Index of Wills Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1383-1558, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): And Now Preserved in the Principal Probate Registry, Somerset House, London - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Discover a key resource for English legal and family history. This volume presents a detailed index of wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury from 1383 to 1558, with notes on how to read and use the records.
< p >Framed as an accessibility tool, the book explains how the index is organized, including naming variations, place associations, and the difference between wills and testaments. It also covers why certain records look different and how to handle gaps in the series, all guided by practical examples.
Readers gain insight into the scope and limits of the surviving documents, plus guidance on dates, provenance, and the archbishop’s probate jurisdiction during the period covered.
- Clarifies how wills are indexed, named, and linked to places and families.
- Explains terminology such as will versus testament and codicils.
- Describes the extant record types and what they contain for researchers.
- Offers notes on dating, provenance, and the historical context of probate practice.
Ideal for researchers of genealogy, English legal history, or the administration of estates in medieval to early modern Britain.
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