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Title: help needed please
Post by: comfort on Sunday 13 April 08 22:13 BST (UK)

hi
is there any way i could find out if some one made a will
in 1906 and 1915 in durham south shields
i have no idea how to find that kind of information
any help would be welcome
thank you
patricia,

Title: Re: help needed please
Post by: kooky on Sunday 13 April 08 22:29 BST (UK)

If you have a full name and date of death, you can obtain a copy of the will [if one has been made] by writing to York Probate Registry, Castle Chambers, York, YO1 9RG, with the details.
Enclose a cheque for £5, for each will, [non-returnable]  made out to HM Paymaster General.
They will search for 4 years from date of death.
Hope this helps!
Kooky

Title: Re: help needed please
Post by: comfort on Sunday 13 April 08 22:34 BST (UK)

hi kooky
thank you very much this is a great help
it is much appreciated
thank you
patricia,

Title: Re: help needed please
Post by: The Vicars Wife on Sunday 13 April 08 22:36 BST (UK)

Hi Pat

Check with your local library or family history centre.. to see if they have the

National Probate Calender Index.

This is a searchable index for anyone who left a will or administration paper..

It is free to search if they have it..

Yours
The Vicars Wife

Title: Re: help needed please
Post by: comfort on Monday 14 April 08 10:23 BST (UK)

hi
thank you for the advice,
it is nice to know there are people who is willing to help
i appreciate all the help i have had
thank you
patricia,