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From: Eleanor Clouter <>
Subject: [NMB] Wills
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 19:32:17 -0330

When I looked for an ancestor's will at Somerset House (he died in
1870), the record book noted, "Probate being granted under certain
Specialties". Could someone please explain what this means?

Also, if someone died in the 1890s and left effects of 4692 pounds,
would this be considered to be a low, average, or above average, sized
estate?

Thanks for any comments,
Eleanor Clouter,
Researching: HILL, HARLAND, DODD, SAWKELL - Dur/Nmb
HARLAND, BOLTON, ELDERS - Yorkshire
BOWMAN, BRYCE, MCINNES, BROWN - Ayrshire

This thread:

• [NMB] Wills by "Michael Wardell" <>
  • RE: [NMB] Wills by "Jane Burn" <>
  • Re: [NMB] Wills by Brian Pears <>
  • [NMB] Wills by Phil Thirkell <>

  • [NMB] Wills by Eleanor Clouter <>

    • Re: [NMB] Wills by "MaryH" <>