Join us for a monthly, fun, informal, & informative genealogy group. All Genealogists of all experience levels are welcome! Please feel free to bring your own computer but computers will be provided (please bring a flash drive to save work)

This month we are having Bryna O'Sullivan give a presentation on Maiden Names and Dower Right: Documenting your Female Ancestors.  

In countries with English influence, marriage historically resulted in women giving up their maiden names and losing many of their legal rights. This program will introduce the concepts of couverture, dower right, and other legal principles that may influence records of your ancestors. It will also guide you through navigating those records to learn more about your female ancestors’ lives.