Bundle of papers relating to the estate of Douglas Lesley Gourlay and Mrs Florence Ethel Gourlay and Miss Molly Gourlay, including: Will of Florence Ethel Gourlay of 1 Westbourne Road, Neath, devising and bequeathing all her possessions to her husband D. L. Gourlay; made 9 Aug. 1963; Papers relating to the sale of a house called Roseland, Kirtons Road, Stock-in-Teignhead, Devon, 1972, and a site adjoining, 1973, with contract for sale, Peggy Gertrude Wilcox to Molly Gourlay, for £11250, dated 17 July 1972; Also correspondence and bills, estate duty forms, and banking records. 1963-1973

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Hutchinson, Morris and Harrett, solicitors, Neath, RecordsD/D HMH

Section 1: ProbateDD HMH/1/hub

File marked "Andrews, Mrs Gladys, deceased", containing correspondence and notes, and the will of Gladys Andrews, wife of Albert Andrews of 9 Company Street, Resolven, dated 4 Feb 1972, devising and bequeathing to her husband all her estate, and if he predeceases her, to her four sons in equal portion, with Bazil Andrews her son as executor; also certificate of marriage, Albert Andrews to Gladys Rees, 4 Dec 1919. 1919-1978D/D HMH/1

File marked "Ball, Mrs Hazel, deceased", including will of Hazel Ball of 33 London Road, Neath, widow, devising and bequeathing to her daughter Linda Ball all her estate, dated 14 May 1975, with statements of account, building society pass books, correspondence and Inland Revenue certificates. 1975-1976D/D HMH/2

File marked "Ball, Trevor Dd, deceased", including will of Hazel Ball as above, dated 14 May 1975, and certificate to the effect that Trevor David Ball (husband of Hazel) died intestate, 29 Dec 1974, with correspondence relating to the estate. 1974-1975D/D HMH/3

File marked "Bevan, Wm., deceased", containing correspondence, bills for estate duty, land search form, and: Will of William Bevan of Corrwgfechan Farm, Glyncorrwg, farmer, dated 3 Dec 1951, devising and bequeathing to his son William Bevan his livestock, tools and grain, to his wife his household effects and his houses at 18 Cymmer Road, 8 Cavell Street, 34 Norton Terrace and 1 Bridge Street, Glyncorrwg, upon trust for his daughters Catherine Hannah Fry, Margaret Jane Churchill and Eirwen Hagan; also: Assignment for £350 dated 15 Feb 1972; William John Cecil Bevan of Corrwg Fechan Farm, Glyncorrwg, farmer, and Margaret Jane Churchill, wife of Frederick Job Churchill of 28 Bryn de Winton, Brecon, to Oswald Rees Bevan of 34 Norton Terrace, Glyncorrwg; Leasehold land and dwelling house at 34 Norton Terrace for the residue of a term of 99 years from 25 Mar 1908; Declaration of assent by William Bevan and Margaret Churchill to the vesting in Hannah Fry of 19 Cymmer Road, Glyncorrwg, dated 9 May 1967. 1908-1972D/D HMH/4

File marked "Brookes, Mr John Southwood, deceased", including death certificate (dated 22 Oct 1976), will of John Southwood Brooks of 10 Exchange Road, Neath, devising and bequeathing all his estate to his wife Phyllis Brooks and, if she shall predecease him, to his two sons John Southwood Brooks and Alan Keith Brooks, dated 1 July 1974, with correspondence and statements of account relating to his estate, and schedule of deeds and documents of title relating to 10 Exchange Road, Neath. 1974-1976D/D HMH/5

File marked "Burns, Mrs Esther, deceased", containing notes, bills, note to the effect that she died 17 July 1978, and will of Esther Burns of 52 Briton Ferry Road, Neath, widow, dated 23 Sept 1975, devising and bequeathing to her step-daughter Mary Diana Beasley all her possessions. 1975-1978D/D HMH/6

File marked "Mr B. R. Clifford, deceased", containing schedule of deeds and documents relating to 49 Westbourne Road, Neath, bills, correspondence and declaration by Elizabeth May Clifford of assent to the vesting in herself of a property called 49 Westbourne Road, Neath, in accordance with the will of Benjamin Reuben Clifford who died 11 Dec 1978. 1978-1979D/D HMH/7

