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Cause: Roberts v Leaver Probate (1820) of will of James Roberts of Aldermaston, BERKS,...
Catalogue reference: J 90/572
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This record is about the Cause: Roberts v Leaver Probate (1820) of will of James Roberts of Aldermaston, BERKS,... dating from 1796-1823 in the series Supreme Court of Judicature and former Superior Courts: Central Office and predecessors:.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- J 90/572
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1796-1823
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Cause: Roberts v Leaver Probate (1820) of will of James Roberts of Aldermaston, BERKS, maltster, (of which James Leaver was executor) and deeds and papers relating to his estate, including probate (1826) of will of Thomas Roberts, proceedings under commission of bankruptcy of Charles Roberts, and book of accounts of maltster's business. Deposited by defendant, [Jacob] Newbery, 1834, pursuant to order.
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- Schedule.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- From R
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Litigation
- Debt
- Wills and probate
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J 90
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