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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Topic started by: jones9 on Wednesday 31 July 13 19:41 BST (UK)

Title: 'Natural born son'
Post by: jones9 on Wednesday 31 July 13 19:41 BST (UK)

Am I right in thinking that if in a will (mid 17th century), a father refers to his 'natural-born brother', and 'natural-born son', it is a euphemism that they're illegitimate?

He refers to other sons as just his sons, but there is one son and brother (only brother mentioned) referred to in this way.

Title: Re: 'Natural born son'
Post by: davierj on Wednesday 31 July 13 19:43 BST (UK)

That's generally what it means.   A more polite form of 'base born' etc

Dave

Title: Re: 'Natural born son'
Post by: jones9 on Wednesday 31 July 13 19:45 BST (UK)

Thanks for clearing this up Dave!

Title: Re: 'Natural born son'
Post by: davierj on Wednesday 31 July 13 19:46 BST (UK)

I have also seen other more down to earth descriptions in baptism records.........

Dave