File marked "Clifford, Mr William Thomas, deceased" including will of William Thomas Clifford of "Alresford", 30 Westbourne Road, Neath, retired carpenter, devising and bequeathing his house to his sister-in-law Elizabeth May Clifford, and small financial bequests to his children and grandchildren, dated 9 Dec 1966, death certificate dated 13 Aug 1975, and correspondence and statements of account relating to his estate. 1966-1976D/D HMH/8

File marked "Davies, Miss Edith, deceased" including death certificate (27 May 1975) and will of Edith Davies of 18 Henfaes Road, devising and bequeathing to her son Raymond Howard Andrews all her money and her house, dated 3 Oct 1956, with correspondence relating to the probate of the will. 1956-1975D/D HMH/9

File marked "Davies, John Ivor, deceased", including will of John Ivor Davies of 101 Gnoll Park, Neath, company director, devising and bequeathing to his grandchildren Keith Edwards, Gaynor Davies, Christopher Davies and Julie Davies the proceeds of the sale of his house, to his son Bernard Davies his shares in I. Davies & Son, and to his daughter Joyce Edwards the money in his building society accounts, dated 19 Nov 1970, with correspondence relating to the will, statements of account and appointment of trustees in favour of the grandchildren who are minors. 1970-1975D/D HMH/10

Correspondence and accounts relating to the estate of Thomas Elwyn Davies, including the Will of Mrs Margaret Davies, dated 25 May 1954 . 1954D/D HMH/11

Probate of the Will of William Davies. dated 22 Feb. 1884D/D HMH/12

File marked "Evans, Mr David John, deceased, 32 New Henry Street, Neath", including death certificate (dated 7 Apr 1967), certificate of probate, correspondence and estate duty forms, and will of David John Evans of 32 New Henry Street, retired carpenter, devising and bequeathing his house to his wife for her lifetime, and thereafter to his daughter Muriel whereupon she must pay £400 to his son Hugh David Evans, and all the residue of his estate to his wife Margaret Ann Evans, dated 2 May 1966. 1966-1967D/D HMH/13

Draft conveyance for £150 dated 14 Apr 1966; Estateways Builders Ltd of Swansea, to David John Evans of 32 New Henry Street, retired carpenter: House called no. 32, New Henry Street, Neath; Includes sale particulars, copy of the will of David John Evans (see above) and correspondence relating to the conveyance and the estate of David John Evans, 1966-1967D/D HMH/14

Files of papers relating to the estate of Mary Gwladys Evans of Coity, Bridgend (died 8 Apr. 1979), including her Will, dated 21 July 1954, devising and bequeathing her goods to her brother Sidney John Davies and Edith Maud Cooper, also correspondence and receipts. 1954-1979D/D HMH/15

Bundle of papers relating to the estate of Douglas Lesley Gourlay and Mrs Florence Ethel Gourlay and Miss Molly Gourlay, including: Will of Florence Ethel Gourlay of 1 Westbourne Road, Neath, devising and bequeathing all her possessions to her husband D. L. Gourlay; made 9 Aug. 1963; Papers relating to the sale of a house called Roseland, Kirtons Road, Stock-in-Teignhead, Devon, 1972, and a site adjoining, 1973, with contract for sale, Peggy Gertrude Wilcox to Molly Gourlay, for £11250, dated 17 July 1972; Also correspondence and bills, estate duty forms, and banking records. 1963-1973D/D HMH/16

File marked "Gray, P. J., deceased", (of 48 Danygraig Road, died 13 Feb 1976) containing bank statements, tax certificates, death certificate, and certificate of probate, naming his wife Mrs Tegwen Gray as his executrix (effects of £7424.84). 1976D/D HMH/17

Letters of administration of Margaret Griffiths of 69 Cimla Crescent. 6 May 1969D/D HMH/18

File marked "Harries, Mr Evan, deceased", containing the will of Evan Harries of 29 Bryndulais Avenue, Seven Sisters, dated 29 July 1974, devising and bequeathing all his personal estate to his nephews Dyson Rosser Morgan and Cledwyn Morgan, (or to his wives Rosa May and Josepha Morgan if either of his nephews die), and also correspondence relating to his estate. 1974-1975D/D HMH/19

File marked "Harris, Mrs. Margaret Mary, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, certificate to the effect that Margaret Mary Harris of 18 Rugby Road, Resolven died intestate 30 April 1974, and death certificate; also: Conveyance for £5200 dated 20 Sept 1974; Hazel Ball of 33 London Road, Neath, to Ian David Evans of 10 Vale View, Pontneathfechan, Glynneath; Land and dwelling house called Llwynglas, 18 Rugby Road, Resolven, Neath. 1974D/D HMH/20

