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[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=417479&disp=Index+to+the+prerogative+wills+of+Irelan%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Most probate index entries give the name and residence of the deceased] and the year of the probate. If you find a desired index entry, the following published sources may help in establishing if a copy of the probate record exists: | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=417479&disp=Index+to+the+prerogative+wills+of+Irelan%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Most probate index entries give the name and residence of the deceased] and the year of the probate. If you find a desired index entry, the following published sources may help in establishing if a copy of the probate record exists: | ||
Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilization.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+A5h book 941.5 A5h].) Hayes' volumes contain references to many copy wills found in various archives and libraries. | Hayes, Richard J. [[Hayes Manuscript and Periodical Sources for Irish Research|''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilization.'']] (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+A5h book 941.5 A5h].) Hayes' volumes contain references to many copy wills found in various archives and libraries. | ||
'''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''. ''Card Index to Wills in the Several Collections Held at the Public Record Office, Belfast 1536-1920.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=377738&disp=Card+index+to+wills+in+the+several+colle%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 1565572-75 and 1565578].) This index was filmed by the Family History Library in 1990. The index lists many copy wills and other probate records found at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. The index is listed in the Place Search of the catalog under IRELAND - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES. Copies of the wills listed in the index can be obtained from the Public Record Office or can be viewed on microfilm at the Family History Library. The library's copies of the wills are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: | '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''. ''Card Index to Wills in the Several Collections Held at the Public Record Office, Belfast 1536-1920.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=377738&disp=Card+index+to+wills+in+the+several+colle%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 1565572-75 and 1565578].) This index was filmed by the Family History Library in 1990. The index lists many copy wills and other probate records found at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. The index is listed in the Place Search of the catalog under IRELAND - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES. Copies of the wills listed in the index can be obtained from the Public Record Office or can be viewed on microfilm at the Family History Library. The library's copies of the wills are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under: | ||
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The minimum criteria to have a will proved or an estate administered in the Prerogative Court of Armagh was to possess property valued at more than £5 in more than one of the approximately twenty five ecclesiastical dioceses. Wills of the wealthy are often to be found in this court since they were likely to have property in more than one diocese. | The minimum criteria to have a will proved or an estate administered in the Prerogative Court of Armagh was to possess property valued at more than £5 in more than one of the approximately twenty five ecclesiastical dioceses. Wills of the wealthy are often to be found in this court since they were likely to have property in more than one diocese. | ||
The diocesan courts regulated property within the jurisdiction of the Bishop of each diocese. Fees paid to the Bishop covered the cost of executing the will or administration. The establishment of the Prerogative courts resolved potential disputes between the Bishops of individual dioceses.<br> | The diocesan courts regulated property within the jurisdiction of the Bishop of each diocese. Fees paid to the Bishop covered the cost of executing the will or administration. The establishment of the Prerogative courts resolved potential disputes between the Bishops of individual dioceses.<br> | ||
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=== Post-1857 Probate Courts === | === Post-1857 Probate Courts === | ||