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[[England]] & | [[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Cheshire]] | ||
Return to the [[ | Return to the [[Cheshire_Probate_Records]] page. | ||
For an expanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | For an expanation of probate records in England, click [[England Probate Records|here]]. | ||
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Return to the main [[Cheshire|Cheshire]] page. | Return to the main [[Cheshire|Cheshire]] page. | ||
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*[[Consistory Court of Chester]] | *[[Consistory Court of Chester]] | ||
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4. Visit The Family History Library, or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any family history [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp center] near you. | 4. Visit The Family History Library, or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any family history [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp center] near you. | ||
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== Probate Indexes == | == Probate Indexes == | ||
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==== Probate Indexes Online 1492-1940 ==== | ==== Probate Indexes Online 1492-1940 ==== | ||
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. <br> | Before looking for a will, you should search an index. <br> | ||
[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/ http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/] | [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/ http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/] | ||
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==== Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library ==== | ==== Microfilmed Indexes at the Family History Library ==== | ||
The Family History Library has many will and admon (Administration) indexes and calendars which are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years as above mentioned 1492-1858. These microfilms may be circulated to any of its 4,500 satellite Family History Centers worldwide. To determine film numbers, go to this Family History Library Catalog [[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=821001&disp=Original+wills%2C+bonds%2C+and+inventori%20%20&columns=*,0,0 page]] | The Family History Library has many will and admon (Administration) indexes and calendars which are available on microfilm at the Family History Library covering the years as above mentioned 1492-1858. These microfilms may be circulated to any of its 4,500 satellite Family History Centers worldwide. To determine film numbers, go to this Family History Library Catalog [[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=821001&disp=Original+wills%2C+bonds%2C+and+inventori%20%20&columns=*,0,0 page]] | ||
== Some Explanatory Notes on the Cheshire Courts == | == Some Explanatory Notes on the Cheshire Courts == | ||
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3. The Consistory Court of the Bishop of Chester is sub-divided into basically two courts--a higher or what is termed, a "Supra" court and, a lower or "Infra" court. A majority of Cheshire wills and admons were probated in the "Infra" court. | 3. The Consistory Court of the Bishop of Chester is sub-divided into basically two courts--a higher or what is termed, a "Supra" court and, a lower or "Infra" court. A majority of Cheshire wills and admons were probated in the "Infra" court. | ||
3. To identify the names of all courts holding jurisdiction over the whole of Cheshire, see the "Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" section (below) in order to determine in which probate court jurisdiction to search. | 3. To identify the names of all courts holding jurisdiction over the whole of Cheshire, see the "Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" section (below) in order to determine in which probate court jurisdiction to search. | ||
== Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions == | == Cheshire Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions == | ||
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Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | Before 1858, all of Cheshire was under the primary probate jurisdiction of the Court of the Bishop of Cheshire. Secondary courts are also listed in the table below. When looking for the will of an ancestor in Cheshire, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For an online index to Cheshire wills, click [http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/wills/Home.htm here]. | ||
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| Pre-1541 - [[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield]](Episcopal Consistory) | | Pre-1541 - [[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield]](Episcopal Consistory) | ||
Post-1540 - [[Court of the Bishop of Cheshire]] (Episcopal Consistory) | Post-1540 - [[Court of the Bishop of Cheshire]] (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
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4 - [[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York]] | 4 - [[Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York]] | ||
5 - [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] | 5 - [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] | ||
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== Post-1857 Probate Records == | == Post-1857 Probate Records == | ||
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Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the Principal Registry Office located in London. The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website]. | Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the Principal Registry Office located in London. The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the [http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/civil/probate/index.htm HMCS website]. | ||
A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills. The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry] and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Registries] for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. <br> | A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills. The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=208102&disp=Calendar+of+the+grants+of+probate+and+le%20%20&columns=*,0,0 indexes] for 1858-1957 and the records for the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Principal Registry] and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=517092&disp=Record+copy+wills%2C+1858%2D1925%20%20&columns=*,0,0 District Registries] for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. <br> | ||
[[Category:England|England]] | [[Category:England|England]] | ||