« on: Tuesday 09 June 09 21:16 BST (UK) »
Longshot this. I'm looking for the oldest reference to my surname. I have a copy of a hand wruitten and a transcript of a "noncuperative" will (ie a verbal or deathbed affirmation) made by a William Craxford or Craxton (both surnames are used in the will - Craxford in the heading; Craxton in the body - who died in Dallington, Northampton in or about December 1649. Dallington was a distinct village back then. The will mentions a wife and three children (none named) - and probate was granted to Alice, widow of a Thomas Warwick (William's daughter)
Are there any parish records for Dallington going that far back?
Many thanks - Alan
Leicester / Northampton: Craxford, Claypole, Pridmore, Pollard, Tansley, Crane, Tilley
Derby: Naylor, Ball, Haywood
Buckinghamshire: Cook
London: Craxford, Lane Crauford
Tyneside: Nessworthy, Simpson
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