Hello, Cynthia: New Standard Illustrated Dictionary, probably printed c.1930, London, England. Assay-master, an officer appointed to assay bullion and coin. Bill Swinarton, Scarborough, Ontario. ============== Subject: [CTHARTFO] What is an assay master ? Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 02:05:31 -0500 From: "Cynthia " <cyndylou3@earthlink.net> To: CTHARTFO-L@rootsweb.com List: Can anyone tell me and the list what an ASSAY MASTER is ?........I found this in early New England records When you respond, please include all 3 lists (see below) in your answer(s) so we can learn from one another. Cynthia Moderator of : Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com VTWindso-L@rootsweb.com CTHartfo-L@rootsweb.com/