Court of the Bishop of Canterbury

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History and Background
The Court of the Bishop (Episcopal Consistory) of Canterbury had primary jurisdiction over many parishes in the eastern part of Kent, from Maidstone eastward. The remaining eastern parishes were under the primary jurisdiction of the Archdeacon of Canterbury (who received his authority from the Bishop of Canterbury).

Searching for probates in this court
explanation of act books, wills, inventories, etc.

Indexes
general note about indexes and any overlap between indexes

online indexes
list and explanation with links

printed indexes
list and explanation

original handwritten indexes
list and explanation (difference between calendar and index, identify which this is)

microfilmed copies of indexes
indentify which, link to FHLC?

Strategies, Tips, Other?
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