England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions

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== What is in This Collection? ==

This collection consists of digitized probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in Yorkshire for the years 1666-1845.  

An inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.

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=== To Browse This Collection ===  

These records are sorted by reference numbers. For assistance with searching, see the section [[England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds (FamilySearch Historical Records)#How Do I Search This Collection?|How Do I Search This Collection?]].

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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==

The following lists indicate potential information given in each type of record. It must be remembered that every record may not provide all the listed information, as record-keeping practices often varied by time and location.   

*Name and Address of Beneficiary  

*Name and Address of Executor of the Will

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'''Inventories'''  <br>

*Address or Residence

*A list of Personal Assets

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'''Bonds'''  <br>

*Current Occupation

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== Collection Content ==

=== Sample Images ===

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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

*The name of the individual

*The approximate date of death

'''Helpful Hint:'''  

The records in this collection are linked to an index on [http://familyrecords.dur.ac.uk/nei/data/advanced.php '''Durham University Probate Database'''] website.   

*Example 2: Reference DPR/I/1/1826/S13/1-2 indicates the records are from the year 1826; this person is the 13th individual with records in the letter "S"

*Example 3: Reference DPR/I/2/37 p703-709 indicates the record is on pages 703 -709.  Note the page numbers refer to the number written on the actual image rather than the image number itself

=== View the Images ===  

Once you have a reference number you may view images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2358559|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':

# Select '''Durham University Library Reference Number''' to view the images.

Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to [https://script.byu.edu/Pages/home.aspx BYU’s Script Tutorial] for assistance with reading the records.

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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].

== What Do I Do Next? ==

=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===

*Identify family relationships to search for marriage records and censuses

*Continue to search the collection for people with the same surname to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives

=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===  

*Check for variants of given names and surnames

*Spelling may not be standardized; pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation

**North Yorkshire to the south

*Keep in mind that not all individuals mentioned in wills may have been family members

=== Research Helps ===

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Durham, England Genealogy|Durham]].

* [[England Record Finder]]

* [[England Research Tips and Strategies]]]

== Citing This Collection ==

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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