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Archdeaconry of Taunton; Testamentary business

Catalogue reference: DD\SP/438

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This record is a file about the Archdeaconry of Taunton; Testamentary business dating from ?1609-1715.

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Reference
DD\SP/438
Title
Archdeaconry of Taunton; Testamentary business
Date
?1609-1715
Description

Wills, both copies and originals, often with probate acts added; mainly first half of 17th cent..

These were in poor condition and defective, but have been repaired, numbered as they were found and indexed in the office index of wills. Occasional inventories have been noticed, but have not been removed

Note the index gives the original box number[3]as reference

Held by
Somerset Heritage Centre (South West Heritage Trust)
Language
English
Physical description
173 docts.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/776e11dc-16d5-44a4-b639-e1eb52226bd1/

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Archdeaconry of Taunton; Testamentary business