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Wording in a Will

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harbour

harbour Report 7 Jan 2018 05:22

Thank you I will have a look at that You never know
That's what I like about this site whatever query you have there is always someone to help

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 6 Jan 2018 11:58

I don't suppose this could possibly be it ?????
But I'll post it just in case:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/9851692915461361/?lp=true

(First picture on page)

"A Gentleman, traditionally identified as ‘Mr. Ridley’, wearing a blue jacket, with lace shirt and white waistcoat embroidered with flowers and gold thread, John Smart"

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.

harbour

harbour Report 6 Jan 2018 08:01

thank you

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 6 Jan 2018 07:46

Would think so...

Chris :)

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/h/a-history-of-the-portrait-miniature/

harbour

harbour Report 6 Jan 2018 07:29

This is what the Will states

"To my sister Louisa Fox the miniature of the late Mr John Ridley"

would the word miniature mean a painting ?
the year is 1838 England

thank you