Searching and reading a will in England an d Wales can be a challenging maze. This presentation will give the researc her the basics on where and how wills were produced from the Middle Ages u ntil the 20th \;century\, and where they might now be archived. It wil l also explain what to expect in an English probate record and how they mi ght differ from their American cousins. Internet access will also be discu ssed.
\nRachael E. Mellen is a graduate of the University of London\ , U.K. and was awarded a master&rsquo\;s in humanities from California Sta te University Dominguez Hills. Rachael has published several books on Engl ish genealogy as well as numerous articles. She has taught genealogy class es and given presentations to many organizations. She is a past president of the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild. Her book &ldquo\;From Camp Douglas to Vicksburg\, The Civil War Letters of William J. Kennedy\, 1861-63&rdquo \; was recently published by Savas Beatie. Rachael lives in Peru\, Illinoi s with her daughter Alice.
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