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For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here.]] | For an explanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here.]] | ||
== Worcestershire Probate Courts == | == Worcestershire Probate Courts == | ||
== Some Explanatory Notes on the Worcestershire Probate Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Worcestershire Probate Courts == | ||
== Courts Jurisdictions == | == Courts Jurisdictions == | ||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Worcestershire fell under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for the will of an ancester, you should search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above. | Before 1858, every town and parish in Worcestershire fell under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for the will of an ancester, you should search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above. | ||
Here is a list of Worcestershire parishes beginning with the letter A and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other parishes, click on a letter link: [[ | Here is a list of Worcestershire parishes beginning with the letter A and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other parishes, click on a letter link: [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with B|B]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with C|C]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with D through G|D-G]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with H through J|H-J]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with K through N|K-N]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with O through R|O-R]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with S|S]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with T through V|T-V]], [[Worcestershire Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with W through Z|W-Z]]. | ||
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== Post-1858 Probate Records == | |||
Revision as of 08:43, 31 March 2009
For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.
Worcestershire Probate Courts[edit | edit source]
Some Explanatory Notes on the Worcestershire Probate Courts[edit | edit source]
Courts Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]
Before 1858, every town and parish in Worcestershire fell under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for the will of an ancester, you should search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above.
Here is a list of Worcestershire parishes beginning with the letter A and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other parishes, click on a letter link: B, C, D-G, H-J, K-N, O-R, S, T-V, W-Z.
| PARISH | PRIMARY COURT | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER |
|---|---|---|
| Abberley | Court of the Bishop of Hereford (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Abberton | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Abbots Morton | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Acton Beauchamp | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Alderminster | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Alfrick | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Alvechurch | Court of the Peculiar of the Rector of Alvechurch or Allchurch | 2 - Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Areley Kings | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Astley | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Aston Magna | Court of the Bishop of Worcester (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |