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Tennessee Divorces 1797-1858

Tennessee Divorces 1797-1858 - Paperback

by Gale W. Bamman, Debbie W. Spero
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gale W. Bamman, Debbie W. SperoPublish date:2023-10-31Pages:134
Language:EnglishPublisher:Janaway Publishing, Inc.ISBN-13:9781596414815ISBN-10:1596414812UPC:9781596414815Book Category:Family & Relationships, ReferenceBook Subcategory:Family History & Genealogy, Genealogy & HeraldrySize:8.99 x 5.98 x 0.29 inchesWeight:0.4101Product ID:SCPDXWMN72

Divorce was the last resort for unhappily married persons in the early 1800s because of the ensuing shame, embarrassment, and ostracism. Nevertheless, when a marriage could no longer be tolerated, a divorce was sought, either through the courts, or by petitioning the Tennessee General Assembly for a decree.


Only a small number of divorces were sought by petition to the General Assembly, 1797-1858. The others were brought before the superior courts between 1799-1809, then from 1809-1835 in the circuit courts, and since 1835, either in the circuit or chancery courts.


This book contains abstracts from legislative petitions (requesting a divorce) and acts of Tennessee (granting a divorce if approved.)

Under early Tennessee divorce laws, the Tennessee General Assembly (state legislature) granted divorces and privileges of feme sole until 1835.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Janaway Publishing, Inc.ISBN-13:9781596414815ISBN-10:1596414812UPC:9781596414815Book Category:Family & Relationships, ReferenceBook Subcategory:Family History & Genealogy, Genealogy & HeraldrySize:8.99 x 5.98 x 0.29 inchesWeight:0.4101Product ID:SCPDXWMN72
Publisher: Janaway Publishing, Inc.

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Gale W. Bamman, Debbie W. Spero

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Gale W. Bamman, Debbie W. Spero

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