Madaline Preston wrote:
> I'm working with deeds in the late 1700's - early 1800's in Rockingham Co,
> VA.  Sometimes only John Krim is listed as grantor or grantee, other times
> his wife, Juliann, is mentioned.
> Is there a policy/format that was followed or was writing deeds strictly at
> the whim of the clerk?
> Look forward to any thoughts you can share.
> M. Preston
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This does not relate directly to the dower question, but there are 
places in the colonial period where non citizens cannot pass their land 
to their descendants by will.  You will see the land deeded and there 
will be no will. 

Marilyn Jackson

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