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Title: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: Mofamily on Wednesday 24 May 23 16:26 BST (UK)
Hi

Does anyone know if the Ancestry Library version differs from the paid subscription version, in that I have found a Probate entry at the Library for a William Palmer, Liverpool, Grocer dated 7 April 1835, but it is only a transcription giving just the information above.  I have looked at the Government Will site, but can't find it. Would it be different on the paid subscription Ancestry site, or is that all it says?

Mo
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 24 May 23 16:36 BST (UK)
Presumably this is the entry
Name   Palmer, William
Dates   Apr 1835
Place   Liverpool, Cheshire, England
Book   Marriage Licences Granted within the Dincese of Chester. (Marriage)
Collection   Cheshire: Chester - Wills and Administrations, 1834-1837
Volume   Lancashire Wills
Chapter   Brereton Cum Smethwicke
Text   Palmer, William, Liverpool, grocer. A Apr 1835

ADDED I see that transcript mentions marriage and wills  :-\
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: AntonyMMM on Wednesday 24 May 23 16:39 BST (UK)
The government wills site only covers wills from 1858 (when the central probate system started).

You reference is to a Lancashire Will from the Archdeaconry of Chester. You could order a copy through Lancashire archives.

But - images of those wills are also available (free) through FamilySearch although they can take a bit of finding.
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: pinefamily on Wednesday 24 May 23 16:40 BST (UK)
It's the same on the paid version, Mo.
There are two entries, one under Extracted UK Probate Records 1269-1975, and one undr Lancashire England Index of Wills and Probates proved ar Richmond and Chester 1600-1858.
The latter one does have a link to purchase a copy, if that helps.
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 24 May 23 16:41 BST (UK)
FindMyPast has the original copy of the register - it mentions Julia Palmer widow
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: Mofamily on Wednesday 24 May 23 17:09 BST (UK)
Thanks everyone. His daughter was called Julia so sounds very promising.
Thanks again.

Mo
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: jonwarrn on Wednesday 24 May 23 18:31 BST (UK)
It's not a will, it's an administration, and is on FamilySearch (two images)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D519-9L2
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: Mofamily on Wednesday 24 May 23 20:45 BST (UK)
Quote from: jonw65 on Wednesday 24 May 23 18:31 BST (UK)
It's not a will, it's an administration, and is on FamilySearch (two images)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D519-9L2

Well, that's saved me some time👍. Thanks, but what does it mean?
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: jonwarrn on Wednesday 24 May 23 21:15 BST (UK)
I guess it means William died intestate, didn't leave a will.
Julia was granted administration of his estate.
A more technical explanation may be provided by someone else!
Title: Re: Ancestry Library Version
Post by: Mofamily on Wednesday 24 May 23 22:34 BST (UK)
Quote from: jonw65 on Wednesday 24 May 23 21:15 BST (UK)
I guess it means William died intestate, didn't leave a will.
Julia was granted administration of his estate.
A more technical explanation may be provided by someone else!

Cheers 👍