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Hi there,

Can anyone explain why Wiltshire and Swindon Archive hold wills and other documents relating to people who lived out of the area??


For example, W&SA, hold an Inventory, tuition bond, will from 1590 of William Bullock, Gentleman of Arborfield........Inventory from 1596 of Thomas Bullock, Esquire, Arborfield........Administration bond, inventory, will of 1606 of Gilbert Bullock, Gentleman of Arborfield.
 

Arborfield is a few miles to the south of Reading in Berkshire.

Cheers,

Carol

 

Hi Octavia,

Have a look at this;
http://www.institutions.org.uk/workhouses/england/wilts/highworth_workhouse.htm.

Until the Stratton St. Margaret Workhouse was finally demolished around 10-15 years ago, it was a hospital for the elderly. It was situated adjacent to the Stratton Fire Station on the eastern side of the town.

Hope that's of help.

Carol

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to thank all of you who have contributed my request for help tracing Ann(e) POTTER.

I should, and would, have replied before now; but, I've had a horrendous two months and just haven't had the time or inclination to venture on-line.

My uncle, my Mum's brother, sadly, passed away in early April. 

This was followed, just a few days later, with my Dad being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He was allowed home after five days but was re-admitted within a fortnight.

My Dad, passed away, peacefully, after a five week fight, on May 27th. 

You've given me a huge amount of information to digest over the forthcoming weeks, and I, sincerely, thank you.

No doubt I'll be back 'pestering' you all for further details in the not too distant future.

Until then, thank you, once again, and take care.

Carol

Cheers,

I'll stay logged on

Hi,

I "think" I've just found my great grandmother, Ann Potter.

My previous information has her born at Tinhead near Bratton, near Westbury.
However, new, but albeit vague, information gives her birth at the local poor/workhouse.
Date of birth is around 1850; she died in 1941 aged 90.

Any information to put me on the right path, gratefully received.

Sincerest thanks, in advance.

Carol