Exhibits include correspondences.

Joe married Elizabeth (Philips), then a widow and, unbeknownst to Joe, pregnant, such child (of whom Joe said he could not be the father) being delivered 3 mos after they were married. A month or so later, he filed this petition for divorce. Court ruled in Elizabeth's favor, finding there was no grounds for divorce.

Mrs. Early filed for a divorce from her husband based on the grounds of "cruel and inhuman treatment; the offering of indignities to her person and abandonment and non-suport." The Earlys were married on November 8, 1922, in Nashville. Mrs. Early "found certain letters that had been rceived by the defendant from a young woman in Missississippi which clearly indicated an affair."

Partial Documents.

The plaintiff was married to the defendant. The plaintiff claims that when she fell ill the defendant mistreated her. The plaintiff is seeking a divorce from the defendant.

Case is also listed as James Jacobs v. Laura C. Jacobs.

Couple married January 6, 1906 in said county and have three children: Maxwell Bruce (aged 24), Mrs. Evelyn Pentecost (aged 21), and Archie Bruce (aged 16). Plaintiff cited many instances of verbal and physical abuse as cause for divorce filing. 3 folders

The court granted the defendant a "partial" divorce: "The evidence … is not sufficient to justify a divorce absolute, but … entitle[s] the plaintiff to a divorce from bed and board … & that she be freed from the dominion and control of her said husband."

Plaintiff seeking divorce and custody.

Louis Montgomery is asking for a divorce for Maggie Montgomery. He claims that she deserted him and went to live with her mother and refuses to return. He also claims that she has threatened his life.

Plaintiff sued for divorce on grounds of cruel & inhuman behavior. Her husband, who drinks heavily, is often verbally & psychologically abusive, & she sometimes fears for her life. Plaintiff awarded their jointly owned real estate & $10 a month alimony, plus $5 a month for the upkeep of the house. Mary L. Garrett's maiden name is Mary L. Magin.

E. A. Haber claims Mimi deserted him two years prior to the filing of divorce proceedings and, at the time of filing, she is living in the state of Missouri. Mrs. Haber claims that her husband abused her. Mrs. Haber's full name is Wilhelmina D. H. Haber. Additional names associated with the case: Mrs. Minna Firmin, Louisa Hoerr, Josephine Seidel, and Emma Fechner. It could not be determined from the case materials if the Habers had children at the time of their divorce.

Cause of action: divorce and alimony. The alimony property included a jersey cow, calf, household and kitchen furniture. The grounds for the divorce were abandonment, failure to provide, and inhuman treatment.

Mattie sued her husband for divorce. They married in Tennessee in 1874 where they lived for 6 years. In 1880, they moved to Texas. Plaintiff was sent home to her father's. Defendant promised to return to her but never did. Plaintiff suing defendant for willfully and maliciously abandoning her for 8 years and for failing to provide for her. Judge believed it was her fault that he remained away. Court dismissed her case and had her pay cost of suit. Plaintiff appealed.

The parties were married for about eight years. They had one child. The plaintiff cited cruel and inhuman treatment, indignities, failure to provide and desertion as the reason for divorce. She was also seeking alimony. See box ET 1723 for additional bill

Pltf. and dfnt. were married April 2, 1927 in Memphis, but soon moved to MS. Couple had one child, Vernon Lee Blackwood (aged 3 at trial). Dfnt. moved back to Memphis Oct. 15, 1930, securing a job, but sending no support to pltf. or child. After no support and separation, pltf. filed for divorce.

File incomplete. Statement of the case & brief only. Plntff. sought divorce & alimony from her husband. The couple were married on 9 Sept. 1892. Shortly after their marriage he displayed a violent temper & constantly accused her of infidelity. He finally left her & their child alone with no means of support.

Wife brought the case against her husband for inhumane treatment and is filing for divorce, damages, custody of the children, and restraining him from entering their property. Includes petition for rehearing.