Archdeanry of Ely - Wills index - Completed Thanks

[Lady Di]

Apologies if this appears to be a very simple question but would anyone know how to access the INDEX for the Archdeaconry of Ely Probate Records 1513-1857?

The obvious place would be Cambs RO but having tried searching CALM they don't appear to even have records of wills I know were proved Ely Archdeaconry between 1700-1750. 

Help appreciated - please 

Di

[andycand]

Hi

It looks like Findmypast has the index as one of the indexes under England & Wales Published Wills & Probate Indexes, 1300-1858.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01fum/

Andy

[Lady Di]

Many thanks Andy

After a battle and a lot of wasted time I finally found the index on FindMyPast as you suggested. A shame it wasn't on the usual search options and wonder if I'll ever find it again! Not very user friendly site but at least I finally found the index.

Really appreciate your help 

Di

[andycand]

Hi

In Findmypast A to Z you need to look for England & Wales Published Wills & Probate Indexes, 1300-1858.   The Cambridgeshire, Archdeaconry Of Ely Probate Index, 1513-1857 is one of the Indexes in that record set

Andy

[bedfordshire boy]

The link that Andy provided takes you direct to the page.

Australia 23 for 5. Don't worry about genealogy, watch the cricket!!! Oh, you're both in Australia. Now 29-6. Better stick to genealogy!

[Lady Di]

Thanks for the extra directions Andy - handy to have a map with road signs for those of us who are "map challenged" 

As far as I could see the link Andy gave takes you to the (very helpful) description and content of the Index - unfortunately not the actual index itself but with the above directions I'm sure we'll have better success next time.

Not good news with the cricket