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England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== What is in the Collection? == | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection consists of digitized probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in Yorkshire for the years 1666-1845. | |||
In the period of this collection, Allertonshire was a peculiar of the Diocese of Durham. A peculiar is a locality which is administered by a diocese other than the one where it is actually located; that is, it is exempted from the jurisdiction of the ordinary or bishop in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, the parishes of Allertonshire are administered by the Diocese of Durham, rather than by the Diocese of York. | |||
A will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death. | |||
A | A bond is a written guarantee that a person will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to him by a probate court. The executor posted a testamentary bond, the administrator posted an administration bond, and the guardian of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation. | ||
An inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned. | |||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
This collection contains various types of probate records, as described above. Other types of probate records may be present, but are unlikely. | |||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088973 00005.jpg|Will | |||
Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088760 00003.jpg|Inventory | |||
Image:Durham Probate Records Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar Administration bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088559 2.jpg|Bond | |||
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as record-keeping practices often varied by time and location. | |||
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'''Wills''' usually include: <br> | |||
*Surname and Given Name of the Participant | *Surname and Given Name of the Participant | ||
*Age and/or Birthdate of Participant | *Age and/or Birthdate of Participant | ||
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*Name and Address of Executor of the Will | *Name and Address of Executor of the Will | ||
'''Inventories''' usually include: | |style=" vertical-align:top; width:25%;"| | ||
'''Inventories''' usually include: <br> | |||
*Name and Address of Property Owner | *Name and Address of Property Owner | ||
*Address or Residence | |||
*A list of Personal Assets | *A list of Personal Assets | ||
'''Bonds''' usually include: | |style=" vertical-align:top; width:25%;"| | ||
'''Bonds''' usually include: <br> | |||
*Surname and Given Name of the Participant | *Surname and Given Name of the Participant | ||
*Age of Participant | *Age of Participant | ||
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*Current Residence and Previous Residences | *Current Residence and Previous Residences | ||
*Current Occupation | *Current Occupation | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||