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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Derbyshire]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Derbyshire]]'' | ||
This article will help you find a probate for a person who lived and/or died in | This article will help you find a probate for a person who lived and/or died in Derbyshire. ''Probate'' is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is distributed to his or her heirs. The term ''probate'' refers to a collection of documents, including [[W genealogical glossary terms|wills]], [[A genealogical glossary terms|administrations]] (also called admons), [[I genealogical glossary terms|inventories]], and [[A genealogical glossary terms|act books]]. For a more detailed explanation, see the article on [[England Probate Records|England Probate Records]], then return to this page.<br> | ||
== Getting Started == | == Getting Started == | ||
Before 1858, every town and parish in Derbyshire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary ecclesiastical (Church of England) court and one or more secondary ecclesiastical courts. Follow these steps to look for a probate record: | Before 1858, every town and parish in Derbyshire was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary ecclesiastical (Church of England) court and one or more secondary ecclesiastical courts. Follow these steps to look for a probate record: | ||
#Discover when and where your ancestor died. If you do not know, use an approximate date and the place where they lived. <br> | #Discover when and where your ancestor died. If you do not know, use an approximate date and the place where they lived. <br> | ||
#Go to the 'Pre-1858 Court Jurisdictions by Parish' section below to learn what courts had jurisdiction over the place, and follow the instructions.<br> | #Go to the 'Pre-1858 Court Jurisdictions by Parish' section below to learn what courts had jurisdiction over the place, and follow the instructions.<br> | ||
For information on post-1857 probate records, scroll down to that section below. | For information on post-1857 probate records, scroll down to that section below. | ||
== Pre-1858 Court Jurisdictions by Parish == | == Pre-1858 Court Jurisdictions by Parish == | ||
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== Derbyshire Probate Courts == | == Derbyshire Probate Courts == | ||
The following ecclesiastical courts had some probate jurisdiction over Derbyshire before 1858. Click on a court name to learn about records and indexes.<br> | The following ecclesiastical courts had some probate jurisdiction over Derbyshire before 1858. Click on a court name to learn about records and indexes.<br> | ||
*[[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry (Episcopal Consistory)]] | *[[Court of the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry (Episcopal Consistory)]] | ||
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*[[Court of the Peculiar of Sawley]] | *[[Court of the Peculiar of Sawley]] | ||
In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. | In addition, the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] had jurisdiction over the whole of England. | ||
==== Appeals Courts ==== | ==== Appeals Courts ==== | ||
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*[[High Court of Delegates]] | *[[High Court of Delegates]] | ||
The [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] also served as an appeals court. | The [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury]] also served as an appeals court. | ||
== Probate Indexes == | == Probate Indexes == | ||
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. Here is a list of some indexes. Others will be listed in each court's article. | Before looking for a will, you should search an index. Here is a list of some indexes. Others will be listed in each court's article. | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DBY/ProbateRecords/index.html Abstracts of Derbyshire Probate Records:] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DBY/ProbateRecords/index.html Abstracts of Derbyshire Probate Records:] | ||