Calendar of Wills and Administrations, Relating to the Counties of Devon and Cornwall (Classic Reprint): Proved in the Consistory Court of the Bishop ... Probate Registry at Exeter (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore a key reference for studying Devon and Cornwall probate history

This calendar covers wills and administrations proved in the Consistory Court of Exeter from 1532 to 1800, offering a structured ledger of named individuals and places across Devon and Cornwall. The volume also features a surname index to help researchers locate families quickly.

Meticulously compiled and alphabetically organized, the book presents centuries of probate records in a format that is practical for genealogists, local historians, and legal researchers. It provides a window into how wills were processed and recorded, with multiple entries spanning more than two centuries.

• Dates range from 1532 through 1800, reflecting a long span of probate history
• Alphabetical indexing by surnames to speed up name-based searches
• Entries linked to parishes and diocese-wide jurisdiction for the Bishop of Exeter
• Useful for tracing family connections and local history in the southwest of England

Ideal for readers researching Devon and Cornwall genealogy, estate history, or ecclesiastical probate practice.

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