In a message dated 02/14/2002 6:11:18 PM Central Standard Time,
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> Janet
>
> In his book "What Did They Mean By That" Paul Drake, J. D. defined a
> hundred as a subdivision of a shire (q v) governed by a constable (q
> v) and with its own court: a term occasionally appearing in American
> Records, e.g., "In large parts, hundreds no longer were significant in
> governments affairs after our town (q v} and county governments were
> established.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Bill

I have seen it explained as a portion of land large enough to sustain one
hundred families.
Julia French Wood

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