England, Kent, Wills and Probate - FamilySearch Historical Records/Known Issues

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Known Issues
Question #1: I get a message "This image is available at a family history center to members of supporting organizations." Why can’t I view those images? Answer #1: Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, ultimate rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. In the case of Kent, Wills and Probate records, each religious entity dictates who may view the records. FamilySearch has right to display online images of the following records to the groups described below: Archdeaconry and Diocese of Canterbury Online images are available to patrons at FamilySearch centers and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - Exceptions: Miscellaneous Court Papers and Miscellaneous Court Papers Index are available to registered users of FamilySearch.org, patrons at FamilySearch centers, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Archdeaconry and Diocese of Rochester Online images are available to registered users of FamilySearch.org, patrons at FamilySearch centers, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exempt Deanery of Shoreham Online images are available to patrons at FamilySearch centers and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Peculiar of the Rector of Cliffe Online images are available to patrons at FamilySearch centers and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Question #2: I am unable to view images which were previously available? Is there a reason for that? Answer #2: In August 2011, a new agreement was signed restricting access to images older than 100 years. If even one image on a film exceeds the 100 year cutoff, the entire film is restricted. Many older films contained multiple items and year ranges.

Microfilm copies of these records, and many others for this area, are available to all researchers at FamilySearch centers. To order a microfilm for viewing at your nearest FamilySearch center, see Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche.

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