Guides now available for pre-1858 English Probate Jurisdictions

SALT LAKE CITY— A complete collection of guides depicting pre-1858 English Probate Jurisdictions (EPJ) will be available online through FamilySearch. The probate records of England are among the best genealogical sources for direct evidence of relationships. They are also among the most neglected sources because of the many variations in jurisdictions which governed the probating of wills prior to 1858. The EPJ guides provide a wealth of useful information.

Until now, these valuable resources were only available in printed form. The EPJ guides include tips, tables, and color maps. Starting with Cambridgeshire and Kent, FamilySearch will release the entire collection over the course of the coming months. London will be included in the next release.

To be automatically notified as guides are released, register with FamilySearch.org. If you are already registered, please visit the My Info section to ensure that your e-mail address is current.

Click here for the available English Probate Jurisdiction Guides (pre-1858).