Herefordshire Probate Records: Difference between revisions

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Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Herefordshire. Search these indexes first:  
Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Herefordshire. Search these indexes first:  


*[http://www.familyhistoryonline.net/database/SussexFHGprobate.shtml http://www.familyhistoryonline.net/database/SussexFHGprobate.shtml] -- compiled by the Sussex Family History Group which has transcribed the names of 12,300 individuals found in Sussex wills, including testators, executors, beneficiaries or witnesses. The information recorded includes name, date and place.  
== Indexes to Probate Records  ==
*The [http://sussexrecordsociety.org/home2.asp?an=&ap= Sussex Record Society] has published four volumes of indexes to Sussex wills, and these can be viewed on their [http://sussexrecordsociety.org/bwills1.asp?an=&ap= website]. They are arranged by parish then by surname. 
 
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wills.asp?WT.hp=Wills Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills (1384-1858)].
In addition to the probate indexes listed below, indexes are also found with the records of the courts.&nbsp; Click on the court links above.<br>
 
=== Probate Indexes Online  ===
 
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HEF/ProbateRecords/index.html]<br>
 
*Abstracts of Herefordshire Probate Records Herefordshire Wills Collections. This page provides details of compilations of Herefordshire Probate Records (Wills), either partial abstracts or indexes, online and in printed collections. [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HEF/ProbateRecords/about.html]  
*Probate Records for Ledbury are available at this website [http://www.englandspastforeveryone.org.uk/Counties/Herefordshire/Projects/LedburyPre1558/Items/Ledbury_Wills_and_Inventories]


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== Indexes to Probate Records  ==


In addition to the probate indexes listed below, indexes are also found with the records of the courts.&nbsp; Click on the court links above.<br>
=== Probate Indexes Online  ===
Before looking for a will, you should search an index. [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HEF/ProbateRecords/index.html]<br>
*Abstracts of Herefordshire Probate Records Herefordshire Wills Collections. This page provides details of compilations of Herefordshire Probate Records (Wills), either partial abstracts or indexes, online and in printed collections. [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HEF/ProbateRecords/about.html]
*Probate Records for Ledbury are available at this website [http://www.englandspastforeveryone.org.uk/Counties/Herefordshire/Projects/LedburyPre1558/Items/Ledbury_Wills_and_Inventories]


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