Under the common law inherited from England, the husband had control of all property, this is not the law in Virginia today. When did this change? Does this list have a FAQ? Is it appropriate to post a newspaper article to this group for comment? Where would be a good place in Hampton Roads to get books on Virginia History at a good price? To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html