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A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article [[England Probate Records]]. Click to read definitions of the words [[P genealogical glossary terms|peculiar]] and [[P genealogical glossary terms|prebendal]]. | |||
== Step | == Description == | ||
''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 [[W genealogical glossary terms|wills]], [[A genealogical glossary terms|administrations]] (also called admons), [[I genealogical glossary terms|inventories]], and [[A genealogical glossary terms|act books]]. The Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process until to 1858. | |||
== Step By Step == | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
*Microfilm can no longer be ordered. Check to see if it is available at a local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]. | |||
== Indexes == | == 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. | ==== 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. | |||
==== Printed and Published Indexes ==== | |||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
==== Archive Location ==== | ==== Archive Location ==== | ||
Records are | Records are are housed in the [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute of Historical Research] | ||
==== Archive Records | ==== Archive Records ==== | ||
Original wills, bonds and inventories, 1548-1858. | |||
==== | ==== FamilySearch Library Records ==== | ||
No records of this court have been filmed. | |||
== Jurisdiction == | == Jurisdiction == | ||
Acklam near Malton, North and South Anston, Firbeck, Handsworth, Laughton en le Morthen, Letwell with Gildingwells, Thorpe Slavin, Throapham St. John, Wales (the parish of that name in the West Riding of Yorkshire), and Wawne. It was inhibited six months by Episcopal Visitation by the Chancery Court and the Visitational of Dean and Chapter.<br> | Acklam near Malton, North and South Anston, Firbeck, Handsworth, Laughton en le Morthen, Letwell with Gildingwells, Thorpe Slavin, Throapham St. John, Wales (the parish of that name in the West Riding of Yorkshire), and Wawne. It was inhibited six months by Episcopal Visitation by the Chancery Court and the Visitational of Dean and Chapter.<br> | ||
[[Category:Yorkshire]] | |||
[[Category:Yorkshire Probate Records]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:56, 18 August 2023
A general explanation of probate records in England, is given in the article England Probate Records. Click to read definitions of the words peculiar and prebendal.
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 "Records" (below) to determine what 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.
- Microfilm can no longer be ordered. Check to see if it is available at a local FamilySearch Centers.
Indexes[edit | edit source]
Online Indexes[edit | edit source]
Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on BritishOrigins. This is a subscription site.
Printed and Published Indexes[edit | edit source]
Records[edit | edit source]
Archive Location[edit | edit source]
Records are are housed in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research
Archive Records[edit | edit source]
Original wills, bonds and inventories, 1548-1858.
FamilySearch Library Records[edit | edit source]
No records of this court have been filmed.
Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]
Acklam near Malton, North and South Anston, Firbeck, Handsworth, Laughton en le Morthen, Letwell with Gildingwells, Thorpe Slavin, Throapham St. John, Wales (the parish of that name in the West Riding of Yorkshire), and Wawne. It was inhibited six months by Episcopal Visitation by the Chancery Court and the Visitational of Dean and Chapter.