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Deed, Asa Palmer to Mercy Ledyard, Bath, 1809

Deed, Asa Palmer to Mercy Ledyard, Bath, 1809

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: 1809-10-02 Location: Bath Media: Ink on paper

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Item 28495

Quitclaim Deed from Ann N. King to William Ledyard, Bath, 1853

Quitclaim Deed from Ann N. King to William Ledyard, Bath, 1853

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: 1853-01-25 Location: Bath Media: Ink on paper

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Coll. 61, vol. 1A, p. 81

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 2 of 4

"… inherited from their husbands both via their dower rights and additional bequests. Familial bonds and inheritance held particular importance among…"