LAWRENCE COUNTY OHIO - Divorces *********************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha J. Martin lawrenceregister@gmail.com To see an update on these pages go to the Lawrence Co. Register at http://www.lawrencecountyohio.com/index.htm October 11, 1998 *********************************************************************** Divorces from Lawrence County, Ohio Submitted by Martha J. Martin The following divorces were taken from various newspapers and court records in Lawrence County, Ohio. This is by no means a complete list. I will, however, be adding to this list periodically as I get the time to do so, so please check back from time to time. Please keep in mind that in some of these cases, there was just a suit FILED for divorce, and there wasn't any indication whether the divorce was actually awarded. I just pulled what was put in the newspapers as it was printed and have no other information concerning these divorces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABRAM, James H. vs ABRAM, Eva Source: DR September 26, 1911 Misc: Married 18 Nov 1910, one child ADAMS, Jane vs ADAMS, Henry C. Cause: adultery with Eliza BRAMMER; custody of children requested by plaintiff Source: IR November 8, 1860 ADKINS, Thomas vs ADKINS, Susan Cause: adultery on or about 7 May 1915. Source: MI 13 May 1915 Misc: Ask for injunction restraining her from destroying the household goods and other property. Married 27 May 1887 and have four children. Pltf. says that she left home May 10, taking her wearing apparel, and that she came back on the 11th and "broke up" housekeeping. ALEXANDER, Anna M. vs ALEXANDER, Walter P. Cause: restraining order to prevent him from disposing of real estate which he owns was allowed. Source: IR April 9, 1908 ALLSHIRE, Eliza vs ALLSHIRE, George Cause: gross neglect of duty, husband refuses to work and provide Source: DR April 30, 1912 Misc: Married in 1888 : five children AMBIOLA, Mary vs AMBIOLA, John Cause: gross neglect of duty, claiming tht he has failed to provide her with clothes and other common necessities of life. She has worked to make her own living while the defendant is a man capable of earning good wages, and yet he refuses to work. She also asks alimony. Source: MI 11 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 2 Dec 1917 ANDERSON, Emma vs ANDERSON, Joseph Cause: failure to provide for past eighteen years and willful absence Source: MI 13 Mar 1915 Misc: Married in South Point, OH in 1889 and four children were born of the union, two sons deceased and two married daughters, Mrs. Margaret CLARK and Mrs. Mary MOORE. ANDERSON, Laura vs ANDERSON, Robert Cause: She states that for three months, after their marriage, everything went peaceful and quiet, but after that he failed to provide for her and has failed to do so ever since. Source: MI 6 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 9 May 1916 at Waverly, Ohio. He is an able man, earning good money, but fails to contribute toward her support. She also asks for alimony. ANKRIM, D.H. vs ANKRIM, Amanda Source: IR December 1898 Misc: Divorce granted ARCHIE, Addie vs ARCHIE, John Source: DR October 29, 1912 Misc: Mrs. ARCHIE given custody of two children ARMBRUSTER, Matilda vs Peter Source: IR March 29,1883 ARNETT, Jennie W. vs ARNETT, Newton W. Source: IR September 26, 1911 ARNOLD, Feriebe vs ARNOLD, Jeremiah Source: IR June 29,1893 Misc: divorce granted ARTIS, Eva L. vs ARTIS, John W. Cause: adultery with Bertha GUSTIN. Source: MI 10 Sept 1915 Misc: Married in Scioto county in 1902. At the time of the marriage, the defendant was the father of a child less than two years of age and is now 14 years old. Plaintiff says of the marriage there were four children born, John 12, Mildred 7, Margaret 3 and Darline 9 months. She states she always conducted herself as a dutiful and prudent wife. She asks for alimony and support of herself and children. ARTHUR, Mary vs ARTHUR, Charles Cause: Her petition charges him with adultery with Birdie BROWN upon various occasions. Source: MI 16 Dec 1915 Misc: Asking for divorce. Married 7 Sept 1895 - have five children. ARTHUR, Minnie vs ARTHUR, John Cause: gross neglect of duty, claiming that ever since the birth of their child, three months ago, she has been forced to live from the charity of their neighbors as he has failed to provide for her and the child. She states further that he left her on certain intervals and associated with other women. Source: MI 7 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 25 Oct 1917 and have one child. Defendant earns good wages and plaintiff asks suitable alimony for herself and the child. ASH, Herbert vs ASH, Sylvia E. Source: IR September 26, 1911 ATKINSON, Ethel vs ATKINSON, Thos. Source: App. Docket 19-176; Complete Record 92, page 280; Journal 39 page 470 ; November 1, 1914 Case: 12045 BALDRIDGE, John F. vs BALDRIDGE, Cynthia I. Source: SWI July 29, 1913 BALDWIN, Dewey vs BALDWIN, Lucy Cause: neglect of duty Source: MI April 20, 1920 Misc: Decree granted. This decree shattered a war romance, the plaintiff having married the deft. st Rumelange, Luxemberg while in service with the Am. Expend. Forces, on June 22, 1919. BALL, Milton J. vs BALL, Rachel A. Source: IR September 26, 1911 BALL, Milton vs BALL, Racheal Source: Source: MI 29 Jun 1915 Misc: Deft. against for custody of the children, Emerson and Milton BALL, and the court decreed the children should remain with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William BALL. BALLARD, Mary vs BALLARD, Clifford Cause: whereabouts unknown Source: MI May 10, 1925 Misc: Married Feb. 21, 1920 : one child BALLARD, Pearl vs BALLARD, Roy Cause: gross neglect of duty; married March 1920; no children. Source: DR November 14, 1923 BARNETT, W.S. vs BARNETT, Rebecca Cause: willful absence for more than 3 years Source: IR February 6, 1908 Misc: Mr. BARNETT resides on Aaron's Creek and has a family of six children, all but one of whom are grown. Mrs. BARNETT has resided in Ironton for about 6 years. BARRON, Laura vs BARRON, Louis Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR November 12, 1912 Misc: extreme cruelty BARTRAM, Henry vs BARTRAM, Mary September 12, 1910 Cause: Divorce Feb 1910 Source: Journal 6, Page 269; Complete Record #83, Page 231; Volume 17, P 315 [Clerk of Courts] Case: 10239 BARTRAM, Mary vs BARTRAM, Henry October 22, 1910 Cause: gross neglect of duty Source:Journal 36, page 369; [Clerk of Courts] Misc: Children: Earl, age 10 Earnest, age 8 confided to Mary. BATES, Arminta C. vs BATES, Geo. A. Cause: extreme cruelty and assaulting her and beating her. Source: IR January 29, 1903 Misc: Married 28 Feb 1880 in Wayne Co, WV have six children. BATES, Sarah vs BATES, James N. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR November 12, 1912 Misc: married Dec 1905; two children BAYS, Lavina vs BAYS, Amos Cause: Divorce granted Source: IR November 28, 1895 BAZEMORE, Buena vs BAZEMORE, Albert Cause: plaintiff has not lived with defendant for more than six weeks; requests custody of unborn child. Source: IR May 19, 1919 Misc: Married 29 Jan 1918 BEALS, Bertha vs BEALS, Robert Cause: adultery Source: IR July 19, 1906 Misc: custody of children requested by plaintiff BECKELHAMER, Albert vs BECKELHAMER, Efie Cause: willful absence for more than three years Source: MI February 10 ,1920 Misc: Married 30 Jul 1910, no children; Twin brothers seek divorce BECKELHAMER, John vs BECKELHAMER, Lucy Cause: gross neglect of duty; She left him, doesn't know of her whereabouts. Source: MI February 10, 1920 Misc: Married Oct. 30, 1918 BEEMAN, Mary vs BEEMAN, Gains Cause: Cruel treatment Source: IR March 8, 1883 BELCHER, Mary F. vs BELCHER, John Source: IR March 8, 1883 BELL, Sebie vs BELL, John Cause: adultery Source: IR December 28 ,1905 BELL, Sebie vs BELL, John Cause: adultery Source: IR December 28, 1905 BELL, Trilla see Georgena HASKET BENNETT, Elizabeth vs BENNETT, Lewis E. Source: IR December 23,1897 BENNINGTON, Emma vs BENNINGTON, Fred Cause: willful absence Source: MI December 23, 1920 BERKLEY, Jeanette vs BERKLEY, Edgar E. Source: IR December 23, 1897 BETTS, Isaac vs BETTS, Minerva Jane Source: Chancery Records #2, page 117; November 21,1907 Misc: Married June 5, 1845 at Greenup Co, KY; Petition Mar. 17, 1854; Decree June 13, 1854. BISHOP, Nancy vs BISHOP, Wm. