Additional parties: William Longworth, W. B. Cook

Claimant is filing for divorce and alimony on the grounds of abandonment and adultery, accusing him of "having gone off with a Mrs. Watson and lived in open concubine with her for a considerable time.

The plaintiff sued her husband (married 1851) for divorce after he deserted her, refused to further support her, and committed adultery with several women. They had nine children, the youngest 16 and all but two married, at the time of the divorce.

Additional Defendant: William F. Black

Additional defendants: R. H. Strayhorne, J. H. E. Strayhorne, Loraine Cunningham, Pearl Perkins, and J. T. Denney. Cause of action: the marriage "was unpleasant, not congenial, but was a continual discord and discontent." J. H. Strayhorne and his adult children (the other defendants) did not provide for and mistreated Alder Strayhorne. Case fills two folders.

Ann Harry was married to J.W. Harry for around thirty five years. They had four children. The plaintiff charged that her husband was committing adultery with one Emma Myers. The plaintiff was also seeking alimony.

John Farr sued for a divorce from his wife Audrey. They had only been married for 5 years when he suspected her being with other men. She admitted to having intercourse with George Jackson and stated that he was the father of her youngest child. Plaintiff suing for custody of the other 2 children and for defendant to be restrained from selling or disposing of the household goods and furniture.

Couple was married on Sept. 3, 1913 and separated on March 13, 1922. Arthur Hill claimed that Della Hill was committing adultery. Includes printed "Statement of Case, Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" filed by Della Hill.

Incomplete case file. Plaintiff sued for divorce on the grounds that his wife committed adultry with (no first name given) Shoemaker and that she refused to live with him. He also claims that he believes that she is keeping a bawdy house and a place of prostitution. No children were mentioned nor was the wife's maiden name listed.

Plaintiff and defendant were both African-American. Anna Thompson's maiden name was Anna B. Ross.

Both married in New Haven, Ohio (Huron Co.), 1 June 1876. Moved to Tennessee in February 1888. Hon. L. H. Estes, Judge, Circuit Court of Memphis.

Also concerns custody of minor, Charles LaVerne Beall. Exhibits include receipts, canceled checks, etc.

Exhibits: correspondence, record of purchase.

Couple married in 1902 and separated in 1908. No children listed.

Annie Scott alleges that her husband got drunk frequently, verbally abused her and accused her of adultery incessantly. He spent all his money on whiskey. She remained a faithful and dutiful wife until August, 1914 when she separated from him.

Additional defendant: E. J. Todd. Plaintiff and Robert Todd were married in Indiana in 1862. Shortly after their marriage Robert left Indiana for Tennessee. Two years later plaintiff brought suit for divorce. Plaintiff complained that Robert failed to contribute to their home and noted that she was forced to sell a tract of land to support her family. 2 folders.

Defendant, Jessie Roland, abandoned the marriage after being told that he needed to get a job to help with the expenses of the household. He has been gone for two years leaving Ada Roland with no support. The case does not give the maiden name of Ada Roland nor does it mention any children from the marriage. Ada Roland was married to Jessie in May of 1920.

Defendant is also sued for alimony.

Bettie Philips filed for divorce and asked for custody of their children as well as to retain the house. Children were Nancy, aged 15, James, aged 13, Joel, aged 11, Bettie, aged 9, Martha Bell, aged 7, Victoria, aged 4, and Alfred, aged 2. Bettie also asked that a $150 note payable be transferred to her. Note was owed to J. M. Keen.

B. Seahorn and W.G. Seahorn were married, and the defendant was prone to getting into debt during their marriage, so most of their means was provided by her father, James Clark. Plaintiff was bequeathed five Negro workers, who were sold by the defendant, the profits from which went to paying his debts. Later during the marriage, the defendant began to beat the plaintiff, both with his fists and clubs, and treat her in an inhumane fashion. This bill is a motion for divorce and alimony.