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Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | ||
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| All parishes | | All parishes | ||
| Pre-1541 - [[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield]](Episcopal Consistory) | | Pre-1541 - [[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield]](Episcopal Consistory) | ||
Post-1540 - [[Court of the Bishop of Cheshire]] (Episcopal Consistory) | Post-1540 - [[Court of the Bishop of Cheshire]] (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
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3 - [[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York]] | 3 - [[Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York]] | ||
4 - [[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | 4 - [[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York]] | ||
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== Post-1857 Probate Records == | == Post-1857 Probate Records == | ||