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    1. [Q-R] About how old would an orphan child need to be to not "give money with him" when placing him?
    2. Carol Thompson
    3. 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 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.

    03/24/2012 02:38:46