Hi Sheila Have you tried death duties? http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=107 And http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=245 Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) >I have a copy of my ancestors will dated 1843 and proved 23 April 1844. > Everything went to his wife for her life time,then the children.My GGG > Grandmother died > in1865 without leaving a will. Is it possible to find out what the Estate > was worth in 1844 or 1865. > my GGG grandfather left a business and two cottages. > > Regards > Happy researching > Sheila > NSW

Thank you Nivard, once again you have come up with the goods. Thanks you I will take a look Regards Sheila NSW > Hi Sheila > > Have you tried death duties? > > http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=107 > > And > > http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=245 > > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK)