TheGenealogist (www.thegenealogist.co.uk) is releasing its own version of the English and Welsh National Probate Calendar, with the first fully searchable trance covering the period from 1858-1879. Although dealing with English and Welsh probate records, Scottish and Irish folk often appear in the records also, whether because they lived in England or Wales when they died, or if records were resealed between jurisdictions of the UK, if assets existed in more than one country.
The following is the press release.
TheGenealogist launches National Probate Calendar, covering 1858 to 1879
TheGenealogist today announced the release of their new Fully Searchable National Probate Calendar for 1858 to 1879, giving access to one of the most useful sources for discovering family connections and personal stories from the Victorian era.
TheGenealogist has transcribed every field within these records. This unique feature allows researchers to search not just by name, but also by spouse, occupation, place of death or residence, and executor details, offering new ways to identify ancestors even when a name is common or the spelling is uncertain.
At launch, the collection comprises 849,412 searchable probate records and names 2,021,928 individuals. This includes not only the deceased but also the executors, often revealing close relatives, in-laws, business partners, or trusted friends that other sources miss.
Probate material from this period can reveal far more than a name and a date. Entries frequently include details such as the deceased’s address, occupation or status, the date of death, the court where probate was granted, the value of the estate (to which TheGenealogist has added the value in today's terms).
TheGenealogist’s Head of Content, Mark Bayley, commented:
"Anyone who has tried to find an ancestor with a common surname knows the frustration of sifting through hundreds of identical names. That’s why we have transcribed the full entry for each person. Researchers can now instantly filter by trade or town and more, turning a 'needle in a haystack' search into an instant discovery."
The National Probate Calendar (1858–1879) records are available now to Diamond subscribers at TheGenealogist. The company plans to release subsequent years in the coming months.
Featured Article: Read the story of Stephens Lyne-Stephens, ‘the richest commoner in England’, found in these records: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2025/fortune-scandal-and-legacy-8822/
(With thanks to Paul Bayley via email)
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