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 This collection consists of digitized probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in Yorkshire for the years 1670-1808. The parishes and chapels of Brampton, Deighton, High Worsall, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton and West Rounton are included in this collection.
-A '''hundred''' is an administrative division (county) that is geographically part of a larger region.
+===Definitions===
+'''Hundred''':an administrative division (county) that is geographically part of a larger region.<br>
-A '''peculiar''' is a parish that is administered by a '''diocese''' other than the one where it is actually located. It is exempted from the jurisdiction of the '''ordinary''' (an officer of a church or civic authority who by reason of office has ordinary power to execute laws) or '''bishop''' in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, it is several parishes administered by the Diocese of Durham, rather than by the Diocese of York.
+'''Ordinary''':an officer of a church or civic authority who by reason of office has ordinary power to execute laws.<br>
+'''Peculiar''':a parish that is administered by a diocese other than the one where it is actually located. It is exempted from the jurisdiction of the ordinary or bishop in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, it is several parishes administered by the Diocese of Durham, rather than by the Diocese of York.<br>
-A '''bond''' is a written guarantee that a person will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to him by a probate court. The '''executor''' posted a testamentary bond, the '''administrator''' posted an administration bond, and the '''guardian''' of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation.
+'''Bond''':a written guarantee that a person will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to him by a probate court.<br>
+'''Inventory''':list of belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.<br>
-An '''inventory''' lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
+The '''executor''' posted a testamentary bond, the '''administrator''' posted an administration bond, and the '''guardian''' of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation.<br>
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