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Welsh wills and probate records mirror England’s system but often reflect distinct linguistic and cultural elements. Before 1858, Welsh probate matters were handled by local diocesan and archdiocesan church courts, especially the Prerogative Court of York and St. David’s. After the establishment of the Principal Probate Registry in 1858, records were centralized and are now largely digitized and indexed. Pre-1858 records are held at the National Library of Wales and include wills written in both Welsh and English. These documents are especially helpful in areas where parish registers are sparse, providing key details about family relationships, land ownership, and occupations. For researchers of Welsh ancestry, probate records can unlock deep regional and familial connections.
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Wills & Probates
- England & Wales, Index of Wills and Probates, 1853-1943 10,295,248 records
- England & Wales, Wills and Probate Administrations, 1996-2023 7,326,033 records
- England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Index of Will Registers, 1384-1858 979,653 records
- Wales, Bangor and Carmarthenshire Wills 44,463 records
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