William Scahill - 1939 - Index of Probates and Wills - 1861 to 1941

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Name: William Scahill

Address: 120 James Street, Preston, Lancashire

Details: Died 7 July 1939. Probate Lancaster 3 October to William Hall, Grocer

Effects: £276 15s 2d

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