: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Age to own property? I suspect your question really is when can a child hold title to or buy, sell or trade slaves. If so, in VA in the 18th century, that would be age 21 (except under special circumstances or often after he/she married, if younger). In practice folks "gave" slaves even to little children, however that child could not legally sell, trade or otherwise dispose of the slave until that child reached majority. Paul Be gone for a couple weeks. Have enjoyed talking with you all. Paul | | | << Would some kind person tell me at what | age a Father can give his son a | | slave, | | in 1795? Legally. | Nancy | | >> | | | | Hi Nancy, | | | | At any age, actually. Usually someone | would have to oversee any property | | that the son had, should his parents die | before the son reaches his majority | | of 21. I have copies of several deeds of | gift to young people who were | | underage; one of my ggggrandmother to her | granddaughter who was named for | | her; the child was only about eleven at the | time. | | | | Best regards, | | | | John Fox | | Winston Salem, NC | | | | | | ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== | | Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com | | | | | | ============================== | | Create a FREE family website at | MyFamily.com! | | | http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 | | |