Hi Bill Thank you so much for that suggestion. I had not heard of a Probate index before since i am a relative novice to family history research. I'll include that visit to Kingswood on my next trip to Sydney! All the best Sue Bill Shute wrote: > Dear Sue, > Have you checked the NSW Probate Index? > Probate Packets are at State Records KINGSWOOD if he is on it, and > sometimes there is a Death Certificate in the packet.There is always > an Affidavit from someone who knew him well and saw him dead before > burial, which is a proof thing for the Supreme Court. > Sincerely,Bill > >> Hi list, >> >> i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for the following puzzle: >> >> > > > >