Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Anyone going to Gloucester Record Office?

Anyone going to Gloucester Record Office? (reply)

May — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 04:45:55 +0000

In case no-one is going to Gloucester Record Office in the near future I thought this info might help if you live in the UK.

All record offices have a national index to post 1856 wills on fiche, arranged by date. I'm sorry I can't remember whether it is annual or quarterly. The detail will tell you where and when the will was proved and you can then write to that (probate) office for a copy. The last time I sent for a will this way the copy of the original document cost me £5.

Anyone going to Gloucester Record Office? (reply)

willow — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:19:56 +0000

Thanks for the link unfortunately I am certain the will is after 1881 and before 1901 and I am kicking myself for not writing the date down, I wrote the benefiaries and amounts, but now need to find the date, to enable me to search for the missing son.

Thanks anyway

Anyone going to Gloucester Record Office? (reply)

Eandka — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:00:33 +0000

Willow: Provided the will you want was dated before 1858, you could try the Genealogical Database at the Gls RO:

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1335

Copies are only 2 pounds each plus postage.

Eandka

Anyone going to Gloucester Record Office?

willow — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 03:02:05 +0000

I know this is a long shot, but if anyone is making a trip to the Record Office I would appreciate it if you could spare 15 mins of your time. I need a date of a will thats available there

Please