A male couldn't vote until he was 21, he was considered old enough to handle his own finances at 18, if he was between 16 and 18 he could choose his own guardian if his father died, if he was under 16 than a guardian would be appointed for him. A female wasn't considered financially competent until 21 but could choose her own guardian at age 18, if under 18 a guardian would be appointed for her. Unfortunately, a woman couldn't vote regardless of age. Jim mtmodie@aol.com wrote: In the 1840's up to what age would a child still be considered a minor? THank you. Dianna ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== http//www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html You are responsible for following the A.U.P. Acceptable Use Policy --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.