In a message dated 4/23/01 10:33:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CASHKILBY@aol.com writes: << Paul--I do not agree that woman could not inherit land in 1787. I have many wills conveying land to daughters either by will or by law. What is your source for this statement? Craig Kilby >> I knew there was another post I meant to respond to. Here is an example of daughters inheriting from excerpts from the Louisa Co 1754 will of Christopher Clark, which to the best of my knowledge (I do believe I'd know about it) was not challenged in court: Will: In the name of God, Amen. I, Christopher Clark, being in sound mind and memory, thanks to God Almighty, for it but calling to mind the uncertainties of ye life, make this my last will and testament asfollows: ..................... 3. I give my loving daughter, Rachel Moorman, four hundred acres of land in Hanover Co. near to Capt. Thomas Dancey, and one negro woman named Moll, with her increase and all things else that she has had in her possession whatever of mine. .............. &. I give my loving daughter Elizabeth Anthony, four hundred acres of land in Goochland Co. on Footer Creek near south Fork of James River, two young negroes, Moll and Jenny, cows and calves, one feather bed and furniture..... In witness to the above promises I have hereunto set my hand and fixedmy seal this 14th day of August, 1741. Christopher Clark TEST: Thomas Martin (heir) Ann Martin (Daughter of Charles Moorman, Sr.) James Waring X (his mark) At a court held for Louisa Co. the 28th day of May 1754 this will was proved this day in open court by the oath of Thomas Martin and affirmation of Ann Martin and admitted to record and is recorded.Test. James Littlepage, Clerk Circuit Court. Best Regards, Janet Hunter