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[MaureeninNY]

 

IS there actually a will for James or have they just transcribed Thos. incorrectly?

Maureen

[KGarrad]

I think it's worth looking at GenUKI to see what PR's survive and where?
While the site isn't infallible (it's run by volunteers, of course!), it's usually a good starting point.

Some counties list PR availability on each parish page; some at the county level.
Often you are directed towards the relevant Record Office or Archives.

[ScouseBoy]

Hi Ray,

my latest example is a will..

Knaresborough wills Jas Chippindale of west syke green, carpenter 12 oct 1726

i already have a thomas which im presuming is his father/brother who left a will the same year also of west syke green but its the first ive heard of Jas.

mostly 1700s it would seem

Jas  is usually an abbreviation for James.

[skyblue_scarlet]

the Jas.  info i got from a published book of knaresborough wills and the date is different.. and im not aware of any major gaps.

the will of thomas if i havent made any errors was 9 sep 1726. he was buried 10 dec.
Jas has 12 oct 1726 on his entry.

[MaureeninNY]

the Jas.  info i got from a published book of knaresborough wills and the date is different.. and im not aware of any major gaps.

the will of thomas if i havent made any errors was 9 sep 1726. he was buried 10 dec.
Jas has 12 oct 1726 on his entry.

I'm not sure. What does this look like?  I thought perhaps the date was twelfth day of October (abbreviated). I always get confused between the Julian and Gregorian calendar dates.

[arthurk]

I'm not sure. What does this look like?  I thought perhaps the date was twelfth day of October (abbreviated). I always get confused between the Julian and Gregorian calendar dates.

The date here is 12 November 1726 - with November written 9ber. Novem is Latin for nine, and month names are sometimes abbreviated accordingly.

[MaureeninNY]

  Of course! Thanks,arthurk-I can be such a numpty sometimes.

Maureen

[skyblue_scarlet]

Of course! Thanks,arthurk-I can be such a numpty sometimes.

Maureen

you and me both! ive just moved the massive pile of paper on my desk and am currently looking where ive written november so where i got september from i do not know..

so double checked now!

the book that i found it in is
Wills & administrations from the Knaresborough court rolls 
Jas.,West Syke Green, carp., Oct. 12, 1726; Eliz., Tho. C. V 52

the will I have of Thos 12th Nov 1726

the dates seem a bit of a coincidence dont they but should i really put it down to a transcription error? It seems perfectly readable??

[Andrew Tarr]

...  I may one day get myself picked up for wandering around graveyards. if anyone passes one and sees a woman asking for directions from a headstone or saying is he yours? it wasnt me

Taking this literally, I am wondering whether you have asked for a listing of the graves in those graveyards.  Some churches have catalogued their occupants, which can save time and frustration.