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Master before name in 1820 census

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Master before name in 1820 census

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 9:33AM GMT
Classification: Query
In the 1820 Kentucky census, the word 'Master' is listed before some names. Such as Master Robert Smith. What is the purpose for that?

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pgwb67 20 Dec 2009 4:33PM GMT 
carpenter17 26 Dec 2009 11:59PM GMT 
pgwb67 27 Dec 2009 1:38AM GMT 
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