Shillings-- 40 shillings ----- Original Message ----- From: James Burnett ] Patent Book Abbreviation Quote 1731, Aug 25 --Henrico Co Va - Patent Bk 14:268, Capt. Thomas Friend: 400 acres in Goochland for 40 Sh. on branch of Licking Hole Creek What would the 40 SH. be? 40 shares? Shares of what? -- Douglas Burnett To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html