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Ann

Ann Report 7 Oct 2007 10:17

Hi Ann

Thanks for the information, sorry for the delay in my reply.

Best wishes
Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 4 Oct 2007 23:01

My knowledge of Lancashire isnt too good, but having Googled, the will, if any, will be at Lancashire Records Office.

Ann

Ann Report 4 Oct 2007 22:50

Hi Ann

Place of death was Westhoughton, Lancashire so I would think it would be Bolton but not sure

Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 4 Oct 2007 22:41

For 1809, it depends where the will was proved. If PCC it will be on the documentsonline site - £3-50 to download, if there is anything! If they lived in the Midlands or North of England, the will could be elsewhere. If you can give details, might be able to suggest where.

Ann

Ann Report 4 Oct 2007 22:35

Thanks Rachel

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 4 Oct 2007 22:32

1878 and 1905 are available at First Avenue House in Holborn London for viewing. Big registers by year the grant was issued, the cost is £5.00 and all you have to wait is an hour - assuming you find what you want.

1809 are available at TNA in Kew - look at the TNA website for details.

Nothing online unfortunatley. Remember not everyone left a Will, but when they did they're always provide interesting details.

Ann

Ann Report 4 Oct 2007 22:23

Hi Rachel
The years I am looking for as follows
1809
1878
1905

Regards
Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 4 Oct 2007 22:17

How old - what's the year?

Ann

Ann Report 4 Oct 2007 22:16

Hi
Can anyone help looking for information on how to obtain a copy of a an Old Will, what information will I need, how do I go about it.
Any help
Many thanks
Ann

Researching:
Walker , Thornley and Hunt from Westhoughton area Lancashire also Cooper, James, Roscow, Scowcroft from Horwich and Bolton area of Lancashire and James from Westmorland