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This collection includes probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in the county of Yorkshire for the years 1732-1768. These records cover the parishes and chapelries of Birkby, Cowesby, Hutton Bonville, Leake, Nether Silton, North Otterington, Osmotherley and Thornton-le-Street. There are also six items relating to Crayke. | This collection includes probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in the county of Yorkshire for the years 1732-1768. These records cover the parishes and chapelries of Birkby, Cowesby, Hutton Bonville, Leake, Nether Silton, North Otterington, Osmotherley and Thornton-le-Street. There are also six items relating to Crayke. | ||
===Definitions=== | |||
'''Hundred''':an administrative division (county) that is geographically part of a larger region.<br> | |||
'''Ordinary''':an officer of a church or civic authority who by reason of office has ordinary power to execute laws.<br> | |||
'''Peculiar''':a parish that is administered by a diocese other than the one where it is actually located. It is exempted from the jurisdiction of the ordinary or bishop in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, it is several parishes administered by the Diocese of Durham, rather than by the Diocese of York.<br> | |||
'''Bond''':a written guarantee that a person will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to him by a probate court.<br> | |||
'''Inventory''':list of belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.<br> | |||
The '''executor''' posted a testamentary bond, the '''administrator''' posted an administration bond, and the '''guardian''' of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation.<br> | |||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
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These records are sorted by reference numbers. For assistance with searching, see the section [[England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)#How Do I Search This Collection?|How Do I Search This Collection?]]. | |||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
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=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
# | There are several ways you can view the images. | ||
# The records in this collection are linked to an index on Durham University's website. Search [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php '''Durham University Probate Database''']. Fill in as much information as you know and click on Search Database. This will allow you to view the images.<br><br> | |||
# This collection is sorted by Reference Numbers. For example: DPRI/6/B/1670/C1. The number 1670 refers to the year. The letter after the year "C" refers to the first letter of the surname. The number 1 indicates that there may be more than one person with a surname beginning with that letter. If you already know the approximate year and the surname, you can go directly to the images by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2365048|Browse Page|access=browse}}'''.<br><br> | |||
# Another option is looking through the [http://reed.dur.ac.uk/xtf/view?docId=ark/32150_s1s4655g56j.xml '''Allertonshire Administration Bonds and Inventories Catalogue'''] on the Durham University's website. The names, years, and reference numbers are listed.<br><br> | |||
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2365051 England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds, 1732-1769]. Click on camera icon to see images.}} | {{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2365051 England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Stray Probate Bonds, 1732-1769]. Click on camera icon to see images.}} | ||
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*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name, surname, or expand the date range to return broader list of possible matches | *Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name, surname, or expand the date range to return broader list of possible matches | ||
*Search the records of nearby localities | *Search the records of nearby localities | ||
*Consult the [[England Record Finder]] to find other records | |||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||