Ms. Molly; You have not told us whether the ancestor was male or female, and the law MIGHT - MIGHT - differ depending upon your answer to that question. ----- Original Message ----- From: molly shumate To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 1:45 PM Subject: HOMESTEAD LAWS Need someones good interpretation on this one: My ancestor on 24 May 1871 claims lands and property in Pittsylvania Co., VA under the HOMESTEAD LAW. This included property of desk, bookcase, sideboard, bureau, beds, furniture, mare, filly, etc. Can anyone tell me what this law was? Did it have anything to do with the aftermath of the Civil War? Thank you in advance. Molly Shumate _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html