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Emma Explores… Finding and Reading Wills and Probate in the Cattley, Cox, Upcott and Edwards Families » August 2025

Today Emma takes us into the dusty archives to explore the Wills and Probate records of her ancestors. She takes us behind the scenes to the practical challenges of sorting through the heirs.

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You won’t want to miss today’s episode, as Emma explains how to sort through and interpret wills, the role of probate, and sources in the UK. Our discussion also includes American and Canadian perspectives.

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National Archives (UK)
Ancestry
FindMyPast
Probate Search (UK)
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