File marked "Holloway, Bertie, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, schedule of deeds and documents relating to 26 Bethlehem Road, Skewen, certificate to the effect that Bertie Holloway of 26 Bethlehem Road Skewen died intestate 3 May 1976, and will of Joan Loose Holloway of 4 Penlan Road, Skewen, wife of Ronald Holloway, dated 2 June 1976, devising and bequeathing to her daughter Jennifer June Holloway her savings, to her husband the residue of her estate, or if he dies within 28 days of her, to her daughter as above. 1976D/D HMH/21

File marked "A. Hopkins", containing bills and correspondence, and certificates to the effect that Albert John Hopkins and Edith Mary Hopkins died intestate 29 May 1975 and 12 July 1973 respectively; also: Conveyance for £8300 dated 7 July 1975; Edward John Hopkins of 39 Heol Penlan, Longford, Neath, to Richard Owen Beniams and Margaret Mary Beniams his wife of 131 Cwmbedd, Briton Ferry; Land and dwelling house called 93 Penydre, formerly 1 Union Road, Neath. 1973-1975D/D HMH/22

File marked "James, Clifford, deceased", containing bills, schedule of deeds and documents relating to 7 Alice Street, Neath, certificate to the effect that Clifford James of 7 Alice Street, Neath died intestate 10 Feb 1974; also deed of assent by Sarah Mary James to the vesting in herself of 7 Alice Street, Neath, dated 19 May 1975. 1974-1975D/D HMH/23

File marked "Jenkins, Mrs Edith, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, death certificate (16 May 1975), and will of Edith Jenkins of 50 Danygraig Road, Neath, spinster, dated 2 Oct 1968, devising and bequeathing to her nephew David Jenkins £300, to he rneice Christine Jenkins her household effects, and to her brother Reginald Jenkins the residue of her property. 1968-1976D/D HMH/24

File entitled "re O. G. Jenkins, deceased", containing: Correspondence relating to the death of Owen Gethin Jenkins of Brynderwen, 39 Main Road, Crynant, and his burial at Crynant Churchyard, also bank statements and paying in books, bills for expenses from solicitors, monumental masons and the church, birth certificate of John son of William and Elizabeth Williams, born 4 April 1897; also reminders and bills for rates; Letters of administration of Annie Jenkins, granting administration of her estate to Owen Gethin Jenkins and William Daniel Jenkins her brothers, 14 Aug. 1952; Will of William Jenkins, devising and bequeathing his house called Brynderwen, Crynant, to his son Owen, and 2 Dyffryn Dylais, Crynant, to his daughter Annie, and cottages at Penywaun, Crynant, to his son John, and several financial bequests to his other children James, Morgan, David, William, John, Owen and Annie, dated 1939; Letters of administration of John Jenkins, granting administration of his estate to Owen Gethin Jenkins, dated 27 Apr. 1964; Will of Owen Gethin Jenkins, devising and bequeathing financial bequests to his brothers James, Morgan and David and his sisters in law Nancy and Blodwen, and to Alex Jenkins, dated 26 Apr. 1972; File of papers relating to the sale of no. 39 Main Road, Crynant, Neath, by Mr D. H. Jenkins to Mrs M. Alexander, 1977. 1897-1977D/D HMH/25

Will of Mrs Charlotte John of 154 Old Road, Pencaerau, Neath. dated 13 Aug. 1953D/D HMH/26

Probate of the Will of John Joseph. dated 28 Nov. 1871D/D HMH/27

Estate duty forms for the estate of William Joseph and Jane Joseph of Margam. 1891-1907D/D HMH/28

File marked "Lawrence, Joseph, deceased", containing estate duty bill and will of Joseph Lawrence of 31 Gnoll Park Road, Neath, dated 25 Apr 1974, devising and bequeathing to his daughter Doris Doreen Williams all his possessions. 1974-1975D/D HMH/29

File marked "Lewis, Mrs Olwen, deceased", containing correspondence, bills, schedule of deeds and documents relating to 21 Shelone Terrace, Briton Ferry, and will of Olwen Lewis, wife of Edward Glyn Lewis of 21 Shelone Terrace, Briton Ferry, dated 20 Sept 1971, devising and bequeathing to her husband, and if he predeceases her to her children Graham Lewis, Gwyn Lewis and Elizabeth Powell, and £50 to each of her grandchildren. 1971-1975D/D HMH/30

