ntil the introduction of a civil Court of Probate in 1858, wills in England and Wales were proved by Church of England courts. Although most wills were proved locally, for various reasons many people had their will proved at a higher court. In northern England, this was the Prerogative Court of York. Today these records are held by the Borthwick
UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PROBATE
Feb 07, 2023
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