Proctor v. Bigelow

Nancy Bigelow sued for dower in lands aliened by her husband in 1838. He died in 1851. These suits were brought in 1876.

The two principal questions presented are 1, whether her marriage was proven by legal evidence; and 2, whether dower is governed by the statutes of limitation.

The marriage was proved by her son’s testimony, showing that she and his father lived together and brought up a large family, treated each other on all occasions as husband and wife, were so reputed in the family and by others, addressed each other as such, and jointly signed papers in that relation.

We know of no…