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Offline Lindon

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Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« on: Friday 14 November 08 15:04 GMT (UK) »
Hi everyone
My half uncle Albert Donovan died in Slough in 1938 and on his death certificate it says he was a wood working factory owner.  Can anyone tell me how I can find out the name of his firm or any other information about it.
Thanks for any help, Lindon

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Re: Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« Reply #1 on: Friday 14 November 08 16:55 GMT (UK) »
I'd try wills.

I Don't know how to get them though.
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Re: Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« Reply #2 on: Friday 14 November 08 18:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi
All wills after 1858 are held at the Central Probate Office in Holborn, London.  Google it and you get details of the office in York where you can order copies.   Most record offices have copies of the will index on fiche.  As you know the approximate date it should not be too hard to find him.   Another source will be local directories.
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Re: Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 16 November 08 12:09 GMT (UK) »
Hi
Thans a lot for your help, will do as suggested and send for a will.
Lindon

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Re: Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 20:36 GMT (UK) »
There is an A Donovan listed in the phone books from 1935 - 1937.  Address 9 Ledgers Road, Slough.  Tel Slough 730

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Re: Albert N Donovan Factory owner
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 19 November 08 15:18 GMT (UK) »

Hi Jenny

Great, thanks a lot, will follow it up immediately.

 Bye

Lindon
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