Genealogy Chat

Thanks Janet

I didnt realise that. I will consider this when deciding whether to send for the will or not.

Thanks again

Jane

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Please be careful in thinking that you will actually get a copy of a will.

If it says executor or executrix then there will have been a will, if it just says administration granted to then there is every chance that there was no valid will and all you will get is a copy of the administration grant which will not tell you much more than what is on the Ancestry site.

Just thought I would mention this

Jan

Thanks for that RutlandBelle. I did wonder what it would be worth today.

All the best

Jane

just in case you want to convert the money:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/results.asp#mid


In 1880, £200 0s 0d would have the same spending worth of today's £9,662.00

Thanks for that Rosie. I didnt know that.

All the best

Jane

You can send off for a copy of the actual will which should give you more detail. It costs £5 & takes about 21 days.
I've just sent off for my first one so am waiting with baited breath!!

Thank you very much for that Rosie.

I was hoping they would give a lot more information than that but I suppose that was wishful thinking.

I will add it to my records.

Thank you very much for your help

Jane

No problem, Jane.

It says "1st February 1879 Administration of the Personal Estate of John Hollingsworth Grey late of Scunthorpe in the Parish of Frodingham in the county of Lincoln, Furniture Dealer who died 12th January 1879 at Scunthorpe, was granted at the Principal Registry to Catherine Grey Widow the Relict."
The personal estate was "under £200".

Rosie

Hi Rosie

Sorry I didnt get back to you sooner. I had to go and help my Mum. Yes that is my John. Thanks for your help

Jane

There is a John Hollingsworth Grey (different spelling) on Ancestry Wills who died in 1879 in Lincolnshire.
If he is one of those you are looking for I can give you the details.

Thanks Flick

I will take a look at that site.

Thanks again

Jane

Go to the probate service website, and download the search application form.

www.theprobateservice.gov.uk

If you have the date and place of death, the search will cost £5.00...............non-refundable

I am trying to find out if a couple of my relatives left any wills. I know Documents online do wills upto 1858 but how do I find wills made after this date.

I am particularly interested in finding out in if John Hollingsworth Gray made a will.

Thanks for your help

Jane