National Probate Calendar
(Redirected from Principal Probate Registry)
The National Probate Calendar is a register of proved wills and administrations in England and Wales since 1858.
History
[edit | edit source]The probate calendar was created by the Probate Registry, which was responsible for proving wills and administrations from 1858 following the enactment of the Court of Probate Act 1857.[1] It replaced a system of ecclesiastical courts. The Principal Probate Registry was established in London in January 1858, along with district probate registries elsewhere in England and Wales.
Content
[edit | edit source]Information typically included in the calendar is:
- Name of the deceased
- Date and place of death
- Value of the estate
- Names of administrators or executors
- Date of probate
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Online scans at probatesearch.service.gov.uk
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