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Offline Anjo

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Can someone help locate a will please
« on: Monday 14 March 05 06:31 GMT (UK) »
Hi to all,

                   I am looking for the will of Wyatt Stanford/Stamford he died 20 Feb 1871 in Ely Cambridgeshire. There is definately a will as I have seen the transcribed copy of it. But the person who has the will doesn't want to show me the original. Probate was made in Peterborough, Lincs.

So can please someone help me locate where to get a copy of this will. I have tried a few sites but haven't been able to find it.
Hopefully one of you bright sparks out there can find it for me.

Ever so hopeful Angela.

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Re: Can someone help locate a will please
« Reply #1 on: Monday 14 March 05 08:14 GMT (UK) »
Hi Angela

That's not very nice of them is it  ???  Families eh?

You can order a copy of the will & grant of representation together for £5.

http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/cms/3734.htm

The indexes can be searched for free in person but it is £5 to see/obtain a copy of the will whether you apply in person at First Avenue House, High Holborn, London or by post as per the above site.

Best wishes

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Re: Can someone help locate a will please
« Reply #2 on: Monday 14 March 05 08:59 GMT (UK) »
Thanks casalguidi,

                                Will give it a go. Hope I get my £5's worth.
Do they hold all the copies of wills from around the country??

Thanks again Angela.

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Re: Can someone help locate a will please
« Reply #3 on: Monday 14 March 05 09:05 GMT (UK) »
Hi Angela

Yes, they have all the wills from 1858 to date unlike pre 1858 when they were all over the place.

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Re: Can someone help locate a will please
« Reply #4 on: Monday 14 March 05 09:08 GMT (UK) »
Thats great,

                       Now I feel more confident. I would have accepted the transcripted version but because I am not allowed to see the original it has my curiosity. could there be something else on it ???

Thanks for everything. Casalguidi. you've been a great help

Angela.