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"son and heir" 15th century
« on: Sunday 04 March 18 21:37 GMT (UK) »
Does the phrase "son and heir" as used in a property document of the 15th century mean that the person must be the eldest son of his father, or can it have a more general meaning, such as any son of the father? cb
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Re: "son and heir" 15th century
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 04 March 18 21:51 GMT (UK) »
I would assume that that would be the person who would inherit. By default the eldest son but if he was disinherited it could be a younger son.
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Re: "son and heir" 15th century
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 04 March 18 22:11 GMT (UK) »
Thank you very much. cb
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