If an alias is given, both surnames will be included in the database, ie the record will be found searching on either surname. If alias surnames are included in the record, the record may be retrieved by either surname. All dates in these records are New Style. In such cases the record may be retrieved by any of the alternatives. The source records The original records of the Archdeaconry Court of London, together with those of several other Church courts, can now be found at the Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, London, EC2P 2EJ .
Wills are a valuable source for family historians.
Where they exist they can throw a useful insight into the thoughts and wishes of the testator as well as give genealogical information. The name, occupation and residence of the testator will be given. The date of when the will is made indicates, of course, that the testator is alive at that point. Often the will can provide information about family relationships, listing children, siblings and spouses. The naming of married daughters can help to establish who and when they married.