Court of the Peculiar of Snaith

Yorkshire Probate Courts

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Jurisdiction

Balne, Cowick, Gowdall, Heck, Hensall, Pollington, all in the parish of Snaith; Whitgift with Ousefleet and Reedness, Airmyn, Carlton, Goole, Hook, Rawcliff  and Swinefleet. It was not inhibited by the Dean and Chapater of York.

Records

The records for this court are held in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research.

The Family History Library has copies on film. Films can be view in the library or in a family history center.

Original wills and inventories 1568-1858, on film numbers 99882 through 99911.

Register copy wills, 1612-1694, on film number 98918 item 6.

Original probate and admon bonds, on film number

Indexes

Indexes for 54 peculiar courts, 1383-1883, are available online on BritishOrigins. This is a subscription site.