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR November 30, 1905 Misc: Married Feb. 11, 1884; Two children BLACK, James vs BLACK, Emma L. Source: IR December 15, 1898 Misc: divorce granted BLACK, Jane vs BLACK, James Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI January 11, 1920 Misc: Maiden name was Jane HACKWORTH BLACKWELL, Isabel vs BLACKWELL, Elmer Source: IR February 26, 1903 BLACKWELL, Martha vs BLACKWELL, Elmer Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: IR March 12, 1903 BLAKE, Anna see Anna COFFEY BLAKE, Elizabeth vs BLAKE, George Cause: extreme cruelty and adultery Source: IR April 2, 1908 Misc: last residence of George was Pt. Pleasant, WV BLAKE, Elizabeth vs BLAKE, George Source: IR May 14, 1908 BLANKENSHIP, Mary E. vs BLANKENSHIP, John Source: IR June 3, 1897 BLANKENSHIP, Pressley vs BLANKENSHIP, Mahala Source: IR February 6,1896 BOLES, William vs BOLES, Elizabeth Source: MI 12 May 1914 BOLL, Jennie vs BOLL, Clarence Cause: extreme cruelty Source: MI 5 Sept 1919 Misc: Divorce granted yesterday. The care, education and control of Clarence BOLL, Jr. their only son, was given to Jospehine BOLL, the paternal grandmother and Lulu NORTH, subject to the right of Jennie BOLL, to take the child to her home, not oftener than two days a week, to come for the child and return the same day, before dark. Defendant is to pay plaintiff $50 immediately and $25 additional on Dec 24 and the defendat is charged with the whole support of the child and to pay the costs of the case. BOGGS, P.F. vs BOGGS, Sarah A. Cause: willful absence for more than three years and adultery. Alleges that she is the mother of two illegitimate children. Source: SWR May 2,1898 Misc: Married in Lawrence County June 18, 1885; no children. BOWMAN, Jacob R. vs BOWMAN, Elsie Cause: divorce Source: IR June 11,1896 BOYLE, J.F. vs BOYLE, Florence Cause: divorce granted Source: IR July 25,1891 BRACKENRIDGE, Clarissa vs BRACKENRIDGE, F.D. Cause: willful absence for more than two years, failure to render any support; disregard of martial duties. Source: IR March 15,1906; no children. Misc: requests restoration of maiden name BRAGG, Ida vs BRAGG, Lee Cause: She is destitute and depending presently upon charity of her friends. He threatened her and she feels he will do bodily harm, unless he is restrained. Source: IR October 13, 1929 Misc: Married 7 May 1926 and asks custody of children requested by plaintiff BRAGG, Nettie Davis vs BRAGG, Augustus W. Cause: Failure and refusal to provide Source: MI May 3, 1925 BROMLEY, Lillie Crawford vs BROMLEY, Samuel Cause: statutory grounds Source: DR December 27, 1912 BROWN, Elizabeth vs BROWN, Joseph Cause: gross neglect of duty and requests restoration of maiden name and habitual drunkenness Source: IR March 15, 1906 Misc: Married Sept. 13, 1897 at Findley, OH and no children were born of this union. BROWN, Ida Bell vs BROWN, William Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR December 3, 1912 Misc: Married at Jackson Sept 1900 and defendant left the plaintiff in 1903. BROWN, Kati vs BROWN, Robert Cause: desserting of wife Date: August 5,1913 Misc: Marr. June 24, 1912 Catlettsburg, KY; Wife not asking for divorce, just alimony. BROWN, Lucinda vs BROWN, Wm. T. Cause: adultery Source: IR July 27, 1905 BROWN, Margaret H. vs BROWN, Edward A. Cause: habitually intoxication Source: IR December 26, 1907 Misc: Separated July 1906. Married Dec. 26, 1892 in Gallipolis. Also a request for an order restraining him from interfering with plaintiff or going about her residence were granted. BROWN, Robert vs BROWN, Mary A. Cause: adultery with Charles DAVIS Source: DR March 18, 1912 Misc: Married Nov. 3, 1894 - 1 year BROWN, Wm. vs BROWN, Sadie Cause: willful absence and cruelty Source: IR July 14, 1904 BROWNSTEAD, Louise vs BROWNSTEAD, Ray Cause: gross neglect Source: MI 12 Jan 1916 Misc: filed suit Monday in common pleas court. BRUBAKER, Lydia vs BRUBAKER, Charles C. Cause: willful absence and gross neglect Source: IR December 20,1906 Misc: Complete Record 76, page 470; Journal 33, page 394 [Clerk of Court] BRUCE, Caroline vs BRUCE, Henry Cause: divorce granted Source: IR December 5 ,1895 BRUCE, James vs BRUCE, Nettie February 1, 1905 cause: divorce Source: Complete Record 71, page 239; Journal 32, page 4 [Clerk of Court] BRUCE, Robert J. vs BRUCE, Margaret Hamlin Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: IR May 17, 1906 BRUMFIELD, Calvin vs BRUMFIELD, Cora Source: DR February 3, 1916 Misc: Married 1895; no children. Have been living apart for 7 years. BRUMFIELD, Mary Susan vs BRUMFIELD, McClellan February 1, 1900 cause: divorce Source: Journal 28, page 342 [Clerk of Courts] BRUVENDER, Jacob vs BURVENDER, Ella Cause: divorce Source: IR June 11,1896 BRYANT, Isabel vs BRYANT, Frank W. Cause: absence Source: IR August 22, 1895 BRYANT, Lida vs BRYANT, Marcellus Cause: extreme cruelty and adultery Source: IR January 21, 1904 Misc: Married 15 Jan 1898, and one child. BRYSON, Susan vs BRYSON, John Cause: willful absence for three years Source: IR January 2, 1908 Misc: Requests alimony Case: 9703 BRYSON, Susan vs BRYSON, John Cause: willful absence for three years Source: IR January 2, 1908 Misc: residence unknown for defendant BUSH, Samuel R. vs BUSH, Jane A. Cause: absence for more than three years Source: IR January 22, 1903 BUTCHER, Callie vs BUTCHER, James Source: IR October 24, 1901 Misc: restoration of maiden name of Callie STURGILL BUTLER, Bertha Ella vs BUTLER, James R. Cause: failure to provide since June 1913 and extreme cruelty, and that in May 1915, he cursed her and refused to live with her and that he has beaten her. He is also charged with adultery. Source: Source: MI 10 Sept 1915 Misc: Married Nov 1890 and had the following children: Bertha 13, Charles 11, and James 5. BUTLER, Susie vs BUTLER, John September 10, 1903 Cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR Misc: Marr. Sept. 2, 1877 Greenup, KY; Six children (not named) BUTTS, Lucy vs BUTTS, Wm. Cause: habitual drunkenness, cruelty and adultery Source: IR November 21, 1907 Case: 9686 CALE, Rebecca vs CALE, Timothy Date: January 30, 1854 Misc: Petition 30 Jan 1854; decree 14 Jun 1854; Marr. 6 Mar 1840, Law. Co, OH; Chancery Records #2, page 120 (bottom). Children: Charles 12 and George 10. CALLAHAN, Anna vs CALLAHAN, Dave Source: MI January 27, 1920 CAMMACK, Eustice E. vs CAMMACK, Cora cause: adultery Source: IR March15, 1906 Misc: Married Mar. 23?, 1900 at Williamson, WV and one child was born of union. He asks for custody of minor child. CAMPBELL, Carrie vs CAMPBELL Orville Cause: willful absence and gross neglect of duty Source: MI 25 Feb 1915 Misc: divorce granted 24 Feb 1915. Pltf. was given the care and custody of their one minor child. CAMPBELL, Charles vs his wife Cause: abandonment Source: DR May 18, 1912 Misc: Married in Louisville in 1907 : one child CAMPBELL, John vs CAMPBELL, Jane Source: ID May 21,1875 CARPENTER, Sarah Jane vs CARPENTER, Wm. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR August 19, 1919 Misc: Married 1882 : Divorce dismissed, wherefore, she seek alimony and just relief. CARPENTER, Sarah Jane vs CARPENTER, William Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, claiming that he abused her and that she put up with him until the chldren were all of age and then due to his ill-teatment, was forced to leave him. Source: MI 20 Aug 1919 Misc: Married in Lawrence county in 1882 and have no minor children. CARPENTER, William vs CARPENTER, Sarah Jane Cause: alleges gross neglect for three years and and that deft. keeps company with indecent and lewd women. Source: MI 6 Mar 1915 Misc: Married in this county about the year 1882 and that they have two children, a daughter 34 years old and a son aged 26. CARPENTER, William vs CARPENTER, Sarah Jane Source: Source: MI 13 Jun 1915 Misc: divorce granted upon her cross-petition, and the pltf. was ordered to pay $65 alimony. CARROL, Daniel vs CARROL, Lula Cause: plaintiff represents that the defendant has disregarded her marital duties, been guilty of extreme cruelty, calling him vile names and often times throwing dishes at him. She has a violent temper and as she has a revolver hidden away, is fearful of his life. He further represents that she will not allow him to have his working clothes. Source: MI 9 Sept 1919 Misc: Married in Nov. 1912 and have two children. He asks the court to make the defendant turn over to him, his working clothes, a revolver and razor, also his property. As he cannot live witht the defendant any longer, he asks that he be granted a divorce and given custody of the children. CARTWRIGHT, Myrtle vs CARTWRIGHT, Stuart Cause: gross neglect of duty, claiming that he has failed to furnish a proper home and failed to provide her with food and clothing. She states that her father recently purchased a lot for them and -- building a house, but even with this he has failed to provide for her and she has been forced to appeal to her parents for support even since thier marriage. Source: MI 28 Aug 1919 Misc: Marr 28 May 1918 and have one child. She ask alimony and custody of child. CHANEY, Kate vs CHANEY, Frank Cause: neglect Source: DR November 25, 1912 Misc: Married 25 Apr 1907: three children CLARK, Margaret see Emma ANDERSON COFFEY, Anna vs COFFEY, Harvey J. Cause: Harvey did not provide for her and he often told her that he did not care for her. He also frequently declared that she was "not his wife, but merely a leech," and that he wished she would go back to her parents, the wife claims.