England, Durham Diocese, Allertonshire Peculiar Administration Bonds and Inventories - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type | Administration Bonds and Inventories |
| Collection years | 1670-1808 |
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What is in the Collection?
This collection consists of digitized the hundred of Allertonshire in Yorkshire for the 1670-1808 including a series of original administration bonds and inventories relating to people whose property was situated in the Dean and Chapter of Durham's ecclesiastical peculiar of Allerton and Allertonshire in Yorkshire. This was made up of the parishes and Chapels of Brampton, Deighton, High Worsall, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton and West Rounton.
A peculiar is a parish that is administered by a diocese other than the one where it is actually located. It is released from the jurisdiction of the bishop in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, it is several parishes administered by the ecclesiastical authority of the Bishop of Durham. Inventories include a list of personal belongings and assets. Bonds are loans. A person will loan their money to a company, a city, or the government with the promise to be paid back in full.
Collection Content
Sample Images
Bond
Inventory
What Can This Collection 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.
Bonds usually include:
- Surname and Given Name of the Participant
- Age of Participant
- Gender of Participant
- Current Residence and Previous Residences
- Current Occupation
Inventories usually include:
- Name of property owner
- Address or residence
- A list of personal assets
How Do I Search the Collection?
Before beginning a search in these records, it is best to know the full name of the individual in question, as well as an approximate time range for the desired record. When entered into the search engine on the Collection Page, this information provides the quickest, most reliable path to finding the correct person. Of course, other information can be substituted as necessary.
View Images in This Collection by Visiting the Browse Page
⇒ Select Browse through images on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the Durham University Library Reference Number to go to the images.
Compare the information found on the images with what is already known determine if a particular record relates to the correct person. This process may require examining multiple records before the correct person is located.
Some of the records in this collection may be written in an old script that can be challenging to read. Refer to BYU’s Script Tutorial for assistance with reading the records.
Search by Name with an Index
These records are linked to an index on Durham University's website: North East Inheritance database (pre-1858 Durham Probate Records)
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page to return a list of possible matches. Compare the individuals on the list with what is already known to find the correct family or person. This step may require examining multiple individuals before a match is located.
Tips to Keep in Mind
- When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
- Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
- Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives.
- Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For?
- Check for variant spellings of the names.
- Search the records of nearby parishes (Brampton, Deighton, High Worsall, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton and West Rounton).
How You Can Contribute
Citing this Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
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