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The index is listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The index is listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
<br> '''WALES - PROBATE RECORDS ''' <br> | |||
'''WALES - PROBATE RECORDS ''' <br> | |||
==== '''DIGITAL, ONLINE AND INDEXED PRE-1858''' <u>'''FOR FREE'''</u> ==== | ==== '''DIGITAL, ONLINE AND INDEXED PRE-1858''' <u>'''FOR FREE'''</u> ==== | ||
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;'''WALES - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES''' | ;'''WALES - PROBATE RECORDS - INDEXES''' | ||
;;'''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/advanced-search.aspx?tab=1 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/advanced-search.aspx?tab=1]''' | ;;'''[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/advanced-search.aspx?tab=1 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/advanced-search.aspx?tab=1]''' | ||
;'''Searches of these indexes for all pre-1858 probate records can be made on the National Archives Website under the repository of the National Library of Wales by name, place and Court jurisdiction.''' | ;'''Searches of these indexes for all pre-1858 probate records can be made on the National Archives Website under the repository of the National Library of Wales by name, place and Court jurisdiction.''' | ||
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'''York Probate Sub-Registry''' | '''York Probate Sub-Registry''' | ||
Duncombe Place | <span>Duncombe Place | ||
York | York | ||
YO1 2EA | YO1 2EA | ||
England | England | ||
Internet: http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm | Internet: [http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm] | ||
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<br> If you choose to visit, the office location is: | <br> If you choose to visit, the office location is: | ||
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'''Probate Search Rooms''' | '''Probate Search Rooms''' | ||
First Avenue House | <span>First Avenue House | ||
42–49 High Holborn | 42–49 High Holborn | ||
London WC1V 6NP | London WC1V 6NP | ||
England | England | ||
Internet: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm | Internet: [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm] | ||
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Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | ||
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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> | ||
[[Wales, Probate Abstracts (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||