Probate registers

Annual name indexes to grants of probate from 1858 to 1934.

Contact us on archives@sheffield.gov.uk to find out more, book in advance or order archival materials.

Location of records

Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street.

Ordering documents

We strongly advise that you contact us to book a fiche or film reader in advance of your visit.

Copies

Copies of post 1858 wills can be requested from the York Probate Registry, Castle Chambers, Clifford Street, York YO1 9RG or telephone 01904 666777.

Name indexes are produced annually which lists:

  • names (alphabetically)
  • address where will was made
  • occupation
  • date and place of death
  • details of executors
  • value of the estate

For 1935 and beyond, indexes are available from the Probate Sub Registry at the Law Courts, Sheffield.

Format

Microfiche.

Contact the Archives and Local Studies Library

0114 203 9395 (Sat, Mon, Tues)
0114 273 4753 (Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat)
First Floor, Central Library
Surrey Street
Sheffield
S1 1XZ

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