21, by law, Robert, since they were required to give oathes as to the accuracy and honesty of their work results. I do, however, believe that the rule was not always enforced as to chain bearers, though it was for surveyors. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert B. Stafford" <rstafford@ameritech.net> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 10:19 AM Subject: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Chain Bearers > Does anyone know if there was a minimum age for chain bearers and > surveyors in VA and NC? > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >