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From: "Robert S. Ireland" <>
Subject: Re: [MDCAROLI] Andrew, Cratcher & Lord
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:34:07 -0400
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Mary's maiden name was FLETCHER and she married a CRATCHER, she had a
brother, Batterton FLETCHER, and was the daughter of William FLETCHER and
Elizabeth SELVEY. Elizabeth's father was Tobias SELVEY.
Often after a woman marries she first rids herself of her most disliked or
middle name replacing it with her maiden. Ever after she is known by her
married (husband's) surname. This still happens often enough today, but on
legal documents once a community assumes you married you are until the end
more considered the husband's wife and therefore carry his name on all
transactions.
This should not be a hard to follow concept in light of the fact it still
goes nearly without question today.
Not to pontificate, but I know ladies today who after receiving a divorce
are so intricately identified with their former husbands that the nightmare
of clearing legal accounts, both joint and singular, can be overwhelming and
financially burdensome ...usually them, not the men. In fact, often in a
marriage many institutions make it difficult for the lady of the house to be
head on any binding agreement. For example, if you are married, look to see
who's name is always first on any joint accounts, home lien, mortgage,
telephone bill and get a taste of what inequity your lady will suffer if
ever she were disillusioned with the union and wanted to dissolve it. Don't
even speak of credit. I'm sure many of the female membership of this list
can vouche for this. I can't tellyou how often I would be at a restaurant or
check-out counter and although "she" pays, "I" get the receipt or the change
handed to me, a few times even "THEIR" credit card! ...and to make it worse,
the woman are just as guilty as the men on this one!!
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Collins" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [MDCAROLI] Andrew, Cratcher & Lord


> Thanks!
>
> I did not realize that Mary Cratcher/Crutcher/Fletcher 's 1765 Will
specified her daughter South (Sarah) as the wife of John Andrew.
>
> Now the question is should we use Cratcher, Crutcher, or Fletcher as the
last name.
>
> Thanks, Frank
>
>
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