21 years of age. The answer was in guardianship records. 14 and unders, somebody else must petition court for guardian to be appointed for minors. 15-18, the minor can petition the court for a guardian be appointed. 18-20, must ask court for permission to sell or buy estate, property whatever. 21 - free to do without having to ask the court. David Samuelsen [email protected] wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > Does anyone out there know what age a man/boy has to be when he is > considered "of age" in the 1670's and could inherit property? > My husband and I were discussing this last evening. I think it was at > least 16 or maybe 21. > Pat Wainwright of Chemung Co., NY > > ==== PABRADFO Mailing List ==== > Tri-Counties Site includes 80 Township pages in its three counties. Visit them at http://www.rootsweb.com/~srgp/jmtindex.htm