Age of "infant" on burial record (General)
by janehope 
, Tuesday, January 08, 2013, 14:29 (4387 days ago)
Hi
Probably been asked before, but I've seen a number of children's burials listed where the age of the child just says "infant". Can anyone enlighten me as to what age range this might be?
TIA. Jane
Age of "infant" on burial record
by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, January 08, 2013, 14:42 (4387 days ago) @ janehope
Hi
Probably been asked before, but I've seen a number of children's burials listed where the age of the child just says "infant". Can anyone enlighten me as to what age range this might be?
TIA. Jane
The safe answer is under the age of majority /consent. ( http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=23597 )
So depending on the year that answer (age) will also vary :-(
In some locations/parishes it might mean under 2, in others under 1.
Not a perfect answer I'm afraid.
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Age of "infant" on burial record
by janehope , Saturday, January 12, 2013, 19:48 (4383 days ago) @ slowhands
Many thanks for that Slowhands. Thought you'd know - you have a wealth of information.