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Wills on National Archives

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Elly

Elly Report 17 Oct 2006 21:47

I can't find any family wills on National Archives - does that mean they don't exist or are they likely to be held at the R/O? Elly

Suzanne

Suzanne Report 17 Oct 2006 22:16

Dont know much about where wills are but I do know the National Archive site is just a tiny tiny tiny portion of wills in the country.

Elly

Elly Report 17 Oct 2006 22:18

Thanks Suzanne I was hoping now the winter nights are drawing in to find more info on line than just BMD & Census! Guess its a trip to the Records Office Thanks Elly

Tracey

Tracey Report 18 Oct 2006 22:29

If it went through probate, you can order it from http://www(.)hmcourts-service(.)gov(.)uk

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 18 Oct 2006 23:02

I thought most of the ones at the NA were PCC wills i.e Southern Province. Many eqivalent Northern Province ones are at the Borthwick Institute, York, plus others scattered around record offices. Jay

Kate

Kate Report 18 Oct 2006 23:30

The ones on the National Archives are from the PCC pre-1858. Post-1858 ones are held at the Probate Registry at York, and pre-1858 ones are at various record offices etc. around the country. Kate.

Lancsliz

Lancsliz Report 19 Oct 2006 01:32

Just bookmarking this useful info. Liz

Researching:
Hart (Cardiff), Bryant (Devon, Cardiff), Saville (London)

Cheshiremaid

Cheshiremaid Report 19 Oct 2006 02:13

For anyone who have Cheshire ancestors try Cheshire Wills Online... you can order online £3 per will + p&p. It covers the years from 1492 to 1940. Linda