PCC death duties

kylejustin

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PCC death duties

19-09-23, 06:42

i've found an ancestor who died in 1843 and there is no will in hampshire where death occurred or in the PCC wills, yet the death duties entry is listed under PCC? i thought there would have to be a will or administration in the PCC for death duties to be done through that court? can anyone shed any light?
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19-09-23, 18:21

I don't know, but the NA give this advice, not sure if you had already seen it

Wills and administrations before 1858 - The National Archives

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/wills-or-administrations-before-1858/

This guide provides advice on how to search for a will in England and Wales before 1858. The Principal Probate Registry was established on 12 January 1858 and for wills proved from this date onwards go to the Probate Service. This is not an exhaustive guide to finding wills and the focus is on what […]

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