Washbourn

[Lisa B]

O thanks for that. I haven't seen the will, but will find out if family here have a copy from previous research. William was an only child. When William turned 21 in 1840 he received 21,000 pounds so it's possible that this inheritance was from his grandmother Susanna. So for the fact  that the family here know he received this money they must have a will. Thanks heaps for your help. Lisa

[Valda]

Hi

and of course its possible the specific inheritance in 1840 came through his maternal line. The details of his paternal grandmother's will may give a clue/s to his maternal line.

Susanna's will can be obtained as a download from The National Archives at the link I gave - price £3.50


You will also find that John's will (1798) and possibly his father's administration (also John 1761) are available from Wiltshire Record Office (index online)


http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/heritage/


John whose will proved in 1798 is down as John senior indicating he had a son called John.


If Richard left a will it is probably held by the Probate Service

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/1176.htm


There is a help guide at the top of the Rootschat Surrey boards about wills which explains which wills are held where and why.


http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,403332.0.html



Regards

Valda

[Lisa B]

Hi Valda thanks so much for all of your help. Lisa

[scoobie2010]

Lisa B , Thankyou for your reply. Mrs Richard Washbourn is a real mystery. Hopefully someone will find her. Are you in NZ. I can send you the information on W. E. Washbourn death certificate.

[Lisa B]

Hi there you could sent a copy of the certificate via a private email if you wish? How are you related, how far have you managed to research the family tree back? I think we will find our relative it's just a matter of finding the right wills etc..., non of the certificates seem to bring anyone any further to finding her. It almost feels like a piece of ourselves is lost. Lisa

[scoobie2010]

Lisa B, I am not related, but have been helping a friend with her research. We have received the death certificate from the UK for Richard Washbourn and not information on Mrs Richard Washbourn. so still a mystrey. My friends line is from William Everley. Thanks for the help.

[Lisa B]

I have a copy of Susannahs will if anyone interested will but very hard to read nearly impossible.