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== Step By Step == | == Step By Step == | ||
| − | 1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will or administration (admon), writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the Essex County Record Office or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Or, you can visit The Family History Library or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any [ | + | 1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will or administration (admon), writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.<br>2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.<br>3. Contact or visit the Essex County Record Office or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.<br>4. Or, you can visit The [[Family History Library|Family History Library ]]or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any [[Introduction to Family History Centers|centers]] near you. |
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
| − | ==== Online Indexes | + | ==== Online Indexes ==== |
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| + | A general will index for Essex County is available [http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/default.asp online]. This single index consolidates Essex county wills of the various probate court jurisdictions, including the various smaller Peculiar Court jurisdictions into one database. | ||
| − | + | *'''1505-1916''' - ''Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index, 1505-1916,'' online at [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-records/essex-wills-beneficiaries-index-1505-1916 findmypast]. Includes Bishop of London's Commissary Court (Essex & Hertfordshire), Archdeaconry Court of Colchester, Archdeaconry Court of Essex, Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex (Essex & Hertfordshire), Peculiar Court of Deanery of Bocking, Peculiar Court of Good Easter, Peculiar Court of the Sokens, Peculiar Court of Writtle with Roxwell. | |
==== Printed and Published Indexes ==== | ==== Printed and Published Indexes ==== | ||
If the indexes on the Internet do not produce possible wills for your ancestors, look in the '''published indexes '''listed here. | If the indexes on the Internet do not produce possible wills for your ancestors, look in the '''published indexes '''listed here. | ||
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The Essex County Record Office compiled and published a complete surname index covering wills and administrations from eight Essex County probate courts including this court. The index is available in three volumes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City: | The Essex County Record Office compiled and published a complete surname index covering wills and administrations from eight Essex County probate courts including this court. The index is available in three volumes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City: | ||
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| − | + | Original handwritten indexes: | |
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| − | + | *Essex & Hertford calender of wills & administrations, vol. 1-3, 1554-1857, {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=FHL Film 94737}} | |
== Records == | == Records == | ||
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Essex Record Office<br>Archives & Museums<br>Wharf Road <br>Chelmsford CM12 6YT<br>Telephone (01245) 244644<br>E-mail: [mailto:ero.enquiry@essexcc.gov.uk ero.enquiry@essexcc.gov.uk] | Essex Record Office<br>Archives & Museums<br>Wharf Road <br>Chelmsford CM12 6YT<br>Telephone (01245) 244644<br>E-mail: [mailto:ero.enquiry@essexcc.gov.uk ero.enquiry@essexcc.gov.uk] | ||
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==== Archive Records ==== | ==== Archive Records ==== | ||
| − | + | Original Wills 1608-1810 | |
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Registered Copy Wills (indexes precede wills)1538-1603; 1620-1627, 1630-1631, 1678-1858 | Registered Copy Wills (indexes precede wills)1538-1603; 1620-1627, 1630-1631, 1678-1858 | ||
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==== Family History Library Records ==== | ==== Family History Library Records ==== | ||
| − | + | {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Original Wills}} 1608-1810 | |
| − | + | {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Registered Copy Wills}} (indexes precede wills)1538-1603; 1620-1627, 1630-1631, 1678-1858 | |
| − | + | {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Muniment Books}} 1720-1838<br>{{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Assignations}} 1660-1857 | |
| − | + | {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Miscellaneous Wills}} 1619-1639 | |
| − | + | {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=Calendar of Probate and Administrations Acts }}1660-1810 | |
| − | See or visit the Essex County Record Office for accessing these records. Or, visit the Family History Library or one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers to view its microfilmed collection of the Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex (Essex & Hertfordshire Division). To obtain the film numbers to the above records, see the | + | See or visit the Essex County Record Office for accessing these records. Or, visit the Family History Library or one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers to view its microfilmed collection of the Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex (Essex & Hertfordshire Division). To obtain the film numbers to the above records, see the FamilySearch Catalog entry for this {{FHL|41422|title-id|disp=court}}. |
| − | == Jurisdiction<br> == | + | == Jurisdiction<br> == |
| − | The probate records of the Court of the Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Essex | + | The probate records of the Court of the Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Essex and Hertfordshire division) date from 1538 to 1858 and cover 38 parishes in Essex. The records were transferred to the Diocese of London in 1858 and held there until 1958 when they were transferred back to the Chelmsford County Hall, where they reside today.<br><br>Before looking for a will, be certain to search for available indexes. County Essex is well-covered with comprehensive indexes for most of its probate courts as listed below. |
Administrations for the years 1678 to 1857 are available at the Essex County Record Office, Chelmsford, U.K. The Family History Library has on microfilm, many of the administrations (Admons). | Administrations for the years 1678 to 1857 are available at the Essex County Record Office, Chelmsford, U.K. The Family History Library has on microfilm, many of the administrations (Admons). | ||
| − | To view a list of parishes and their respective probate court jurisdiction, see the "Essex [ | + | To view a list of parishes and their respective probate court jurisdiction, see the "Essex [[Essex_Probate_Records|Parishes]] Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" on the main page for Essex Probate Records. |
Before looking for a will, you should search an index to more quickly find a probate record for an ancestor. | Before looking for a will, you should search an index to more quickly find a probate record for an ancestor. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Essex Probate Records]] [[Category:Essex Probate Records]] [[Category:Hertfordshire Probate Records]] |
Latest revision as of 10:24, 5 February 2021
Contents
Step By Step[edit | edit source]
1. First search each index (see below) to help you more quickly find the will or administration (admon), writing down each detail cited in the indexed entry.
