Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Wills & Administrations Indexes, 1595-1858

Index to Irish Wills and Bonds 1595-1858. Microfilm of original records in the Public Record Office, Dublin. The index includes the following fields: Principal's Name and Surname, Principal's Residence, Event Year, Spouse Name and Surname (Where available), Residence County.

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Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Wills & Administrations Indexes

What is in This Collection?

This collection is an index to Irish Wills and Bonds, 1595-1858 from civil and ecclesiastical authorities.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Principal's Name and Surname
  • Principal's residence
  • Date of will and administration
  • Spouse's name
  • Residence county

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Collection Details

Record Type: Legal
358,897 Records
364,519 Personas
11,980 Images

Location of Original Records

National Archives of Ireland

Cite This Collection

"Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Wills & Administrations Indexes, 1595-1858." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 4 November 2025. Records extracted by FindMyPast. Images digitized by FamilySearch. National Archives of Ireland, Dublin.