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England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
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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== | == Collection Contents == | ||
[[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088973 00005.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] [[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088760 00003.jpg|thumb|right|85px]] [[Image:Durham Probate Records Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar Administration bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088559 2.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | [[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088973 00005.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] [[Image:Durham, Will, Inventory, Bonds 004088760 00003.jpg|thumb|right|85px]] [[Image:Durham Probate Records Allerton and Allertonshire Peculiar Administration bonds and Inventories 1670-1808 DGS 004088559 2.jpg|thumb|right|100px]] | ||
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*Current Occupation | *Current Occupation | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
'''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> | '''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> | ||
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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 == | |||
*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. | ||
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*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). | ||
== Other Searches == | |||
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== | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | ||