This was the mindset of the older generation. They believed the inheritance should stay in the family by leaving them to the sons and grandsons as daughters would only grow up to marry into another family.

For families without a direct descendant to bequeath the inheritance to, fellow townspeople would be eyeing the property.

They would keep the wealth in the town.

Many were unwilling to leave their hard-earned assets to someone who did not carry the family name. Hence, they would try to b