Paul Tilston

Paul joined Anglia Research with over 25 years of experience in the probate research industry. With his considerable knowledge of the southern counties and keen eye for the finer details he is a valued addition to our team.

He also has also extensive experience of tracing property owners for local authorities.

 

The job title ‘Probate Genealogist’ used to be far less well known, I would briefly say that I use genealogical material to link potential beneficiaries to the deceased, that either being a person who has died without leaving a will, or a person mentioned in a will, but must be proven.

Nowadays the term ‘Heir Hunter’ has become well known due to the BBC1 TV show, this is often mentioned by others when I call them on my cases.

 

Paul’s interest in probate genealogy was sparked after researching and locating a missing family member. “I had been interested in local history most of my life and my family history since I was 18, having a keen eye for detail in all I do. Whilst carrying out research of my family tree in St Catherine’s House on the Aldwych in London, I observed a company of people hurrying around the research room, making notes and building up family trees. I enquired as to what they were doing, after it was briefly explained to me.

A month later I had already attended an interview and been recruited to work as a probate researcher in the research rooms.”

Paul is a Dementia Friend and is also trained in First Aid at work.