Did your ancestor serve in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines between 1786 and 1882? If so, it is possible his last will and testament is online at the UK National Archives' ADM 48 collection. The wills belong to naval warrant officers and ratings as well as Royal Marines' other ranks. They were written on standard forms and individuals only had to fill in the blank spaces. Serving in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines could be a dangerous profession, particularly during war ti

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