-Cincinnati Enquirer. Source: MI 22 Oct 1915 Misc: Anna lived at 2364 Eastern avenue and Harvey was a young druggist of Ironton, Ohio. They were married Dec. 3, 1913. Wife wishes for restoration of maiden name of Anna BLAKE. She is now living at home, while COFFEY is working in a drug store at Third and Shiller streets, Columbus, Ohio. COLLIER, Isaac C. "Ty" vs COLLIER, Elizabeth Cause: defendant cussed and abused him Source: MI 22 Jan 1916 Misc: plaintiff is well known county evangelist. Married May 12, 1910. CONWAY, Daisy vs CONWAY, George Cause: extreme cruelty, claiming that he has beat her cursed her and treated the children very roughly. Source: MI 27 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 10 Aug 1912 and have two children. She asks for alimony and custody of the children. CORN, Calvin vs CORN, Eva Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR November 2, 1912 CORNWELL, Leona vs. CORNWELL, Silas Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - IWR DEC. ?, 1893 Misc: $25 temporary alimony allowed. CORUM, Annie vs. CORUM, James Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - I.R. JULY 18, 1895 Misc: divorce granted. CRAWFORD, Agnes vs CRAWFORD, Charles cause: adultery, disregard of marital duties and failure to provide. Source: IR April 26, 1906 Misc: Marr. 14 June 1893 and has four children: Charles, Otto, Harry & Clarence, aged 12, 10, 8 & 4 respectively. CROWELL, Agnes vs. CROWELL, Charles Cause: Grounds neglect and abuse. Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - IWR May 13, 1893 Misc:The defendant is serving a term of two years in the penitentiary for an assault with intent to kill his wife, having been convicted at the Feb. term of court 1893. T. N. Ross attorney. CRAWFORD, Abbie vs CRAWFORD, Chas. Cause: gross neglect and cruelty Source: MI 19 Nov 1915 Misc: divorce granted CRAWFORD, Charles vs CRAWFORD, Agnes cause: adultery Source: IR April 26, 1906 Misc: Divorce granted 31 Apr 1906-Journal 33, Page 85. Speaks of children, but not named. App. Docket 9427 Vol 16, Page 72. [Clerk of Court] CRAWFORD, Florence E. vs CRAWFORD, Harry D. Cause: willful absence of more than three years Source: MI 27 Oct 1915 Misc: Married 3 Jan 1911 and have no children. [Divorce was granted - MI 14 Dec 1915] CRISMAN, Flota vs CRISMAN, John Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI May 5, 1925 Misc: Three children CURRINGTON, Malissa vs. CURRINGTON, J. A. Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - I.R. JULY 18, 1895 Misc: divorce granted; the care of minor children given to plaintiff. CUNNINGHAM, Myrtilla D. vs CUNNINGHAM, Albert James Cause: absence and neglect. Source: MI 22 Jan 1916 Misc: Mother awarded custody of the child, but the husband was given to right to visit it and have it at certain times and each is to maintain it when having it in charge. Each of the parties to the suit relinquished any claim to the property of the other. DARLING, Della B. of Arabia vs TAYLOR, James M. Cause: Failure to provide for child; Paternity suit Source: IR September 11, 1902 DAVIS, Maria vs DAVIS, James Cause: Plaintiff says that during Sept 1915, defendant's daughter and famliy moved in with them and at that time, the defendant said that he cared for plaintiff no longer. Source: Misc: Married 31 Dec 1913 and no children. Said she always conducted herself towards defendant as a faithful and obedient wife. That she cooked and cared for defendant's two sons. Plaintiff says that her health was bad and has continued so low ever since she was compelled to leave her home, and is not able to support herself. She asks for alimony for her sustenance and expenses. DEERING, Melvina vs DEERING, William Cause: neglect Source: DR January 18, 1916 DELONG, Edmund vs DELONG, Nancy Cause: adultery Source: IR May 15, 1871 Misc: Divorce granted DILLON, Minnie vs DILLON, Robert Cause: cruelty Source: MI 26 May 1915 Misc: She charges him with cruelty in that he struck her in the face and kicked her, and called her vile and vulgar names. They were married in 1881 and have four children. DOLEMAN, Nettie vs DOLEMAN, John W. Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - IWR DEC. ?, 1893 Misc: Divorce granted, and plaintiff given custody of child and to pay costs. DOTY, Rozzie vs DOTY, Anille Cause: neglect and extreme cruelty Source: MI 20 Feb 1916 Misc: Husband works for Ironton Punch and Shear works. DUFOUR, Harry vs. DUFOUR, Mattie Cause: extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, claiming tht she cursed and called him vile names and that she refused to keep house and neglected her marital duties. Source: MI 16 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 6 Sept 1912 and have one child. EDWARDS, Stella vs EDWARDS, Jack Cause: plaintiff alleges that ever since they were married, the defendant hs failed to provide food and clothing and the common necessaries of life, and that every since their marriage the defendant has roamed over the country. Source: MI 10 Sept 1915 Misc: Married 20 Apr 1913 at Catlettsburg. Plaintiff asks to be divorced and maiden name of Stella FULLER be restored. EICHERM Kate vs EICHER, Charles Cause: extreme cruelty; custody of child, son Marion, granted to defendant, with the wife having the pleasure of seeing him when she chooses and the possession of him one month in each year. Source: IR October 31, 1907 Misc: Parents residents of Hanging Rock. ENSIGNER, Maggie vs ENSINGER, Charles Source: DR January 9, 1912 ERLENWINE, Charles F. vs ERLENWINE, Annie Cause: willful absence Source: IR March 29, 1906 Misc: Married in Pittsburgh in April 1902; Last known residence was No. 90 Luky Ave, Allegheny, PA Case: 9410 FAULKNER, Mandana vs FAULKNER, William W. cause: gross neglect of duty and willful absence Source: IR April 10, 1902 Misc: Married about four years ago. Mrs FAULKNER lives with her father, Decatur HENDERSON, back of Millersport, asks for restoration of her maiden name and custody of minor child. FITZER, Florence vs FITZER, Harry M. Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR October 16, 1912 FRIEND, Lillian K. vs FRIEND, Charles Cause: She charges that he earns $4.00 per day, but has refused to contibute to the support of herself or the child. She furthur charges that the defendant goes with bad and vicious women. Source: MI 7 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 3 Sept 1917 and have one minor child. FRISCHA, Dora vs SPERRY, Charles Cause: failure to provide for his legitimate child. Source: MI 16 Feb 1915 Misc: Charles SPERRY, the Portsmouth barber. It was ordered that the deft. pay toward the support of his child, $12.50 per week. Dora FRISCHA, the mother of the child, was made its trustee for the handling of the money contributed for its support. FORREST, A.B. vs FORREST, Harry Source: MI 29 Jun 1915 Misc: the court granted the deft. $3 per week temporary alimony and was allowed $20 to contest her case. FORREST, Andrew B. vs FORREST, Edith Source: DR December 27, 1912 Case: 10719 FORREST, Andrew B. vs FORREST, Harriet Cause: She is so cross and ------ that there is no living with her. She has threatened to cut him with a knife and that she is, so cross that an angel could not live with her. Source: MI 13 Jun 1915 Misc: He says he is 72 years old and his wife is older. They were married last Jan. He asks for a divorce and that he be decreed of all rights to a 22 acre farm which he owned before he married. It will be remember that FORREST'S wife was found murdered across the river at Russell, when the body of George STEELE was found. FOUTS, Ann Davies vs FOUTS, Harry E. Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR March 30,1912 FULLER, Stella see Stella EDWARDS GAMBRELL, Lottie vs GAMBRELL Cause: Paintiff alleges that on or about May 12, 1914, the defendant struck her in the face with his fist and threathened to kill her with a shotgun. He abandoned her on the same date, she alleges, and she is now living wither her father. Source: MI 10 Nov 1915 Misc: Married in this county April 21, 1913 and have no children. GHOLSON, Lydia vs GHOLSON, Walter Cause: adultery Source: DR May 20, 1912 Misc: Married in Ashland, KY July 1899 : three children GOODY, Nora V. vs GOODY, Peter Source: IR January 18,1906 Misc: Granted custody of minor child to plaintiff. GORDON, Margaret vs GORDON, Paul Cause: gross neglect of duty and asking for alimony Source: DR February 20, 1912 GORDON, Margaret vs GORDON, Paul Cause: Defendant in Ohio Penitentiary Source: DR April 27,1912 GREER, Grace vs GREER, Lester Source: IE November 24, 1936 Misc: War War Vet Commits Suicide While Talking Over Old Times With His Divorced Wife at Proctorville, OH; His former wife, Miss Grace BLACK looks on. GRIFFITH, David vs GRIFFITH, Elizabeth Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR October 10,1912 GRUBER, Loretta A. vs GRUBER, Wm. H. Cause: habitual drunkenness, extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty Source: DR February 21, 1913 & MI 12 May 1914 Misc: Married 25 Dec 1901 : six children GUSTIN, George vs GUSTIN, Mrs. Cause: adultery. She is charged with frequently leaving the children until late at night and not being the proper party to raise them and asks that the court grant him their custody. Source: MI 5 Sept 1915 Misc: Married 6 Jul 1902 and have four children. She is charged with living in adultery with John ARTIS. A temporary injuction was asked for and granted restraining her from bothering or visiting the children. HACKER, Pauline See Pauline McALLISTER HAILEY, Catherine vs HAILEY, Samuel Cause: none given Source: MI 11 Sept 1911 Misc: hearing on the divorce case in Common pleas court seesion on Friday. Defendant was ordered to pay the plaintiff's attorney. HAILEY, Isabel vs HAILEY, Paul Source: DR June 22, 1916 Misc: Allowed alimony and custody of children HALTERMAN, Lillian vs HALTERMAN, Frank Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR January 18, 1916 HAMBERG, Charles vs HAMBERG, Melcina Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Source: MI 5 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 18 May 1918. He stats that she has refused to keep house and failed to look after the home and also charges that she has kept compny with other men and has acted cruel townard him. He asks that her interest in the real estate be barred. HAMMERS, Mary Wright vs HAMMERS, William V. