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''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. (FHL 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. | ''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. (FHL 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. | ||
=== Records Not at the Family History Library === | === Records Not at the Family History Library === | ||
The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the National Library of Wales. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives. | The original pre-1858 probate records are held by the '''National Library of Wales''' at Aberystwyth. However, the records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Estate Duty Registers are deposited at The National Archives in London, England. | ||
For copies of wills or administrations after 1857 you can write to: | For copies of wills or administrations after 1857 you can write to: | ||
'''York Probate Sub-Registry'''<br>Duncombe Place<br>York YO1 2EA<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm | '''York Probate Sub-Registry'''<br>Duncombe Place<br>York YO1 2EA<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/probateoffices.htm | ||
If you choose to visit | If you choose to visit, the office location is: | ||
'''Probate Search Rooms'''<br>First Avenue House<br>42–49 High Holborn<br>London WC1V 6NP <br>Internet: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm | '''Probate Search Rooms'''<br>First Avenue House<br>42–49 High Holborn<br>London WC1V 6NP<br>England <br>Internet: http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm | ||
Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | Sometimes solicitors (attorneys) kept will books, copies of wills they had prepared for clients. These books have often found their way into record offices. The books may include wills that were later revoked or never probated. | ||