Is there some confusion here between processioners and chain carriers for surveys? I was told many years ago, "chain carriers could be as young as 9, if they could hold the pole they could be a chain carrier." Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: Poldi Tonin To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 3:44 PM Subject: Re: Processioning Minimum Age Remember the Statute states that the processioners must be Freeholders. Males under 21 years of age were not Freeholders. They may have owned land but they were among those listed, i.e., women, mentally impaired and under 21 years of age who were not Freeholders by law. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html