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I have seen brother-in-law used to describe a step-brother as well as the
spouse of a sister. I have also seen son-in-law used to describe a
step-son, an adopted son, or even a ward as well as the current usage.
Kathy Liston
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From: "Nel Hatcher" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 8:01 PM
Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Definition needed...........
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> Researching: Cook, Hall, Hatcher, Shepherd, Timberman
> "Genealogy without Documentation is Nothing" - Paul Drake
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> Hi all,
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> I have the following record:
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> Charles City Co. record of 13 April 1693 with the text "John Hardaway, Jr.
> being aged 15 years, chose as his guardian his brother-in-law Henry
Hatcher
> of Henrico."
>
> Noting the date of this record, what would be the definition of the
> relationship between John Hardaway and Henry Hatcher?
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> And would anyone consider them to be step-brothers?
>
> Thanks!
> Nel Hatcher
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