Product Description

Fully revised and up to the minute guide on one of the most popular areas for family historians. Wills and related records are a valuable source of information, revealing details of ancestors' lives, livelihoods and even personalities. This practical and accessible guide shows how to get the most from these seemingly complex records, including those scattered in church courts before central registration was introduced in 1858. Suitable both for those starting out and for more experienced researchers, Wills and Probate Records explores documents and institutions, legal terms and Latin phrases, as well as navigating the rapidly expanding digital resources that have transformed family history research. From wills and death duty registers to inventories and litigation, this is an invaluable guide to your ancestors' last documents.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #98768 in Books
• Published on: 2009-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Karen Grannum worked at The National Archives for 18 years, developing a keen specialism in legal records. She is the author of Wills in the Pocket Guide series and has contributed to Ancestors, the family history magazine of The National Archives. Nigel Taylor is Legal Records Specialist at The National Archives and has extensive experience of advising the public on wills and legal records generally.