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Probate matters for the original English colonies were handled under English law. Under English common law, a married woman could only make a will of real property with her husband's consent or with an antenuptial contract. Some colonial records were kept by the town or the colony.<br> | Probate matters for the original English colonies were handled under English law. Under English common law, a married woman could only make a will of real property with her husband's consent or with an antenuptial contract. Some colonial records were kept by the town or the colony.<br> | ||