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Will of Alexander Spotswood (copy) 19 April 1740. Proved 23 Feb 1741.
Catalogue reference: PROB 1/13
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This record is about the Will of Alexander Spotswood (copy) 19 April 1740. Proved 23 Feb 1741. dating from 23 Feb 1741 in the series Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Wills of Selected Famous Persons. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- PROB 1/13
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Title (The name of the record)
- Will of Alexander Spotswood (copy) 19 April 1740. Proved 23 Feb 1741.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 23 Feb 1741
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Description (What the record is about)
- Will of Alexander Spotswood (copy) 19 April 1740. Proved 23 Feb 1741.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- With deputed great seal of Virginia, Geo II PROB 1/13, although a copy, is the document which was granted probate. The testator died in Virginia, and the copy is authenticated by the president of the Council in Virginia.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Wills and probate
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C198031/
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Series information
PROB 1
Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Wills of Selected Famous Persons
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