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: MI 10 Jul 1915 Misc: Also ask for injunction to restrain the Belfont Iron Works from paying the deft. certain credits that are due him. Married Feb. 26 at Ironton and no children were born. On the 6 Jul 1915, deft. threatened to kill pltf. with a razor. Asks for reasonable alimony. HANSHAW, A. Verna vs HANSHAW, William Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR October 26, 1912 Misc: Married in Catlettsburg, KY 12 Mar 1903 : two children HARDY, Nora vs HARDY, George Cause: cruelty and non support Source: DR November 30, 1912 Misc: Married 30 Dec 1905 at South Point : one child. HASKET, Georgena vs HASKET, Mr. Cause: gross neglect and it is also alleged that he was previously married to Trilla Bell and had not been divorced. Extreme cruelty is also the charge. Source: MI 10 Aug 1919 Misc: Married about 20 Aug 1913 HENRY, Norman vs HENRY, Etta Cause: plaintiff states that the defendant has refused to go to housekeeping, having always stayed at a boarding house and had someone else do the work. He further states that he has been in the army for a year and one-half and she has received thrity dollars per month fom him, and with this money went joy riding and bought a suit of clothes for another man. Source: MI 1 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 2 Dec 1915 HENSON, Ethel vs HENSON, William Cause: Has for ten years or more, has beren guilty of gross neglect of duty; that he drank liquor during that time in excess and while under the influence of liquor was abusive, called her vile names and threatened. Source: MI 17 Oct 1915 Misc: Married 26 May 1896 and have two children: Powhatan and Belle. Plaintiff filed suit for divorce on 4 Oct 1914, but defendant persuaded her to drop the proceedings and promised faithfully that he would cease. HENSON, Ethel vs HENSON, John Cause: cruelty Source: SWR 20 Jun 1916 Misc: divorce granted today and was uncontested. This divorce has been on the records of the common pleas court many times, but this is the first time that a decree has ever been granted as the cases have always been settled. HESSON, Maggie vs. HESSON, Delbert Cause: failure to provide Source: MI 19 Jan 1916 Misc: Married May 11, 1910 and have two children, Davern age 4 and Crystal, age 18 months. HILL, Walter vs HILL, Mary Cause: abandonment and adultery Source: DR January 18,1916 HINDS, Alonzo vs HINDS, Dora L. Source: MI 12 May 1914 HOLLIDAY, Henry vs HOLLIDAY, Minnie Cause: the pst three years, the defendant has been absent from him and that while they lived together, she failed to perform her household duties. Source: MI 4 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 4 Aug 1904 at Gallipolis, Ohio. HOGUE, George vs HOGUE, Harry A. Source: DR December 4, 1912 Misc: Divorce granted and restoration of maiden name of PIERCE. Married at Catlettsburg, KY 30 Oct 1909. HOLLAND, Hattie vs HOLLAND, Charles Cause: extreme cruelty and adultery Source: IR March 29, 1906 Misc: Plaintiff asks for custody of child HOPTRY, Minnie M. vs HOPTRY, Will Cause: adultery and failure to provide Source: IR July 4, 1907 Misc: She will not get any alimony as there weren't any children born. Restoration of maiden name to Minnie VANCE. HORNER, Estella vs HORNER, H.E. Cause: seeks divorce and alimony Source: MI 1 Jan 1916 Misc: Married in 1909 and have no children. Husband an employee of N&W railway. HORTON, Arthur F. vs HORTON, Frances Source: MI 13 Mar 1915 Misc: At the conclusion of the evidence, the deft. was granted leave to amend her answer and cross-petition so as to ask a divorce in her own behalf. When the amendments were made, Mrs. MORTON was granted a decree of divorce from platf. and the former order of the court as to custody of Harold and Stanley HARTON, minor children, and also as to alimony to be paid by pltf. are continued in effect. HOSEY, Stella vs HOSEY, Albert Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 7 Aug 1919 Misc: divorce granted yesterday. HOWARD, Margaret vs HOWARD, James Cause: adultery Source: MI 12 Jun 1915 Misc: Married Sept 1896 and have five children. HOWARD, Murrel M. vs HOWARD, Fred Cause: Failure to provide Source: MI 13 Mar 1915 Misc: Married in this city 22 Jun 1912? and that no children were born of the union. She alleges that deft. spent his earnings on drinking and bad associates and that he cursed her and called her vile names. She asks divorce and restoration to her maiden name of Murrel M. STEED. HOWARD, Murrel M. vs HOWARD, Fred Source: Source: MI 29 Jun 1915 Misc: granted a divorce and restored to her maiden name of Muriel STEED. HUGHES, Laverna vs HUGHES, Mr. Cause: gross neglect of duty and cruelty Source: MI May 5, 1925 Misc: requests restoration of maiden name PICKLESIMER ; two children. HUNT, Bell vs HUNT, George M. Cause: drunkeness, gross neglect and failure to provide. Source: MI 3 Sept 1915 Misc: Married at Greenup in 1883 and have four children, Maud, Ona, Will and Goldie. She says she was forced by ill treatment to leave her husband in 1912 and ever has been compelled to support herself. HUNT, Bell vs HUNT, George M. Cause: gross neglect and cruelty Source: MI 19 Nov 1915 Misc: divorce granted HUNTER, Anna vs HUNTER, Peter Cause: Plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty, stating that defendant knocked her off a porch and threw an ax at her, breaking her arm. Source: MI 16 Oct 1915 Misc: Married 29 Mar 1911 and have one child, William Thomas HUNTER, four years of age on Dec. 14, 1915. Defendant is also charged with failure to provide. Divorce and custody of children is asked for. HUNTER, Jno. vs HUNTER, Mahala Source: IR December 1,1887 Misc: Divorce not allowed. [Article about this denial of divorce in same paper-mk]. ICE, Naomi vs ICE, Teo. J. Source: DR December 28, 1912 IMES, Lena vs IMES, Oscar Cause: none given Source: MI 10 Sept 1915 Misc: divorce granted and given $15 per month alimony. ISAACS, Aubry vs ISAACS, Ethel Cause: extreme cruelty and desertion Source: MI 2 Dec 1915 Misc: filed suit Wednesday JILES vs -------- Source: DR November 26, 1912 Misc: Granted to the defendant upon her cross petition JOHNSON, Calvin vs JOHNSON, Laura Jane cause: adultery, gross neglect of duty and failure to provide Source: DR February 25,1913 Misc: Married 2 Mar 1899 : two girls JOHNSON, Ota vs JOHNSON, Sadie Samantha Cause: committed adultery with Wm. RADFORD and gross neglect of duty Source: DR February 25, 1913 Misc: Married June 1907 at Ironton JUSTICE, Charles H. vs JUSTICE, Carrie Cause: willful absence Source: DR October 20, 1912 Misc: Married Apr 1903 KARRICK, Edna vs KARRICK, Elmer Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 5 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted yesterday. Edna restored to her maiden name of Edna WALTERS. KELLER, Roxie vs KELLER, Daniel Cause: abandonment Source: DR October 20, 1912 KEYS, Mary A. vs KEYS, James H. cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR November 14, 1912 Misc: Suit files for divorce. Divorce granted (Daily Register) 15 Nov 1912 KEYS, Rose vs KEYS, Coleman Source: MI 7 Oct 1915 Misc: dismissed KUEHN, Maggie vs KUEHN, Henry Cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR April 10, 1902 Misc: Married 25 Sept. 1881, has 3 children ages 20, 13 & 8. Planf. has been guilty of failure to provide and struck her with his fist, injuring and disfiguring her and another time struck her with a club, rendering her unconscious.. LAFON, Eliza vs LAFON, Jacob Cause: extreme cruelty Source: MI 6 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted LANGDON, Isaac B. vs LANGDON, Ora B. Cause: extreme cruelty and gross neglect Source: DR November 9, 1912 Misc: married 16 May 1890; two children LARGE, Jane vs LARGE, John Cause: willful absence Source: DR October 16, 1912 LEE, Lyda vs LEE, George Source: Source: MI 23 Jun 1915 Misc: Huntington, Herald-Dispatch says: Judge GRAHAM, in circuit court yesterday, granted an absolute divorce. The couple were diverced [sic] "a mensa et thora" in 1912. They were married in Lawrence County, Ohio in 1892. The custody of three children was granted to the pltf. LEFTRIDGE, Flora M. vs LEFTRIDGE, Robert cause: extreme cruelty and adultery Source: IR April 5, 1906 Misc: Marr. 1893 and have one child, age 11. LEMLEY, Harry vs LEMLEY, Cora Source: MI May 5 ,1925 LONG, Emily G. DOBLYNS vs LONG, Luther Sylvester Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 14 Feb 1915 Misc: divorce granted and restoration to her maiden name of Emily DOBYNS. decree was uncontested. The marriage a few years ago of Miss DOBYNS to young LONG, who is prominent socially in Huntington, was one of the society events of the tri-state region and the filing of the suit of divorce some time ago created a decided sensation. LOPER, Joseph vs LOPER, Lavina Cause: Divorce granted Source: ID March 16,1876 LOZIER/LOWMAN, Virginia vs LOZIER/LOWMAN, John Henry Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR October 16, 1912 LYND, Lizzie vs LYND, Jas. P. