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1. First search each index (see listed below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the index entry such as the year (or date of the will or admon), the page or folio number and town or parish listed: | 1. First search each index (see listed below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the index entry such as the year (or date of the will or admon), the page or folio number and town or parish listed: | ||
*A comprehensive and county-wide [ | *A comprehensive and county-wide '''[https://www.cheshirearchives.org.uk/family-history/wills-and-probate-records.aspx Wills index]''' compiled by the Cheshire Record Office. This index covers the years 1492-1940 and contains 130,000 entries. It covers probate documents proved at Chester mainly for the County of Cheshire. | ||
*The following Website specifically covers the parishes of Disley, Lyme Handley; Taxal & Whaley in Cheshire: '''http://www.disley.net'''. | *The following Website specifically covers the parishes of Disley, Lyme Handley; Taxal & Whaley in Cheshire: '''http://www.disley.net'''. | ||
*A new and comprehensive {{RecordSearch|1589492|England, Cheshire Probate Records, 1492-1940 }} is now available at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]. More information at [[England Cheshire Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *A new and comprehensive {{RecordSearch|1589492|England, Cheshire Probate Records, 1492-1940 }} is now available at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]. More information at [[England Cheshire Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
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Once you have found an index reference to a probate, obtain a copy of the record. Do so by one of these methods: | Once you have found an index reference to a probate, obtain a copy of the record. Do so by one of these methods: | ||
*{{FSC| | *{{FSC|England, Cheshire - Probate records|subject|subject-id=1507948850|disp=Cheshire England Probate Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - some images may only be available at a [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Center or FamilySearch Affiliate Library.]<br> | ||
*Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection. | *Visit or contact the record office that has the original records in its collection. | ||
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