The testator Thomas Tomkinson,died 1556, makes bequests to "his children" and goes on to mention two sons, Rauff and John, leaving the possibility that he had more. One of the appraisers is Roger Tomkinson, obviously a relation but I wondered if he could be a son as it is a family name. Rauff and John might have been of full age as there is no mention otherwise, and John is made one of three executors. Don Tomkinson ----- Original Message ----- From: "norman.lee1" <norman.lee1@virgin.net> To: "Donald Tomkinson" <don.tomkinson@lineone.net>; <OLD-ENGLISH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [OEL] WILLS 16C > Yes, they did. However, what age of child were you thinking of?> Audrey > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Donald Tomkinson" <don.tomkinson@lineone.net> > To: <OLD-ENGLISH-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 4:36 PM > Subject: [OEL] WILLS 16C > > > > I'd be grateful if someone could advise me if children sometimes acted > > as appraisers for their fathers' goods etc., in the 16th. century. > > > > Don Tomkinson