An Index to the Wills and Inventories Now Preserved in the Court of Probate, at Chester (Classic Reprint): From A. D. 1681 to 1700; With an Appendix - Couverture souple

J. P. Earwaker

 
9781333271787: An Index to the Wills and Inventories Now Preserved in the Court of Probate, at Chester (Classic Reprint): From A. D. 1681 to 1700; With an Appendix

Synopsis

A historical reference to Chester’s probate records from 1681–1700
This edition presents a catalog of wills and administrations preserved in the Chester Probate Registry, focusing on the years 1681 to 1700. It also includes supplementary material for 1693 that expands the known Infra Wills and Administrations, helping researchers trace minor records across the period.

Framed as a practical, searchable calendar, the book gathers names, occupations, and locations from the original entries, offering a window into late 17th‑century probate practice. It is a useful tool for historians, genealogists, and librarians working with English legal and local history.

What you’ll experience:



  • Structured lists of infra wills and administrations by year and locality

  • Cross‑referenced names, roles, and places that illuminate community life

  • Supplementary notes that enhance the core 1681–1700 register

  • A durable archival resource designed for quick scanning and reference



Ideal for readers researching genealogy, property records, or the social history of Chester and surrounding counties during the late 1600s. This edition supports precise dating and contextual understanding of probate records from the era.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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