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Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, 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 Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given.  Search indexes first.  For indexes, click on the court name links above.  


Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A.&nbsp; For other places, click on a letter link:&nbsp; [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_B|B]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_C|C]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_D_through_G|D-G]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_H|H<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1238518000821_104" />]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_K|K]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_L|L]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Parishes_Beginning_with_M|M]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_N_through_R|N-R]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_S|S]], [[Westmorland_Probate_Jurisdictions_for_Places_Beginning_with_T_through_Z|T-Z]].  
Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A.&nbsp; For other places, click on a letter link:&nbsp; [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with B|B]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with C|C]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with D through G|D-G]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with H|H<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1238518000821_104" />]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with K|K]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with L|L]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with M|M]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with N through R|N-R]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with S|S]], [[Westmorland Probate Jurisdictions for Places Beginning with T through Z|T-Z]].  


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5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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| Bampton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Barbon
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Barton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Beetham
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Bolton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Brough under Stainmore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Brougham
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Burneside
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Burton in Kendal
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Cliburn
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Clifton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Crook
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Crosby Garrett
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Crosby Ravensworth
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Crosscrake
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Crosthwaite
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Dufton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Firbank
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Grasmere
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Grayrigg
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Helsington
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Heversham
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Holme
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Hugill
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Hutton Roof
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Hutton, New
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Hutton, Old
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kendal
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kendal St George
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kendal St Thomas
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kentmere
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Killington
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kirkby Lonsdale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kirkby Stephen
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Kirkby Thore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Langdale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Levens
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Longsleddale
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Lowther
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Lupton
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Mallerstang
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Mansergh
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Mardale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Martindale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Marton, Long
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Middleton
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Milburn
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Milnthorpe
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Morland
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Musgrave, Great
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Natland
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Newbiggin [St Edmund]
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Ormside
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Orton
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Patterdale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Preston Patrick
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Ravenstonedale
| Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Ravenstonedale
| 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Rydal and Loughrigg
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Selside
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Shap
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Skelsmergh
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Smardale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Soulby
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Sowerby, Temple
| Court of the Peculiar of the Manor of Temple Sowerby
| 2 - Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
6 - Court of the Prerogative of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Stainmore
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Staveley
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Swindale
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Thrimby
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Troutbeck
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Underbarrow
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Warcop
| Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory)
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Windermere
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Winster
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|-
| Witherslack
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York
5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
|}
|}


== Post-1858 Probate Records ==
== Post-1858 Probate Records ==

Revision as of 10:52, 31 March 2009

For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.

Westmorland Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

Some Explanatory Notes on the Westmorland Probate Courts[edit | edit source]

Court Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts.  When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given.  Search indexes first.  For indexes, click on the court name links above.

Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A.  For other places, click on a letter link:  B, C, D-G, H, K, L, M, N-R, S, T-Z.

PARISH PRIMARY COURT SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER
Ambleside Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Appleby St Laurence Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Appleby St Michael Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Applethwaite Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Asby Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Askham Court of the Bishop of Carlisle (Episcopal Consistory) 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York

3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York

4 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York

5 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Post-1858 Probate Records[edit | edit source]

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