"I lost my file of this when changing computers (isn't there a something law about this?!!) so can't download it to anyone at the moment. " Robin, It's called "The Genealogists' Law" ... have vital information on computer, will crash! ;) Robyn. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, 26 October, 2001 8:35 am Subject: Re: [K/NIBB/S] Portfolio Re Allan's suggestion about sharing records we each hold, I haven't any complete registers etc as I only usually extract what is relevent for me when I go on a search. However, I have transcribed the indexes (all right, it should be indices!) of the NATIONAL PROBATE CALENDERS for the years 1853-1943 for the name KNIBB. This indexes the Wills and Letters of Administration proved during these years in England. For those of you unfamiliar with them, although only indexes, they do give information useful to Family Historians. It varies from record to record but information given often includes place and date of death, occupation, status and address of deceased and indication of estate (eg 'Effects under £1000'). It also gives the name and sometimes address of executor which is often a relative (eg wife, husband etc.) and so can be particulary useful. If relevant, the full will can then be obtained from the Principal Probate Registry, London. I lost my file of this when changing computers (isn't there a something law about this?!!) so can't download it to anyone at the moment. However, I am re-inputting from my original notes and should be able to do so on request in a few days. Until then I am happy to check for any given individual and send if found, as each record is very short. Sorry to all you NIBBS and KNIBBS but so far I have only transcribed the entries for KNIBB. However, if I get the time I will add these. I''ve got an idea my local Record Office has now extended its files beyond 1943. If so I will also add post 1943 records. Robin ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.282 / Virus Database: 150 - Release Date: 9.25.01