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Smythe v Chamberlain: diary of the Rev James Smyth, archdeacon, containing entries...
Catalogue reference: PROB 49/40
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This record is about the Smythe v Chamberlain: diary of the Rev James Smyth, archdeacon, containing entries... dating from 1713 June 18-1782 Feb 23 in the series Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Exhibits: Volumes. 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 49/40
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1713 June 18-1782 Feb 23
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Description (What the record is about)
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Smythe v Chamberlain: diary of the Rev James Smyth, archdeacon, containing entries of births, marriages and deaths of the Smyth family, 1713-1782, and also containing some private devotions
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Population
- Wills and probate
- Diaries
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5141167/
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PROB 49
Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Exhibits: Volumes
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