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The "dower right" entitles the surviving spouse (generally a widow) to a
life estate in the family home. In some states, the dower right also gave
the surviving widow a right to one third of the deceased's other assets. I
do not know what Virginia (colonial) law provided in 1723. Because of the
dower right, a purchaser could not acquire full title to property from one
member of a married couple, so both husband and wife needed to sign deeds.
Cordially,
TomHill
Thomas C. Hill
Charlottesville, VA 22901-6355
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Subject: [VA-HIST] Genealogy Question
I want to thank those who answered my previous question re the use of
"Boarder" for "room & board" in a City Directory. They clearly answered my
question. This forum is an infinite source of knowledge.
I'll try again-New Question: what does "-----Elizabeth, wife of Thomas
Collup appeared in court to relinquish dower right to Robert Hall in land
conveyed March 10, 1723" mean? (in PG County records)
Thanks
John Cullom
Westminster, MD
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