WILL REFERENCES: For ease of reference I have given each will/administration a number prefixed by its probate area:
(NB The latest indexed will in each register has been numbered No 1 with the rest being numbered chronologically back from this point.
NR : Probate North of the Ribble (Archdeaconry of Richmond 1457-1858)
SR : Probate South of the Ribble (Diocese of Chester)
Y : Probate of York Registry
Probate from Archdeaconry of Richmond 1457 - 1858 (This page)
PCC / 1) - 8th Jan 1652 - John Cromelholme [Cro0038] Billington, Lancs , Blacksmith
PCC / 2) - 28th Dec 1658 - Matthew Crombleholme [Cro0071] Leeds, Yorkshire, Apothecary
Wills have been transcribed and brief outline of each made - click on name above to access.
1648 - Rev Richard Cromleholme will ?? [Cro0066] Search PCC period for Commonwealth Period
May be listed in a book "Year books of Probates" by J and GF Matthews 8 volumes (MP letter 19/9/2012 & 22/3/2011)
Feb 2019 - MM searched PCC online : only 1630-34 available but no C’s.