Will from 1912

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Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	Kerry	Report	30 Jun 2007 23:50
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	My great grandfather's will apparently went through probate in London in April of 1912. How would I find out where to apply for a copy of it. Thanks!!
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	Kerry	Report	1 Jul 2007 00:08
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	I have found this little piece of information about the will. '1912 11 March Death of William Lemming of Holly Bank, Chesham Road, Amersham Probate London 16 April to Emily Lemming widow William Lemming pork butcher and Alfred Ellis solicitor Effects £8,414' I would love to have a copy.
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 783 Send Message	Carolyn	Report	1 Jul 2007 10:33
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 783 Send Message	Hi Kerry You can apply for a copy of the Will from: York Probate Sub-Registry Castle Chambers Clifford Street York YO1 7RG Give them as many details as you have such as date of death, last known address etc, and I think it still costs £5 per copy. Carolyn
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	Kerry	Report	1 Jul 2007 13:56
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 152 Send Message	Thanks so much for the information I will certainly be ordering a copy. I think he is the first ancestor I have come accross who had anything of value for his family to inherit. Kerry