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After 1857 it is not necessary to determine the court before searching for a probate record. To determine the court for pre-1858 probates, use one of the following publications: | After 1857 it is not necessary to determine the court before searching for a probate record. To determine the court for pre-1858 probates, use one of the following publications: | ||
*''Handlist of Probate Records Pertaining to the Diocese of St. David’s'', ''St. Asaph, Bangor, and Llandaff, Wales and of the Peculiar and Exempt Court of Hawarden, Flint County.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970. (Family History Library {{ | *''Handlist of Probate Records Pertaining to the Diocese of St. David’s'', ''St. Asaph, Bangor, and Llandaff, Wales and of the Peculiar and Exempt Court of Hawarden, Flint County.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1970. (Family History Library {{FSC|405695|title-id|disp=book 942.9 S2w; fiche 6054481}}.) This work contains color-coded maps to help determine the courts in which an estate would be proved. It also lists call numbers for indexes, wills, and administrations that apply to each court. | ||
*Gibson, Jeremy, comp. 4th ed. ''Probate Jurisdictions:'' ''Where to Look for Wills.'' Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1997. (Family History Library {{ | *Gibson, Jeremy, comp. 4th ed. ''Probate Jurisdictions:'' ''Where to Look for Wills.'' Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1997. (Family History Library {{FSC|657264|title-id|disp=book 942 P23g}} 1997.) | ||
===Counties and Courts=== | ===Counties and Courts=== | ||
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The following helpful books are available at the Family History Library: <br> | The following helpful books are available at the Family History Library: <br> | ||
*''Hand List of Probate Jurisdictions in Prerogative Court of Canterbury (P.C.C.)'' and ''Filmed and Printed Probate Records Pertaining to Prerogative Court of Canterbury in the Genealogical Society Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967. (Family History Library {{ | *''Hand List of Probate Jurisdictions in Prerogative Court of Canterbury (P.C.C.)'' and ''Filmed and Printed Probate Records Pertaining to Prerogative Court of Canterbury in the Genealogical Society Library''. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967. (Family History Library {{FSC|423223|title-id|disp=book 942 S2ha vol. 23; film 599220; fiche 6026312}}.) This work contains call numbers for indexes and probate documents for the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. At the front of this register is a list of printed indexes. These indexes give the testator’s name and place of residence along with the year and folio where the original is located. | ||
*''England and Wales Principal Probate Registry Including: General Index 1858–1957 Principal Registry 1858–1925 District Courts 1858–1925.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1997. (Family History Library {{ | *''England and Wales Principal Probate Registry Including: General Index 1858–1957 Principal Registry 1858–1925 District Courts 1858–1925.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1997. (Family History Library {{FSC|669640|title-id|disp=book Reg 942 S2cp 1997; microfiche 6037050}}.) Contains a list of the microfilm numbers for the indexes and probate documents for the Principal and District courts. | ||
===Online Records=== | ===Online Records=== | ||
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Some wills and many disputes over real property were handled by the Chancery Court of England. Some of the wills in this and other national courts are listed in:<br> | Some wills and many disputes over real property were handled by the Chancery Court of England. Some of the wills in this and other national courts are listed in:<br> | ||
*''A List of Wills, Administrations, Etc''. ''in the Public Record Office'', London, England: 12th–19th Century. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Company, 1968. (Family History Library {{ | *''A List of Wills, Administrations, Etc''. ''in the Public Record Office'', London, England: 12th–19th Century. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Company, 1968. (Family History Library {{FSC|426785|title-id|disp=book 942 S2po}}.) | ||
To overcome the above problems, search the records of all probate courts having jurisdiction over the areas where the individual had property. You may also need to extend your search several years after the individual’s death.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 57-61.</ref> | To overcome the above problems, search the records of all probate courts having jurisdiction over the areas where the individual had property. You may also need to extend your search several years after the individual’s death.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 57-61.</ref> | ||
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