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After 1857 it is not necessary to determine the court before searching for a probate record. To determine the court for pre-1858 probates, use one of the following publications: | After 1857 it is not necessary to determine the court before searching for a probate record. To determine the court for pre-1858 probates, use one of the following publications: | ||
*''Handlist of Probate Records Pertaining to the Diocese of St. David’s'', ''St. Asaph, Bangor, and Llandaff, Wales and of the Peculiar and Exempt Court of Hawarden, Flint County.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970. ( | *''Handlist of Probate Records Pertaining to the Diocese of St. David’s'', ''St. Asaph, Bangor, and Llandaff, Wales and of the Peculiar and Exempt Court of Hawarden, Flint County.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|405695|title-id|disp=book 942.9 S2w; fiche 6054481}}.) This work contains color-coded maps to help determine the courts in which an estate would be proved. It also lists call numbers for indexes, wills, and administrations that apply to each court. | ||
*Gibson, Jeremy, comp. 4th ed. ''Probate Jurisdictions:'' ''Where to Look for Wills.'' Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1997. ( | *Gibson, Jeremy, comp. 4th ed. ''Probate Jurisdictions:'' ''Where to Look for Wills.'' Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1997. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|657264|title-id|disp=book 942 P23g}} 1997.) | ||
===Counties and Courts=== | ===Counties and Courts=== | ||
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The index lists the name of the person who left the will (testator), the parish and abode, the occupation, and the references needed to go directly to the correct page in the wills. | The index lists the name of the person who left the will (testator), the parish and abode, the occupation, and the references needed to go directly to the correct page in the wills. | ||
'''Abstracts of Welsh Wills Pre-1858.''' An important collection of Welsh probates are the abstracts (summaries) and indexes to the abstracts of the wills that are on microfiche at the | '''Abstracts of Welsh Wills Pre-1858.''' An important collection of Welsh probates are the abstracts (summaries) and indexes to the abstracts of the wills that are on microfiche at the FamilySearch Library. The abstracts and indexes are by diocese; however, there is a separate set for the Archdeaconry of Brecon and the peculiar of Hawarden. The abstracts are arranged by year and contain the name of every person mentioned in the will, including the witnesses. | ||
You may browse the images of the diocesan records on FamilySearch.org under the collection [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1876640?collectionNameFilter=false Wales, Probate Records, 1544-1858]. For more information about the collection and how to use it, see the [[Wales, Probate Abstracts - FamilySearch Historical Records|Wiki article]]. | You may browse the images of the diocesan records on FamilySearch.org under the collection [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1876640?collectionNameFilter=false Wales, Probate Records, 1544-1858]. For more information about the collection and how to use it, see the [[Wales, Probate Abstracts - FamilySearch Historical Records|Wiki article]]. | ||
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* '''1796-1903''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/index-to-death-duty-registers-1796-1903 Index To Death Duty Registers 1796-1903] at Findmypast — index & images, ($) | * '''1796-1903''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/index-to-death-duty-registers-1796-1903 Index To Death Duty Registers 1796-1903] at Findmypast — index & images, ($) | ||
==Probate Records at the | ==Probate Records at the FamilySearch Library== | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has an excellent collection of Welsh probate records and indexes, including most pre-1925 wills and indexes for wills and administrations. | ||
To find call numbers for the probate records, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: <br> | To find call numbers for the probate records, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: <br> | ||
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:'''ENGLAND - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES''' | :'''ENGLAND - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES''' | ||
The following helpful books are available at the | The following helpful books are available at the FamilySearch Library: <br> | ||
*''Hand List of Probate Jurisdictions in Prerogative Court of Canterbury (P.C.C.)'' and ''Filmed and Printed Probate Records Pertaining to Prerogative Court of Canterbury in the Genealogical Society Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967. ( | *''Hand List of Probate Jurisdictions in Prerogative Court of Canterbury (P.C.C.)'' and ''Filmed and Printed Probate Records Pertaining to Prerogative Court of Canterbury in the Genealogical Society Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|423223|title-id|disp=book 942 S2ha vol. 23; film 599220; fiche 6026312}}.) This work contains call numbers for indexes and probate documents for the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. At the front of this register is a list of printed indexes. These indexes give the testator’s name and place of residence along with the year and folio where the original is located. | ||
*''England and Wales Principal Probate Registry Including: General Index 1858–1957 Principal Registry 1858–1925 District Courts 1858–1925.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1997. ( | *''England and Wales Principal Probate Registry Including: General Index 1858–1957 Principal Registry 1858–1925 District Courts 1858–1925.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1997. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|669640|title-id|disp=book Reg 942 S2cp 1997; microfiche 6037050}}.) Contains a list of the microfilm numbers for the indexes and probate documents for the Principal and District courts. | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
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*'''1858-present:''' [https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate England and Wales Probate Documents]; free to search the index, probate documents are ₤1.50 | *'''1858-present:''' [https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate England and Wales Probate Documents]; free to search the index, probate documents are ₤1.50 | ||
===Records Not at the | ===Records Not at the FamilySearch Library=== | ||
The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the [[National Library of Wales]] at Aberystwyth. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives in London, England. | The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the [[National Library of Wales]] at Aberystwyth. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives in London, England. | ||
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Some wills and many disputes over real property were handled by the Chancery Court of England. Some of the wills in this and other national courts are listed in:<br> | Some wills and many disputes over real property were handled by the Chancery Court of England. Some of the wills in this and other national courts are listed in:<br> | ||
*''A List of Wills, Administrations, Etc''. ''in the Public Record Office'', London, England: 12th–19th Century. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Company, 1968. ( | *''A List of Wills, Administrations, Etc''. ''in the Public Record Office'', London, England: 12th–19th Century. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Company, 1968. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|426785|title-id|disp=book 942 S2po}}.) | ||
To overcome the above problems, search the records of all probate courts having jurisdiction over the areas where the individual had property. You may also need to extend your search several years after the individual’s death.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 57-61.</ref> | To overcome the above problems, search the records of all probate courts having jurisdiction over the areas where the individual had property. You may also need to extend your search several years after the individual’s death.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 57-61.</ref> | ||
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