1726, are also printed in this volulme.

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

Barlow, Brayton, Burn, Gateforth, Hambleton, Selby and Thorpe Willoughby.

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