Publisher's Synopsis
Index To Wills Proved And Administrations Granted In The Court Of The Archdeacon Of Berks 1508-1652 is a historical reference book compiled by W. P. W. Phillimore. The book contains an index of wills that were proved and administrations that were granted in the Court of the Archdeacon of Berks between the years 1508 and 1652. The Archdeacon of Berks was a court of the Church of England that had jurisdiction over the county of Berkshire. The book provides a valuable resource for genealogists and historians who are researching their family history or the history of the county of Berkshire during this time period. The index includes the names of the testators, the dates of their wills or administrations, and the locations of their properties. The book is written in English and is a useful tool for anyone interested in the history of Berkshire or the Church of England during the 16th and 17th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.