If you don't mind some reading on the subject, a very good reference
is Women and the Law of Property in Early American by Marylynn Salmon.


On Nov 30, 2005, at 1:52 PM, Judith B. Gabor wrote:

> Could someone briefly describe the dower system in England and VA,
> especially the dates when it came into being in each location?
>
> If one dies intestate today, does it still apply?
>
> Thanks very much - J. B. Gabor
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