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1885 divorce petition

1885 divorce petition

Posted: 20 Apr 2013 9:14PM GMT
Classification: Query
I've just found a petition for a judicial separation in 1885 for my gt grandfather-in-law. I cannot find any other documents other than the husband's petition for separation from his wife due to her cruelty.
Anyone know how I can find out what happened? I don't know if they were divorced/separated as a result of this.
It was in 1885 which I believe is a rare event at that time.

Help please!
Jill

Re: 1885 divorce petition

Posted: 28 May 2013 10:49AM GMT
Classification: Query
If you give names & DOB I can look in Newspapers or on FMP Divorce records

Re: 1885 divorce petition

Posted: 28 May 2013 9:39PM GMT
Classification: Query
HI
James Willson and Margaret Simpson Bowman.
I've found his petition to divorce her, but can't find any further details.
Thanks
Jill
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