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Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more. | Beginning in 1858, the [[Principal Probate Registry|Principal Probate Registry]] had the authority for probating estates. Click on the link to learn more. | ||
[http://www.forest-of-dean.net/?Forest_of_Dean_Records:Forest_of_Dean_Wills Forest of Dean Wills Index, 1858-1941], can be searched by testator. It covers about 7,000 out of the 40,000 probated in Gloucestershire during this time. A search can also be made by beneficiary or witness. You need to register on the site to search the index.<br> | |||
=== Before 1858 === | === Before 1858 === | ||