G’day Linda Here’s the link to the Family Search Wiki article on Probate in Ireland. < https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ireland_Probate_Records > (Family Search Wiki is a growing encyclopædia about records useful for family history research). The location of pre-1858 Probate Records for Ireland (and England) depends upon where the testator owned property. Pre-1858, Probate was handled by the church courts, the lowest level of which was the Archdeacon’s Court where land was owned in a single archdeaconry. If land was owned in more than one archdeaconry within the same diocese, then it went to the Diocesan Consistory Court (i.e. the Bishop’s Court). If more than one Diocese was involved, then it was handled by the Archdiocese, i.e. in Ireland, Prerogative Court of Armagh. If more than one Archdiocese was involved, e.g. where land was owned in Ireland and England, or Ireland and the colonies of the British Empire, then probate was handled by the Prerogative Consistory Court of Canterbury. On top of that, you have “Peculiars” which are parishes outside the regular jurisdictional boundaries, and have the right to administer probate within their jurisdiction. Happy hunting David Armstrong Maylands Western Australia From: Linda Ford via Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:34 AM This is not about Fermanagh, but I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I have found the Calendar of Wills site at the National Archives of Ireland:http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie/search/cwa/index.jsp But where would I look for a will that predates 1858? Is there an internet site? Should I be contacting the National Archives? I am looking for the will of Patrick Burtchaell who probably died 18 September and was buried 20 September 1845 at Wells. I'm not sure whether that would be Kilkenny or Carlow, because it appears the parish straddles the border. Anyway, I would like to locate at least a listing of his will and don't know where to start to look. Thank you for whatever hints you can give me. Linda Ford --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com