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*Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | *Beginning in 1858, probate authority was vested in the '''Principal Probate Registry''' system. For more information, scroll to the '''Post-1857 Probate Records''' section at the bottom of the page. | ||
Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br><br> | Once you have answered the two questions and determined the courts, look for indexes. Indexes will be found on the individual court pages (when you click on a court name) or in the '''Probate Indexes''' section below.<br><br> | ||
== Gloucestershire Probate Courts == | == Gloucestershire Probate Courts == | ||
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*[[Court of the Peculiar of Withington]] | *[[Court of the Peculiar of Withington]] | ||
In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.<br> | In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. Wealthier individuals, people who owned property in more than one county or lower court's jurisdiction, and Naval personnel often had their estates proven through the Archbishop's court.<br> | ||
=== Appeals Courts === | === Appeals Courts === | ||
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== Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Probate Courts == | ||
Most of the county was under the jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | Most of the county was under the jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Gloucester (Episcopal Consistory). Part of the western side was under the jurisdication of the Bishop of Hereford before 1541.<br> | ||
== Court Jurisdictions == | == Court Jurisdictions == | ||
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Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | Before 1858, every town and parish in Gloucestershire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and one or more secondary courts. To see a list of Gloucestershire parishes and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them, click on a letter link: | ||
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| [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions. Parishes beginning with A|A]] | | [[Gloucestershire Probate Jurisdictions. Parishes beginning with A|A]] | ||
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== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
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The Gloucestershire Archives/Record Office has a genealogical database that includes an [http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/genealogy/Search.aspx online index] to all known wills proven in the county between 1541 and 1858 | The Gloucestershire Archives/Record Office has a genealogical database that includes an [http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/genealogy/Search.aspx online index] to all known wills proven in the county between 1541 and 1858 | ||
A database of [http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/records-and-archives/bristol-wills-indices-1781-1858.en Bristol Wills Indices 1781-1858] is available online.<br> | A database of [http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/records-and-archives/bristol-wills-indices-1781-1858.en Bristol Wills Indices 1781-1858] is available online.<br> | ||
[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ProbateRecords/LMindex.html Early Gloucestershire Probate Records ]transcribed by Leslie Mahler are available for select parishes in the Bristol and Gloucester dioceses.<br> | [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/ProbateRecords/LMindex.html Early Gloucestershire Probate Records ]transcribed by Leslie Mahler are available for select parishes in the Bristol and Gloucester dioceses.<br> | ||
[http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php] | [http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/index.php] | ||
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=== Microfilm or Printed === | === Microfilm or Printed === | ||
The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print.<br> | The Family History Library has copies of [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=434638&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records&columns=*,0,0 original probates] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=475100&subject_disp=England%2C+Gloucester+-+Probate+records+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 indexes] on microfilm and in print.<br> | ||
== Estate Duty Records<br> == | |||
Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Between 1813-1858 estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]].<br> | |||
== Post-1857 Probate Record == | == Post-1857 Probate Record == | ||
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On 12 January 1858 a government system of registration for wills and administrations for England was introduced. Several district courts were established throughout the country, plus a principal registry located in London. The ease of finding probates under this system is a boon to family historians. The wills and administrations were filed either in the principal court, that had jurisdiction over the entire country, or in a district court that had jurisdiction over a local area. | On 12 January 1858 a government system of registration for wills and administrations for England was introduced. Several district courts were established throughout the country, plus a principal registry located in London. The ease of finding probates under this system is a boon to family historians. The wills and administrations were filed either in the principal court, that had jurisdiction over the entire country, or in a district court that had jurisdiction over a local area. | ||
The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS] website. Indexes and records for both courts are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. The catalog lists dates and film numbers. The films can be searched in the library, or searched locally by ordering through a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br> | The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS] website. Indexes and records for both courts are available on microfilm in the Family History Library. The catalog lists dates and film numbers. The films can be searched in the library, or searched locally by ordering through a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center].<br> | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendars (Indexes)] for both district and principal courts | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Calendars (Indexes)] for both district and principal courts | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858-1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry 1858-1925]<br> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858-1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry 1858-1925]<br> | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=580487&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Probate Registries, 1858-1899]<br> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=580487&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Probate Registries, 1858-1899]<br> | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=443192&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Probate Registries, 1900-1925]<br> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=443192&disp=Record+copy+wills+from+the+District+Prob%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Probate Registries, 1900-1925]<br> | ||