Publisher's Synopsis
Abstracts of Dorset Inquisitiones Post Mortem: Returned into the Court of Chancery in the Reign of King Charles the First is a historical book written by Edward Alexander Fry. The book contains abstracts of inquisitiones post mortem, which were legal inquiries conducted after the death of a landowner to determine the extent and value of their estate. These inquiries were conducted in Dorset, a county in England, during the reign of King Charles the First. The abstracts in this book provide valuable insight into the lives and estates of the landowners in Dorset during this time period. The book includes detailed information on the land, property, and possessions of each landowner, as well as their heirs and successors. It also contains information on the legal proceedings that followed the death of each landowner, including disputes over inheritance and debts owed to creditors. This book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Dorset and England during the reign of King Charles the First. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in this area during this time period and sheds light on the legal and social systems of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
