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Will of James Cook 14 June 1776. Proved 24 January 1780 and 20 March 1780.

Catalogue reference: PROB 1/17

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This record is about the Will of James Cook 14 June 1776. Proved 24 January 1780 and 20 March 1780. dating from 20 March 1780 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
PROB 1/17
Title
Will of James Cook 14 June 1776. Proved 24 January 1780 and 20 March 1780.
Date
20 March 1780
Description
Will of Captain James Cook 14 June 1776. Proved 24 January 1780 and 20 March 1780.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Subjects
Topics
Wills and probate
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C198035/

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PROB 1

Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Wills of Selected Famous Persons

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Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Wills of Selected Famous Persons

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Will of James Cook 14 June 1776. Proved 24 January 1780 and 20 March 1780.

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