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For more information, see sections below: Indexes; and Finding Records in the Family History Library. | For more information, see sections below: Indexes; and Finding Records in the Family History Library. | ||
== | == Principal Probate Registry == | ||
On 12 January 1858, a network of civil courts called ''probate registries'' replaced ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations are probated in the district courts or in the Principal Registry, the central court in London. The Principal Probate Registry received copies of all the probates from the district courts. | On 12 January 1858, a network of civil courts called ''probate registries'' replaced ecclesiastical probate courts. All wills and administrations are probated in the district courts or in the Principal Registry, the central court in London. The Principal Probate Registry received copies of all the probates from the district courts. | ||