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==Online Resources== | |||
*'''1513-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61635/ Wales, Wills and Probate, 1513-1858] index & images at Ancestry ($) | |||
*'''1521-1858''' index & images at the [https://www.library.wales/discover/library-resources/wills National Library of Wales]. | |||
*'''1544-1858''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-records-1544-1858 Wales Probate Indexes, 1544-1858] index at Findmypast - index ($); [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-abstracts-1544-1858-image-browse Probate Abstracts, 1544-1858 Image Browse]. The Archdeaconry of Brecon is included under the Archdiocese of St. David's. The peculiar of Hawarden is not included in this index and image browse. | |||
*'''1544-1858''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1876640?collectionNameFilter=false Wales, Probate Records, 1544-1858] images of abstracts at FamilySearch.org. The Archdeaconry of Brecon is included under the Archdiocese of St. David's. The peculiar of Hawarden is not included in image browse. Indexes may be on images at the beginning or end. | |||
*'''1998-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20645/united-kingdom-deceased-estates-notices?s=275764761 United Kingdom, Deceased Estates Notices] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
==Background== | |||
Probate records are court records dealing with the distribution of a person’s estate after death. Information recorded may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationship, residence, inventories of the estate (including trade and household goods), and names of witnesses. Any person, regardless of class or wealth, may have left a will or might be mentioned in one. | Probate records are court records dealing with the distribution of a person’s estate after death. Information recorded may include the death date, names of heirs and guardians, relationship, residence, inventories of the estate (including trade and household goods), and names of witnesses. Any person, regardless of class or wealth, may have left a will or might be mentioned in one. | ||
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*Archdeaconry courts were divisions of a diocese. The only archdeaconries which had probationary jurisdiction were in the diocese of St. David’s. The probate records for St. David’s diocese were divided into two groups: the Archdeaconry Court of '''Brecon''', and the combined archdeaconries of '''St. David’s''', Cardigan, and Carmarthen and Gower. | *Archdeaconry courts were divisions of a diocese. The only archdeaconries which had probationary jurisdiction were in the diocese of St. David’s. The probate records for St. David’s diocese were divided into two groups: the Archdeaconry Court of '''Brecon''', and the combined archdeaconries of '''St. David’s''', Cardigan, and Carmarthen and Gower. | ||
*Bishops’ courts (also called episcopal, commissary, diocesan, or consistory courts) were the highest local courts. In Wales there were four main bishops’ courts: '''Bangor''', '''Llandaf''', '''St. Asaph''', and '''St. David’s'''. A small area in Flintshire and Denbighshire was under the jurisdiction of the Bishops’ Court of '''Chester''' in England. Parts of Monmouth, Montgomeryshire and | *Bishops’ courts (also called episcopal, commissary, diocesan, or consistory courts) were the highest local courts. In Wales there were four main bishops’ courts: '''Bangor''', '''Llandaf''', '''St. Asaph''', and '''St. David’s'''. A small area in Flintshire and Denbighshire was under the jurisdiction of the Bishops’ Court of '''Chester''' in England. Parts of Monmouth, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire were under the jurisdiction of the Bishops’ Court of '''Hereford''' in England. | ||
*The Prerogative Court of Canterbury (PCC) was the highest court. This court was used if the deceased had property in more than one diocese. | *The Prerogative Court of Canterbury (PCC) was the highest court. This court was used if the deceased had property in more than one diocese. | ||
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The diocesan records are partially indexed on Findmypast.org [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-records-1544-1858 "Wales Probate Records 1544-1858"] and the abstracts can be browsed at [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-abstracts-1544-1858-image-browse "Wales Probate Abstracts 1544-1858 Image Browse"]. The Archdeaconry of Brecon is included under the Archdiocese of St. David's. The peculiar of Hawarden is not included in this index and image browse. | The diocesan records are partially indexed on Findmypast.org [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-records-1544-1858 "Wales Probate Records 1544-1858"] and the abstracts can be browsed at [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-abstracts-1544-1858-image-browse "Wales Probate Abstracts 1544-1858 Image Browse"]. The Archdeaconry of Brecon is included under the Archdiocese of St. David's. The peculiar of Hawarden is not included in this index and image browse. | ||
===Availability=== | ===Availability=== | ||
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==Post-1857 Probate Courts== | ==Post-1857 Probate Courts== | ||
On 11 January 1858, a network of courts called the [[Principal Probate Registry]] replaced all ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations were then probated at district courts or at a central court in London called the Principal Registry. Online indexes available 1858-1966 for both wills and administrations | On 11 January 1858, a network of courts called the [[Principal Probate Registry]] replaced all ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations were then probated at district courts or at a central court in London called the Principal Registry. Online indexes available 1858-1966 for both wills and administrations at ancestry.com under search Tax, Criminal, Land & Wills records [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904 Will and Administration Searching]. | ||
=== Online Indexes === | === Online Indexes === | ||
*'''1858-1943:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10691/england-wales-index-of-wills-probates-1853-1943?s=275764761 England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-1943] at MyHeritage ($) | *'''1858-1943:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10691/england-wales-index-of-wills-probates-1853-1943?s=275764761 England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-1943] at MyHeritage - index & images ($) | ||
*'''1858-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2451051|England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1858-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2451051|England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1858-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904 National Probate Calendar (Index to Wills and Administrations)] accessible at Ancestry.co.uk($) | *'''1858-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904 National Probate Calendar (Index to Wills and Administrations)] accessible at Ancestry.co.uk($) | ||
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*'''1384-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5111/ England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858] at Ancestry ($) | *'''1384-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5111/ England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858] at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1513-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61635/ Wales, Wills and Probate, 1513-1858] at Ancestry ($) | *'''1513-1858''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61635/ Wales, Wills and Probate, 1513-1858] at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1521-1858''' index | *'''1521-1858''' index & images at the [https://www.library.wales/discover/library-resources/wills National Library of Wales]. | ||
*'''1544-1858''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-records-1544-1858 Wales Probate Indexes, 1544-1858] at Findmypast - index ($); Probate Abstracts, 1544-1858: Courtesy of FamilySearch Historical Records Collection. A more detailed explanation of these records is available in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wales,_Probate_Abstracts_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Wiki]. | *'''1544-1858''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/wales-probate-records-1544-1858 Wales Probate Indexes, 1544-1858] at Findmypast - index ($); Probate Abstracts, 1544-1858: Courtesy of FamilySearch Historical Records Collection. A more detailed explanation of these records is available in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Wales,_Probate_Abstracts_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Wiki]. | ||
*'''1858-1943''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10691/england-wales-index-of-wills-probates-1853-1943?s=275764761 England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943] at MyHeritage, index ($) | *'''1858-1943''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10691/england-wales-index-of-wills-probates-1853-1943?s=275764761 England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943] at MyHeritage, index ($) | ||
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*[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/cgi-bin/anw/fulldesc_nofr?inst_id=1&coll_id=77933&expand= Archive Network Wales] | *[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/cgi-bin/anw/fulldesc_nofr?inst_id=1&coll_id=77933&expand= Archive Network Wales] | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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