I just thought it was probably a son that was disinherited. A son would be a natural Heir by law or heir at law. Audrey Jemima Gee Morse wrote: > Who is Thomas? > > "THOMAS PENNINGTON Heir at Law (?) of the Testator should be > summoned to appear at the next Court > to be held for the said County and contest the validity thereof > if he should think fit." > > Edward Pennington in his 1752 will names his mother, MARY, his > brothers: BENJAMIN, JOHN GEORGE, JAMES, and WILLIAM, and his > nephew, EDWARD PENNINGTON, son of BENJAMIN. > > Is Thomas also a brother? > > Thanks, > Jemima Gee Morse > > ==== PENNINGTON Mailing List ==== > This Pennington mail list is hosted by Rootsweb. > To subscribe to Rootsweb, and show your support of their efforts, see > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html