Anyone good at reading wills?

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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	Jeannie	Report	31 Aug 2006 10:24
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	I have a will for Richard Gibbeson of Lincoln dated April 1809, and I can't make head nor tail of it. I can pick out some names of family members, but the rest is beyond me. It is feint but readable if you could understand the jargon!! Anyone had experience of old wills - and have some time (it is 3 pages). Much obliged for any help. Jeanne
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 2,533 Send Message	Devon Dweller	Report	31 Aug 2006 10:48
	I'll give it go. Will send a message Sheila
Member Since: November 2005 Posts: 3,355 Send Message	Glen In Tinsel Knickers	Report	31 Aug 2006 12:11
	Nudge I have a copy in front of me and it's a bit of a stinker. Are there any more eyes out there to help Jeanne? Glen
Member Since: September 2005 Posts: 867 Send Message	Alek	Report	31 Aug 2006 13:04
	Jeane, I am quite happy to have a look for you.
Member Since: October 2003 Posts: 914 Send Message	Sheila	Report	31 Aug 2006 15:07
Member Since: October 2003 Posts: 914 Send Message	I don't mind having a go at translating it for you...