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: MI 22 Feb 1916 Misc: Plaintiff says that defendant struck and abused her. He is also charged with gross neglect in that he abandoned her, leaving her without means of support. There is one child, Nora, age 9 years. LYND, James P. vs LYND, Lizzie Cause: Claimed his wife carried a pistol for several weeks, periodically threathened to shoot him and finally did shoot him in the hand on 8 Feb 1915. Source: MI 5 Mar 1915 Misc: James lives in Fayette Twp. The couple were married at Catlettsburg, KY last Nov. In addition to the shooting episode, the pltf. alleges his wife destroyed his trunk in searching for a revolver, and that her threats became so pronounced that he left the house and went to neighbors on 25 Feb, last. The next day, when he went home, he found his wife gone. LYONS, Anna vs LYONS, Jas. J. cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR October 22, 1912 Misc: Married 17 Jun 1902 : one child MALONE, Archie vs MALONE, Laura Cause: He learned that she was not a chaste woman. Source: IR March 19,1908 Misc: Plaintiff is not of age, suit is by next of friend, Samuel MALONE. Defendant and he were marr. 3 Oct last year. He was made to believe before his marriage that his wife was a chaste woman and on Feb 27, he learned she was not. Had not resided with her since Feb. 27. Misc: Plaintiff underage (20 years old) MARCUM, Lydia A. vs MARCUM, Wm. R. cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR April 26, 1906 Misc: Marr. 7 May 1874 at Walnut Township in Gallia Co, OH. Seven children (named) born to this union. MARCUM, Lydia A. vs MARCUM, William A. Cause: gross neglect Source:MI 27 Nov 1915 Misc: divorce granted. They had been married 40 years and had 11 children. MARKIN, Amanda vs MARKIN, Romulus Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 3 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted MARMADUKE, Estell May vs MARMADUKE, Wm. Clyde, address unknown Cause: willful absence Source: IR April 1908 Case: 9802 MARMADUKE, William Clyde vs MARMADUKE, Estella May Cause: willful absence Source: IR April 16, 1908 Case: 9802 MARTIN, Ivy vs MAYS, Geo. W. Cause: Breech of promise to marry her; $3,000.00 Source: IR July 22, 1886 MARTIN, Maggie vs MARTIN, Virgil Cause: extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Source: IR November 21, 1907 Misc: Hearing on and after 13 Dec 1907. Case: 9704 MARTIN, Maggie vs MARTIN, Virgil Cause: extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty Source: IR November 21,1907 MASSIE, Belle vs MASSIE, Theodore Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - I.R. FEB. 17, 1898 MASSIE, Hannah vs MASSIE, Isaac Cause: adultery and failure to provide Source: MI 6 May 1915 Misc: Married Nov 1898 and have one child, Cora age 15. MASSIE, Oscar see Uriah WICKLINE MASSIE, Squire vs MASSIE, Rebecca Source: IR November 10, 1870 Misc: Divorce decree and custody of children given to plaintiff. MATHENY, J. Wes vs MATHENY, Sarah Cause: willful abandoned him Source: DR May 18, 1912 Misc: Married in 1887 at Portsmouth, OH MAY, Wm. D. vs MAY, Jennie Cause: divorce. Source: Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - IWR May 13, 1893 Misc: Johnson & Booth attorneys. MAYENSHINE, Callihan vs MAYENSHINE, Mary Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR November 2, 1912 Misc: Married 17 Feb 1910; no children MAYSE, Mary E. vs MAYSE, Gus Cause: extreme cruelty and adultery Source: MI 30 Oct 1915 Misc: Married in 1903 and have not children. McALLISTER, Annie vs McAALISTER, John Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Source: IR April 19, 1906 Misc: Marr. 26 July 1890, at Hurricane in Putnam Co, WV. The couple has two children, Gladys age 12 and Clelia age 9. Requests restoration of maiden name Anna THACKER McALLISTER, Pauline vs McALLISTER, Maxie Cause: plaintiff charges that the defendant, at the time of their marriage, has another wife living from whom he was not divorced. She further charged that the defendant has been guilty of gross neglect of duty, that he has failed to provide her with the common necessities of life and has acted cruel toward her. Source:MI 7 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 25 Nov 1918. She asks alimony and also wishes restoration of her maiden name of Pauline HACKER. McCANNIE, Lulu vs McCANNIE, Erly Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 16 Aug 1919 Misc: granted a divorce yesterday McMAHON, Alice vs MaMAHON, Thomas Cause: gross neglect, cruelty and failure to provide Source: MI 13 May 1915 Misc: Married 23 Nov 1913 and have two chidren, ages 12 and 8 years. Alice asks for divorce, alimony and an injunction restraining him from injuring her or doing her bodily harm. McMAHON, Mary vs McMAHON, Abner Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR June 22, 1912 MEEKS, Caroline vs MEEKS, Drake Source: IR February 26, 1891 Misc: Divorce granted and plaintiff restored to her maiden name of Caroline SETTLEMEYER MILLER, Henry E. vs MILLER, Minner, res. Detroit, MI Source: DR October 10, 1912 Misc: one child Case: 10666 MORFORD, Thomas vs MORFORD, Eliza A. Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - I.R. APRIL 21, 1892 MOORE, Edgar vs MOORE, Gladys Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 16 Aug 1919 Misc: He states that she lived with him one year after their marriage on 25 Feb 1916 and is now living in Cincinnati with her parents and fails to return home. They have one child. He seeks custody of the child. MOORE, Floyd vs MOORE, Veatrice Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 5 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted MOORE, Mary see Emma ANDERSON MORGAN, Metta vs MORGAN, Geo. J. Cause: habitual drunkenness and cruelty Source: DR November 9, 1912 Misc: Married 26 April 1897 at Covington, KY MORRISON, B. vs MORRISON, Thomas Cause: husband failed to provide Source: DR February 28, 1912 Misc: Married in Sparta, WIS MOUNAHAN, Wm. vs MOUNAHAN, Vina Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR June 22,1912 NANCE, Stella vs NANCE, Wilbur Cause: desertion Source: MI 14 May 1915 Misc: Married 30 Dec 1913 and have one child, one and one-half years old. She charges that the deft. took his things on 2 May and left saying he intended to live with the pltf. no longer. She says that he is an able-bodied and earns good wages with the W.H. Dawkins Lumber Co., and asks for an injunction restraining him from drawing his wages. She also says that she has means to go on and asks for temporary alimony. Both injunction and alimony were granted. NEEKAMP, Eva Bell vs NEEKAMP, Carl Cause: gross neglect of duty, claiming that he has contributed but little to the support of herself and her children and that he has spent most of his time traveling over the country with other women. Source: MI 3 Aug 1919 Misc: Married in Tennessee on 25 Nov 1906. She asks alimony and custody of their three children. NEECAMP, Mrs. vs NEEKCAMP, Frank A. Cause: cruelty and adultery Source: IR April 2, 1908 Misc: Large article about a fight the couple had, leading up to the divorce. They were married 28 Nov 1901 and have no children. NORTH, Lula see BOLL, Jennie vs BOLL, Clarence PANCAKE, General vs his wife Source: IR February 22, 1906 PAYNE, Emma vs PAYNE, William Jackson Cause: abused and struck her and adultery Source: MI 9 May 1915 Misc: Married Oct 1889 and have five children, George W., Tellie, Lillie, Ellis and Ralph. Within the months of Oct-Nov and Dec 26, he kicked her and ill-teated her. Plft. furthur states that they own property in the name of T.J. Payne, Lot 967, Ironton, also alleges that deft. has seven hundred dollars in bank. Pltf. prays that she may be