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From: Lou Tharp <>
Subject: [HOISINGTON-L] Maiden Names
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:06:11 -0500

Hi all:
A friend sent the following and thought it might be helpful to everyone.

>From the Minnesota Genealogical Newsletter

In the lower left corner of most old deeds you will find two to four
witnesses. The first one is always from the husband's side. The next two
are from the wife's side. That is to protect her one-half dower rights
under the law.

Have a good day. Lou

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