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TWO QUESTIONS
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"Sackett, Pamela J." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 9 Nov 2002 08:53:08 -0500
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In reading 18th century wills I came across two terms I do not understand.
I hope someone on the list can enlighten me:

In the Executor's account there are "Crying charges" or charges for "Crier"
Is that when they paid people to cry at the funeral?

Also is a "base born" child a child born out of wedlock?  Is it a term
restricted to female babies?

Thanks for your assistance.

Pamela Myer Sackett
Brentsville, Virginia
www.brentsville.org <http://www.brentsville.org/>


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