divorced and she --- decreed her rightful share of ---- and given reasonable alimony and custody of minor children. That the deft. be enjoined --- disposing of the property and restained from interfering with plaintiff children. PAYNE, Emma vs PAYNE, William Jackson Source: MI 14 May 1915 Misc: Divorce case was dismissed without any record PASLEY, Sam vs PASLEY, Leona Cause: adultery with various persons, and because of which he had refused to live with her since last Dec. Source: MI 4 Jul 1915 Misc: Married 16 Aug 1889 and the following children were born: John 22, Charles 20, Mary 19, Louise 17, David 14, Samuel 13, Alice 7 and Lee 5. He asks for custody of minor children. PASLEY, Sam vs PASLEY, Leona Cause: none given Source: MI 10 Sept 1915 Misc: divorce refused and custody of the children was given to the mother and the plaintiff was required to pay $10 per month for the support of the minor children. PAUL, Gertrude vs PAUL, Edward Beman Cause: Extreme cruelty and for the past year he has failed to contribute to her support although he is a man capable of earning good money. Source: MI 15 Aug 1919 Misc: Married at Huntington, WV 16 Jan 1918. Ask for restoration of her maiden name of Gertrude GILLETT and alimony. PAYTON, Nellie vs PAYTON, Joseph Source: DR December 13, 1912 Misc: Divorce not allowed PETERS, Clarence Cause: arraigned for non-support of his wife Source: MI 27 Oct 1915 Misc: Compromised the case. PEWTHERS, Threrea vs PEWTHERS, William Cause: Husband already married and not legally divorced. Source: DR February 8, 1912 Misc: Pewthers now living in Columbus, OH : married at Ironton Nov 1907 : one child. PHILIPS, Chloe see Uriah WICKLINE PHILIPS, Versie see Uriah WICKLINE POAGE, Margaret Lena vs POAGE, Paul J. Source: DR December 19, 1912 PORTER, Amy H. vs PORTER, Lowrie J. Cause: none given Source:MI 16 Aug 1919 Misc: Lowrie's residence is unknown and is hereby notified that Amy has filed her petition against him for divorce and alimony in the Common Pleas court of Lawrence County, Ohio. Hearing will be on or after Saturday, September 6, 1919. Case: #13266 POWELL, Ulysses S. vs POWELL, Carah T. Cause: Infidelity Source: IR March 26, 1908 Misc: From Mason Twp and have a family of children. Mentions Jiles CALLICOAT. POWELL, Ulysus S. vs POWELL, Sarah T. Cause: Infidelity Source: IR March 26, 1908 Misc: Well known residents of Mason Township and have a family of children whose ages range from 10 years down. Mr. POWELL alleges infidelity and names one Jiles CALLICOAT as correspondent. He also asks for the custody of all the children, except the youngest. PYLES, Rosa vs PYLES, John Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI May 5, 1925 Misc: Five children RAINEY, Sarah vs RAINEY, John Cause: adultery and failure to provide Source: IR March 15, 1906 RANDOLPH, Priscilla vs RANDOLPH, Ellsworth Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Source: DR February 22, 1913 RANDOLPH, Priscilla vs RANDOLPH, Ellsworth Cause: extreme cruelty and failure to provide Source: DR December 13, 1912 Misc: Married at Salineville, OH 4 Aug 1885 : four children RATCLIFF, Annie vs RATCLIFF, Earl Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Source: DR November 27, 1912 Misc: Married in Ironton 21 Oct 1909 : no children REGER, Hattie B. vs REGER, C. F. Source: COMMON PLEAS COURT - I.R. FEB. 17, 1898 Misc: divorce granted for willful absence , divorce granted. REGER, Mary F. vs REGER, Chas. F. Source: IR December 1, 1887 Misc: Divorce granted and custody to plaintiff. RICKETTS, Annie Purcell vs RICKETS, Edwin S. Dr. Cause: willful neglect for a period of more than three years... Source: IR October 17, 1907 Misc: Restoration of her maiden name, Annie PURCELL, for alimony and injunction for preventing him from interfering with her property in Rose Hill or introducing himself at her sisters.... RICKETTS, Annie Purcell vs RICKETTS, Edwin S., Dr. Cause: willful neglect Source: IR October 17, 1907 Misc: Married 26 June 1891; divorce granted 5 Dec 1907, Ironton Register RICKETTS, Bertha W. vs RICKETTS, Benajmain Cause: alleging non-support and cruelty from her husband, Benjamin, at Reno, Nev. Source: MI 27 Oct 1915 Misc: After obtaining the decree, Mrs. RICKETTS will come to her home in this county and then spend the winter in the Isle of Pines. RICKETTS, Elizabeth L. vs RICKETTS, B. Merrill Dr. Source: IR October 17, 1907 RIGGS, George B. vs RIGGS, Nellie Cause: adultery Source: MI 15 Aug 1919 Misc: divorce granted yesterday. ROBERTS, Barton vs ROBERTS, Ollie Cause: defendant left their home and two children at Burlington and went to Huntington to live. He charges her with gross neglect of duty, asks for divorce, custody of the children and that the real estate owned by him be set off for him. Source: MI 5 Sept 1915 Misc:Married at London, Ohio in 1885 and have tow minor chlidren, Paul age 9 and Mercell age 17. ROLLINS, Margaret vs ROLLINS, Clarence Cause: wilful absence for more than the past three years. Source: MI 6 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted ROSS, Katherine vs ROSS, John Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty Source: MI 30 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 15 Sept 1915 and have two children. Every since their marriage, they have been living on a farm and that she has labored both in the house and in the field but the defendant has refused to give her any money out of the farm earnings. He has taken charge of all the money and refused to cloth the chlidren. She further claims that the defendant has quarreled with her and threatened to kick, and otherwise injurer her. She asks that the property owned by the defendant be sold and she be awarded her share. She asks alimony and custody of the children. ROSS, John vs ROSS, Bertha Source: DR November 8, 1912 Misc: divorce granted ROTH, Henry vs ROTH, Martha Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and further claims she is pernicious, contempitible, disagreeable and dissatisfied. Source: MI 2 Aug 1919 Misc: Married in Sept 1892 and have two children. Plaintiff gives his age as 50? years. ROWE, Albert vs ROWE, Berghold Source: DR February 4, 1916 SANBORN, Rodney vs SANBORN, Eliza Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 30 Aug 1919 Misc: divorce granted SANDERS, Myrtie vs SANDERS, William January 23, 1912 Source: DR SANDS, Roxy vs SANDS, George Source: MI 27 Nov 1915 Misc: dismissed SALYERS, Clara vs SALYERS, Alva Cause: gross neglect Source: MI 6 Feb 1916 Misc: filed suit in common pleas court Sat. SCHILLING, Ada M. vs SCHILLING, Charles Cause: failure to provide Source: DR December 7, 1912 Misc: no children: requests restoration of maiden name to Ada FLEMMING SCOTT, George vs SCOTT, Cora Cause: willful absence for three years past. Source: MI 16 Feb 1915 Misc: Divorce granted SEE, Miles vs SEE, Mary Cause: adultery and gross neglect of duty Source: IR August 8, 1907 Misc: Married six years and have no children. SELL, Catharine vs SELL, Joseph Cause: willful absence Source: ID May 21, 1875 SHAFER, Effie vs SHAFER, Dan Cause: adultery Source: DR June 3, 1912 Misc: This case has been in court for years SHAFFER, Mollie vs SHAFFER, Geo. W., Capt. Source: IR March 29, 1906 SHELTON, Ludie Lewis vs SHELTON, John H. Cause: failure to support her. Source: SWR 20 Jun 1916 Misc:Married 2 Oct 1889 and no children. Wants her maiden name of LEWIS restored. SLACK, Ida vs SLACK, Elmer Cause: adultery and cruelty Source: DR May 27, 1912 Misc: Married Sept 1912 SLAUGHTER, Addi vs Husband Cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR April 2, 1908 Misc: Allegations in the petition claims him striking her and abusing her and taking their child and made threats against its life and hers. Ask to restore her the child and pay temporary alimony. SMITH, Carrie F. vs SMITH, George W. Cause: adultery Source: MI 13 Jun 1915 Misc: divorce granted. They have had several cases in court. SMITH, Kerren vs. SMITH, H.E. Cause: Hearing held in Common pleas court on Friday. Source: MI 11 Sept 1911 Misc: Defendant ordered to pay the temporary alimony of $30 and attorney fee of $25 in five days. SMITH, Lillian vs SMITH, Dave Cause: neglectful, cruel and left her. Source: DR March 7, 1912 SMITH, Lillian H. vs SMITH, David B. Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR April 11, 1912 SMITH, Lillian H. vs SMITH, David B. Cause: gross neglect of duty; one child Source: DR May 3, 1912 SMITH, Smith G., minor who had to have a guardian vs SMITH, Ralph W. Source: DR February 26, 1913 Misc: Divorce denied by Judge KINCAID because wife is not yet 18 yrs old. SMOOT, Julia vs SMOOT, Lafayette Source: DR June 26, 1912 Misc: Married 1883 SPENCE, Lula vs SPENCE, Tyree Cause: cruelty Source: DR December 13, 1912 Misc: In favor of plaintiff, since defendant failed to appear. SPENCE, Lula vs SPENCE, Tyree B. