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|title=Durham Probate Records: Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire, Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds 1666-1845 | |title=Durham Probate Records: Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire, Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds 1666-1845 | ||
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== Record Description | == Record Description == | ||
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|title=Durham Probate Records: Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire, Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds 1666-1845. | |||
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This collection will include records from 1666-1845, including original wills, inventories and bonds relating to people whose property was situated in Allerton and Allertonshire in Yorkshire. These records were located in parishes and chapels in Durham. | This collection will include records from 1666-1845, including original wills, inventories and bonds relating to people whose property was situated in Allerton and Allertonshire in Yorkshire. These records were located in parishes and chapels in Durham. | ||
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These records are linked to an index on Durham University's website: http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php | These records are linked to an index on Durham University's website: http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php | ||
== Record Content == | |||
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| | [[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088973 00005.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Will Example]] | ||
| | [[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088760 00003.jpg|thumb|85px|right|Inventory Example]] | ||
[[Image:Durham Probate Records Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar Administration bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088559 2.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Administration Bonds]] | |||
Wills usually include: | '''Wills''' usually include: | ||
*Surname and Given Name of the Participant | *Surname and Given Name of the Participant | ||
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*Name and Address of Executor of the Will | *Name and Address of Executor of the Will | ||
Inventories usually include: | |||
'''Inventories''' usually include: | |||
*Name and Address of Property Owner | *Name and Address of Property Owner | ||
*A list of Personal Assets | *A list of Personal Assets | ||
Bonds usually include: | '''Bonds''' usually include: | ||
*Surname and Given Name of the Participant | *Surname and Given Name of the Participant | ||
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*Current Occupation | *Current Occupation | ||
== How to Use the Record | == How to Use the Record == | ||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | |||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Reference number' category which takes you to the images.<br> | '''To browse by image:'''<br> | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | |||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒ Select the 'Reference number' category which takes you to the images.<br> | |||
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
*Check for variant spellings of the names. | |||
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. | *Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community. | ||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives | *Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives. | ||
*Search the records of nearby Parishes (Brampton, Diehgton, High Worsall, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton and West Rounton). | *Search the records of nearby Parishes (Brampton, Diehgton, High Worsall, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton and West Rounton). | ||
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== Related Websites | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.archives.com/search/birth?Location=NY&kw2=Find%20Durham%20Birth%20Records%20Instantly!&msid=sm4MfAjH2_dc%7Cpcrid%7C33103369976%7Cpkw%7Cdurham%20birth%20records%7Cpmt%7Cb&gclid=CLCZ66rn974CFc1lfgodvz0A2A Durham Birth Records] | *[http://www.archives.com/search/birth?Location=NY&kw2=Find%20Durham%20Birth%20Records%20Instantly!&msid=sm4MfAjH2_dc%7Cpcrid%7C33103369976%7Cpkw%7Cdurham%20birth%20records%7Cpmt%7Cb&gclid=CLCZ66rn974CFc1lfgodvz0A2A Durham Birth Records] | ||
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*[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | *[[England and Wales Historic Maps]] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
*[[Durham Probate Records]] | *[[Durham Probate Records]] | ||
*[[Durham]] | *[[Durham]] | ||
*[[England Probate Records]] | *[[England Probate Records]] | ||
*[[England, Northumberland, Cumberland, Durham, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
== Contributions to this Article | == Contributions to this Article == | ||
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==Citations for This Collection== | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
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'''Collection citation''' | '''Collection citation:'''<br> | ||
{{Collection citation| text =“England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds, 1666-1845.” Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2014. Citing Special Collections, Palace Green Library, Durham University, Durham, England.}} | {{Collection citation| text =“England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds, 1666-1845.” Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org: accessed 2014. Citing Special Collections, Palace Green Library, Durham University, Durham, England.}} | ||
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