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| == Step By Step == | | == Step By Step == |
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| 1. First [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog search each index] (see below) to help you more quickly find the will or administration (admon), writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to the "Records Held in This Archive" (below) to determine what original probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the Essex County Record Office or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Visit The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library],or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any [[Introduction to Family History Centers|centers near]] you. | | 1. First [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog search each index] (see below) to help you more quickly find the will or administration (admon), writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to the "Records Held in This Archive" (below) to determine what original probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the Essex County Record Office or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Visit The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library],or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any [[Introduction to Family History Centers|centers near]] you. |
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| == Probate Indexes of This Court == | | == Probate Indexes of This Court == |
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| The above calendars can be accessed by visiting The London Metropolitan Archives and Library. To view what precise probate records they hold before visiting [their archives], go to [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/results.aspx?tab=2&Page=1&ContainAllWords=St+John Access2Archives] and use their search engine for determining availability of records in The LMA. | | The above calendars can be accessed by visiting The London Metropolitan Archives and Library. To view what precise probate records they hold before visiting [their archives], go to [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/results.aspx?tab=2&Page=1&ContainAllWords=St+John Access2Archives] and use their search engine for determining availability of records in The LMA. |
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| ==== Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library<br> ==== | | ==== Microfilmed Indexes at the FamilySearch Library<br> ==== |
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| {{FSC|263013|title-id|disp=Calendars and Indexes}} of Wills and Admons (Administrations) to the Consistory Court fo the Bishop of London are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years 1362-1857 and may be circulated to each of its satellite Family History [[Introduction to Family History Centers|Centers]]. | | {{FSC|263013|title-id|disp=Calendars and Indexes}} of Wills and Admons (Administrations) to the Consistory Court fo the Bishop of London are available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library covering the years 1362-1857 and may be circulated to each of its satellite Family History [[Introduction to Family History Centers|Centers]]. |
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| == The Records == | | == The Records == |
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| For access to these records, e-mail the archive for a list of record searchers or visit the archive according to their scheduled opening hours.<br> | | For access to these records, e-mail the archive for a list of record searchers or visit the archive according to their scheduled opening hours.<br> |
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| == Probates records in this {{FSC|263013|title-id|disp=court}} at the Family History Library == | | == Probates records in this {{FSC|263013|title-id|disp=court}} at the FamilySearch Library == |
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| Search the following probate records in the order listed below: | | Search the following probate records in the order listed below: |
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| == Strategies, Tips, Other? == | | == Strategies, Tips, Other? == |
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| See the above general countywide index online (see "online Indexes) or those available through the Family History Library's (see "Printed Indexes) many family history centers worldwide for an index to this court. | | See the above general countywide index online (see "online Indexes) or those available through the FamilySearch Library's (see "Printed Indexes) many family history centers worldwide for an index to this court. |
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| <br>To view a list of parishes and their respective probate court jurisdiction, see the "Middlesex Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" on the [[Middlesex_Probate_Records|main page]] for Middlesex Probate Records. | | <br>To view a list of parishes and their respective probate court jurisdiction, see the "Middlesex Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" on the [[Middlesex_Probate_Records|main page]] for Middlesex Probate Records. |
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| [[Category:London Probate Records]] | | [[Category:London Probate Records]] |