File marked "Lewis, Mr. William James, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, and will of William James Lewis of 10 Main Road, Cilfrew, Neath, dated 25 Nov 1974, devising and bequeathing to his son David Royston Lewis his house at 9 Main Road, Cilfrew, and the rest of his possessions to his wife Maria Lewis; also: Draft deed of assent to the vesting in Maria Lewis of 10 Main Road, Cilfrew by Maria Lewis and David Lewis, dated 6 Dec 1976. 1974-1976D/D HMH/31

File marked "Llewellyn, Miss Lucy A., deceased", containing bills and correspondence, death certificate (16 June 1975) and will of Jucy Ann Llewellyn of 72 Cimla Crescent, Neath, spinster, dated 29 Mar 1965, devising and bequeathing to her neice Carol Elma Richards all her possessions. 1965-1975D/D HMH/32

File relating to Ellen Morgan, including bills and correspondence, and certificate to the effect that Ellen Morgan of 4 Trevor Avenue, Rhuddlan, Flintshire, died intestate 16 Feb 1969. 1969D/D HMH/33

File marked "Morgan, Hy. Duncan, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, and will of Harry Douglas Morgan of 1 Tregellis Road, Longford, Neath Abbey, Neath, dated 6 Mar 1972, devising and bequeathing to his sons Alun Morgan and Douglas Morgan all his possessions in equal shares. 1972-1975D/D HMH/34

File marked "Mr. Morgan, Jenkin, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, and will of Jenkin Morgan, dated 15 Nov 1958, devising and bequeathing to his son John Morgan his houses at 9 and 10 Glasfryn Terrace, Crynant and the furniture in his house, to his son David Morgan his house at 6 Gwyn Terrace, Crynant. 1958-1976 [1 file)D/D HMH/35

File marked "Reynolds, Mrs Louie, deceased", containing bills and correspondence, certificate to the effect that Louie Reynolds of 18 High Street Neath died intestate, 17 Apr 1975; also: Will of William Ivor Reynolds of 18 High Street, Neath, dated 1975, devising and bequeathing to his two daughters Elsie Sonia Pavey and Dylys Elizabeth Vice all his possessions in equal shares; also: Conveyance dated 20 May 1975; William Ivor Reynolds of 18 High Street, Neath, to Elsie Sonia Pavey and Dylys Elizabeth Vice; House called 18 High Street, Neath. 1975-1976D/D HMH/36

Papers relating to probate of members of the Richards family, including: Letters of administration of Thomas Richards dated 16 Dec. 1939; Probate of the Will of Mrs Anne Richards dated 9 July 1954; Letters of administration of William Mervyn Richards dated 19 Jan. 1955. 1939-1955D/D HMH/37

File marked "Roedemer, Mr George S., deceased", containing certificate to the effect that George Steuart Roedemer of 20 Ropewalk Neath died intestate 18 Sept 1962, with bills and correspondence. 1962-1975D/D HMH/38

File marked "Rosser, Mrs Janet, deceased", containing correspondence and bills, the will of William Rees Rosser of Glasnevin, Talbot Street, Skewen, retired tinplate works manager, dated 19 Nov 1937, devising and bequeathing his leasehold house Glasnevin, Talbot Street, Skewen to his wife Janet, and house called 52 Burrows Road to his daughter Catherine Annie, and the residue of his effects to his trustees to be sold, and the proceeds to go to his daughters Catherine Annie, Elfrida Adelaide and Elizabeth Eleanor, and the will of Mrs Janet Rosser of 11 Talbot Road, Skewen, dated 30 Sept 1965, devising and bequeathing to her daughter Katherine Annie her three houses, Glasnevin 11 Talbot Road, 16 Tabernacle Street and 20 Siding Terrace, Skewen, and the residue of her estate to her other two daughters (as above). 1937-1971D/D HMH/39

File marked "Smith, Bessie, deceased", containing bills, correspondence, schedule of deeds and documents relating to 114 Briton Ferry Road, Neath, and will of Bessie Smith of 114 Briton Ferry Road, Neath, widow, dated 9 Apr 1958, devising and bequeathing to her son William James Henry Smith all her possessions; also: Conveyance for £2700 dated 1976 (day and month left blank); William James Henry Smith of 2 Exchange Road, Neath, to Ann Josephine Williams of 28 London Road, Neath; Land and dwelling house called 5 (formerly 114) Briton Ferry Road, Neath; Conveyance for £800 dated 20 May 1975; William James Henry Smith of 2 Exchange Road, Neath, to Evelyn May Smith and Joyce Bray both of 7 Rockfield Terrace; Land and dwelling house called 7 Rockfield Terrace, Neath. 1958-D/D HMH/40

