After viewing several other entries, I do not think the reference to James West in 1703 is likely to be my family: there was a Physician of that name who is flagged as "Sr." in several other entries close to that time. I believe the entry below relates to that man's son. My question regarding his age still holds, though. Thanks. Begin forwarded message: > From: Carol Thompson <ctgd@mac.com> > Date: March 9, 2012 7:57:19 PM EST > To: QUAKER-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Cc: Carol Thompson <ctgd@mac.com> > Subject: West_Teague_can child's age be approximated? > > Hello Listers; > > My 8g grandfather James West died in 1701. His wife Prudence died in 1702. Her will (1702 July 1) mentions two minor sons, James and Jonathan. Their mother appointed "William Southebe, John Kinsey, Pentacost Teague, and Joseph Stine" her Executors in her will. > > I have also found this in the book West New Jersey Deed Records, 1676-1721: > p174, West New Jersey Deed Records, 1676 to 1721: 20 Mar 1703, Signed James West power of attorney to William Biles, Edward Shippen, Jr., Joseph Wasse, Joshua Barkstead, of Burlington, West NJ. Wit: Walter Groombridge, David Robertson, Edward Beeson James Dunridge > > I have found this reference also regarding James West: > Early Quaker Records of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Volume 1, 1682-1750: > p. 194: 26-9-1708: Pentecoast Teague reports that an orphan child of James West's wants a place to be put out apprentice. > > p. 195: 28-11-1708: Pentecoast Teague reports that he has provided a place for James West with Jacob Usher, carpenter, but the meeting thinks there is no need to give money with him, considering his age and the time he is to be with him. > > 25-12-1708: Pentecoast Teague is desired to continue to care to provide a place to put James West. > > > Is there a way to calculate the approximate birth date of the child James West, knowing he was old enough to not need a stipend sent with him in 1708? Suggestions for my further research? > > Thanks, > Carol T. >