Our ancestors' wills and related records can be a valuable source of genealogical information; an opportunity to find out more about their lives, families, livelihoods - sometimes even their personalities. However, the records can seem complex. From 1858 wills were centrally registered and researching them is straightforward but before 1858 wills were administrated in a network of church courts ...
Manufacturer: Public Record Office PublicationsWritten By: Karen Grannum; Nigel Taylor
Wills and related records are a valuable source of information for family historians, revealing details of ancestorsâ 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 ...
Manufacturer: National Archives of EnglandWritten By: Karen Grannum, Nigel Taylor