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    1. [NCWARREN-L] The word "Infant" in Documents
    2. Deloris Williams
    3. Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone can answer my question. Does anyone know exactly what age range is meant when old documents mention "the infant of"? The reason for the question is that many old court and deed records I've come across say something about leaving property, etc. to the infants of someone, yet from other records of the same time those children weren't necessarily babies, and indeed some may have been teenagers. So I get the idea that the meaning is much broader than is used now. If someone more familiar with the terms could reply, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Deloris

    03/18/2003 03:55:44