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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk Probate Records]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Norfolk Probate Records]]'' | ||
== Jurisdiction == | == Jurisdiction == | ||
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This court also had jurisdiction over the parishes of Upwell and Outwell which were at times a part of Cambridgeshire. | This court also had jurisdiction over the parishes of Upwell and Outwell which were at times a part of Cambridgeshire. | ||
== | === Step By Step === | ||
1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry. | 1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will, writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry. | ||
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== The Records == | |||
== | === Archives Location === | ||
'''Norfolk Record Office''' | |||
The Archive Centre<br>Martineau Lane<br>Norwich<br>NR1 2DQ | |||
United Kingdom | |||
Telephone: 01603 222599<br>Fax: 01603 761885<br>E-mail: [mailto:norfrec@norfolk.gov.uk norfrec@norfolk.gov.uk] | |||
=== Probate Records Held In This Archive === | |||
Calendar To Wills 1416-1857 | |||
Original Wills 1509-1547; 1558-1560; 1567-1568; 1575-1651; 1660-1857 | |||
Registered Copy Wills | |||
1370-1857 (some missing years) | 1370-1857 (some missing years) | ||
Administrations Act Books 1370-1857 | |||
Administration 1680-1857 | |||
1370- | Act Books 1370-1871 | ||
Inventories 1584-1849 (missing years) | |||
Consistory Court Depositions 1499-1788 | |||
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=== Probate Records of This Court In The Family History Library === | |||
Calendar To Wills 1416-1857 | |||
Original Wills 1509-1547; 1558-1560; 1567-1568; 1575-1651; 1660-1857 | |||
Registered Copy Wills | |||
1370-1857 (some missing years) | |||
1499-1788 | Administrations Act Books 1370-1857 | ||
Administration 1680-1857 | |||
Act Books 1370-1871 | |||
Inventories 1584-1849 (missing years) | |||
Consistory Court Depositions 1499-1788 | |||
== Estate Duty Records == | == Estate Duty Records == | ||
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Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Between 1796-1858 estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]]. | Starting in 1796, a tax or death duty was payable on estates over a certain value. Estate duty abstracts may add considerable information not found elsewhere. Between 1796-1858 estate duty indexes may help locate a will. For more information, go to [[Estate Duty Records]]. | ||
== Post-1857 Probate Records | == Post-1857 Probate Records == | ||
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the&nbsp;settlement of estates and all&nbsp;wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and&nbsp;18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry&nbsp;office located in London.&nbsp; 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/cms/1176.htm HMCS website]. | Beginning in 1858, the government took over the&nbsp;settlement of estates and all&nbsp;wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and&nbsp;18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry&nbsp;office located in London.&nbsp; 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/cms/1176.htm HMCS website]. | ||
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== Historical Background == | |||
Probate records of the Court of Norwich (Episcopal Consistory) commence from as early as 1370 to 1857. This court held jurisdiction over all of Norfolk's parishes with the exception of Emneth Parish. | |||
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{{Place|Norfolk}} | {{Place|Norfolk}} | ||
[[Category:Norfolk|Probate Records]] [[Category:Probate_records_in_England]] | [[Category:Norfolk|Probate Records]] [[Category:Probate_records_in_England]] | ||