Wills and Probate Records: A Guide for Family Historians - Softcover

Grannum, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905615418 ISBN 13: 9781905615414

Publisher: The National Archives UK, 2009

Synopsis

Wills and related records are a valuable source of information for family historians, revealing details of ancestors’ lives, families, livelihoods and even personalities. This practical and accessible guide shows how to get the most from these seemingly complex records, including those scattered in church courts before central registration was introduced in 1858. Suitable both for those starting out and for more experienced researchers, Wills and Probate Records explores documents and institutions, legal terms and Latin phrases, as well as navigating the rapidly expanding digital resources that have transformed family history research. From wills and death duty registers to inventories and litigation, this is an invaluable guide to your ancestors’ last documents.

About this title

About the Author:

Nigel Taylor has worked for The National Archives since 1989 and currently holds the position of Legal Records Specialist. Nigel also writes for Ancestors, the National Archives’ family history magazine, and has extensive experience of advising the public on wills and legal records generally.

About this edition

• Publisher: The National Archives UK
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1905615418
• ISBN 13: 9781905615414
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160