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Calendar of Wills Proved in the Consistary Court of the Bishop of Bristol, 1572-1792; and a Calendar of Wills in the Great Orphan Books Preserved in the Council House, Bristol, 1379-1674 / edited by Edward Alexander Fry.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Calendar of Wills in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Bristol and Calendar of Wills in the Great Orphan Bks.
- Calendar of Wills in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Bristol and Calendar of Wills in the Great Orphan Bks
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genealogy.
- Wills--England--Bristol.
- Wills.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (147 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, [2018]
- Summary:
- This book is a detailed calendar of wills and testamentary documents proved in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Bristol between 1572 and 1792, as well as wills from the Great Orphan Books preserved in the Council House, Bristol, dating from 1379 to 1674. Edited by Edward Alexander Fry, it provides a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and legal researchers interested in the history of Bristol, its ecclesiastical jurisdiction, and probate records. The work also offers historical context about the Bishopric of Bristol, its formation in 1542, and its jurisdiction over various parishes and counties. The book serves as a reference to the legal and administrative practices of the time, shedding light on the social and historical aspects of the region. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- TITLE PAGE
- INTRODUCTION TO BRISTOL WILLS
- INTRODUCTION TO THE GREAT ORPHAN BOOKS
- INDEX TO BRISTOL WILLS (1572-1792)
- BRISTOL ADMINISTRATIONS (1770-1792)
- CALENDAR OF WILLS IN THE GREAT ORPHAN BOOKS (1379-1674).
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781773012254
- 1773012258
- OCLC:
- 1470859190
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