Widows and Orphans

[Tarbicus]

I think they were on their own if they weren't officially a spouse, but I imagine the deceased soldier would leave provisions for his dependents in his will. There's a paper that touches on the subject, but I can't remember the name off the top of my head. IIRC they were evicted if living in the same military house, which also brings to light questions about the nature of co-habitation in the army.