Must have Hated his Daughter !

[jeff of pa]

If she didn't Hate him In his Life,
She probably did in his death
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania) 01 Jan 1913, Wed

 

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[eyemustdigtreasure]

I love my daughter, but I doubt she'll get any of the gold rings, that I've found....!

 

[Lenrac2]

Seems that was common back in the day. I have read several old wills where the daughters got little to nothing. I guess it was up to their husbands to provide for them. Or a lot of men disliked their daughters!

 

[jeff of pa]

I think a little bit of both. seemed saying "My Boy" & carrying on their name was more important, then family

That & someone to do manual labor

Don't want the Girl being Richer then her husband , Unless your looking for a Good Wife to support ya

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Dowry supported the young woman, venturing off into marriage...!
Yes, some things have changed, others not...!