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Gay woman stakes claim to part of IBM fortune

Silicon Valley, Mar 1 (PTI) A gay woman who claims she was both the daughter and "wife" of one of the daughters of IBM founder Thomas J Watson Jr is fighting for a share of his fortune.

According to court records, Patricia Spado was the domestic partner of IBM heiress Olive Watson for more than 10 years until 1992, when the couple split, online publication 'Information Week' reported today.

Before the breakup, in 1991, Watson legally adopted Spado in Maine in order to circumvent anti-gay marriage state laws and ensure that she would be financially secure.

A letter from Spado's lawyer sent to the …

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