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR October 31, 1912 Misc: Married 11Apr 1911 : no children SPERRY, Dora vs SPERRY, Charles Cause: willful absence Source: IR September 26, 1907 Misc: they were married 18 Sept 1899 and have one child, Evelyn, age 6. Plaintiff restored to her maiden name, Dora FRISHA, reasonable alimony and custody of minor child is asked. Case: 9678 SPERRY, Charles see Dora FRISCHA SPURLOCK, Cecil vs SPURLOCK, America Cause: he avers that she failed to perform her household duties. She left him on 6 Aug, when they were living at South Point, and has since failed to return. Plaintiff further charges adultery in keeping company with various men. Source: MI 16 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 18 Jan 1919 [also in same paper, but different place, states America's last known residence and post office address was Catlettsburg, KY. Case #13455] STEED, Murrel M. see Murrel M. HOWARD STEPHENSON, Marie vs STEPHENSON, Jefferson Source: MI 12 Dec 1915 Misc: Divorce case was heard in Commpon Pleas court Sat. No decree or decision has been made yet. STEWART, Richard L. vs STEWART, Carrie Cause: He charges that for several years, she has failed to cook his meals, has been vile and abusive toward him and prevented him attending his lodges, often said she did not love him but merely lived with him to get his money, that he was digusting to her and that she was only living with him until she could break him up financially. He further alleges that deft. is a confirmed cigarette smoker, drinks whiskey to excess, comes into the saloon where he is working to his annoyance and injury to his business, that she is insanely jealous of him without cause or justification and continually quarreling with him. Source: MI 28 Jan 1915 Misc: Married at Pomeroy, Ohio 14 Jul 1911. Plt. says that deft. has threatened to destroy his business and that he believes she will do so by driving away his customers. he asks that his wife be enjoined from coming about his saloon at #18, North Third street and that he be divorced from deft. STEVENS, Marie vs STEVENS, Jefferson Source: MI 27 Nov 1915 Misc: alimony for plaintiff to the amount of $10 to be paid in ten days and $25 attorney fees were allowed. STORMS, Mary vs STORMS, Henry Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR October 28, 1912 Misc: Married 9 Jan 1893 : Eight children STROUP, Millie vs STROUP, Robert E. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: DR November 30, 1912 Misc: Was given custody of their daughter. STURM, Rosa vs STURM, Curtis Cause: willful absence Source: IR January 4, 1906 Misc: One child, Curtis, was born, age 4 years, she is asking for custody of minor child. Marr. 3 Apr 1901. SUTPHIN, James vs SUTPHIN, Rebecca Cause: extreme cruelty ever since their marriage. Source: MI 4 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 12 Dec 1917. She has property in her name and also money in the Second National Bank, and from this the plaintiff asks for reasonable alimony. SUTPHIN, Rebecca vs SUTPHIN, James Cause: defendant has refused to work and charges him with neglect of duty. Source: MI 5 Sept 1919 Misc: Married Dec 1917. James who filed suit in common Pleas court Wednesday for alimony from his wife, was yesterday, sued for divorce. She claims that the home they are now living in was furnished at her own expense and that she buys all the food. In the second cause of action, she charges extreme cruelty, claiming that he has abused her, called her vile names and beat her. She also asks the court that his interest in the real estate be barred. TAYLOR, Ethel vs TAYLOR, Walter Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI May 5, 1925 THACKER, John S. vs THACKER, Maria Cause: absence Source: ID March 16,1876 Misc: Divorce granted THOMPSON, Jennie vs THOMPSON, Reese Cause: adultery Source: IR September 5, 1907 TICE, Minnie vs TICE, George Cause: drunkenness, abuse, assault and mistreatment. Source: DR November 21, 1912 Misc: Married in Ironton : three children TURNER, Edith vs TURNER, George Cause: extreme cruelty & desertion. Requests restoration of maiden name to Edith NOEL Source: DR February 7, 1916 Misc: Married in Ironton in 1913; no children TURNER, Ruth vs TURNER, George D. Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 6 Sept 1919 Misc: divorce granted UNRUE, Anna T. vs UNRUE, Henry Cause: cruelty and neglect Source: DR March 2, 1912 Misc: requests restoration of maiden name to Anna TATE VANDINE, G.B. vs VANDINE, Talitha Source: IR November 17, 1870 Misc: Divorce and custody of children given to plaintiff. VARNUM, Emma Bay vs VARNUM, Girrard C. Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR October 10, 1912 VAUGHAN, Robert A. vs VAUGHAN, Luella A. Cause: adultery Source: IR January 31, 1907 Misc: Second divorce suit : granted 31 Oct 1907 with custody of two children. VAUGHN, Jesse vs Wife Cause: adultery and custody of their two children given by plaintiff. Source: IR October 31, 1907 VAUGHN, Robert A. vs VAUGHN, Luella A. August 22, 1907 Cause: adultery Source: IR October 31, 1907 Misc: This is their second divorce. They were formerly divorced and later reconciled and remarried. VINCELL, Jessie vs VINCELL, John Cause: Cruelty Source: MI 12 Oct 1915 Misc:Filed suit in Common Pleas court Monday. Married in 1900, and the folowing children were born: Archel age 13, Shelby age 9, Georgia age 6 and Arly age 3. WALTERS, Edna see Edna KARRICK WALTERS, James vs WALTES, Kate Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR April 23, 1912 WALTERS, James E. vs WALTERS, Minnie Cause: willful absence and disregard for marital duties Source: IR April 26, 1906 Misc: Married 9 Oct 1896 : one child WARNOCK, Harrie R. vs WARNOCK, Richard, colored politician Cause: extreme cruelty Source: IR September 5, 1907 Misc: Mr. WARNOCK, after going to Chicago and receiving a handsome sum of money from a railroad for the death of his son, has exited his home in this city. Asks to cancel his rights in their 10th Street property. WATTS, Roscoe vs WATTS, Francis Cause: none given Source: MI 9 Sept 1915 Misc: divorce granted in Common pleas court Wednesday WATTS, Nettie vs WATTS, Adolphus Cause: He has refused to provide her a home other than a 'single room in a miserable, tenement." She affirms that he mistreated her, took the baby away to torment her and left on October 5, saying he had someone else he care more for than he did his wife. Source: MI 30 Oct 1915 Misc: She is 18 and was married when she was 14. Suing for divorce and custody of the two-year-old child. He was formerly a soldier. Husband's address is given as Huntington, WV. The wife lives on Court St, Cincinnati. WEBB, Albert vs WEBB, Mintie Cause: plaintiff charges the defendant with disregarding her martial duties. He further charges that she left home on 1 Aug 1919 and has since failed to return. Source: MI 9 Sept 1919 Misc: Married 11 Dec 1911 and have one son. He also asks that her interest in the real estate owned jointly be barred. WELLS, Hattie E. vs WELLS, E.E., Dr. Cause: extreme cruelty Source: MI 28 Jan 1916 Misc: Dr. WELLS filed a cross-petition and answer in which he admitted that he had said that he no longer loved Mrs. WELLS or desried to live with her, and set forth that she was a 'nagger' and that she had continually 'nagged' him during their entire married life. As regards the property he said that he owned the property that thye now have when they were married and that Mrs. WELLS did not contibute a cent towards it. The case was submitted to Judge CORN last Saturday, and the arguments in the caase made last Monday. Judge CORN stated that measured by the technical rules of law and evidence neither party was entitiled to a divorce. He said that he appreciated the candor and frankness with which Dr. WELLS had related their domestic affairs in which Mrs. WELLS had constantly 'nagged' him all their married life, harrassing and complaining until life became almost unbearable. Dr. WELLS stated he said that she complained about finances, about his dress appearance, and cleanliness and Mrs. WELLS admitted this complaining because she was proud of him and his profession and was ambitious for him to suceed. This constant 'nagging' and complaining to any length of time to a husband will amount to cruelty o the part of a wife, and would justify a husband in filling a suit for divorce. Constant nagging on the part of wife, for a time makes her a common scold. A woman can make a heaven or a hell for a man. The constant dipping of water will wear the hardest rock away, and a 'nagging' wife can upset the most even-tempered husband. Dr. WELLS, he said, was not entirely blamable in the case and was justified for reprimanding the conduct of Mrs. WELLS while he was on the witness stand. Her conduct, however, was not sufficient to drive her from home. She states she wants to go back and live with Dr. WELLS. But he said that he did not believe that such could be the case. There was no hopes of them living together, as all marital relations has ceased to exist between them. He warded the plaintiff a divorce upon the grounds