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From: Liana Brittain <>
Subject: Re: 14th-15th century legal age in Scotland?
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 1996 17:12:13 GMT


Peter A. Kincaid wrote:
>
> Would anyone know offhand what the age criteria was
> for a person to sign/witness legal documents in
> 14th-15th century Scotland? I assume is was 18 or
> 19 but I am hoping for a definitive answer.
>
> Peter A. Kincaid
> Sussex, NB, Canada

I have a bond of indenture dated 1782 signed by an 11 year old and his
father, as well as the master. It's not as early as you'd asked, but may
give you some direction.

Liana Brittain

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