Ellis/Clements Carrickfegus ?Court Case

[DonnaMarie1982]

Sorry hopping back a bit to start. Was there an age children were considered minors up until at this time?

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[DonnaMarie1982]

I wonder if I could get an opinion on this line as it might be important to my own tree.

Many thanks,

Donna

[Bookbox]

                                                                                                                      … the said Francis Ellis to enter

into and possess the Same Immediately from & after the death of Sarah Clements late wife of the said Edward this def(endan)ts said late Father and did alsoe Leave

to his said Sister Millisent Crumble[?]* six broad pieces of gold to the Vallue of twenty five shillings [each] …

* - could be Crymble

[DonnaMarie1982]

Thank you Bookbox,

I read third in there somehow last night instead of thisd eft but sussed it out with fresh eyes this morning. It is Crymble yes.

Donna

[Bookbox]

In general, if you're able to resolve something after you've posted, can you please post again to advise that, to save others spending time on it unnecessarily? Thanks.