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What does 'of placename' mean in a will?
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Alan | Report | 9 Apr 2006 00:52 |
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Question... If you have 'Fred Smith of Croydon' in a will in the 1840s, does it mean Fred Smith was born in Croydon, or does it mean he lives in Croydon at the time of writing? I assume it would mean he was born there or was brought up there... Alan |
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Victoria | Report | 9 Apr 2006 02:40 |
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Hi Alan I would imagine it refers to where the person lived at the time of the will being written. Given that the testator was not required to know where the person was born, what was important was where they were living when the will was made (their most recent address) on account of finding them when it came time to divi up the spoils!! Victoria |
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