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Divorce 19th century?

SCOTT JEFFERS STARKS BLANCHARD FULLER

Posted By: Sandy (email)
Date: 11/16/2004 at 09:26:51

Hello All,
Was wondering on your thoughts on divorce in the 19th century and availability of records?
My 2nd great grandfather was Isaac N. JEFFERS, he married Almira V. SCOTT 1859, Sauk County, WI & one of their sons, Newton I. JEFFERS was my great grandfather, he was born in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. 1867.
In 1872, Isaac married Mrs. Catherine (FULLER) BLANCHARD his widowed neighbor who lived directly next door in Plymouth County, IA.
Almira or "Myra" married Harry H. STARKS 1870 at Beloit, Rock Co., WI & Harry was a resident of Monticello, Jones County, IA at that time.
The couple lived & died in Monticello & Myra's obit states Isaac died & she married Harry...
...but that is not true.
It is amazing to me how many times I have seen this where the spouse did not die but the woman claims to be a widow...hmm...
well anyhow I am wondering if it is possible to find a divorce for this time frame.
Before genealogy research came into my life, I never would have thought divorce was this common in those days.
Any help or advice at all would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Sandy

Scarletgen's Elusive SCOTT Family

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