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Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Norfolk. Search these indexes first: | Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Norfolk. Search these indexes first: | ||
*All the indexes of pre-1858 probate records are included in the Norfolk Record Office's online catalogue, [http://nrocat.norfolk.gov.uk/DServe/DServe.exe?NS&dsqServer=NCC3CL01&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Index.tcl NROCAT]. Click '''Browse''' and then select '''Archival descriptions'''. Narrow your results by '''Genre''' and then select either '''Probate''' (for all kinds of probate documents) or '''Wills''' (for wills specifically). Then click on Advanced search options and type the name in the first search field. Also, sometimes better results are achieved if only the surname is entered. Creative search terms is the key to finding results in this | *All the indexes of pre-1858 probate records are included in the Norfolk Record Office's online catalogue, [http://nrocat.norfolk.gov.uk/DServe/DServe.exe?NS&dsqServer=NCC3CL01&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Index.tcl NROCAT]. Click '''Browse''' and then select '''Archival descriptions'''. Narrow your results by '''Genre''' and then select either '''Probate''' (for all kinds of probate documents) or '''Wills''' (for wills specifically). Then click on Advanced search options and type the name in the first search field. Also, sometimes better results are achieved if only the surname is entered. Creative search terms is the key to finding results in this database. ''Make note of the probate court listed''. | ||
*[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] | *[[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] | ||