Please remember that the spelling of
place names and the names of Parishes, as with the spelling of
surnames, has varied over the course of many years. We have endeavoured
to check the spelling of names in this catalogue to ensure accuracy,
however be aware of variations from present day spelling. Adopt a
liberal approach in your research in the interpretation of the entries.
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WILLS
INDEXES Wills before 1858 were
proved in Ecclesiastical Courts. The
principal ones for Somerset were the Archdeaconry of Bath,
the Archdeaconry of Wells and the Archdeaconry of Taunton.
The
Superior Court was the PCC. Prerogative Court of Canterbury (See
England General).
Somerset Will Index.
(fiche Som 576-579)
Probate Inventories Place Index.
A - Z.
(Film Som 3)
Wells Wills arranged by Parishes.
1528-1536.
(fiche Som 945-950)
Index of Somerset Estate Duty Office Wills
& Letters of Administration. 1805-1811.
(fiche Som 951-953)
Index of Somerset Estate Duty Office Wills
& Letters of Administration. 1812-1857.
(fiche Som 954-959)
If you are unable to visit the AIGS Library to use any
of the above resources,
why not make use of the Institute
Research Service