It's Mine, Not Yours
In the early 1800s a single woman enjoyed the same rights as a man to enter contracts and manage property. However, when a woman married,...
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Dec 10, 20242 min read
A Nuncupative Will
A nuncupative will or verbal will is sometimes called a death bed will. A person who is too sick to execute a written will and is not...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read
Marriage Laws
Emily Dickinson once said, “The heart wants what the heart wants . . . So, what happens when what the heart wants is generally considered...
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Dec 5, 20242 min read
Under the Hay Stack--Dead
Early Monday morning, November 10, 1879, word was sent to Coroner Grafham that the body of a man was laying at an old straw stack...
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Dec 4, 20243 min read
Cemetery Restoration 2024
Because of some unforeseen events, our tombstone cleaning project for 2024 was not as vigorous as in years past. The tombstone...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
New Signs Around the Square
Have you noticed that the informational signs around the square have been replaced by Chevron? Thanks to their support, visitors to our...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
Fresh Greenery & Holly Swags
Perfect for Holiday Decorating or Gift Giving! Fresh Greenery & Holly swags available at the Research Library on Lexington Street,...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
Postcards from the Past
The Lawrence County Historical Society is participating in the Second Annual Festival of Trees presented by the Lawrence County Health...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
