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Manchester Court Leet Records ???

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Unknown Report 27 Apr 2004 21:18

Hi, Hoping some of you Mancunians (or anyone for that matter!) may be able to shed some light on what the Manchester Court Leet records may be. I have reference for an ancester under this heading, but all it gives is " 1829, John Shawcross, son of late James Shawcross, Auctioneer, clerk in the bank 1878 " now Dad James (Auctioneer) died in April 1829, but son John (Bank Cashier) didn't die until 1897, so it can't be referring to John's death ! Wondering what Court Leet Records are and if it is something I should follow up, and if these 'records' are available to the public. Any idea's ? I'm still trying to find when this elusive James was born and wondered if I may gain the said info from these aforementioned 'records' !!! Thanking you in anticipation .. Elaine :-)

Bob

Bob Report 27 Apr 2004 21:20

Elaine Have a look here: http://www.familia.org.uk/services/england/manchester.html

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Unknown Report 27 Apr 2004 21:32

Thanks Bob, Will go and have a look ... thanks for taking the time and trouble to let me know about the site. Cheers : Elaine :-) Have had a look ... but it doesn't tell you what the Court Leet records are..I may give the Records Office a ring. Thanks. Elaine :-)

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Unknown Report 28 Apr 2004 08:44

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jw100

jw100 Report 28 Apr 2004 12:22

Hi Elaine, Try this one www.gmp.police.uk/about_gmp/History.pdf Jane