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Knight, Sarah, of [illeg.], London, widow (executrix of Thos. Knight, freemason)
Catalogue reference: PROB 4/8121
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This record is about the Knight, Sarah, of [illeg.], London, widow (executrix of Thos. Knight, freemason) dating from 1687 16 Apr. in the series Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Other Probate Jurisdictions: Engrossed Inventories.... 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)
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PROB 4/8121
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Date (When the record was created)
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1687 16 Apr.
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Description (What the record is about)
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Knight, Sarah, of [illeg.], London, widow (executrix of Thos. Knight, freemason)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
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1685 W
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Wills and probate
- Freemasons
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5607263/
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Series information
PROB 4
Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Other Probate Jurisdictions: Engrossed Inventories...
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Knight, Sarah, of [illeg.], London, widow (executrix of Thos. Knight, freemason)
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