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An inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
An inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
== Collection Content ==
This collection primarily contains two types of probate records, namely, bonds and inventories. Probate records of other types may be present in the collection, but in only a very small percentage.
===Sample Images===
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Image:England, Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar-Administration Bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 00488449 Number 00001.jpg|Bond
Image:England, Allerton and Allertonshire peculiar-Administration Bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088488 Number 00002.jpg|Inventory
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
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*Address or residence  
*Address or residence  
*A list of personal assets
*A list of personal assets
== Collection Content ==
This collection primarily contains two types of probate records, namely, bonds and inventories. Probate records of other types may be present in the collection, but in only a very small percentage.
===Sample Images===
<gallery>
Image:England, Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar-Administration Bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 00488449 Number 00001.jpg|Bond
Image:England, Allerton and Allertonshire peculiar-Administration Bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088488 Number 00002.jpg|Inventory
</gallery>


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. This information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary.
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of the person you are looking for
*Approximate date of death


=== View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page ===
=== View the Images ===
Select '''Browse through images''' on the initial collection page <br>
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2365048|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
Select the '''Durham University Library Reference Number''' to go to the images.<br>
# Select '''first browse level'''
# Select '''next browse level'''
Compare the information found on the images with what is already known determine if a particular record relates to the correct person. This process may require examining multiple records before the correct person is located.
# Select '''final browse level''' to view the images.


Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/home.aspx BYU’s Script Tutorial] for assistance with reading the records.
Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/home.aspx BYU’s Script Tutorial] for assistance with reading the records.


=== Search by Name with an Index ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
These records are linked to an index on Durham University's website: [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php North East Inheritance database (pre-1858 Durham Probate Records)]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
 
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page to return a list of possible matches. Compare the individuals on the list with what is already known to find the correct family or person. This step may require examining multiple individuals before a match is located.
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2365048 England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire peculiar administration bonds and inventories, 1670-1808]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}


== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
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