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Title: How do I obtain a copy of a will?
Post by: Jillity on Monday 16 October 17 15:42 BST (UK)

I've found a will listed in "WILLS IN THE YORK REGISTRY A.D. I568 TO I585" but I don't know how to go about obtaining a copy of the will or reading the will online.  Can anyone help please?

Title: Re: How do I obtain a copy of a will?
Post by: BumbleB on Monday 16 October 17 15:58 BST (UK)

My first instinct is that the wills are held at The Borthwick Institute in York.   e-mail:  borthwick-institute at york.ac.uk (substitute @ for at and remove the spaces).  The staff are very helpful.

Title: Re: How do I obtain a copy of a will?
Post by: Jillity on Monday 16 October 17 16:15 BST (UK)

Thank you.

Title: Re: How do I obtain a copy of a will?
Post by: BumbleB on Monday 16 October 17 17:02 BST (UK)

No problem!  However, I believe you will have to purchase the will, as Yorkshire wills are not, I believe, on-line.  If they were, I might be downloading a lot  :o :o :o

Title: Re: How do I obtain a copy of a will?
Post by: Jillity on Monday 16 October 17 18:03 BST (UK)

I don't mind paying for it as long as it's not too expensive.  These documents can solve mysteries if you're lucky.