Gus wrote snip <<<<<<<Of course, it's quite possible that they - along with many other Records Offices - hold the fiche version of the National Probates Index 1858-1943. < http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Probate.html > gives a (very partial) list of places that hold Indexes, as well as a possible link to the Main Office of the Probate Dept for ordering by mail.>>>>>> I found the National Probates Index fiche was held by the State Library of Victoria Australia (and I suspect it is held by several o/s libraries) so the "tyranny of distance" can be overcome if one is keen enough and does a little searching online as well. Most of the larger libraries have their catalogue online . Having found the details in the Index I contacted an agent in England who obtained the will for me from London at less than $30 Australian - I guess if I had lived in the UK it would have cost me a little less. Some subscribers to the Warwick List will do lookups and obtain wills for a very reasonable charge- You should expect to cover their expenses (travelling and parking etc) and pay for their time and expertise. There does come a point in any hobby where you have to "fork out" Good hunting Wendy Boland Warwick List Admin