2. Proceed to "Records" (below) to determine what probate records exist for this court.
3. Contact or visit the Essex County Record Office or, hire a professional record searcher to view these records on your behalf. Officials may send upon request a list of record searchers.
4. Or, you can visit The Family History Library or, one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers worldwide and search indexes to probate records; then with the information obtained from the index[es] you can search more quickly the original wills and admons also on microfilm via any centers near you.
Indexes[edit | edit source]
Online Indexes[edit | edit source]
A general will index for Essex County is available online. This single index consolidates Essex county wills of the various probate court jurisdictions, including the various smaller Peculiar Court jurisdictions into one database.
- 1505-1916 - Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index, 1505-1916, online at findmypast. Includes Bishop of London's Commissary Court (Essex & Hertfordshire), Archdeaconry Court of Colchester, Archdeaconry Court of Essex, Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex (Essex & Hertfordshire), Peculiar Court of Deanery of Bocking, Peculiar Court of Good Easter, Peculiar Court of the Sokens, Peculiar Court of Writtle with Roxwell.
Printed and Published Indexes[edit | edit source]
If the indexes on the Internet do not produce possible wills for your ancestors, look in the published indexes listed here.
The Essex County Record Office compiled and published a complete surname index covering wills and administrations from eight Essex County probate courts including this court. The index is available in three volumes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City:
Original handwritten indexes:
- Essex & Hertford calender of wills & administrations, vol. 1-3, 1554-1857, FHL Film 94737
Records[edit | edit source]
Archive Location[edit | edit source]
Essex Record Office
Archives & Museums
Wharf Road
Chelmsford CM12 6YT
Telephone (01245) 244644
E-mail: ero.enquiry@essexcc.gov.uk
Website: Essex County Record Office
Archive Records[edit | edit source]
Original Wills 1608-1810
Registered Copy Wills (indexes precede wills)1538-1603; 1620-1627, 1630-1631, 1678-1858
Act Books
Probate & Administration Acts: 1660-1857
Muniment Books 1720-1838
Assignations 1660-1857
Family History Library Records[edit | edit source]
Original Wills 1608-1810
Registered Copy Wills (indexes precede wills)1538-1603; 1620-1627, 1630-1631, 1678-1858
Muniment Books 1720-1838
Assignations 1660-1857
Miscellaneous Wills 1619-1639
Calendar of Probate and Administrations Acts 1660-1810
See or visit the Essex County Record Office for accessing these records. Or, visit the Family History Library or one of its 4,500 satellite family history centers to view its microfilmed collection of the Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex (Essex & Hertfordshire Division). To obtain the film numbers to the above records, see the FamilySearch Catalog entry for this court.
Jurisdiction
[edit | edit source]
The probate records of the Court of the Archdeaconry of Middlesex (Essex and Hertfordshire division) date from 1538 to 1858 and cover 38 parishes in Essex. The records were transferred to the Diocese of London in 1858 and held there until 1958 when they were transferred back to the Chelmsford County Hall, where they reside today.
Before looking for a will, be certain to search for available indexes. County Essex is well-covered with comprehensive indexes for most of its probate courts as listed below.
Administrations for the years 1678 to 1857 are available at the Essex County Record Office, Chelmsford, U.K. The Family History Library has on microfilm, many of the administrations (Admons).
To view a list of parishes and their respective probate court jurisdiction, see the "Essex Parishes Parishes and Their Probate Jurisdictions" on the main page for Essex Probate Records.
Before looking for a will, you should search an index to more quickly find a probate record for an ancestor.
