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"Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:51:37 -0800
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 > In reference to wills: If an adult son died before his father's will was
 > written and no mention was made in the will of the son or his
children, can it be
 > assumed that the son did not have any children or heirs at the time
of his
 > death?

        Always bearing in mind that assumptions are dangerous, that would be
the most obvious reason.  However, I would think that it might be
tempered by the actual wording of the will.  Does the testator leave
anything to other grandchildren or does he only list his children?  It
may have been the testator's desire to just provide for his immediate
family and not for the grandchildren.  If he didn't mention ANY
grandchildren then I would be more cautious about assuming that the
deceased son had no children.

        I'm sure that others have more suggestions and hope that they will
chime it to the discussion.

Renee l. Dauven

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