Yes definitely, I posted something about this a few days ago. You will oftet see wills where the Father will leave the house, farm or whatever to ...first to his surviving wife for her lifetime...then will make a smallamount like a shilling to his children who have emigrated. Then the main part to the son who lives at home and a reasonable amount to any other family at home, of which at this time there may only be one son and maybe a couple of married daughters left who it would be expected their husband would take care off. The idea is that he has already raised the money to send his other children abroad to a life where they can better themselves but leaves them the 'shilling' in case they hit on hard times and need help. Rather like the modern equivilent of the husband who divorces his wife , gives her the house etc. but she is also awarded a nominal sum per annum to keep the door open for any need in the future. I am not sure that I have put this very well but I hope you get the gist of it. Maureen