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Member Since: December 2009 Posts: 4 Send Message	Martin	Report	22 Dec 2009 23:27
Member Since: December 2009 Posts: 4 Send Message	Hi, I am wondering if it is possible to search for details in wills? I do not know the area in which the death may have occurred, but I have the full name and birth year of the person I am interested in, and also full details of his spouse. Many thanks! Martin
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 21,823 Send Message	brummiejan	Report	23 Dec 2009 08:18
	Just a brief "extra". In the main library where I live (B'ham), where all the archives are stored, there are books listing wills from 1858 onwards. These are in years and alphabetical order so you do not need a location, though obviously an unusual name helps!! A bit of detail is included in each entry however. For example, my ancestor's wife is mentioned, also how much he left. I don't know if all places hold such references but I would think it likely. Maybe Jonesey knows! Jan
	Researching: Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham