I had an ancestor who was listed as full age but was only 17, so I think the term was sometimes interpreted loosely. Diane

I'm just wondering how tight controls were as to producing proof of age etc. back in the 1860s. Perhaps some said they were older or maybe the interpretation of 'full age' was changed at some point. Claire www.claires-rosleaancestry.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of DLCulhane@cs.com Sent: 15 January 2008 00:59 To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NIR-DOWN] James CROSKERY and Margaret SLOAN I had an ancestor who was listed as full age but was only 17, so I think the term was sometimes interpreted loosely. Diane