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I found this via Ancestry.co.uk and dont knoew what it means. Can you help? The guy is my great uncle, btw.
NEVIN William Forbes of 447 Queensferry-road Edinburgh died 5 Nov 1945 Confirmation of Elizabeth Irvine or Nevin widow. Sealed Llandudno 13 March
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In what context is it listed on Ancestry?
If it's to do with probate / letters of administration, maybe it means she is confirmed as the executor / administrator of his estate? What year was it?
Dawn M
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Hello,
I think there is some explanation here
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,487234.0.html
regards
heywood
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In what context is it listed on Ancestry?
If it's to do with probate / letters of administration, maybe it means she is confirmed as the executor / administrator of his estate? What year was it?
Dawn M
It is in the Wills and Probate listing, Dawn, and it is 1946. It is the only time I can find any reference beyond his birth cert on ScotlandsPeople or Ancestry to him.
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It is in the Wills and Probate listing, Dawn, and it is 1946. It is the only time I can find any reference beyond his birth cert on ScotlandsPeople or Ancestry to him.
Do you know when and where he was born?
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It is in the Wills and Probate listing, Dawn, and it is 1946. It is the only time I can find any reference beyond his birth cert on ScotlandsPeople or Ancestry to him.
Do you know when and where he was born?
Born in Edinburgh ± 1885 so have access to his birth cert.
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Just adding the link to the Midlothian post for background as there have been some responses there today www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,646099.0.html
Monica