Sometimes you just run across a tidbit, and you know the whole story is probably lost somewhere in that distant past, but you also know that whatever the details are, it's a sad story. Like this: At a Court of Probate holden at Danbury in and for the District of Danbury on the 2nd day … Continue reading Research is not always fun (civil commitment)
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Prenuptial agreement, 18th-century style
Listening to a program on the radio today reminded me of a 1789 prenuptial agreement that I ran across while doing a title search in Stratford a while back. Before I give you the transcript, though, I should make sure you understand why it's interesting. First, such agreements were rare. Second, the reason they were … Continue reading Prenuptial agreement, 18th-century style
Kristen Noble Keegan, Historical Geographer 