Devon Probate Records: Difference between revisions

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Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Devon. Search these indexes first:  
Here are some online indexes to probate records that include individuals who lived in Devon. Search these indexes first:  
== Probate Indexes Online  ==


Before looking for a will, you should search an index.&nbsp;<br>
Before looking for a will, you should search an index.&nbsp;<br>
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Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills (1384 - 1858) [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse-refine.asp?CatID=6&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1]  
Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills (1384 - 1858) [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse-refine.asp?CatID=6&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1]  
== Probate Indexes  ==


The majority of the local records in Devonshire courts were destroyed during World War II.&nbsp; However, the indexes do exist!  
The majority of the local records in Devonshire courts were destroyed during World War II.&nbsp; However, the indexes do exist!  
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