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"major" in church records

Posted: 4 Nov 2012 3:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 5 Nov 2012 12:58PM GMT
In the handwritten Ontario church records, the term "major" is used to describe a son, as in "the major son of so-and-so." I thought it would be the eldest, but that's not the case. Someone out there knows. Thanks

Re: "Mayor" in church records

Posted: 4 Nov 2012 12:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
It means that the son is of legal age.
Dave

Re: "Mayor" in church records

Posted: 4 Nov 2012 1:41PM GMT
Classification: Query
Major son of so and so means legal age, which was usually over 21, and minor son is usually under 21. For catholic marrige, if the child is a minor, there is often a note that the consent of the guardian was obtained, such as father, mother or step-father, etc. Sometimes the consent is noted on a separate sheet.
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