Wills

[Sandie X]

I am interested in finding out about very early wills for the name of Langridge, can anyone help.

[Little Nell]

Hi abbotsbury,
You do not say how early.  There are 3 wills proved in 17th century of Sussex Langridges listed in the National Archives index:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

then search the wills.  The search is free but you can download the actual image for £3.50.

Otherwise, check out both East & West Sussex Record Offices.  Some reference libraries hold Will Indexes published by the British Record Society which may also help you.

Nell

[Steph]

Hi
I've been splashing out lately and bought ancestry.com's Parish Records CD for Sussex, Hampshire, Kent which has the following will entries:

Langridge, Edw., E. Grinstead, wheelwright:  28 Dec 1614 ,  30 May 1615
Langridge, John, Lewes, yeoman:  20 Jul 1620 ,  30 Sep 1620
Langridge, John, E. Grinstead  02 Aug 1641
Langridge, William, East Grinstead, --:  27 Dec 1612 ,  04 Apr 1613
Langridge, Michael, Lindfield, tailor:  10 Jun 1634 ,  29 Jul 1634 
Langridge, Jane, Lindfield, widow:  19 Jun 1634 ,  29 Jul 1634 

These were the only references on this CD for Sussex although the name also occurs in the other counties to a slightly greater extent.

Hope this helps

Regards
Steph