File marked "Thomas, Mr David John, deceased", including correspondence, bills, statements of account, and certificate to the effect that David Thomas of 17 Cecil Street, Neath, died intestate 4 Sept 1976. 1976-1977D/D HMH/41

File of papers entitled "re G. L. Trolley dec'd and F. R. Trolley dec'd, including: Will of George Lawson Trolley of 14 School Road, Neath, leaving financial bequests to his nieces and nephews Bernice Heywood, Evelyn Brooks, George Trolley, Mervyn Trolley, Jenetta Whitrow, Alison Brooks, Andrew Heywood and Nicholas Heywood, and his shares to his brother Frederick Redvers Trolley; Will of Frederick Redvers Trolley of 14 School Road, Neath, leaving financial bequests to Llewellyn Nicholls, Alan Benjamin and George Jones, the rest to be held in trust for his nephews and nieces Evelyn Mary Brooks, Bernice Joyce Heywood, George Martin Trolley, Mervyn Trolley, Janetta Mary Price and John Whitrow, made 5 Nov. 1968, proved 7 Sept. 1978; Also: Share certificates and lists of shares, estate duty forms, bills and receipts, and correspondence relating to the administration of the estate. 1969-1978D/D HMH/42

File marked "Miss F. E. G. Walters, deceased", containing the will of Frances Evelyn Gwenllian Walters of 2A Hawthorne Avenue, Neath, spinster (died 5 May 1980), devising and bequeathing to her sister-in-law Frances Walters £500, to her nephew and niece David Walters and Mrs Margaret Jill Fergusan £250 each, and to Miss Susan Maurice Jenkins, Maria Powell and Janet Simms £50 each, dated 13 Feb 1979, with statements of account, bills, building society pass books, and related correspondence . 1979-1980D/D HMH/43

File marked "Watkins, G. A.", containing an office copy of the probate of Garfield Attwood Watkins of 5 Woodfield Avenue, Neath (died 2 Mar 1968). 9 Aug 1968D/D HMH/44

File marked "Williams, J. D., deceased", containing bills, claims, correspondence, death certificate dated 25 Jan 1974, and certificate to the effect that he died intestate. 1974-1975D/D HMH/45

File marked "Williams, J. H.", containing bills, correspondence, lists of securities, and the will of Joseph Handel Williams of 6 Crythan Road, dated 19 Dec 1973, devising and bequeathing to his sister-in-law Jenny Williams his house at 6 Crythan Road and £2500 and to his sister Gwyneth Martha Margaret Andrewartha £1000 and the residue of his estate. 1973-1977D/D HMH/46

File entitled "Correspondence & odds and ends relating to wills", containing will of Gladys Margaret Hopkins of 2 Dolcoed Terrace, Tonna, Neath, devising and bequeathing to her cousin Winnie Lewis £1000 and her brother Sidney Powell £500, and to her cousin Maisie Lewis £400, and various smaller bequests, dated 1976 (day and month left blank); Also will of Christopher Glynn Tagholm of 9 Anderson Lane, Southgate, Gower, chartered architect and surveyor, devising and bequeathing to his daughter Margaret Lilian O'Sullivan £500, to his wife Eileen Margaret Tagholm all his money, and his house to be subject to various trusts, dated 2 Mar 1971; Also will of David Ernest James Jones of 2 Kenway Avenue, Neath, devising and bequeathing to his grandchildren (not named) £100 each, to his son David John Jones his confectionary business at Neath General Market, and the rest of his estate to his wife Elizabeth Jones, dated 1975 (day and month left blank); Also will of Elizabeth Jones wife of David Ernest James Jones of 2 Kenway Avenue, Neath, appointing her husband and daughter, Margaret Mary Jones, as her trustees, and devising and bequeathing all her estate to her trustees, dated 1975 (day and month left blank); with miscellaneous correspondence. 1966-1976D/D HMH/47

Section 2: Pre-registration Title Deeds of places in West GlamorganDD HMH/2/hub

Section 3: Pre-registration title deeds of places outside West GlamorganDD HMH/3/hub

Section 4: Pre-registration title deeds of places in EnglandDD HMH/4/hub

Section 5: MiscellaneousDD HMH/5/hub