My dictionary says Lady Day is March 25, commemorating the the visit of the angel to the Virgin Mary. Lynne Hundley ---------- > From: John and Barbara Ekiss <jbekiss@worldnet.att.net> > To: VAAUGUST-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [VAAUGUST-L] mortgage deed question/funny > Date: Thursday, April 08, 1999 3:16 AM > > Saw in 3 separate mortgage deeds today - in the 1760's in Augusta Co VA > "for payment of one pepper corn on Lady Day if the same shall be lawfully > demanded". I know what a pepper corn is but does anyone know what day Lady > Day was, the signifance of that day/celebration etc. I'm pretty sure that > one of these mortgages was between family members and am wondering if the > others were the same, but with the in-laws. If so could be a big clue. > Thanks Barb > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > The Augusta County mailing list page has instructions on how to > subscribe and unsubscribe from the list > Visit it at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/augustaquery/augustalist.htm > ***************************************************************