Until 1700, many Chesapeake widows inherited all of their husbands' property and administered their own estates.

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Prior to 1700, it was common for widows in the Chesapeake region to inherit their husbands' property and be responsible for managing their own estates. However, changes in inheritance laws and societal attitudes towards women's property rights resulted in a shift away from this practice in the 18th century.

Until 1700, Many Chesapeake Widows Inherited All of Their Husbands