Principal Probate Registry Index search

[genewizard]

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help I need a search of the probate records to see if I can find a missing ancestor I am looking for a will of William Gosling who was a farmer and who died after 1868 and had a son called James, or a search on James Gosling a Wherryman who died in Winlaton Durham on the 01/02/1887, as I have been unable to trace James's birth so it has been suggested that I search the principal probate records for either William's death or James's.
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[LittleMissP]

You can request a search for the fee of £5 from the Probate Registry, have a look at their website for details:

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1226.htm

Paula

[Geoffers]

I need a search of the probate records to see if I can find a missing ancestor I am looking for a will of William Gosling who was a farmer and who died after 1868 and had a son called James, or a search on James Gosling a Wherryman who died in Winlaton Durham on the 01/02/1887

The probate calendar has been copied onto film and available at most county record offices; it's very simple to use and a lot cheaper than paying the Probate Registry lots of fivers on the offchance - not knowing in which Newcastle you live I can't post the details here but you should find the 'phone number easily enough either using a search engine, or in a directory.

[genewizard]

hi geoffers I live in Newcastle upon Tyne

[Geoffers]

You might then first try the Tyne and Wear Archive Service (http://www.tyneandweararchives.org.uk/) to check that they have the probate calendar on film, what coverage they have and if you need to book a seat to use it.

The probate calendar is arranged alphabetically by surname and forenanme within each year. Individual entries include a date and place of death, a home address if somewhere diffeent; sometimes an occupation. To whom probate/admon was granted, sometimes their relationship to the deceased, sometimes an occupation; value of estate. When and where probate/admon was granted. Note down the whole entry as it appears if you wish to obtain a copy of a will. If the entry says that admon (letters of administration) was granted then the actual admon normally contains no more information than the calendar and you can save yourself some money.