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In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is described as
"fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille majeure". I understand
that this translates as a "major son" and a "major daughter".
Wondering if anyone else has seen this expression, and if so, what does it mean?
Single, only, oldest etc?
Thank you in advance,
Roberta Solit
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In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is described as
"fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille majeure". I understand
that this translates as a "major son" and a "major daughter".
Wondering if anyone else has seen this expression, and if so, what does it mean?
Single, only, oldest etc?
Thank you in advance,
Roberta Solit
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IAJGS Conference in Warsaw
Early discounted registration ends on 5 May 2018.
Don't miss the first IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
to be held in Eastern Europe and our 38th overall! The Warsaw, Poland
Hilton Hotel & Conference Center will be the base for lectures, panels,
networking, and historic excursions and a unique Resource Village!
Mark your calendar for 5-10 August 2018 and visit iajgs2018.org for details.
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Peter S Wyant wyants@sasktel.net
Jun 2, 2018, 12:49:45 PM6/2/18
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Shabbat shalom, Roberta,
"Son (or daughter) of the age of majority".
Peter Wyant
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Shabbat shalom, Roberta,
"Son (or daughter) of the age of majority".
Peter Wyant
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sherri Fischer Venditti bernerfolk@aol.com
Jun 2, 2018, 1:18:03 PM6/2/18
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It means the bride and groom were both adults, having reached the age of majority.
In 1880 and 1920 the age of consent in France was 13 so likely the same in 1909.
Sherri Venditti
The Berkshires, USA
>rso...@gmail.com rso...@gmail.com wrote:
> In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is described as
> "fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille majeure".
It means the bride and groom were both adults, having reached the age of majority.
In 1880 and 1920 the age of consent in France was 13 so likely the same in 1909.
Sherri Venditti
The Berkshires, USA
>rso...@gmail.com rso...@gmail.com wrote:
> In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is described as
> "fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille majeure".
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Jun 2, 2018, 1:24:37 PM6/2/18
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"elder son" and "elder daugter" of two sibling sons or daughters.
But in this case describing all the offspring of someone:
"eldest son" and "eldest daughter".
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Evertjan Hannivoort.
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rso...@gmail.com rso...@gmail.com) wrote:
> In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is
> described as "fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille
> In a Paris, French marriage record from the year 1909, the groom is
> described as "fils majeur". The bride is also referred to as a "fille
> majeure". I understand that this translates as a "major son" and a
> "major daughter".
Litterally:
> "major daughter".
"elder son" and "elder daugter" of two sibling sons or daughters.
But in this case describing all the offspring of someone:
"eldest son" and "eldest daughter".
--
Evertjan Hannivoort.
The Netherlands.
exjxwxhannivoortATinterxnlxnet
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rsolit@gmail.com rsolit@gmail.com
Jun 2, 2018, 1:28:54 PM6/2/18
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Dear JewishGenner's,
Thank you for the overwhelming response to my question.
The terms Fils majeur and Fille majeure refer to the future married couple being of
legal age, 21 at that time (1909).
As a long time member of the JewishGen family, I have always known that we are a
remarkable group. Today I was so impressed by the number and quality of the
responses to my post, all including translation, some referring me to other sites
for more information and even offers to translate other parts of similar documents.
I highly recommend that you post your questions on JewishGen's Discussion Group.
You will be surprised at the amount of information that JewishGenner's have and
love sharing.
In appreciation, I will be sending a donation to JewishGen.
Thank you,
Roberta Solit
Potomac, MD
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Dear JewishGenner's,
Thank you for the overwhelming response to my question.
The terms Fils majeur and Fille majeure refer to the future married couple being of
legal age, 21 at that time (1909).
As a long time member of the JewishGen family, I have always known that we are a
remarkable group. Today I was so impressed by the number and quality of the
responses to my post, all including translation, some referring me to other sites
for more information and even offers to translate other parts of similar documents.
I highly recommend that you post your questions on JewishGen's Discussion Group.
You will be surprised at the amount of information that JewishGenner's have and
love sharing.
In appreciation, I will be sending a donation to JewishGen.
Thank you,
Roberta Solit
Potomac, MD
MODERATOR: Thank you in advance, Roberta, for your donation. Donations are what
keep JewishGen going, since there are no subscription fees!
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Jun 3, 2018, 10:06:55 AM6/3/18
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See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent
Cecilia Nyleve
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(Sherri Fischer Venditti berne...@aol.com) wrote:
>It means the bride and groom were both adults, having reached the age of majority.
>In 1880 and 1920 the age of consent in France was 13 so likely the same in 1909.
Age of consent should not be confused with age of majority.
>It means the bride and groom were both adults, having reached the age of majority.
>In 1880 and 1920 the age of consent in France was 13 so likely the same in 1909.
See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent
Cecilia Nyleve
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