I show the order is dated the 24th day of June 1752 and I was under the impression that if someone didn't marry, the Heir at Law was the oldest living brother. The only thing this doesn't explain is why Edward did not mention his oldest brother... family fued? Steve P REGINALD L VASSAR wrote: > > Hi Jemima, > What was the date of the court order "Thomas Pennington,Heir at Law of > the Testor, should be summoned to appear in the next court to be held in > the said county and contest the validity thereof if he thinks fit". > There was another Edward Pennington ,the brother of Thomas Pennington > both sons of Thomas Pennington d.- 1701/2. Could this court order be > dated before Edawrd Pennington's will dated 16 May 1752. Maybe the > order is for the Thomas Pennington, son of Thomas Pennington d.-1701/2. > > Sincerely, > > REGINALD L. VASSAR