ritinrider
I know that for quite awhile, especially in the east, women weren't allowed to own property or anything. This is why young boys were often listed as Head of Household. Father had died, and they were the oldest male living in the house. My question, did this stupid idea come with them as they moved west. Specifically, could a woman own her own land in Texas in the 1860's. I was thinking this was land she and her husband homesteaded, before his death. Would his death mean she lost the land, and livestock?
Thanks. Sorry to be such a pain, this story is killing me. it won't go away and I want my facts right if I'm going to write it.
Nita
Thanks. Sorry to be such a pain, this story is killing me. it won't go away and I want my facts right if I'm going to write it.
Nita