of cruelty. He gave her an insurance policy, which was in her name for $2500 maturing in November against which there was a loan of $850. Mrs. WELLS was assured $300 of this loan. He also gave her $50 in money. The claim in the Mutual Insurance policies were given to Dr. WELLS. He was awarded the home which was in Mrs. WELLS' name and vauled at $4000. Mrs. WELLS was to relinquish the $100 note held against Dr. WELLS, and Dr. WELLS is to pay all debts. The $500 must be paid to Mrs. WELLS within six months and Mrs. WELLS must give a quit claim to the property within ten days. The attorneys are requested to make an equitable distribution of the household property. WICKLINE, Eleanor D. vs WICKLINE, Uriah Cause: he has threatened to kill her and struck her in the face, ill treated her and conducts himself that he terrorizes her. Source: MI 28 May 1915 Misc: WICKLINE had been brought before the probate court upon a charge of lunacy, but after an examination Judge Roberts released him. She alleges that defendant is unfit to raise or control children and she and the children have become fearful of their lives. WICKLINE, Thomas vs WICKLINE, Stella Cause: extreme cruelty and desperation Source: DR November 7, 1912 Misc: Married 19 Dec 1909; two children WICKLINE, Uriah vs WICKLINE, Eleanor Cause: adultery Source: MI 23 Sept 1914 Misc: Uriah lives in the back part of the county near the Gallia county line, is the plaintiff in a rather remarkanble divorce suit filed in Common Pleas court yesterday afternoon. In which he makes the unusual allegation that four children born to his wife are the offspr The following divorces were taken from various newspapers and court records in La husband avers that he was married 26 Jun 1901. He alleges that two children, now aged 11 and 9 years respectively, were born of this union, that in Sept. 1906, deft. was guilty of adultery with one Oscar MASSIE and that one child, Forest, now aged six years, was born of this affair; that in 1909, she was again untrue to her marriage vows and that a daughter, now aged 4, was born and again with the same man, one Chloe PHILIPS, as a result of which an infant was born last month; that she was intimate with Versie PHILIPS in 1910 and that a son, now aged 2, was born. In his petition, the pltf. goes on to say that in June of this year, his wife made a confession to him admitting the facts alleged in the petition, but that he did not abandon her at that time because she was in a delicate condition. He sets out that he is the owner of certain real estate to which he desires a title free from deft. dower interest and asks divorce and custody of the two oldest children, whose parentage he claims. WICKLINE, Uriah vs WICKLINE, Eleanor Cause: she confessed to him that three of their five children living and one child dead were not his offsprings, but the fruits of her unfaithfulness. Source: MI 31 Dec 1914 Misc: Divorce decree denied [This is a LARGE story-mk] WILLIAMS, Cinda vs WILLIAMS, Nate Cause: deft. struck her Source: MI 21 Apr 1915 Misc: Married 5? Jul 1912 at Catlettsburg, KY. Cinda files suit in Common Pleas Court for divorce and alimony. She alleges defendant, on April 20, 1915, strcuk her with his fist, called her a vile name and threathened her with violence; that on the night previous, owing to his intoxicated condition, she was compelled to call a policeman to take him away from his home; that her earns $9 per week and spends $3 per week for drink and in dissipation, while she has to depend on her own resources. She ask the deft. be enjoined from annoying or interfering with her. WILLIS, Luella of Waterloo vs WILLIS, Henry Cause: wife claims that he deserted her five years ago. Source:DR January 16, 1912 WILSON, David vs WILSON, Martha Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: MI 15 Aug 1919 Misc: divorce granted yesterday WILSON, Henrietta vs WILSON, George Cause: failure and neglect to provide and extreme cruelty. Source: MI 16 Nov 1915 Misc: Married 5 May 1910 and have no children. Plaintiff wants maiden name restored to her maiden name of Henrietta MASSIE and asks for divorce and alimony. WILSON, James vs WILSON, Carrie Cause: adultery Source: IR March 29, 1906 Misc: Carrie resides in Pulaski, Pulaski Co, VA Case: 9409 WILSON, Johnson vs WILSON, Carrie of Pulaski, VA Source: IR March 19, 1906 Case: 9406 WILSON, Katherine vs WILSON, Chas. J. Cause: gross neglect Source: MI 28 Sept 1915 Misc: Married in 1908 and have no children. WILSON, Katharine vs WILSON, Charles J. Cause: gross neglect Source: MI 27 Nov 1915 Misc: divorce granted WINTERS, Mary A. vs WINTERS, Charles H. Cause: cruelty to the extent that she was obliged to leave him and with her two children take up residence with a relative. Source: IR March 19, 1908 Misc: Mr. WINTERS filed cross petition which is general denial, and asks for a divorce and custody of the children. Residents of Perry Twp; two children. WINTERS, Mary A. vs WINTERS, Chas. H. of Sheridan Cause: gross neglect of duty Source: DR November 23, 1912 Misc: Divorce granted WINTERS, Virginia vs WINTERS, Otis Cause: extreme cruelty, and that about 17 Aug, he came home to plaintiff and her child in an intoxicated condition and while in this condition, ran plaintiff out of her house, called her vulgar names too vile to set forth and took out his knife and threathened plaintiff and threw the cooking out in the alley, and that on 18 Aug 1915, defendant ran plaintiff out of the house with a razor and kicked things all off the table. Source: MI 20 Aug 1915 Misc: Married 5 May 1906 at Atlanta, Ga., and have one child, Marsella, age 6. Plaintiff says that she always conducted herself as a true, good and dutiful wife toward plaintiff. She says that he has been drunk often before, and that heretofore plaintiff has filed suit for divorce and alimony upon the same grounds, and that she withdrew it upon the promise of defendant that he would conduct himself in a proper manner. Plaintiff further represents that she is afraid of defendant and asks that restraining order be issued to prevent him from injuring or molesting plaintff. Plaintiff further says that defendant has faslsely accused her of adultery. She asks for divorce and reasonable alimony. WINTERS, Virginia vs WINTERS, Otis Cause: Husband now confined to Ohio penitentiary Source: MI 22 Dec 1915 Misc: Married May 1906 and have one child. [SWR 20 Jun 1916 - Mr. & Mrs. Otis WINTERS, who had their hearing the 17th for divorce, in which it was continued until Sept court, have agreed between each other to forget the past, and have settled their troubles outside the court. They have ordered their household goods from Cincinnati and are going to house-keeping in Ashland, KY, in the next few days. WISE, Mary Elizabeth vs WISE, Joseph Cause: Temporary restraining order granted Source: IR December 20, 1900 WOOLUM, Hattie Jane C. vs WOOLUM, Jacob D. Cause: need rest of article Source: MI 29 Apr 1915 Misc: Settlement was agreed upon and an entry made upon the journal setting the following terms: Plt. is to have fee simple title of home place where the house and stable, etc. are located, being 43 acres. Deft. is to have the land purchased through Harry Moulton. Plt. is to have her pick of cows and calf, and she picks a red cow called "Tansey." The olther cow and calf is to be the property of the deft. This cow is named "Flossey." Deft. is to have his pick of the horses and picks brown mare named "Neil." The other horse is to be that of Pltf. and is called "Queen." Household goods are to be the property of Pltf. Plft. is to have two good single shovel plows, all the hoes and an ax-the ramainder of the farming implements and quarry tools to be the property of deft. Agreement is the childen can choose which parent they want to stay with ... [need rest of article-mk] WOOLUM, Hattie Jane C. vs WOOLUM, Jacob D. Source: MI 13 Jun 1915 Misc: divorce granted WOOLUM, Nora vs WOOLUM, Jake Cause: cruelty and neglect Source: DR June 6, 1912 WORKMAN, Alfred vs. WORKMAN, Josephine Source: MI 12 May 1914 WORKMAN, Joseph vs WORKMAN, Josephine Cause: adultery and willful absence Source: MI 15 Jun 1915 Misc: filed suit Monday WRAY, Stella vs WRAY, Foster Cause: gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Source: MI 28 Aug 1919 Misc: Married 2 Nov 1910 and have one child. For past two years, he has failed to contibute to her support; has struck and beat her on several occasions. She also charges him with adultery. She asks alimony and custody of the child. WRIGHT, Mary vs WRIGHT, Mary Hanners Cause: defendant got himself in bad with the court by refusing to obey its orders, and it was with difficulty that his attorney kept him out of jail. Source: MI 11 Sept 1911 Misc: After hearing his evidence the court witheld its decision. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha J. Martin lawrenceregister@gmail.com To see an update on these pages go to the Lawrence Co. 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