Rutland Probate Records
For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.
Here is a list of Rutland towns and parishes beginning with A. For other places, click on a link: B-M, N-Z.
| PARISH | PRIMARY COURT | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwell | Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory) 4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury 1541-1597 2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1597 |
| Ayston | Court of the Bishop of Peterborough (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 3 - Court of the Bishop of Lincoln (Episcopal Consistory) 4 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury 1541-1597 2 - Court of the Archdeaconry of Northampton 3 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1597 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury
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Probate Indexes Online[edit | edit source]
Before looking for a will, you should search an index.
http://www.familyhistoryonline.net/database/NorthantsFHSprobate.shtml
The Northamptonshire and Rutland Probate Index has been created by Kay Collins, a volunteer at the Northampton Record Office, partially assisted by several others, from several of the earlier indices of probate records held in the Northampton Record Office. This composite index was commenced in 1997 and the records in this database include all work done up to 2005. The project is now largely complete (errors and omissions excepted) and this database may be updated at a future date with corrections and/or omissions.
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Post-1857 Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Beginning in 1858, the government took over the settlement of estates and all wills are now probated through the Principal Probate Registry system. The system consists of 11 district registry offices and 18 sub-district registries, located throughout England and Wales, and the principal registry office located in London. The records are available through the office of Her Majesty's Courts Service. To learn more, go to the HMCS website.
A country-wide surname index to the records is available, so it is much easier to look for post-1857 wills. The indexes for 1858-1957 and the records for 1858-1925 are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.