The Wills of Our Ancestors

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The Wills of Our Ancestors is written by Stuart Raymond and published by Family History (Pen & Sword). It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1848847858 (ISBN 10) and 9781848847859 (ISBN 13).

“Wills expert Stuart Raymond traces the history and purpose of probate records and guides readers through the many pitfalls and possibilities these fascinating documents present. He describes the process of probate, gives a detailed account of the content of the various different types of records, and advises readers on how they can be used to throw light into the past. They offer factual evidence that no genealogist or local historian can afford to ignore. In a series of concise, fact-filled chapters he explains how wills and inventories can be found, and how much can be learned from them. In addition to covering probate records in England and Wales, he includes the Channel Islands, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Scotland.” –Back cover.