In the processioning records of St. Paul's Parish several women are referred
to as Widdow.  However the ancestor I am researching (Marg. Via) was not
referred to as  Widdow.

What would the reason be for this?  Did widow generally indicate a woman
who's children were raised?

Thank you,
Judy



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