The Wills of Our Ancestors: A Guide for Probate Records for Family and Local Historians

by Stuart A. Raymond

What are wills, and how can they be used for family and local history research? How can you interpret them and get as much insight from them as possible? They are key documents for exploring the lives of our ancestors, their circumstances, and the world they knew. This practical handbook is the essential guide to understanding them.

Wills expert Stuart Raymond traces the history and purpose of probate records and guides readers through the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848847858
• ISBN13: 9781848847859
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Family History
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"