This 1918 digest, compiled by the United States Bureau of War Risk Insurance, provides a crucial overview of common law marriage across the United States, its territories, and dependencies. As a primary source document, "Digest of the law Relating to Common law Marriage" offers invaluable insight into the legal landscape during a pivotal era in American history, especially concerning the rights and protections afforded to families during wartime. The text is essential for legal historians, genealogists, and anyone researching the evolution of family law in the United States.
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