"Supposed wife"

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Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Donald	Report	4 Jun 2004 10:52
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Hi Sara, They were written in a Will and the term is used repeatedly so I am pretty certain that they were never married for whatever reason! Thanks to all for your help. Jackie
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Donald	Report	3 Jun 2004 19:33
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Thanks Helen and Lisa, These were my thoughts as well! Jackie
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 2,953 Send Message	Lisa J in California	Report	3 Jun 2004 19:08
	I agree with Helen. Perhaps that is what the "family lore" is, but it hasn't been proven.
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	3 Jun 2004 18:57
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Without the context, I suggest it means she appears to be his wife but they're not convinced, i.e. living in sin.
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Donald	Report	3 Jun 2004 18:45
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 139 Send Message	Does anyone know what this means? Jackie