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 > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the > instructions > at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html