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William Taylor Tin plate worker Halifax, Yorkshire. Proved in the Court of York.
Catalogue reference: IR 26/426/808
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This record is about the William Taylor Tin plate worker Halifax, Yorkshire. Proved in the Court of York. dating from September 26 1805 in the series Board of Inland Revenue and predecessors: Estate Duty Office and predecessors: Registers.... 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)
- IR 26/426/808
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Date (When the record was created)
- September 26 1805
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Description (What the record is about)
- Abstract of will of William Taylor , Tin plate worker of Halifax, Yorkshire. Proved in the Court of York.
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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
- Labour
- Taxation
- Religions
- Wills and probate
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IR 26
Board of Inland Revenue and predecessors: Estate Duty Office and predecessors: Registers...
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William Taylor Tin plate worker Halifax, Yorkshire. Proved in the Court of York.
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