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On 11 January 1858, a network of civil courts called 'probate registries' replaced all ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations are probated at district courts or at a central court in London called the Principal Registry, which received copies of all the district court wills. | On 11 January 1858, a network of civil courts called 'probate registries' replaced all ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations are probated at district courts or at a central court in London called the Principal Registry, which received copies of all the district court wills. For more information, see 'Indexes' and 'Finding Records in the Family History Library' below. | ||
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