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This is the 30th and 40th 'penning' | This is the 30th and 40th 'penning' | ||
A 'penning' was a currency, like a penny. The "30th and 40th Penning are 'taxes that are levied from 1679 to 1806 respectively on legacies in the collateral line and on auctions of real estate. This percentage is 3.3% and 2.5% on inheritances on the value of that property. | |||
This web-site takes you immediately to a Surname and Given name search, where you can enter your ancestors name and see if he/she appeared in that part of the court system. An indx comes up and if you think you found one that belongs to your family, all you have to do is click on the entry and the information, or reference to it, will show up right underneath it. | This web-site takes you immediately to a Surname and Given name search, where you can enter your ancestors name and see if he/she appeared in that part of the court system. An indx comes up and if you think you found one that belongs to your family, all you have to do is click on the entry and the information, or reference to it, will show up right underneath it. | ||