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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: dionysus on Thursday 09 February 17 16:47 GMT (UK)
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Hello. I am hoping someone can help me with the key information in this latin probate
I can't get the first word, which, presumably, is related to the day of the month in September 1649. The previous record is in August and the next "Septo", presumably 7th, from which I infer the date of the Maria record is 1st-6th.
There is reference to Anna Dennis filia (daughter, start of 6th line) and I think I know who this was, but had not discovered her mother's name. If I am right Maria (Mary) was my direct ancestor.
I've looked at several resources and these help a bit, but I am still stumped.
Any help appreciated.
Best wishes, Dion.
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I read it as Undecimo - 11th. (The same word is at the start of the second entry on that page.)
As it's out of order, it might suggest that this register of probates was compiled from slips of paper that got mixed up.
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That was quick! Thanks, arthurk. Much appreciated. Dion.
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On the eleventh day of September in the year of the Lord 1649, before the aforesaid surrogate, the will was proved of Mary Dennis, deceased, lately whilst living of Breedon in the aforesaid archdeaconry, and the burden of execution of the same will was granted, and also the administration etc., to Ann Dennis, the natural and lawful daughter of the said deceased and the executrix named in the aforesaid will, she first being sworn etc., saving etc.
(Value of Inventory) £29 9s. 8d
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Thank you so much! That really is helpful.
Dion