Abstracts of Welsh Wills Pre 1858

Wales Abstracts of Welsh Wills Pre 1858

An important collection of Welsh probates are the abstracts (summaries) and indexes to the abstracts of the wills that are on microfiche at the Family History Library. The abstracts and indexes are by diocese; however, there is a separate set for the Archdeaconry of Brecon and the peculiar of Hawarden. The abstracts are arranged by year and contain the name of every person mentioned in the will, including the witnesses.

The contents of the will indexes vary for each diocese. The diocese of St. David's seems to be the most extensive.

The diocesan records are partially indexed on Findmypast.org "Wales Probate Records 1544-1858" and the abstracts can be browsed at "Wales Probate Abstracts 1544-1858 Image Browse". The Archdeaconry of Brecon and peculiar of Hawarden are not included in this index and image browse.