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In the fifth module of the Society’s Beginners’ Course, you will investigate the genealogical uses of probate records and divorce records.
Besides providing a guide to the basic history of the probate system in England and Wales, the module will help you to identify the location of wills, and how to download or order them. There is also a brief guide to the probate system and records of Scotland and of Ireland.
A PDF of accompanying student notes can be downloaded here
Emma Jolly is a graduate of IHGS and is a member of the professional research body, the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA). She is a regular contributor to family history publications. Emma has written five books dedicated to different aspects of genealogical research, including My Ancestor was a Woman at War, published by the Society of Genealogists. She is also editor of the Society’s newsletter and website stories
In the fifth module of the Society’s Beginners’ Course, you will investigate the genealogical uses of probate records and divorce records.
Besides providing a guide to the basic history of the probate system in England and Wales, the module will help you to identify the location of wills, and how to download or order them. There is also a brief guide to the probate system and records of Scotland and of Ireland.
A PDF of accompanying student notes can be downloaded here
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