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Will 1900

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Wildgoose

Wildgoose Report 16 Jan 2010 23:04

You can order copies of wills for £5 each (I think you have to send a cheque) to this address. If the will does not exist you will not get a refund but make sure you check the box on the form that says 'grant' and you should get the grant papers, at least. I have copied the link also at the bottom of this message.

Obtaining copies of Wills (proved from 1858 onwards)
Order by post from Postal Searches & Copies Dept, Probate Registry, Castle Chambers, Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RG (Tel: 01904-666777; Fax 01904-666776). The order form can be downloaded from www.courtservice.gov.uk. The form requires details of the deceased (name, date of death, address) which can be found in the National Probate Index (see above)

http://www.ancestor-search.info/SRC-Wills.htm

Birdi

Researching:
Northampton/Blisworth Northants/Hinderclay Suffolk

Freewheel

Freewheel Report 16 Jan 2010 22:45

So you have no knowledge that a Will existed?

Even if there was one, if it didn't go to Probate, it will not be in the public domain............

Wing

Wing Report 16 Jan 2010 22:24

No I just have the death reorded June 1900

Tim

Freewheel

Freewheel Report 16 Jan 2010 22:12

Have you found the details of the Will?

Wing

Wing Report 16 Jan 2010 22:10

How do I order a copy of a will for someone who dies in Norfolk in June 1900?

I live in Australia

Tim