Let's say your average English freeman goes off to the Crusades and gets killed. What kind of situation would his wife and kids be in?

by slaffterphish
DanKensington

There are some options, depending. More can always be said on the matter, so if anyone else would like to contribute, please don't let this compilation of previous posts stop you! We always welcome more answers from anyone who can. While we wait for new stuff, OP, here's a few posts on widowhood that may be of interest:

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