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Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. To search for a pre-1858 probate record in Cumberland, follow these steps: | Before 1858, Church of England ecclesiastical courts had authority for this process. To search for a pre-1858 probate record in Cumberland, follow these steps: | ||
==== Step 1. Search Indexes | ==== Step 1. Search Indexes ==== | ||
Before looking for a will, you should search a probate index. It will save time and give a reference to finding a copy of a will. A few indexes are mentioned here. Others indexes, especially if they only index the wills for one court, are mentioned on each court page.<br> | |||
Indexes are found in archives and in the Family History Library. Click here to see a list of the library's holdings for {{FHL|506247|subject-id|disp=indexes}} and {{FHL|453504|subject-id|disp=wills}}. Films can be viewed in the library or in a [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history center]]. <br> | |||
Did you find a reference to a will? | |||
Did you find a reference to a | |||
*If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below. | *If ''yes'', go to '''Step 4''' below. | ||