Hi list from Australia, My query is for news of and or about a young lady by the name of Frances NOYES. (sorry nothing further to report about her age, birthyear or place, hence any help in learning anything about her would be very much appreciated.) In the will of Francis Wilson Arkinstall Esq. (1788 - March 1827) who was late of Biggin Hill Lodge, Norwood, Surrey and who died (aged 52 years) leaving his real & personal estate etc to his 3 children - - his illigetimate daughter - Margaret Brookshaw Arkinstall (1805-1880), whose mother was Elizabeth (Watkinson) Whatton - William Francis Arkinstall (bapt at St.Pancras in January 1816) & his daughter Ann Arkinstall (no further details known). + Two hundered pounds to his brother (unfortunately not named). In Francis Wilson Ark's will there is also mention of an adopted daughter? named Frances Noyes, and it stated that she had been living with him at the time of his making the will in 1823. It is unknown if the following info has anything to do with this Frances Noyes: From the Burney 17th/18th Century Newspapers Collection: News . London Evening Post (London, England), December 26, 1772 - December 29, 1772; Issue 7018. Category: News - {Died} Yesterday Henry Harfell Esq. A Bencher of the Middle Temple. The same day in Bond Street, Richard Noyes Esq. - (Was this Richard Noyes the father of Frances Noyes??) Could some knowledgable person please help & explain or fill in the gaps I found undecipherable in the following passage in Francis's will: Some ........... months last I endorsed a Note of Hand over to the said Frances Noyes in ........ for ........ and my said three children equally and at same time till ...... such Note to her ......... ......... ......... confirm such endorsement and transfer it having been made for value received and is not intended to pass by or form part of my will or estate. I appoint the said Frances Noyes and John George ......... of Cornhill in the City of London, .......... Trustors and Executor and Executrix of this my will hereby revoking all former and other wills by me ............. made. In witness .......... I the said Francis Wilson ARKINSTALL the Testator have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty fourth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty three. Francis W Arkinstall. I know that Francis Wilson Arkinstall had leasehold? of the property called the Great Western Exchange (Bazaar) in Old Bond Street. Perhaps this was were he knew the Noyes family from and if both parents were deceased by 1820, how he ended up having Frances become a member of his family. Taken from 'THE LONDON TIMES" - Wednesday June 18, 1823. Page 1 Issue: 11901: Col. A Cat. People/Advertising To be sold persuant to a decree of the High Court of Chancery made in cause in which Richd DAVIES & wife and others are Plaintiffs & Francis Wilson ARKINSTALL & others are defendants. At the public Sale Room, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London on Wednesday 25th June inst (1823) between the hours of 1and 2 in the afternoon with the approbation of James TROWER Esq. one of the Masters of the said Court, all that Freehold Estate comprising the entire building of the WESTERN EXCHANGE, with its extensive bazaars, show rooms, picture gallery & appurtenances situate in Old Bond Street. (No.10) Printed particulars may be had at the said Masters chambers in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London & of Messrs. Dawson, Capron & Rowley, Solicitors Saville Place, New Burlington St. London. Mr Finnis, Solicitor, Hart Street, Bloomsbury & Mr Pike, Solicitor, New Boswell Court, Carey Street. London. There were also many Chancery Notices in the London papers between 1814-1824 mentioning Francis Wilson Arkinstall and various people possibly owing him money. I also believe at one stage he was Manager of the Old Vic/Coburg Theatre (in Mr Glossop's absence) and was responsible for selling it's famous Glass Curtain. I wish everyone all the best for a healthy, happy and wonderful 2013, and look forward to hearing for anyone who may care to help me out with my query. Many thanks....Robyn Arkinstall. NSW, Australia.