Apologies if this comes through twice. For some reason Kent list came through on my 'Outlook' folder even though I was subscribed on my 'hotmail' address which causes problems when I try to reply. I have since re-subscribed with a BT email address. On the contrary. A barrister is highly likely to have his will proved by the highest authority in the land. Which at that time that was the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. -----Original Message----- Someone who was "of London" when he died would be unlikely to have his will proved in Kent even though he died there. Also, his will may not have been proved in 1844 and, as a barrister, his occupation could appear in a wills index as gentleman. ssage