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'''1642–1660: ''' The Civil War disrupted the probate process. Parliament abolished the ecclesiastical courts in 1653 but restored them in 1661. Wills proved during this interruption are filed at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | '''1642–1660: ''' The Civil War disrupted the probate process. Parliament abolished the ecclesiastical courts in 1653 but restored them in 1661. Wills proved during this interruption are filed at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | ||
''' | '''1796–1903: ''' A tax was placed on all estates valued over £10. This was called an estate duty. | ||
'''1858: ''' The Principal Probate Registry, a civil government system, replaced all earlier probate courts. | '''1858: ''' The Principal Probate Registry, a civil government system, replaced all earlier probate courts. | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY] - ORPHANS AND ORPHANAGES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY] - ORPHANS AND ORPHANAGES | ||
ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY or PARISH] - ORPHANS AND ORPHANAGES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY or PARISH] - ORPHANS AND ORPHANAGES | ||
== Probating a Will == | == Probating a Will == | ||