Tip for finding maiden names

"In the lower left corner of most old deeds you will find two to four witnesses. The first one is always from the husband's side, the next two from the wife's side. That is to protect her one-half dower rights under the law. Nothing you will ever use will give greater clues to maiden names."

The above tip was found in a Minnesota Genealogical Newsletter and sent to me but with no ref. as to newletter name

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