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[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Westmorland Probate Records]] or [[Cumberland Probate Records]]  
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For a general explanation about probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]].  
A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]].


== Step By Step ==
== Step By Step ==


1. First 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 "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the 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 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 centers near you.<br>
1. First 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 "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the 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 FamilySearch Library or, one of its 4,500 satellite FamilySearch 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 centers near you.<br>


== Indexes  ==
== Indexes  ==
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==== Online Indexes ====
==== Online Indexes ====


==== Printed and&nbsp;Published Indexes ====
==== Printed and Published Indexes ====


The Family History Library has probate calendars, {{FHL|344961|title-id|disp=1536-1720}}.<br>
The FamilySearch Library has probate calendars, {{FSC|344961|title-id|disp=1536-1720}}.<br>


== Records<br> ==
== Records<br> ==
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==== Archive Location  ====
==== Archive Location  ====


==== Archive Records  ====
The original records are located at the Westmorland Archive Centre at Kendal, which offers a research service if you are unable to visit the centre.


Add information.  
*[http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/recordoffices/knrec.asp Cumbria Archive Centre, Kendal]<br>Kendal County Offices<br>Kendal<br>LA9 4RQ<br>Tel:01539 713540 or 713539<br>Fax:01539 773538<br>Email: [mailto:kendal.archives@cumbriacc.gov.uk kendal.archives@cumbriacc.gov.uk]


==== Family History Library Records ====
==== Archive Records ====


The Family History Library has the following on film. Films can be viewed in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br>
*Original wills, administrations and inventories 1457-1858
*Register copy wills 1697-1731, 1810-1811
*Act books 1712-1858


*{{FHL|344961|title-id|disp=Original wills, admons, and inventories}}, 1536-1858. There are some gaps in the span of years. Inventories rarely appear with the administration bonds after 1750.<br>
==== FamilySearch Library Records ====
*{{FHL|139323|title-id|disp=Registered copy wills}}, 1697-1731.<br>
*{{FHL|344961|title-id|disp=Act books}},1712-1857. Before 1733, they are written in Latin.<br>


== Jurisdiction<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:


Most of the parishes in the counties are covered by this court. The earliest original will was proven in 1476. Registered copies wills are sparse.<br>
*{{FSC|344961|title-id|disp=Original wills, admons, and inventories}}, 1536-1858. There are some gaps in the span of years. Inventories rarely appear with the administration bonds after 1750.  
*{{FSC|139323|title-id|disp=Registered copy wills}}, 1697-1731.
*{{FSC|344961|title-id|disp=Act books}},1712-1857. Before 1733, they are written in Latin.<br>


[[Category:Westmorland]] [[Category:Cumberland]]
== Jurisdiction ==
 
This court had jurisdiction over roughly the Southern half of the old (pre-1974) county of Westmorland. The earliest original will was proven in 1476. Registered copies wills are sparse.<br>
 
[[Category:Westmorland Probate Records]] [[Category:Cumberland Probate Records]]

Latest revision as of 17:02, 22 February 2023

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

Step By Step[edit | edit source]

1. First 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.
2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.
3. Contact or visit the 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.
4. Visit The FamilySearch Library or, one of its 4,500 satellite FamilySearch 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 centers near you.

Indexes[edit | edit source]

Online Indexes[edit | edit source]

Printed and Published Indexes[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Library has probate calendars, 1536-1720.

Records
[edit | edit source]

Archive Location[edit | edit source]

The original records are located at the Westmorland Archive Centre at Kendal, which offers a research service if you are unable to visit the centre.

Archive Records[edit | edit source]

  • Original wills, administrations and inventories 1457-1858
  • Register copy wills 1697-1731, 1810-1811
  • Act books 1712-1858

FamilySearch Library Records[edit | edit source]

The indexes and original records have been digitized and are available online at a FamilySearch centre or a FamilySearch affiliate library near you:

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

This court had jurisdiction over roughly the Southern half of the old (pre-1974) county of Westmorland. The earliest original will was proven in 1476. Registered copies wills are sparse.

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