Hello Just wondering if anyone could help explain how a widow would have supported her family after her husbands death in Geelong late 1800's.? My g g g grandfather James EAGEN died 1874. His widow Margaret EGAN nee LISTON (sometimes given as Lyster /Linton) didn't pass away until about 1921. When James died Margaret had a young family - how would she have supported them? The family lived in the ASHBY area. Could anyone shed light on how this family would have survived please. Thank you Julie