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Durham, England
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Record Description
Record Type Wills, Inventories and Bonds
Collection years 1666-1845
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Durham University Library


What is in This Collection?

This collection consists of digitized probate records from the hundred of Allertonshire in Yorkshire for the years 1666-1845.

In the period of this collection, Allertonshire was a peculiar of the Diocese of Durham. A peculiar is a locality which is administered by a diocese other than the one where it is actually located; that is, it is exempted from the jurisdiction of the ordinary or bishop in whose diocese it lies and is governed by another. In this case, the parishes of Allertonshire are administered by the Diocese of Durham, rather than by the Diocese of York.

A will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death.

A bond is a written guarantee that a person will faithfully perform the tasks assigned to him by a probate court. The executor posted a testamentary bond, the administrator posted an administration bond, and the guardian of a minor child posted a bond of tuition or curation.

An inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.

What Can These Records 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.

Wills usually include:

  • Surname and Given Name of the Participant
  • Age and/or Birthdate of Participant
  • Gender of Participant
  • Residence
  • Occupation
  • Marital Status
  • Surname and Given Name of Spouse
  • Name and Birth Date of Children
  • Name and Address of Beneficiary
  • Name and Address of Executor of the Will

Inventories usually include:

  • Name and Address of Property Owner
  • Address or Residence
  • A list of Personal Assets

Bonds usually include:

  • Surname and Given Name of the Participant
  • Age of Participant
  • Gender of Participant
  • Current Residence and Previous Residences
  • Current Occupation

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Will

    Will

  • Inventory

    Inventory

  • Bond

    Bond

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the individual
  • The approximate date of death

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select Durham University Library Reference Number to view the images.

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.

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How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Save or print a copy of the image if possible
  • If there is and age and death date, calculate and estimated birth year and search for birth records
  • Use the information to find a death record
  • Identify family relationships to search for marriage records and censuses
  • Continue to search the collection for people with the same surname to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Check for variants of given names and surnames
  • Spelling may not be standardized; pay special attention to how the name should have been pronounced and try variations on the pronunciation
  • Simple clerical errors were also always possible
  • Individuals were often listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name
  • Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name, surname, or expand the date range to return a broader list of possible matches
  • Search the records of nearby parishes
  • Keep in mind that not all individuals mentioned in wills may have been family members

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation

“England, Durham, Dean and Chapter of Durham's Allerton and Allertonshire Original Wills, Inventories and Bonds, 1666-1845.” Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Special Collections, Palace Green Library, Durham University, Durham.

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