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New members’ resources – Nowes account book 1756-1831
April 3, 2026
Nowes account book 1756-1831 Might you find the school records of one of your ancestors in Romsey? This work is the result of a joint venture between the Romsey History Society (LTVAS) and HGS. John Nowes was a wealthy barrister who left money in his will (proved in 1719) for three schools to be set […] – read more…
Will of John Biggnall of Kingston
May 19, 2017
Can an early will help with family trees John Biggnall The early registers for both Portsmouth parishes have disappeared. Later 17 Century registers are not always complete. Trying to trace early families on Portsea Island can be difficult but early wills may help. John BIGGNALL of Kingston wrote his will on 8 February 1684/5 and […] – read more…
Useful family tree information from Portsea will
July 28, 2014
Family trees can benefit greatly from genealogical information contained in wills.
This Portsea Will of John BIGGNALL written on 8 February 1684 is a good example, with the large number of names and relationships of the beneficiaries he included. – read more…