U3a wills and probate
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The document provides information about wills and probate records in England prior to 1858, including what they contained, where they were held, and how to search for them. Wills prior to 1858 can provide genealogical details about a deceased person's family and property. They were proved in ecclesiastical courts and records are now held in local record offices. Indexes and guides can help researchers determine the appropriate court to search.
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This document provides an overview of the history and operation of workhouses in England from the 17th century onwards. It describes the progression from early parish poor relief to the establishment of workhouses under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which built large workhouses called Unions to house the able-bodied poor. Details are given on the admission process, daily routines, rules, punishments and conditions within workhouses. The system was ended in 1930 and replaced by public assistance.
U3 a genealogy aug 2012
Here are a few suggestions for Keith to help resolve his dilemma:
1. Ask his cousin in Australia for as many details as possible about the Nortons who contacted them - full names, approximate ages, locations they/ancestors lived. Every detail could provide a clue.
2. Search records like censuses, BMD indexes, passenger lists for matches between the Norton family in Australia and Keith's known relatives. Look for shared names/locations that indicate a connection.
3. Contact the Norton family directly to exchange family tree information and try to find the point where the trees connect. Collaborating directly often yields the best results.
4. Consider DNA testing if paper trails don't provide conclusive answers.
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