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Offline Rudolf H B

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Re: 400 pounds left in will in 1881, but family is poor?
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 17 August 14 16:43 BST (UK) »
Hi Stan,

thank you so much for your links! -

But, do you know the price of a larger house in St. James near Pall Mall (1870/1873)?

My gt gt granduncle has been one of the "lucky ones" [Sydney Morning Herald], he retired ... in 1873 with a fortune of about £ 70,000. [3.2 million in 2005]  He has been 40 years old.

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Re: 400 pounds left in will in 1881, but family is poor?
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 17 August 14 17:27 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Rudolf H B on Sunday 17 August 14 16:43 BST (UK)
But, do you know the price of a larger house in St. James near Pall Mall (1870/1873)?

I'm sorry but I have no idea. The advertisements I've seen for property don't give prices

Stan
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