Have I found him?

[janan]

That's brilliant 

These are the details I found for his daughter's death, I assume MS is her title rather than initials.
MS Joan Sandilands  91 Born 1923 Died Surbiton on 14 Aug 1923

[josey]

Think that's a typo janan  - died 2014

[Familysearch]

There is a will listed, so have sent for it. Shame - a relative we didn't know about.  Wonder if they kept in touch with cousin who  witnessed the marriage of her parents?

FS

[janan]

Think that's a typo janan  - died 2014

 I wondered but just searched Smith 2008 to check and all males are Mr or other title women MS, Mrs or other

Jan

[janan]

There is a will listed, so have sent for it. Shame - a relative we didn't know about.  Wonder if they kept in touch with cousin who  witnessed the marriage of her parents?

FS

Yes it is a shame when you discover a relative too late. Let us know if the will gives any useful info

[Familysearch]

Downloaded the will this morning - very quick service!

Unfortunately, none of the named beneficiaries mean anything to me. There are a few small cash legacies, and then personal/family things to three of them.  The remainder of the estate, that is most of it,  is for three charities. The house sold for £325,000 in 2015, so I guess the charities got around £100k each.

So, for the time being, I guess I shall draw a line under that one. It's not as if I knew her, or even if she had left inheritance to anyone that suggests extended family that I didn't know about.

Again, thanks to those who helped me find John.  When I posted the original message, I had no idea that there would be so much to find out!

Regards

FS