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These are the probate courts that had some jurisdiction over the county of Kent prior to 1858: | These are the probate courts that had some jurisdiction over the county of Kent prior to 1858: | ||
*Court of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) of Canterbury | *Court of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) of Canterbury | ||
*Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury | *Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury | ||
*Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester | *Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester | ||
*Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Deaneries of the Arches, Croydon and Shoreham | *Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Deaneries of the Arches, Croydon and Shoreham | ||
*Court of the Peculiar of the Rector of Cliffe | *Court of the Peculiar of the Rector of Cliffe | ||
*Court of the Exempt Jurisdiction of Wingham | *Court of the Exempt Jurisdiction of Wingham | ||
*Court of the Prior and Chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury | *Court of the Prior and Chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury | ||
*Court of the Bishop of London | *Court of the Bishop of London | ||
*Prerogative Court of Canterbury | *Prerogative Court of Canterbury (the highest court in the land which had final jurisdiction when necessary, such as in the case of a wealthier person who owned property in more than one area or county, or when a will was appealed.) | ||
*The Court of Arches | |||
*The High Court of Delegates | In addition to the above, two other courts had jurisdiction as appeals courts. You may wish to search the records of these courts if nothing can be found in the records of the above courts: | ||
*The Court of Arches was the appeals courts for the Prerogative Court of Canterbury to which disputed cases could be sent from the lower courts in the province of Canterbury. | |||
*The High Court of Delegates was the final appeals court for disputed cases from both the provinces of Canterbury and York. | |||
Read more about [[England Probate Records|probate records]]. | Read more about [[England Probate Records|probate records]]. | ||
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=== Jurisdictions === | === Jurisdictions === | ||
Here is the list of Kent parishes beginning with the letter A, with the probate courts that had jurisdiction over each | Here is the list of Kent parishes beginning with the letter A, with the probate courts that had jurisdiction over each. | ||
To go to the list for another letter, scroll to the bottom of this page. | To go to the list for another letter, scroll to the bottom of this page. | ||
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| Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
| <u>Pre-1845 </u> | | <u>Pre-1845 </u> | ||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
<u>Post-1844</u> | <u>Post-1844</u> | ||
2 - Same | 2 - Same | ||
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| Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
| <u>Pre-1845</u> | | <u>Pre-1845</u> | ||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
<u>Post-1844</u> | <u>Post-1844</u> | ||
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| Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
| <u>Pre-1845 </u> | | <u>Pre-1845 </u> | ||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
<u>Post-1844</u> | <u>Post-1844</u> | ||
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Go to parishes beginning with: | Go to parishes beginning with: | ||
[[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with B|B]] [[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with C|C]] [[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with D|D]] E F G H I J-K L M N O P Q R S T U V X-Z | [[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with B|B]] [[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with C|C]] [[Kent, England Probate Jurisdictions for Parishes Beginning with D|D]] E F G H I J-K L M N O P Q R S T U V X-Z | ||
=== Search an Index<br> === | === Search an Index<br> === | ||
Now that you have identified the courts with jurisdiction over your parish of interest, return to the [[Kent, England Probate|list of indexes]]. <br> | Now that you have identified the courts with jurisdiction over your parish of interest, return to the [[Kent, England Probate|list of indexes]]. <br> | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 10 March 2009
These are the probate courts that had some jurisdiction over the county of Kent prior to 1858:
- Court of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) of Canterbury
- Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury
- Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester
- Court of the Peculiar of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Deaneries of the Arches, Croydon and Shoreham
- Court of the Peculiar of the Rector of Cliffe
- Court of the Exempt Jurisdiction of Wingham
- Court of the Prior and Chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury
- Court of the Bishop of London
- Prerogative Court of Canterbury (the highest court in the land which had final jurisdiction when necessary, such as in the case of a wealthier person who owned property in more than one area or county, or when a will was appealed.)
In addition to the above, two other courts had jurisdiction as appeals courts. You may wish to search the records of these courts if nothing can be found in the records of the above courts:
- The Court of Arches was the appeals courts for the Prerogative Court of Canterbury to which disputed cases could be sent from the lower courts in the province of Canterbury.
- The High Court of Delegates was the final appeals court for disputed cases from both the provinces of Canterbury and York.
Read more about probate records.
Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]
Here is the list of Kent parishes beginning with the letter A, with the probate courts that had jurisdiction over each.
To go to the list for another letter, scroll to the bottom of this page.
| PARISH | PRIMARY COURT | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER |
|---|---|---|
| Acrise | Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury |
2 - Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory) 3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Addington | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | Pre-1845
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1844 2 - Same |
| Adisham | Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory) |
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Aldington | Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory) |
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Alkham | Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury | 2 - Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Allhallows | Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Allington | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | Pre-1845
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1844 2 - Same |
| Appledore | Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury | 2 - Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Ash (near Ridley) | Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Ash (near Sandwich) | Pre-1547 - Court of the Exempt Jurisdiction of Wingham; Post-1546 - Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory) | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Ashford | Court of the Archdeaconry of Canterbury | 2 - Court of the Bishop of Canterbury (Episcopal Consistory)
3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Ashurst | Pre-1845 - Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester; Post-1844 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | Pre-1845
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1844 2 - Same |
| Aylesford | Courts of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) and Archdeaconry of Rochester | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
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Search an Index
[edit | edit source]
Now that you have identified the courts with jurisdiction over your parish of interest, return to the list of indexes.