On problems finding female ancestors, of any background, remember "I cannot put gas in my car without a note from my husband. The Car, the house, and everything else I think that I own is in his name. When I die, I cannot decide who will receive my personal effects. If he dies first I may be allowed to stay in my own home, or may be given a certain number of days to vacate the premises. Any real estate I inherit from my husband is not mine to sell of devise in a will. All the money I earn belongs to my husband. I cannot operate or engage in business in my own name. If my ancestor is enslaved, I cannot marry, may not be allowed to raise my own children, join a church, travel freely, own property or testify against those who harm me. Christina Kassabian Schaefer
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The answer to the question, "Who would write this?" is just about every woman who has ever tried to get married. The real question, however, is why. The answer may be that it's hard to find a man who will promise the following: He will not abuse you by beating or raping you. He will not cheat on you.

He will give you money. Many men will tell you these things, but never keep them once they get what they want from you. If you are a woman who has read this far, then this author has no doubt that there are many women in your life who would love for you to understand this concept of marriage and its associated financial obligations.

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