Re: The meaning of "in-law" in the 17yh & 18th centuries


> > As I understand it the designation "In-law" in the 1600s and 1700s
> > had an expanded meaning to what it does today. I want to make sure
> > I am looking at all the possible relationships:
>
> I don't think there are many of us who can trace back that far.
>
> Patscga@xxxxxxx <Patscga@xxxxxxx>


Well, if you get into a well-documented family, the 1300's isn't
unreachable. Helps if they've owned the same land for 650 years,
though.

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