Durham Probate Records, ca. 1526-1940

Durham District Probate Registrar, incorporating the pre-1858 probate records of the diocese of Durham administered by the Durham Diocesan Registrar

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Prior to 1858 jurisdiction over testamentary matters was exercised by the Church of England and was most commonly administered through the consistory court of the local diocesan bishop. This court was presided over by the spiritual chancellor of the diocese, with the day- to-day running of the administration being carried out by the diocesan registrar centrally, and by local surrogates throughout the diocese. Further information on the pre-1858 probate jurisdiction of the church cou...

Church of England. Diocese of Durham

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Durham District Probate Registry.

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