I have two questions about legal terminology used in some old documents.

1.  What does "surety" mean in a will?  Example: "John Britt provided
surety".  This term was used in Isle of Wight probate documents in the
1600's.

2.  What does "security" mean in a marriage record?  Example: "Jesse Britt
married Ann Davis, widow.  John Britt sec. (or security).  This term was
used in Greene County marriage records in the 1700's.


Thank you for any assistance!

Elaine

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