Westmorland Probate Records

For an explanation of probate records in England, click here.

Court Jurisdictions
Before 1858, every town and parish in Westmorland was under the probate jurisdiction of a primary court and several secondary courts. When looking for a will of an ancestor in Westmorland, search the courts in the order given. Search indexes first. For indexes, click on the court name links above.

Here is a list of Westmorland towns and parishes beginning with the letter A. For other places, click on a letter link:  B, C, D-G, H, K, L, M, N-R, S, T-Z.