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Title: Obtaining copies of wills from 1791
Post by: bevo on Saturday 25 November 17 17:31 GMT (UK)

I've been trying to work out how to get a copy of an original will, but can't work out what you have to do.
I've found a will for John Wake, chair maker, of Boston in 1791, in the index.

Is it possible to get a copy?

Title: Re: Obtaining copies of wills from 1791
Post by: BumbleB on Saturday 25 November 17 17:41 GMT (UK)

I would say Lincolnshire Archives, as the will is prior to 1858.  Perhaps a good idea would be to contact them. 

Title: Re: Obtaining copies of wills from 1791
Post by: bevo on Saturday 25 November 17 17:52 GMT (UK)

That's a good idea!  Hadn't thought of that.
Thanks

Title: Re: Obtaining copies of wills from 1791
Post by: Edward Scott on Sunday 26 November 17 18:54 GMT (UK)

Download the form http://uk.sitestat.com/lincolnshire/lincolnshire/s?Home.libraries-and-archives.lincolnshire-archives.archives-resources.archives-order-forms.128065.articleDownload.92950&ns_type=pdf&ns_url=https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk//Download/92950

Complete and e-mail to Archive.Copies @ lincolnshire.gov.uk (remove the spaces)

Edward

Title: Re: Obtaining copies of wills from 1791
Post by: bevo on Tuesday 28 November 17 08:08 GMT (UK)

Thanks Edward - I couldn't find this on a normal search.