Identity area
Reference code
AR433
Title
Date(s)
- 30th Aug 1639-2nd Nov 1732 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
4 documents
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Both men lived in Croydon area. Nicholas Baldwin was a shoemaker who died in 1639 and was buried on 17th Dec 1639
Repository
Archival history
Originally held at Lambeth Palace Library. Then pased to Surrey History Centre who in turn passed them on to Croydon Archives Service.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Two wills, each with probate attached. Both leave a number of bequests, including money and property. Each have a probate attached, showing that in both cases the executors obtained permission to carry out the wishes expressed in the will. Wills in English, probates in Latin.
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Some of the records in our collections contain sensitive and personal data that we have a legal responsibility to control access to. In these circumstances, staff may search the collection on your behalf, having received consent or proof of death of the individual concerned.
Please contact us at archives@croydon.gov.uk for further information regarding the particular collection you wish to access.
You can make a request for information which may be in a closed record under the Freedom of Information Act, 2000 or the Environmental Information Regulations, 2004. For more information about making a request, see the Croydon Council website (www.croydon.gov.uk). Making a request does not guarantee access to the information you ask for, as there may be a valid exemption from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Both fragile, especially the earlier will.
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Description control area
Description identifier
GB-352-ar433
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Dates of creation revision deletion
24/06/2015